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 calculate a number or amount, especially using a machine.
The software computes the final score automatically.
To form an idea or plan in your mind.
The project was conceived as a way to help new migrants.
To give all your attention to something, or to gather in one place.
It is hard to concentrate in a noisy share house.
An idea or general understanding of how something works.
The concept of sustainability is now central to urban planning.
To decide something after considering the facts, or to bring something to an end.
The report concluded that public transport needed more funding.
Happening at the same time.
Some visas allow concurrent study and work.
To organise and carry out an activity such as research or a survey.
The researchers conducted interviews with 200 nurses.
To discuss something to reach a decision, or to officially give a title or right.
The university conferred honorary degrees on two scientists.
To keep someone or something within limits.
The discussion was confined to housing policy.
To say or show that something is definitely true or arranged.
Please confirm your appointment by email.
A serious disagreement or fight; to be very different.
There is often conflict between economic growth and environmental protection.
To follow rules or standards, or to behave like most other people.
All products must conform to Australian safety standards.
Permission or agreement to do something; to agree.
Doctors need a patient's consent before treatment.
As a result
Demand increased; consequently, prices rose.
Large in size, amount or importance.
The project required a considerable amount of time.
To be made up of particular parts or members.
The test consists of four sections: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Happening all the time, or staying the same.
The city has a constant demand for affordable housing.
To form or make up something; to be considered as something.
Women constitute almost half of the workforce.
To limit or restrict what someone or something can do.
Small budgets constrain what many schools can offer.
To build something, or to put ideas or sentences together.
A new hospital will be constructed in the western suburbs.
To ask for information or advice from a person, book or source.
You should consult a doctor if symptoms continue.
To use fuel, energy, time or goods, or to eat or drink.
Air conditioners consume a lot of electricity in summer.
Communication with someone; to communicate with someone.
Please contact the office if you need more information.
Belonging to the present time; modern.
The gallery shows contemporary Aboriginal art.
Circumstances helping explain meaning
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