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IELTS Vocabulary: 500 AWL
The 500 IELTS vocabulary is so-called AWL (Academic Word List), which was rooted from a popular webpage of HONG KONG Univ. We re-organized it with new definitions and examples. As we know, students should learn at least 5000 IELTS vocabulary before taking academic test. These 500 words cannot replace hardworking of 5000 or more IELTS vocabulary, but is the first step to open the door of building vocabulary efficiently.
Firstly, it is a high frequent word list in IELTS test papers.Two types of students may be interested in the vocabulary.The first is to just start to build vocabulary.They want to get the big picture of IELTS academic vocabulary quickly.The second is in a very narrow time frame to prepare their tests, this list contains the most common words and is a proven short-cut to pass IELTS test.
English is foreign language for most of IELTS test takers.Leverage mother language's knowledge to learn new English words is a normal way for them. This IELTS vocabulary encloses definitions of 20 languages that cover most population of the world. It's a big save for ESL (English as Second Language) students.
In addition to original Chinese explanation of HONG KONG Univ, more local language explanations are appended to help ESL test takers.Open the register form page; you will see there are 20 languages available. Select your mother language; then, IELTS vocabulary will show explanations with English and your mother language together.
Each word in this IELTS academic vocabulary is demonstrated with example sentence, which plays a key part to understand and use new word in right way. Memorize words alone are usually boring, and even if you get them you won’t be very confident to use them.However, if connect a word with an example sentence, the situation will be changed, these words and sentences will enhance your both reading and writing skill.
At last, please notice this AWL is from Hong Kong. It means these words are targeted to IELTS academic test and are for students who live in English speaking areas.Lots of fundamental words are filtered because they are assumed to be known in daily activities.So this IELTS vocabulary may not be an ideal choice for test takers who are in non-English countries.
This IELTS vocabulary is too short to hunt top score. Obviously, high level students need a more powerful vocabulary to work. IELTS Academic Words List, the largest IELTS vocabulary in the website, reflects the essential vocabulary level of IELTS academic test. It's a good option for serious test takers.
IELTS vocabulary is the foundation to pass the test. Before your starting, you should clean all questions, such as how many words to learn, how long to spend, and by what way or tool to study. If you cannot set your goal or doubt your plan, google and research some online resources may help you out, e.g.:
IELTS Official Website
English Language Centre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Firstly, it is a high frequent word list in IELTS test papers.Two types of students may be interested in the vocabulary.The first is to just start to build vocabulary.They want to get the big picture of IELTS academic vocabulary quickly.The second is in a very narrow time frame to prepare their tests, this list contains the most common words and is a proven short-cut to pass IELTS test.
English is foreign language for most of IELTS test takers.Leverage mother language's knowledge to learn new English words is a normal way for them. This IELTS vocabulary encloses definitions of 20 languages that cover most population of the world. It's a big save for ESL (English as Second Language) students.
In addition to original Chinese explanation of HONG KONG Univ, more local language explanations are appended to help ESL test takers.Open the register form page; you will see there are 20 languages available. Select your mother language; then, IELTS vocabulary will show explanations with English and your mother language together.
Each word in this IELTS academic vocabulary is demonstrated with example sentence, which plays a key part to understand and use new word in right way. Memorize words alone are usually boring, and even if you get them you won’t be very confident to use them.However, if connect a word with an example sentence, the situation will be changed, these words and sentences will enhance your both reading and writing skill.
At last, please notice this AWL is from Hong Kong. It means these words are targeted to IELTS academic test and are for students who live in English speaking areas.Lots of fundamental words are filtered because they are assumed to be known in daily activities.So this IELTS vocabulary may not be an ideal choice for test takers who are in non-English countries.
This IELTS vocabulary is too short to hunt top score. Obviously, high level students need a more powerful vocabulary to work. IELTS Academic Words List, the largest IELTS vocabulary in the website, reflects the essential vocabulary level of IELTS academic test. It's a good option for serious test takers.
IELTS vocabulary is the foundation to pass the test. Before your starting, you should clean all questions, such as how many words to learn, how long to spend, and by what way or tool to study. If you cannot set your goal or doubt your plan, google and research some online resources may help you out, e.g.:
IELTS Official Website
English Language Centre, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
acquire 
/ə'kwaɪə(r)/ v. Syn. obtain; gain
gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system
As Norman Mailer once said to me, "One of the hardest things to acquire is a persona, and you've got one."
gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system
As Norman Mailer once said to me, "One of the hardest things to acquire is a persona, and you've got one."
adult
/'ædʌlt/ n.
one who has attained maturity or legal age; fully grown
Not clear from the video if the adult is a man or woman, but he or she is facing charges of endangering the welfare of a child.
