Essential Vocabulary List

• IELTS Academic • IELTS Speaking • IGCSE First Language • GCE O level English • Edexcel English Language
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1) Alien: unfamiliar, strange, 25) Anomalous: exceptional, 50) Aspersion: insulting

foreign irregular, abnormal, 51) Assiduous: diligent,
2) Alienate: estrange, strange careful, industrious
disaffect 26) Anonymous: unknown, 52) Assimilate: absorb,
3) Allegiance: loyalty unnamed incorporate, take in
4) Alleviate: mitigate, pacify, 27) Antagonism: opposition, 53) Associate: unite, combine,
soothe hostility, enmity partner
5) Allocate; assign, distribute 28) Apathetic: indifferent 54) Impending: something
6) Allude: refer, imply 29) Aperture: opening, gap that must be done
7) Allusion: quotation, 30) Apex: acme, summit, 55) Apprise: inform, tell
reference zenith, peak 56) Antipathy: the deep-
8) Alternate: substitution, 31) Apparel: attire, garment seated feeling of aversion
rotate 32) Applaud: acclaim, clap 57) Aversion: strong dislike or
9) Altruism: philanthropy 33) Appraise: estimate, disinclination
10) Amalgamate: combine, evaluate, assess 58) Phlegmatic: characteristic
incorporate 34) Apprehend: fear, capture, of a person, having an
11) Amass: accumulate, detain unemotional and stolidly
collect 35) Apprehension: worry, calm disposition
12) Amateur: unprofessional, anxiety 59) Corroborate: confirm, or
novice 36) Apt: appropriate, suitable give support to (a
13) Ambiguous: vague, 37) Arbitration: negotiation, statement, theory, or
equivocal, uncertain adjudication finding)
14) Ambitious: aspiring, 38) Arbitrator: judge 60) Alacrity: brisk and cheerful
determined 39) Ardent: passionate, readiness
15) Amicable: friendly, enthusiastic, fervent, 61) lucid: expressed clearly;
harmonious zealous easy to understand or
16) Amplify: intensify, enlarge, 40) Ardor: passion, love, zeal bright or luminous
augment 41) Arduous: strenuous, 62) Inerrancy: exemption
17) Analogous: similar, difficult, hard from error, infallible
corresponding 42) Armament: guard, 63) Concur: agree
18) Anecdote: story, tale, yam munitions, shield 64) Concordance: agreement
19) Anguish: suffering, 43) Arouse: awake, evoke, or consistency
torment, agony stimulate 65) Incumbent: necessary for
20) Animated: lively, 44) Array: order, display, someone (as a duty)
vivacious, energetic collection 66) Obligation: an act or
21) Annex: take possession of; 45) Ascend (verb: climb, rise course of action to which
seize 46) Ascent (noun) : climb, rise a person is morally or
22) Annotate: gloss, note, 47) Ascertain: determine, be legally bound; a duty or
interpret sure of commitment
23) Annul: repeal 48) Ascetic: austere, rigorous, 67) Palpability: readily heard
24) Anomaly: exception strict or seen conspicuously
49) Asperse: insult

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(Writing Task 2) English 0500 Language 1123 (Syllabus B)
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68) Conspicuous: visible, 83) Indelible: impossible to 98) inveterate: having a

attracting notice or remove or forget particular habit, activity,
attention 84) Scrupulous: characteristic or interest that is long-
69) Inconspicuous: not visible of a person: careful, established and unlikely to
70) Inconceivable: not capable thorough, and extremely change
of being imagined or attentive to details 99) effrontery: insolent and
grasped mentally; 85) Presumptuous: impertinent behavior
unbelievable characteristic of a person without the ability to
71) Obdurate: stubbornly failing to observe the understand whether the
refusing to change one’s limits of what is behavior is acceptable or
opinion or course of permissible or appropriate not
action 86) Audacious: showing a 100) condescending: having pr
72) Supine: failing to act or willingness to take showing an attitude of
protest as a result of surprisingly bold risks patronizing superiority
moral weakness or 87) Diatribe: a forceful verbal 101) vigor: physical strength
indolence attack on someone and good health; effort,
73) Indolence: avoidance of 88) Ephemeral: lasting for a energy, and enthusiasm
activity or exertion; very short time, transient, 102) vitality: the state of being
laziness impermanent strong and active
74) Acquiescence: the 89) Dogmatic: inclined to lay 103) despondent: in low spirits
reluctant acceptance of down principles as from loss of hope and
something without protest undeniably true, courage
75) Acquiesce: accept opinionated 104) enumerate: mention
something reluctantly but 90) morose: sullen and ill- several things one by one
without protest treatment 105) enunciate: say or
76) Disseminate: spread 91) pith: the essence of pronounce clearly
(especially information something 106) irreproachable: void of
widely) 92) enervate: make someone fault; faultless
77) Proliferate: increase feel drained of energy or 107) beguile: lure, entice
rapidly in number vitality 108) astute: shrewd, canny,
78) Proffer: hold out or put 93) venerate: regard with smart
forward (something) to great respect; revere 109) attainment:
someone for acceptance 94) loquacious: tending to talk accomplishment
79) Exigent: demanding a great deal; talkative 110) auspicious: promising,
80) Exigency: an urgent need 95) fallacy: a mistaken belief favorable
or demand based on unsound 111) autonomy: sovereignty,
81) Resolute: admirably arguments independence
purposeful, determined 96) vehemence: great 112) austerity: strictness,
and unwavering forcefulness or intensity of severity
82) Facetious: treating serious feeling or expression 113) augment: enlarge,
issues with deliberately 97) repine: feel or express increase
inappropriate humor discontent; fret

