Topic 1: People

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: People"

Self-esteem = belief in
yourself
Fallible = able to make
mistakes and be wrong
Tendency = recurring action Gender = sex (male or female)
or behavior
Lifetime = period of time
you are alive
Hardwired = automatic
behavior
Stereotypical = having typical
qualities
Sociable = friendly or seeking
company
Empathise = understand
someone’s feelings
Habitually = usually or
repeatedly

IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: People"

Adolescent = teenager
Characteristic = typical
feature
Individual = person
Reliable = can be trusted
Conscious = aware
Sibling = brother or sister
Responsibility = duty
Resemble = look like
Bond = close tie / link
Inherent = natural / instinctive

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 Topic 3: Science
Topic 2: Health and fitness IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Science"
Elementary = basic Combine = mix together
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Health & fitness"
Analyse = examine in details Exposure = in contact with
Allergic = react badly to Harmful = unsafe
Appetite = desire for food Lifestyle = the way you live Detergent = soap Side effects = unwanted
reactions
Ingredients = contents of Recovery = getting better(from
Basis = the principal idea Toxic = poisonous
food illness)
Fertilizer = plant food Contaminated = polluted
Hunger = need for food Treatment = medical care
Nutritious = full of VIT Suffer = feel pain
IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Sience"
Ascertain = make sure or Breakthrough = important new
IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Health & fitness" establish discovery
Sedentary = sitting a lot or Psychological = mental
Release = allow to Accumulate = collect over
inactive
escape(gas) or give off time, gather or build up
Beneficial = helpful / Intake = amount you take in
positive Absorb = take in or soak up Synthetic = man-made or
Detrimental = harmful / Eradicate = get rid of / (liquid or gas) artificial
negative eliminate / wipe out Potential = ability / Advances = progress or
capability developments
Well-being = health and Severity = how serious
happiness something is Precise = exact or accurate Quantify = count or measure

Preventive Additives = chemicals added to

food Vocabulary for IELTS: Education, Environment, Food
 Topic 5: Study
Topic 4: Community IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Study"
Theoretical = academic or Educational
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Community" not proven
Antisocial = against society Conform = follow the rules
Acquire = gain or get Compulsory = must be done
Cooperate = work together Mindset = attitude
Minority = small percentage Shun = avoid Valid = reasonable Determine = discover or find
out
Conventional = traditional Interaction = communication Establish = prove Significant = important
Pressure = stress Conduct = behavior Review = check or go over Concentrate = think very hard

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Community" IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Study"
Considerate = Kind and Mainstream = common or Specialize = concentrate on Profound = deep or intense
Helpful or thoughtful average (ideas) one subject (effect or feeling)
Civilization = culturally Supportive = helpful and Cognitive = connected to Curiosity = desire to know or
advanced human society encouraging thinking or mental find out / interest
Appropriate = suitable Engage = join in or get involved Achievement = reaching a Failure = lack of success or
Voluntary = done willingly or Charitable = helping the poor goal or success collapse
without payment or needy Determination = trying hard Miscalculation = bad judgment
Foster = help something Multicultural = having many or not giving up or calculation
grow (attitude or idea) different cultures Collaborate = work together Methodical = in a careful or
with ordered way
 Topic 6: Advertising Topic 7: Travel and places
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Advertising" IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Travel & Places"
Persuade = get s to agree Convinced = sure of S Memorable = unforgettable Inhabitants = people living in a
Unavoidable = certain to Commercialized = focused on place
happen profits Custom = local tradition Attract = act like a magnet
Effective = achieving its aims Ploy = trick or gimmick Remote = distant / far away Spectacular = amazing
Visualise = mentally picture Intrusive = not welcome Landscape = large area of Outweigh = be more important
Promote = advertise Exaggerate = magnify the truth countryside than

