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.
Clearly different or separate from something else.
The two dialects have distinct pronunciations.
To change the shape or meaning of something so it is no longer accurate.
Some media reports distort the facts.
To give or share something among a number of people or places.
Food was distributed to families affected by the floods.
Including many different types of people or things.
Australia has a culturally diverse population.
An official paper or file with written information; to record details.
Bring your identity documents to the appointment.
An area of knowledge or activity; also an internet address.
Data science is a growing domain of research.
Relating to one's own country, or to the home and family.
Domestic tourism grew strongly during the border closures.
To have control or power over others, or to be the largest or most noticeable part.
A few large supermarkets dominate the grocery market.
An early version of a document; to write an early version.
Write a first draft, then edit it carefully.
A play for theatre, TV or radio; also an exciting or emotional situation.
She studied drama at university.
The length of time that something lasts.
The duration of the course is two years.
Full of energy and ideas, or constantly changing.
Melbourne has a dynamic arts scene.
The system of trade, industry and money of a country or region.
Tourism plays an important role in the Australian economy.
To check and correct a piece of writing, film or data.
Leave five minutes at the end to edit your essay.
A basic part of something; also a chemical substance.
Trust is an essential element of any good relationship.
To remove completely.
The aim is to eliminate plastic bags from supermarkets.
To appear or become known, especially after being hidden.
New evidence emerged during the investigation.
Special importance or attention given to something.
The course places strong emphasis on practical skills.
Based on observation, experience or experiment rather than theory.
There is little empirical evidence to support the claim.
To make it possible for someone to do something.
Online banking enables customers to pay bills from home.
To experience or meet something, often unexpectedly.
New arrivals often encounter problems finding housing.
Power used to produce heat or make machines work; also physical strength.
Solar energy is increasingly popular in Australia.
To make sure that people obey a law or rule.
Police enforce speed limits with cameras.
To improve the quality, value or strength of something.
Volunteer work can enhance your job prospects.
Extremely large.
The bushfires caused enormous damage.