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• IELTS Academic • IELTS Speaking • IGCSE First Language • GCE O level English • Edexcel English Language
(Writing Task 2) English 0500 Language 1123 (Syllabus B)
• Pearson A level English • Cambridge IGCSE AS
Language 9093 9EN0 & A level English
Language 9093

114) beget: cause, arise, bring 140) Concede: admit, give up 169) Enumerate: count, itemize
about 141) Conceit: Vanity, 170) Envoy: representative,
115) belligerent: hostile, arrogance, pride emissary
aggressive 142) Confederate: partner, ally 171) Equivocal: ambiguous,
116) benign: kind, benevolent 143) Congenial: Compatible, vague
117) boundless: vast, limitless agreeable, pleasant, 172) Erratic: odd, eccentric,
118) celestial: heavenly pleasing unpredictable
119) ceremonious: formal, 144) Connoisseur: Expert 173) Exacting: demanding,
dignified 145) Console: conciliate, rigorous
120) cataclysm: catastrophe, comfort, soothe 174) Exemplary: excellent, ideal
disaster 146) Contrite: repentant, 175) Exorbitant: Excessive,
121) ceaseless: incessant, remorseful unreasonable
endless, continual 147) Convene: Assemble, 176) Extol: exalt, praise
122) charry: cautious, weary gather 177) Expeditious: speedy
123) circuitous: roundabout, 148) Corpulent: fat, fleshy 178) Facetious: teasing
indirect 149) Corroborate: confirm, 179) Fatuous: stupid
124) circumspect: prudent, substantiate, agree 180) Foment: stir up, incite
cautious 150) Counterfeit: fake, forge 181) Fictitious: invented,
125) circumvent: avoid, get 151) Credulous: gullible, naïve, imaginary
around, evade trusting 182) Gild: embellish
126) bigoted: narrow-minded; 152) Culmination: Climax, 183) Glean: collect, gather
dogmatic summit, finale. 184) Gorge: overeat
127) Capacious: large, roomy 153) Curtail: reduce 185) Gregarious: Social,
128) Cardinal: essential 154) Deceit: cheat outgoing
129) Cataclysm: Catastrophe 155) Deceptive: misleading 186) Hackneyed: moldy, stale
130) Caustic: Abrasive, 156) Degenerate: deteriorate 187) Hearsay: rumor, gossip
corrosive, scathing 157) Denounce censure, 188) Confabulations: the
131) Chide: Blame, rebuke, condemn creation of false memories
reproach 158) Derange: Unbalanced, in absence of all sources,
132) Chauvinistic: opinionated, unhinged these are information
dogmatic 159) Dexterous: Adroit, skillful fabricated in order to
133) Circumspect: prudent, 160) Diplomatic: tactful 189) Post-truthtruth: relating
cautious 161) Discern: detect, or denoting circumstances
134) Coax: Wheedle, persuade distinguish in which objective facts are
135) Cogent: Convincing, 162) Doleful: mournful less influential in shaping
compelling 163) Dubious: doubtful, unsure public opinion than appeals
136) Collateral: security, 164) Effusive: demonstrative to emotion and personal
guarantee 165) Eloquence: belief
137) Commodious: spacious expressiveness, articulacy 190) Husbandry: farming,
138) Compulsive: irrational, 166) Emaciated: skinny, hard management
obsessive 167) Emulate: imitate, copy 191) hypothesis: assumption
139) Conceal: disguise, hide 168) Enigma: mystery, riddle

