2000 Vocabulary Words for IELTS [Advance Collection]

Vocabulary Words for IELTS! No matter what level of English you have, if you are planning on taking the IELTS test, it is important to be familiar with as many of the following words and phrases as possible. These vocabulary words will appear often in the reading, writing, listening, and speaking sections of the IELTS test.

Academic: This word refers to anything related to school or education. For example, “I’m going to study engineering at an academic institution.”

Alternative: This word means “in place of something else.” For example, “I take the bus as an alternative to driving my car.”

Analyze: When you analyze something, you examine it carefully in order to understand it better. For example, “The data from the experiment was analyzed by the team of scientists.

Most Common Vocabulary Words for IELTS

1. Monotonous — Boring
2. Immature — Inexperienced
3. Connect — Join
4. Enemy — Opponent
5. High — Lofty
6. False — Incorrect
7. Convalesce — Heal
8. Long — Lengthy
9. Care — Concern
10. Fill — Load
11. Large — Big
12. Congested — Overcrowded
13. Important — Significant
14. Contented — Satisfied
15. Depart — Leave
16. Deter — Hinder
17. Deduct — Subtract
18. Keep — Save
19. Dull — Blunt
20. Kind — Considerate
21. Fake — Artificial
22. Decay — Rot
23. Confine — Contain
24. Imperative — Mandatory
25. Mirth — Merriment
26. Fatal — Deadly
27. Idle — Inactive
28. Empty — Unload
29. Identical — Alike
30. Frivolous — Trivial
31. Condemn — Denounce
32. Drab — Dull
33. Full — Packed
34. Maximum — Greatest
35. Fix — Mend
36. Dawn — Daybreak
37. Certain — Positive
38. Dreadful — Terrible
39. Fantastic — Outrageous
40. Huge — Vast
41. Evident — Apparent
42. Forbid — Prohibit
43. Chilly — Cool
44. Moderate — Temperate
45. Mysterious — Occult
46. Difficult — Hard
47. Complex — Intricate
48. Good — Nice
49. Logical — Sensible
50. Gain — Acquire
51. Conscientious — Scrupulous
52. Hostile — Antagonistic
53. Extravagant — Luxurious
54. Jolly — Merry
55. Gigantic — Immense
56. Conflict — Fight
57. Humiliate — Embarrass
58. Fat — Chubby
59. Future — Coming
60. Consecutive — Successive
61. Imperfect — Marred
62. Misfortune — Hardship
63. Hard — Firm
64. Careful — Watchful
65. Complete — Conclude
66. Help — Aid
67. Moral — Righteous
68. Impatient — Eager
69. Complex — Complicated
70. Fair — Honest
71. Competent — Capable
72. Condense — Compress
73. Mandatory — Required
74. Mourn — Lament
75. Immaculate — Pure
76. Different — Distinct
77. Capture — Arrest
78. Humble — Modest
79. Daring — Bold
80. Convenient — Handy
81. Gloomy — Dark
82. Fabulous — Marvelous
83. Honest — Sincere
84. Evil — Bad
85. Lure — Attract
86. Glorious — Splendid
87. Maneuver — Manipulate
88. Enjoy — Like
89. Exterior — Outside
90. Former — Previous
91. Cozy — Comfortable
92. Dense — Thick
93. Frigid — Freezing
94. Impartial — Neutral
95. Mediocre — Fair
96. Gallant — Chivalrous
97. Lament — Mourn
98. Great — Outstanding
99. Gaudy — Showy
100. Chubby — Plump
101. Generous — Giving
102. Fiction — Fantasy
103. Ignorant — Uninformed
104. Meager — Scanty
105. Conflict — Oppose
106. Furious — Enraged
107. Gentle — Mild
108. Loose — Slack
109. Fast — Rapid
110. Follow — Succeed
111. Dilute — Weaken
112. Defend — Protect
113. Continue — Persevere
114. Dead — Lifeless
115. Ecstasy — Elation
116. Fraction — Part
117. Detach — Separate
118. Last — Final
119. Feasible — Possible
120. Exhilarated — Elated
121. Face — Confront
122. Friend — Comrade
123. Confess — Admit
124. Ferocious — Fierce
125. Delicate — Fragile
126. Cry — Sob
127. Constantly — Always
128. Front — Fore
129. Momentous — Important
130. Concrete — Real
131. Cruel — Mean
132. Mend — Repair
133. Enlarge — Expand
134. Gather — Accumulate
135. Comical — Amusing
136. Lenient — Lax
137. Inferior — Lesser
138. Eccentric — Unusual
139. Charming — Enchanting
140. Give — Donate
141. Fresh — Unused
142. Denounce — Blame
143. Migrant — Drifting
144. Damage — Hurt
145. Defy — Resist
146. Forgive — Pardon
147. Fertile — Fruitful
148. Impetuous — Impulsive
149. Comprehend — Grasp
150. Compress — Crush
151. Dumb — Dense
152. Crazy — Daft
153. Easy — Simple
154. Intermittent — Sporadic
155. Dangerous — Perilous
156. Drastic — Severe
157. Legible — Readable
158. Genuine — Authentic
159. Luxurious — Extravagant
160. Early — Beforetime
161. Internal — Inner
162. Encourage — Urge
163. Least — Fewest
164. Immune — Resistant
165. Cease — Stop
166. Mischievous — Naughty
167. Dry — Arid
168. Fatigue — Tire
169. Morose — Moody
170. Frenzy — Fury
171. Fancy — Ornate
172. Militant — Combative
173. Dubious — Doubtful
174. Exceptional — Outstanding
175. Morbid — Ghastly
176. Hold — Grip
177. Determined — Sure
178. Dark — Dismal
179. Considerate — Thoughtful
180. Mobile — Moveable
181. Concur — Agree
182. Calm — Quiet
183. Listless — Lethargic
184. Handy — Useful
185. Excite — Arouse
186. Confuse — Muddle
187. Contaminate — Pollute
188. Hospitable — Welcoming
189. Die — Expire
190. Cranky — Irritable
191. Explicit — Exact
192. Frank — Candid
193. Conservative — Cautious
194. Hate — Loathe
195. Glad — Happy
196. Gaunt — Scrawny
197. Dally — Linger
198. Infuriate — Enrage
199. Conscious — Aware
200. Feeble — Weak
201. Mean — Unkind
202. Minor — Lesser
203. Gratitude — Thankfulness
204. Independent — Self-Reliant
205. Exquisite — Delightful
206. Magnify — Expand
207. Jubilant — Overjoyed
208. Conform — Comply

1000 Vocabulary Words for IELTS