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.
Important or large enough to be noticed
The study found a significant difference.
Almost the same but not exactly the same.
The two cities have similar populations.
To create conditions that look and feel like something real, often for training or study.
Pilots use computers to simulate emergencies.
A place where something is, was or will be built or happens; also a website.
The site of the new stadium is close to the river.
Used to show that a name or description may not be accurate or suitable.
The so-called experts were wrong about the market.
Only; being the only one.
She is the sole owner of the business.
To some degree; rather (formal).
The results were somewhat surprising.
Where something comes from, or where information is obtained.
Coal is still a major source of electricity in Australia.
Clearly defined, exact or relating to one particular thing.
Give specific examples to support your opinion.
To state something exactly and in detail.
The contract specifies the hours of work.
An area of activity or influence; also a round 3D shape.
Women are increasingly active in the political sphere.
Not likely to change suddenly; steady.
Prices remained stable throughout the year.
Numbers collected to describe a situation, or the science of analysing them.
Official statistics show a rise in unemployment.
A person's official position, or the situation at a particular time.
You can check the status of your visa application online.
Easy to understand or do.
The application process is fairly straightforward.
A detailed plan for achieving a goal.
Reading the questions first is a useful strategy in the listening test.
Worry caused by difficulty; to give special importance to something.
Many students experience stress before exams.
The way the parts of something are arranged or organised.
A clear structure makes an essay easier to follow.
A particular way of doing, designing or presenting something.
Academic writing requires a formal style.
To formally give a document or proposal for a decision.
Submit your assignment by Friday at 5 pm.
Lower in rank or importance; a person who works under another.
In some cultures, subordinates rarely question managers.
Happening after something else.
Subsequent studies confirmed the original results.
Money given by a government to reduce the cost of something.
Childcare subsidies help working parents.
substantial
adjectiveLarge in amount or important
The project requires substantial investment.
A person or thing used instead of another; to use instead.
Margarine can be used as a substitute for butter.