Basic = simple / not Barren = without plants

luxurious
IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Advertising"
Ignore = pay no attention Endorse = recommend a
product or brand IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Travel & Places"
Guarantee = promise that S Gullible = easily tricked or too Cautious = avoiding risks / Wander = walk without aim /
will happen trusting wary stroll / roam
Prominent = noticeable / Pressure = forcefully persuade Adventurous = willing to try Spontaneous = act without
stand out compel new thing / daring planning / unplanned
Incorporate = use / include / Entice = persuade by offering S
Unspoilt = beautiful or Wilderness = land not used
contain / tempt
undamaged (place
Bombard = attack Inescapable = cannot be
continuously / pester avoided / unavoidable Paradise = a perfect place Leisurely = in a relaxed way /
not rushed (adj+adv)
Foreign = strange or Rival = be good as S else
Vocabulary for IELTS: Money, Travelling, Media unfamiliar
 Topic 8: Government Topic 9: Animals
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Government" IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Animals"
Blame = accuse Childcare = care for children Endangered = dying out Venomous = poisonous
Govern = control a place Provide = give / make available Domesticates = tame / not Thrive = grow = be successful
Regulation = official rule Depend = need help / support wild
Entitlement = right or Healthcare = care for the sick Predator = animals that Vulnerable = easily hurt
privilege hunts another
Oppose = be against Assistance = help / aid
Nocturnal = active at night Dwindle = become smaller or
fewer
IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Government" Habitat = A natural environ. Prey
Guidelines = official advice / Consensus = general
rules agreement / unity
Instil = put and idea or Taxpayer = person paying tax / IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Animals"
feeling in S mind ordinary citizen Survival = continuing to live Co-exist = live in the same time
Corrupt = dishonest / Expenditure = total amount a or exist or place
abusing their power government spends Abandon = leave Captivity = the state of being
Resolve = firmly decide / Authority = legal power / right permanently = desert locked up
undertake
Instability = lack of stability Bureaucracy = admin system / Cruelty = behavior that Sanctuary = safe = protected
or uncertainty official procedures causes pain place
Defence = reaction to attack Conservation = protecting
/ self-protection them
Colony Creature = living thing

Vocabulary for IELTS: Crime, Space, Art

 Topic 10: Space Topic 11: Technology and Computer
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Space" IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Technology & Computer"
Explode = break up violently Explore = search a new area Virtual = not real Digital = computerized
Risky = dangerous Debris = large broken pieces Embrace = accept eagerly Online = via the internet
Frightening = makes u afraid Infinite = without end Addicted = obsessed Secure = safe
Acclimatise = adjust / adapt Fascinating = extremely Cutting-edge = the very latest Cyberbullying = attacking S online
/ get used to interesting
Technological = relate to tech Dated = old-fashioned
Surface = top layer Astronaut = working in space

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Technology & Computer"

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Space" Appliance = domestic machine Creativity = imagination / ingenuity
Collide = crash into / strike Universal = worldwide / existing
Surpass = beat / outperform / do Run-down = neglected / in a bad
everywhere
or be better than condition
Misuse = bad usage of S Boost = (give)added power / Hardware = the phys. Parts PC Upgrade = improve the quality
increase Innovative = inventive / a new use Computerized = run or controlled by
Hollow = empty inside Prolonged = lengthy / over a of something computer
long time Devise = come up with = invent Equipped = have(a tool) included or
Rotation = spinning / Fragile = easily broken / attached
turning delicate
Vertical = pointing, going up Transmit = send out(a signal)
 Topic 13: Fashion
Topic 12: Machines IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Fashion"
Consumer = user of goods Passing = short-lived
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Machines"
Device = gadget or tool Manufactured = made in a Trendy = fashionable Lasting = long-term
factory Impulsive = acts without Consumerism = buying and
Operate = work(a machine) Convey = transport thinking owning goods
Automated = done by mach. Mechanical Purchase = S bought Impractical = unsuitable for a
Accelerate = go faster Manually = by hand situation
Discard = through away Mass-produced = made on
Technique = method Rotate = turn large scale

