IELTS vocabulary: 12 band-boosting words with examples
B2–C112 語
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.
使う場面： IELTS Writing Task 2, Speaking Parts 2 and 3.
IELTS vocabulary — 単語リスト
| 単語 | 意味 |
|---|---|
| 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.” |
このリストの学び方
12語を一度にではなく1日5〜6語ずつ追加し、例文はカードに残し、期限が来たら復習しましょう。WordNest は各単語を7つの伸びる間隔——当日、その後1、3、7、14、30、60日——に配置するので、数か月後もリストは身についています。数字の根拠を知りたい方は 間隔反復の仕組み をご覧ください。
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.