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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.
Accepting what happens without action; in grammar, a verb form (the passive voice).
The passive voice is common in academic writing.
One part in every hundred (also written percent, mainly in US English).
Around 70 per cent of respondents agreed with the proposal.
To notice or understand something in a particular way.
Australians are often perceived as friendly and relaxed.
A length of time.
Prices rose steadily over the period from 2015 to 2025.
To continue to exist, or to keep doing something despite difficulty.
Symptoms that persist for more than a week should be checked by a doctor.
A particular way of thinking about something.
From an economic perspective, the policy makes sense.
A stage in a process or development.
The first phase of the project will finish in March.
Something that happens or exists that can be observed, often unusual.
Working from home has become a widespread phenomenon.
The study of ideas about knowledge and life, or a set of beliefs that guides behaviour.
The company's philosophy is to put customers first.
Relating to the body, or to things you can touch and see.
Regular physical activity reduces stress.
In addition to; and.
The price is $500 plus GST.
A plan of action agreed by a government, organisation or person.
The company has a strict privacy policy.
A part of something, or an amount of food for one person.
A large portion of income goes on rent.
To create a problem or threat, or to ask a question.
Rising seas pose a threat to coastal towns.
Good, helpful or hopeful; showing agreement or approval.
Regular exercise has a positive effect on mental health.
Possible in the future; qualities that may develop and lead to success.
Solar energy has great potential in Australia.
A person who works in a profession, especially medicine or law.
A general practitioner (GP) is usually your first contact for health care.
To happen or come before something else.
A short survey preceded the main interview.
Exact and accurate.
Give precise figures when describing the chart.
To say what will happen in the future.
Experts predict that house prices will remain high.
Mostly or mainly.
The workforce in aged care is predominantly female.
Coming before the main part of something.
Preliminary results suggest the treatment is effective.
To believe that something is true without being certain.
I presume the meeting is still at ten.
Happening or existing before the one being discussed.
Unemployment was lower than in the previous year.
Most important or main; also relating to the first stage of education.
The primary aim of the policy is to reduce homelessness.