Sports Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Fashion"
Ethical = morally right Emerge = appear / arise
Disposable = intended to be Second-hand = used / not new
thrown away
Possessions = things you own Donate = give money or goods
/ belongings to charity
Individuality = what makes Impulse = sudden urge or
you different or unique desire
Manufacturer = company Material = physical / related to
making goods / producer possessions
 Topic 14: The city Topic 15: Environment
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: City" IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Environment"
Inadequate = not good Transportation = means of Agricultural Cultivate = make S grow
enough travel Disaster = terrible event or Erosion = loss of soil
Pedestrian = person walking Commute = journey to work accident
Pavement = footbath Slums = poor quality housing Environmental Logging = cutting down trees
Infrastructure = services in Overpopulated = having too Vital = very important Irrigation = watering system
an area many people
Impact Pesticide = insect killer
Outskirts = edge of the city Isolated = alone / separate

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Environment"

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: City" Urgent = pressing / needing Pollutant = a substance that
Imbalance = inequality / lack Overwhelmed = unable to quick attention pollutes
of balance cope / strongly affected Ecosystem = all living things Vegetation = Plants and trees
Shortage = lack / not enough Affluent = rich / wealthy / in an area in an are
of prosperous Unprecedented = never seen Intervene = step in / become
Deprived = poor / Congested = having too much before / unheard-of involved
disadvantaged traffic Hazardous = dangerous to Degrade = become spoiled or
Sanitation = system to Homelessness = the issue of health or safety lower in quality
remove dirty water or waste people having no home Safeguard = keep safe / Deforestation = removal of
protect trees / logging
Poverty = the condition of Amenities = facilities /
being poor conveniences
 Topic 16: Energy Topic 17: Issues
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Energy" IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Issues"
Generate = produce Alternative = not traditional Globalization = worldwide Modernization
trade
Harness = capture and use Mining = digging up coal etc.
Tackle = deal with (a prob.) Worsen = get worse
Renewable = can be made Sustainable = will not run out Overcome = beat = conquer Pressing = urgent
again Development = growth / Diversity = including different
Maximize = make the most Consumption = use becoming advanced types
of Tolerate = willing to accept Ongoing = continuing
Curb = limit the use of Emissions = gases released (BH)

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Energy" IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Issues"
Abundant = in large Regulate = control S with rules Scenario = possible future Critical = very serious or
quantities / plentiful situation important / crucial
Scarce = not easy to find = Supply = give or provide a Escalate = become worse / Dispute = argument /
rare supply intensify disagreement
Unsustainable = using more Squander = waste(money, Contemplate = consider / Crisis = extremely bad situation
than can be replaced supplies or opportunity) think carefully / emergency
Exploit = take advantage or Biofuels = fuel made from a Inevitable = certain to Acknowledge = admit or
make the most of living thing or waste happen / unavoidable accept that S is true
Achievable = realistic / Finite = limited / have end
Chaos = total confusion / Measures = preventive actions
attainable
disorder = turmoil / steps
 Topic 18: Business & Work
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Business & Work"
Occupation = job Overtime = extra working Hrs.
Rewarding = satisfying Deadline = due date
Recruit = take on new staff Conditions = (work) environ.
Negotiate = discuss details Colleague = person you work
(of a deal) with

Financial = related to money Employee = worker

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Business & Work"

Competitive = involving Household = of the people in a
competition with others house / domestic
Flexibility = ability to adapt Delegate = give tasks to others
/ pass on
Monopoly = no competitors Demanding = stressful / need a
/ exclusive control lot of attention
High-street = ordinary or Ambitious = having a strong
traditional (shops) desire to success
Leadership = the ability to Entrepreneurs = people who
lead start businesses

