IELTS vocabulary: 12 band-boosting words with examples
B2–C112 个单词
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.
使用场景： IELTS Writing Task 2, Speaking Parts 2 and 3.
IELTS vocabulary — 单词表
| 单词 | 释义 |
|---|---|
| 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.” |
如何学习这份单词表
每天添加五到六个词，而不是一次十二个；把例句保留在卡片上，到期时再复习。WordNest 会把每个词安排在七个递增的间隔上——当天，然后 1、3、7、14、30、60 天——这样几个月后这份单词表仍在你的记忆里。想了解这些数字背后的原理，请阅读 间隔重复的工作原理。
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.