IELTS vocabulary: 12 band-boosting words with examples
B2–C112 palabras
IELTS examiners reward range and precision, not rare words used badly. These twelve are safe, flexible and easy to place in a Task 2 essay or a Part 3 answer — the sort of vocabulary that quietly lifts a band score.
Dónde la usarás: IELTS Writing Task 2, Speaking Parts 2 and 3.
IELTS vocabulary — La lista de palabras
| Palabra | Significado |
|---|---|
| substantial | Large in amount or importance.“There was a substantial rise in car ownership.” |
| widespread | Existing in many places.“Smartphone use is now widespread.” |
| detrimental | Harmful.“Long commutes are detrimental to health.” |
| alleviate | To make a problem less severe.“Better transport could alleviate congestion.” |
| incentive | Something that encourages action.“Tax breaks act as an incentive.” |
| sustainable | Able to continue without damage.“Cities need sustainable energy sources.” |
| disparity | A clear difference or inequality.“There is a disparity between rural and urban income.” |
| advocate | To publicly support an idea.“Some advocate a four-day week.” |
| implement | To put a plan into action.“The city implemented a cycling scheme.” |
| arguably | It can be argued that.“This is arguably the main cause.” |
| notably | Especially, worth noticing.“Costs fell, notably in the last decade.” |
| trend | A general direction of change.“The graph shows an upward trend.” |
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Studying ielts vocabulary pairs well with our TOEFL vocabulary list, Academic Word List words and linking words for IELTS writing, or browse all free English word lists.
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