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 Topic 19: Crime Topic 20: Media
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Crime" IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Media"
Imprison = put in jail Commit = carry out (crime) Tabloid = less serious news Biased = one-sided
papers
Petty = small (crimes) Deter = frighten off Inform = give the facts Impartial = neutral / balanced
Juvenile = relating to young Prevent = stop Medium = one type of Well-informed = having a lot of
media information
Consequence = Effect or Enforce = ensure people obey
result (law) Emphasize = highlight Verify = check S is true
Offence = crime Harsh = very tough (punish.) Sensational = aiming to Paparazzi = celebrity
shock photographers

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Crime"

Vandalism = damage to Predominantly = mostly / IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Media"
property largely Speculate = make guess Scrutinize = examine very
Bystander = S watching Weapon = object used to fight about topic or person carefully
nearby / onlooker Viewer = person watching TV Censor = control what is
Wrongdoing = any bad or Prohibit = legally prevent S / published
illegal action forbid / ban Manipulate = control S or S in Distorted = altered /
a negative way inaccurate
Lenient = soft = not strict Legalise = make S legal /
(punishment) authorize Controversial = causing Spotlight = public attention /
disagreement publicity / limelight / being in
Prosecute = legally accuse S Punish = Make S suffer for a
the public eye
of a crime / sue crime
Infamous = famous for S bad Imply = suggest S without
or negative / notorious stating it
 Topic 21: The Art Topic 22: Changes
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Art" IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Changes"
Dramatic = full of emotions Comical = funny Imminent = coming soon Gradual = little by little
Atmosphere = mood or Entertaining = providing Endure = last a long time Temporary = for a short time
feeling (of a place) amusement Moderate = slight Retrospect = looking back
Lively = full of energy Participate = take part Shift = change Preceding = earlier
Exhibition = a public display Perform = play or act on stage Abrupt = sudden Turbulent = not calm
Subjective = personal view Tedious = boring / tiresome

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Changes"

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Art" Instantly = immediately Minute = tiny / very small
Audience = the who watch Sacrifice = give up
Topical = current / Imperceptible = invisible /
or read S
happening now unnoticeable
Moving = causing sadness / Influence = cause S to change /
Insignificant = slight / Subtle = small but important
emotional affect
unimportant
Inspire = make you want to Convey = communicate or
Remnant = piece of the past Persist = continue to do
do or create S express (emotion)
/ remains happen (negative)
Venue = place where an Spectator = person watch a live
even happens event Considerable = large / Consistently = in a constant or
Interactive = actively Escapism = a way to avoid noticeable / significant unchanged way
involving the visitor or user reality to being bored
 Topic 23: Letter & General Topic 24: Describing Data
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Letter & General" IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Describing data"
Grateful = thankful Apologies = say sorry Percentage Reach = get up to (level)
Sincerely = genuinely Appreciate = thankful for Fluctuate = vary a great deal Indicate = show
Enclosed = put inside Delighted = very pleased Projected Steadily = in a constant way
Dissatisfied = not happy with Service = treatment of a Steep = at a sharp angle Anticipated = expected
customer
Noticeable = visible/evident Proportion = fraction
Propose = suggest Available = free / not busy

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Describing data"

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Letter & General"
Marked = very Decline = become worse or
Inconvenient = causing Unforeseen = unexpected /
clear/noticeable lower / go down
problems and difficulties sudden
Plateaued = remained steady Previous = the one
Behalf = acting for S Response = answer / reaction or unchanged before/earlier
Consider = think about an Privileged = (feel) special/given Relatively = judged in Comparison = examining the
idea advantages relation to S else differences
Hesitate = pause before Accidently = not deliberately / Repeatedly = again and again Variation = change
acting / stop to think unintentionally Forecast = say what will Upward = going up
Ruined = spoiled/ damaged Unpleasant = not enjoyable / happen /predicted
upsetting
 Topic 25: Essay Writing
IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Essay Writing"
Moreover = in addition Overall = in general
Notion = idea Nevertheless = despite this
Whereas = on the other hand Furthermore = as well/more
importantly
Challenge = Unbelievable
difficulty/problem
Definitely = in a very clear Consequently = as a result
way

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