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IELTS vocabulary practice

Build flexible language for discussing a topic and supporting an opinion. Focus on accurate use rather than memorized impressive words.

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IELTS vocabulary practice

Word	Meaning	In a sentence
benefitnoun	A helpful or favorable result, effect, or feature.	One benefit of the new path is easier access to the river.
challengenoun	A difficult task or situation that requires effort or skill.	Finding enough rehearsal time was our biggest challenge.
compareverb	To examine things to find similarities, differences, or both.	Compare the prices before choosing a ticket.
consequencenoun	A result of an action, choice, or event.	One consequence of the road closure was heavier traffic on the side streets.
contextnoun	The surrounding information or situation that helps explain what something means.	Read the whole paragraph to understand the word in context.
energynoun	The capacity to do work or bring about change.	Sunlight provides energy that the plant uses to make sugars.
ecosystemnoun	The living things in an area together with their nonliving surroundings and the ways they interact.	The pond ecosystem includes insects, plants, water, and sediment.
evidencenoun	Information or observations that help show whether a claim is true.	The footprints provided evidence that an animal had crossed the garden.
explainverb	To make something clear by giving information, reasons, or details.	Please explain how you solved the problem.
increaseverb	To become greater in amount, number, size, or degree, or make something greater.	The number of visitors increased during the festival.
maintainverb	To keep something in its current condition or continue it at a particular level.	Regular cleaning helps maintain the equipment.
methodnoun	An organized way of doing something.	Try a different method for keeping track of your notes.
perspectivenoun	A way of thinking about or viewing a situation.	Reading the diary gave us a different perspective on the journey.
processnoun	A series of actions or changes that lead to a result.	The guide explains the process of applying for a library card.
relevantadjective	Closely connected to the topic or purpose being considered.	Include only details that are relevant to your main question.
resourcenoun	Something available that can be used to meet a need or achieve a goal.	The library is a useful resource for local history research.
resultnoun	Something that happens because of an action, event, or process.	The result of the repair was a much quieter engine.
significantadjective	Important enough to deserve attention or have an effect.	The bridge repair made a significant difference to our journey.
strategynoun	A planned approach for reaching a goal or dealing with a problem.	Our strategy is to repair the busiest paths first.
varyverb	To differ or change, or to make something different from time to time.	Opening hours vary from one branch to another.