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• IELTS Academic • IELTS Speaking • IGCSE First Language • GCE O level English • Edexcel English Language
(Writing Task 2) English 0500 Language 1123 (Syllabus B)
• Pearson A level English • Cambridge IGCSE AS
Language 9093 9EN0 & A level English
Language 9093

192) idiosyncrasy: peculiarity, 221) Infamous: notorious, 253) Mediocre: ordinary,

eccentricity disrespectful average
193) ignoble: dishonorable 222) Infallible: perfect, full 254) Meander: wind, zigzag
194) illegitimate: illegal, proof 255) Meek: docile, submissive
unlawful 223) Ingenious: clever, 256) Menial: unskilled, tedious
195) illicit: illegitimate intelligent 257) Meticulously: carefully,
196) illustrious: famous, 224) Infringe: break scrupulously
distinguished 225) Influx: arrival, invasion 258) Mimicry: camouflage,
197) imbue: permeate, instill 226) Innate: inherent imitation
198) imbibe: absorb, assimilate 227) Inordinate: excessive 259) Mitigate: alleviate, relieve
199) immense: huge 228) Instantaneous: 260) Modulate: change, modify
200) impair: damage ephemeral, immediate 261) Mollify: appease, assuage
201) impartial: fair, unbiased 229) Insubordinate: 262) Momentous: critical,
202) impassive: apathetic, disobedient, rebellious important
indifferent 230) Insufferable: unbearable 263) Munificent: generous,
203) Impeach: accuse, indict 231) Intrepid: fearless liberal
204) Impeccable: faultless 232) Irreconcilable: 264) Negligence: neglectful,
205) Impertinent: insolent, uncomfortable carelessness
impudent 233) Irreproachable: faultless 265) Noxious: poisonous, toxic
206) impervious: impenetrable 234) Irresolute: indecisive 266) Oblivion: forgetfulness,
207) Implement: carry out, 235) Intoxicate: make crazy stupor
execute 236) Invaluable: precious 267) Obscene: indecent, filthy
208) Impetus: urge, 237) Intuition: instinct, 268) Obsolete: discussed,
momentum perception outmoded
209) Impotence: powerlessness 238) Inure: accustom 269) Opulence: wealth,
210) Impromptu: extempore, 239) Irrecoverable: irreversible affluence
improvised 240) Jar: annoy, grate 270) Overbearing: arrogant,
211) Inaugurate: commence, 241) Laborious: arduous haughty
initiate 242) Labyrinth: maze 271) Palatable: savory, edible
212) Incapacitate: handicap 243) Languish: wither, fade 272) Panacea: cure-all, solution
213) Incipient: initial 244) Laudable: praiseworthy 273) Partisan: follower,
214) Incessant: ceaseless, 245) Limpid: transparent, clear supporter
continual 246) Malady: problem, disease 274) Patronage: support,
215) Incisive: profound, keen 247) Malevolent: malicious, benefactor
216) Incongruity: strangeness, spiteful 275) Penchant: preference,
absurdity 248) Mandate: command, inclination
217) Idyllic: peaceful, tranquil authorize 276) Perceptive: discerning
218) Ignoble: despicable 249) Maneuver: move 277) Perilous: dangerous,
219) Ignite: inflame, kindle 250) Mangle: mutilate hazardous
220) Implicate: involve 251) Manifold: various, many 278) Perplex: puzzle, confuse
associate 252) Maxim: proverb 279) Perpetuate: carry-on,
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280) Personnel: employees 306) Prodigious: colossal,
281) Pertinent: relevant, enormous
related 307) Profoundly, deeply,
282) Petrify: stupefy, terrify greatly
283) Picturesque: vivid, 308) Proliferate: multiply,
charming increase
284) Pervade: permeate, 309) Prod: poke, spur
saturate 310) Prolific: creative, fertile
285) Pilferage: stealing 311) Pronounced: notable,
286) Pivotal: critical, essential prominent
287) Placate: appease, pacify 312) Profuse: abundant,
288) Plaintiff: applicant, the exuberant
claimant 313) Propensity: inclination,
289) Plausible, reasonable, intensity
believable 314) Proportion: percentage,
290) Ponderous: heavy, ration
weighty 315) Propriety: politeness,
291) Ponder: Consider, decorum
contemplate 316) Prescribe: propose
292) Plunge: dive (into) 317) Prospect: outlook,
293) Portray: delineate, depict likelihood, possibility
294) Posterity: offspring, 318) Protract: lengthen,
descendant prolong
295) Potent: cogent, powerful 319) Proximity: nearness
296) Precious: Valuable, costly 320) Prudent: cautious, careful
