IELTS
Academic vocabulary for IELTS writing and speaking, based on the Academic Word List. AUSLEX is not affiliated with IELTS.
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586 entriesEntries marked AWL come from the Academic Word List (Coxhead, 2000), a widely used list of words that appear often in university texts. Definitions, examples and translations are written by AUSLEX.
A product sold to another country, or the act of selling goods abroad.
Iron ore is one of Australia's largest exports.
To leave someone without protection from something, or to reveal something hidden.
Outdoor workers are exposed to strong UV radiation.
Coming from or located outside.
The report was checked by an external reviewer.
To remove or take out something; a short part taken from a longer text.
Iron ore is extracted from mines in Western Australia.
To make an action or process easier.
Good public transport facilitates access to jobs.
One of the things that influences a result or situation.
Cost is the main factor when students choose a university.
An important or noticeable part or characteristic of something.
A key feature of the city is its large number of parks.
Relating to the national government in a system like Australia's, as opposed to state governments.
The federal government is responsible for immigration.
An amount of money paid for a service or to join something.
International students pay higher tuition fees.
A collection of documents or computer data; to officially submit something.
Save the file before closing the program.
Coming at the end; last.
The final section of the essay should summarise your argument.
The management of money, or the money needed for a project.
She studied finance at university.
Having a limit or end.
Fossil fuels are a finite resource.
Able to change easily, or able to bend without breaking.
Many employers now offer flexible working hours.
Rise and fall irregularly
Energy prices fluctuate throughout the year.
fluency
nounAbility to speak or write smoothly
Speaking fluency improves with regular practice.
The main centre of attention; to give special attention to something.
The report focuses on youth unemployment in regional areas.
The way something is arranged or presented.
The test is in a computer-based format.
A fixed method, rule or set of symbols used to calculate or achieve something.
There is no simple formula for writing a perfect essay.
Going to happen soon; also available or willing to give information.
Details will be announced in the forthcoming budget.
To start an organisation or institution.
The university was founded in 1850.
The basis of something, an organisation that gives money for a purpose, or the base of a building.
A good education is the foundation of a successful career.
A basic structure of ideas, rules or plans used to make decisions.
The government released a new framework for digital education.
The purpose or job of something or someone.
The main function of the kidneys is to filter blood.
An amount of money saved or collected for a purpose; to provide money for something.
The state government will fund two new schools.