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.
To break a law, rule or agreement.
The employer violated workplace safety laws.
Existing on computers or online rather than in the real world; almost.
The course includes virtual classes.
Able to be seen or noticed.
The effects of the drought were clearly visible.
The ability to see; also an idea of what the future should be like.
The council has a vision for a greener city.
Relating to seeing or sight.
Visual aids help students understand complex information.
The amount of space something fills, the amount of something, or how loud a sound is.
The volume of online shopping increased sharply.
Done by choice, without being forced or paid.
Voting is compulsory in Australia, not voluntary.
Health, safety and happiness; also government help for people in need.
Centrelink delivers welfare payments in Australia.
Used to contrast two statements
The first group improved, whereas the second did not.
By which; through which (formal).
The scheme provides a system whereby workers can save for retirement.
Happening or existing in many places or among many people.
There is widespread concern about housing affordability.