one who has attained maturity or legal age; fully grown
Not clear from the video if the adult is a man or woman, but he or she is facing charges of endangering the welfare of a child.
annual
/'ænjʊəl/ a.
occurring or payable every year
It says that the Queen's role in the annual state opening of parliament should be changed.
occurring or payable every year
It says that the Queen's role in the annual state opening of parliament should be changed.
aspect
/'æspɛkt/ n. Syn. respect; facet
distinct feature or element in a problem; a way in which something can be viewed by the mind
And I guess as his coming back, the education aspect is more on display than the others.
distinct feature or element in a problem; a way in which something can be viewed by the mind
And I guess as his coming back, the education aspect is more on display than the others.
code
/koʊd/ n.
body of law; system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; system of symbols, letters, or words
Do you know the postal code of this postal district?
body of law; system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; system of symbols, letters, or words
Do you know the postal code of this postal district?
compute
/kəm'pju:t/ v. Syn. reckon; calculate
reckon; make mathematical calculation
He failed to compute the interest, so his bank balance was not accurate.
reckon; make mathematical calculation
He failed to compute the interest, so his bank balance was not accurate.
Vocabulary List - View all words by list
legal
legislate
levy
liberal
likewise
link
locate
logic
maintain
major
manipulate
manual
margin
mature
maximise
mechanism
media
mediate
medium
mental
method
migrate
military
minimal
minimise
minimum
ministry
minor
mode
modify
monitor
motive
mutual
negate
network
neutral
nevertheless
nonetheless
norm
notion
notwithstanding
nuclear
objective
obtain
obvious
occupy
occur
odd
offset
ongoing
option
orient
outcome
output
overall
overlap
overseas
panel
paradigm
paragraph
parallel
parameter
participate
partner
passive
perceive
percent
period
persist
perspective
phase
phenomenon
philosophy
physical
plus
policy
portion
pose
positive
potential
practitioner
precede
precise
predict
predominant
preliminary
presume
previous
primary
prime
principal
principle
prior
priority
proceed
process
professional
prohibit
project
promote
proportion
prospect
protocol
psychology
publication
publish
purchase
pursue
... Word Meaning Matching - Test how many words you know
abandon
 | mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate |
| majority; main part; volume; mass |
| lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm |
| gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system |
academy
| give help or support to, especially as a subordinate |
| adhesive; cohesive; sticking together ; logical; sound; capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner |
| express an opinion; remark |
| school for special instruction; society of scholars, scientists, or artists |
adult
| one who has attained maturity or legal age; fully grown |
| body of law; system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; system of symbols, letters, or words |
| knowing; having knowledge or cognizance |
| having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite |
analogy
| similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity |
| achieve or accomplish; gain |
| graph; diagram; map showing coastlines, water depths, or other information of use to navigators |
| change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors |
analysis
| study; investigation; process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts |
| having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite |
| preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way |
| do something that cannot be changed; cause to be admitted |
appreciate
| occur at the same time as; correspond |
| majority; main part; volume; mass |
| knowing; having knowledge or cognizance |
| be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of |
assign
| estimate value; judge worth of something |
| graph; diagram; map showing coastlines, water depths, or other information of use to navigators |
| appoint; allot; make over; point out authoritatively or exactly |
| express an opinion; remark |
attribute
| preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way |
| posture, action, or disposition of a figure or a statue |
| essential quality; reputation; honor |
| capable of providing a correct reading or measurement; performing with care and precision |
aware
| express an opinion; remark |
| essential quality; reputation; honor |
| give help or support to, especially as a subordinate |
| knowing; having knowledge or cognizance |
bias
| preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way |
| combine; mix; constitute; pay interest; increase |
| do something that cannot be changed; cause to be admitted |
| declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks |
Interactive Spelling - Check your spelling skill online
[Esc] /ə'kju:mjʊleɪt/ v. Syn. collect
pile up; collect; mount up; increase
[Esc] /'ædɪkwət/ a. Syn. sufficient; enough
sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
[Esc] /ə'dʒeɪsənt/ a. Syn. adjoining; neighboring
adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
[Esc] /ə'fɛkt/ v.
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
[Esc] /ɔ:l'bi:ɪt/ ad.
even though; although; notwithstanding
[Esc] /ɔ:l'tɜrnətɪv/ a.
one of two or more things, ideas or courses of action that may be used; option; choice
[Esc] /ə'sɛmb(ə)l/ v. Syn. gather
put together; bring or call together into a group or whole
[Esc] /ə'teɪn/ v. Syn. gain
achieve or accomplish; gain
[Esc] /ə'trɪbju:t/ n. Syn. trait
essential quality; reputation; honor
[Esc] /'ɔ:θə(r)/ n.
beginner, former, or first mover of anything; creator; originator; one who composes or writes book or composer