IELTS Vocabulary for Writing

IELTS Vocabulary for Writing

• General Concepts: idea, notion, thought, belief, perception, concept, policy, regulation, rule, guideline, strategy, framework, advantage, benefit, upside, merit, positive aspect, edge, disadvantage, drawback, downside, floor, limitation, shortcoming, problem, issue, challenge, obstacle, dilemma, predicament, poverty, destitution, impoverishment, deprivation, scarcity, justice, fairness, equity, impartiality, righteousness, morality, reason, logic, justification, rationale, cognition, motive, culture, tradition, heritage, civilization, customs, lifestyle, trend, pattern, direction, tendency, fashion, vogue, crime, offense, felony, misdeed, wrongdoing, violation, equality, uniformity, balance, evenness, inequality, disparity, imbalance, disproportion, unevenness, wealth, prosperity, affluence, fortune, abundance, opulence, innovation, invention, advancement, breakthrough, creativity, resource, asset, supply, means, material, facility, reserve.

Specific Concepts (Qualitative)

• Positive Descriptors: good, excellent, outstanding, exceptional, marvelous, happy, joyful, contented, pleased, cheerful, blissful, beautiful, attractive, stunning, exquisite, charming, gorgeous.
• Negative Descriptors: bad, poor, inferior, substandard, dreadful, terrible, sad, sorrowful, gloomy, melancholic, dejected, despondent, ugly, unattractive, hideous, unsightly, grotesque, homely.
• Degree Adjectives: very, extremely, exceedingly, remarkably, exceptionally, quickly, rapidly, swiftly, promptly, hastily, immediately, slowly, gradually, leisurely, steadily, sluggishly, unhurriedly, well, properly, efficiently, competently, satisfactorily, often, frequently, repeatedly, habitually, routinely, rarely, seldom, occasionally, sporadically, hardly.

Specific Concepts (Action)

• Creation & Performance: do, perform, execute, accomplish, carry out, undertake, make, create, produce, construct, generate, fabricate, get, obtain, acquire, receive, gain, procure, secure, help, assist, support, aid, facilitate, encourage, think, consider, reflect, contemplate, reckon, come, arrive, approach, enter, reach, appear, advance, observe, notice, view, perceive, witness, detect, understand, recognize, realize, comprehend, use, utilize, employ, apply, exploit, adopt.
• Start and End: start, commence, initiate, launch, embark, originate, end, finish, conclude, terminate, wrap up, complete.
• Discovery: find, discover, locate, detect, identify, unearth, unveil.

Specific Concepts (Relationship)

• Communication & Social: love, affection, adoration, fondness, devotion, passion, hate, dislike, loathe, detest, despise, disdain, trust, confidence, faith, reliance, belief, assurance, certainty, hope, expectation, optimism, aspiration, desire, yearning, success, achievement, accomplishment, victory, trust, triumph, failure, defeat, collapse, downfall, shortcoming, setback, peace, tranquility, harmony, serenity, stillness, quietness, war, conflict, battle, combat, fight, warfare, strife, friendship, companionship, camaraderie, fellowship, alliance, knowledge, understanding, awareness, expertise, cognition, insight, teacher, educator, instructor, mentor, professor, trainer, student, learner, pupil, apprentice, scholar, disciple, traine, subject, topic, discipline, field, area, theme, focus, homework, assignment, task, coursework, exercise, project, study, university, college, institution, academy, campus, higher education, skill, ability, expertise, proficiency, competence, talent, aptitude, syllabus, curriculum, program, agenda, outline, course, plan, people, individuals, persons, citizens, population, public, culture, civilization, heritage, traditions, customs, way of life, diversity, heterogeneity, difference, assortment, distinction, rights, entitlements, privileges, freedoms, liberties, claims, tradition, ritual, heritage, practice, convention, legacy, welfare, well-being, prosperity, happiness, social security, equality, fairness, equity, justice, uniformity, impartiality, freedom, liberty, independence, autonomy, sovereignty, teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, partnership, joint effort, deadline, due date, final date, target date, completion date, performance, execution, achievement, accomplishment, delivery, skill set, abilities, expertise, competence, capabilities, proficiency, promotion, advice, advancement, upgrade, progression, career growth, responsibility, duty, obligation, accountability, commitment, liability, networking, socializing, connecting, relationship building, interacting, opportunity, chance, prospect, opening, possibility, occasion.

Specific Concepts (Process & Resources)

• Process & Resources: algorithm, procedure, formula, code, method, system, process, automation, mechanization, computerization, digitization, streamlining, encryption, codification, encoding, scrambling, concealment, innovation, invention, novelty, creation, breakthrough, revolution, networking, connecting, linkage, interaction, socializing, collaboration, machine, device, apparatus, engine, tool, mechanism, equipment, software, program, application, system, platform, suite, hardware, equipment, gear, devices, components, infrastructure, pollution, contamination, degradation, impurity, pollutants, nature, environment, wilderness, countryside, protect, defend, safeguard, shield, preserve, secure, god, damage, destruction, deterioration, ruin, impairment, devastation, waste, garbage, trash, refuse, litter, debris, scrap, renewable, recyclable, sustainable, restorable, green, alternative, climate, weather, atmosphere, conditions, environment, global warming, climate change, greenhouse effect, planetary heating, money, cash, funds, currency, capital, wealth, assets, income, earnings, revenue, wages, salary, proceeds, return, tax, levy, duty, tariff, excise, contribution, assessment, spend, expend, disperse, outlay, use up, consume, save, conserve, retain, set aside, hoard, accumulate, business, enterprise, company, corporation, trade, industry, profit, gain, earnings, return, revenue, benefit, surplus, loss, deficit, setback, damage, detriment.

Specific Concepts (Travel & Business)

• Tourism & Travel: tourist, traveler, visitor, sightseer, explorer, vacationer, vacation, holiday, getaway, retreat, break, leave, adventure, expedition, quest, journey, exploration, thrill, baggage, luggage, suitcases, bags, valises, carry-ons, systems, border control, immigration, security, inspection, resort, hotel, vacation spot, getaway, lodge, spa, map, chart, guide, diagram, blueprint, atlas, sightseeing, touring, exploring, visiting, landmark, hunting, strong, sturdy, robust, powerful, resilient, vigorous, tough, weak, fragile, feeble, delicate, frail, vulnerable, ineffective, cheap, inexpensive, affordable, budget friendly, low-cost, expensive, costly, pricey, high price, overpriced, exorbitant.

**Specific Concepts (Communication & Personal) **

• Communication: advocate, support, promote, champion, endorse, defend, eloquent, articulate, persuasive, expressive, fluent, poignant, comprehensive, all-encompassing, thorough, extensive, complete, ambiguous, unclear, very vague, indefinite, equivocal, obscure, innovative, creative, original, groundbreaking, visionary, conventional, traditional, customary, standard, orthodox, lucrative, profitable, rewarding, fruitful, advantageous, explicit, direct, straightforward, unambiguous, precise, obsolete, outdated, antiquated, old-fashioned, proficient, skilled, competent, adept, capable, expert, formidable, intimidating, daunting, fearsome, powerful, mighty, ambitious, determined, motivated, enterprising, goal-oriented, empathy, compassion, understanding, sensitivity, kindness, authenticity, genuineness, sincerity, truthfulness, realness, insight, understanding, intuition, awareness, foresight.