297) Predominate: Prevail, 321) Pungent: acrid, unpleasant
dominate 322) Purge: clear, purify
298) Preeminent: prominent, 323) Quaint: queer, odd but
outstanding attractive
299) Premise: assumption, 324) Queel: squash, suppress
hypothesis, foundation 325) Quiver: shiver, tremble
300) Prestige: fame, reputation 326) Ragged: tattered, scruffy,
301) Refutation: repudiation, 327) Foray: expedition, raid,
disproof, negation incursion
302) Prevalent: common, 328) Rapacious: avaricious,
widespread greedy
303) Probity: integrity, honesty 329) Ravage: devastate
304) Proclaim: announce, 330) Ransom: payment for
declare redemption
305) Prodigal: extravagant, 331) Redemption:
wasteful improvement, recovery,
reclamation
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332) Ravenous: famished,
starving
333) Rebate: refund
334) Recognition: realization,
gratitude
335) Rebel: insurgent,
revolutionary
336) Readily: eagerly, easily
337) Reciprocal: mutual,
exchanged
338) Recluse: hermit, loner
339) Recoil: retreat
340) Redeem rescue, save
341) Redundant: unnecessary,
superfluous
342) Refute: disapprove,
contest, counter, repudiate
343) Refined: Elegant, well
mannered
344) Reform: regenerate,
restructure
345) Reimburse: payback,
refund
346) Reinforce: increase,
strengthen
347) Reproach: reprimand
348) Beauteous: exquisite,
beautiful, elegant
349) Panache: elan, confidence,
flair, flamboyance
350) Resent: loathe
351) Retort: react, reply,
rejoinder
352) Reverence: respect,
veneration
353) Reverberate: echo,
resound
354) Rudimentary: primitive,
primary
355) Ruminate: meditate,
ponder, think
356) Salvage: recover, rescue
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357) Satiate: satisfy
358) Insatiable: cannot be
satisfied
359) Scrupulous: meticulous,
conscientious
360) Concierge: Caretaker,
janitor
361) Scandal: defamation
362) Scornful: disdainful,
contemptuous
363) Scrutinize: examine,
inspect
364) Seemingly: apparently,
outwardly
365) Sedate: calm, compose
366) Shun: avoid, eschew
367) Signify: indicate, mean
368) Slovenly: untidy, sloppy
369) Sojourn: break, halt, stay
370) Solicitous: concerned,
anxious
371) Sumptuous: luxurious,
extravagant, costly
372) Sovereignty: dominion,
control, authority
373) Speculate: hypothesis,
conjecture
374) Spontaneous: compulsive,
involuntary
375) Steadfast: firm,
unchanging
376) Stipulate: state, specify
377) Strenuous: energetic,
laborious
378) Stringent, strict, rigid
379) Sublimate: elevate, refine
380) Substantiate: corroborate,
verify
381) Succinct: terse, concise
382) Surmise: guess, speculate
383) Susceptible: prone,
vulnerable
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384) Symmetry: balance, 412) Vocation: Occupation,
harmony profession
385) Tacit: unspoken, implicit 413) Vulgar: coarse, ill-
386) Tantalize: tease, torment, mannered
tempt 414) Warily: cautiously
387) Tardy: overdue, belated 415) Warrant: license, permit
388) Taunt: tease 416) Wheedle: cheat
389) Tarnish: darken, discolor 417) Wistful: desirous, yearning
390) Tedious: tiresome, boring 418) Worldly: earthly,
391) Teem: abound, be full of mundane
392) Temperament: 419) Wry: cynical, ironic
disposition, nature 420) Wholesome: healthful,
393) Temporal: momentary, nutritious
transient 421) Yearn: long, crave, aspire
394) Transient: not permanent 422) Zany: crazy, comic
395) Tepid: lukewarm, half- 423) Zeal: zest, enthusiasm
hearted 424) Zest: enthusiasm, interest
396) Tranquil: serene, quiet 425) Zealot: fanatic, bigot
397) Transact: deal, manage 426) Zenith: Summit, pinnacle
398) Transition: change, shift
399) Traverse: Cross, navigate,
negotiate
400) Vanquish: conquer,
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401) Vehemence: passion, Feel free to add more words to
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402) Venerate: respect, revere every day to enhance your
403) Culminate: reach the vocabulary!
highest point of
development
404) Sullen: moody, bad-
tempered
405) Throng: crowd, swarm
406) Tractable: obedient,
dutiful
407) Turbulent: violent
408) Unanimity: harmony,
accord
409) Undaunted: intrepid,
fearless
410) Unearth: uncover, exhume
411) Vex: annoy, irritate
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