500 IELTS Vocabulary
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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
accompany 
/ə'kʌmpənɪ/ v.
travel with; be associated with
But the night being wet and inclement, Mr. Rochester did not accompany them.
travel with; be associated with
But the night being wet and inclement, Mr. Rochester did not accompany them.
adjust
/ə'dʒʌst/ v. Syn. adapt; regulate
adapt; regulate
The opera house was handed over by the builders nearly a year ago, but it's taken many months to install new stage machinery and to adjust the acoustics.
adapt; regulate
The opera house was handed over by the builders nearly a year ago, but it's taken many months to install new stage machinery and to adjust the acoustics.
allocate
/'æləkeɪt/ v. Syn. assign
assign; distribute according to plan
Even though the Red Cross did allocate a large sum for the relief of the sufferers of the disaster, many people perished.
assign; distribute according to plan
Even though the Red Cross did allocate a large sum for the relief of the sufferers of the disaster, many people perished.
alter
/'ɔ:ltə(r)/ v. Syn. modify; change; convert
modify; cause to change; make different; convert
In public neither Mr. Blair's visit nor the regional summit in Nepal has done anything to alter India's position on dialogue with Pakistan.
modify; cause to change; make different; convert
In public neither Mr. Blair's visit nor the regional summit in Nepal has done anything to alter India's position on dialogue with Pakistan.
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.
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
evident
evolve
exceed
exclude
exhibit
expand
expert
explicit
exploit
export
expose
external
extract
facilitate
factor
feature
federal
fee
file
final
finance
finite
flexible
fluctuate
focus
format
formula
forthcoming
foundation
framework
function
fund
fundamental
furthermore
gender
generate
generation
globe
goal
grade
grant
guarantee
guideline
hence
hierarchy
highlight
hypothesis
identical
identify
ideology
ignorant
illustrate
image
immigrate
impact
implement
implicate
implicit
imply
impose
incentive
incidence
incline
income
incorporate
index
indicate
individual
induce
inevitable
infer
infrastructure
inherent
inhibit
initial
initiate
injure
innovate
insert
insight
inspect
instance
institute
instruct
integral
integrate
integrity
intelligence
intense
interact
intermediate
internal
interpret
interpretation
interval
intervene
intrinsic
invest
investigate
invoke
involve
isolate
issue
item
journal
justify
label
labour
... Word Meaning Matching - Test how many words you know
academy
 | acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use |
| school for special instruction; society of scholars, scientists, or artists |
| have a beginning or origin; originate; start; begin |
| convenient for use or disposal; not busy, free; obtainable; accessible |
acquire
| having the ability required for a specific task |
| speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something |
| fellow worker; associate; co-worker |
| gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system |
ambiguous
| unclear or doubtful in meaning |
| approach; come near |
| body of law; system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; system of symbols, letters, or words |
| occurring or payable every year |
annual
| distinct feature or element in a problem; a way in which something can be viewed by the mind |
| thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope |
| occur at the same time as; correspond |
| occurring or payable every year |
append
| attach; add as supplement or appendix |
| reckon; make mathematical calculation |
| work of acknowledged excellence and authority, or its author; creation of the highest excellence |
| harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes |
appropriate
| mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate |
| fee for services; group of people appointed to find out about something; authorize |
| acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use |
| group; class; collection of things sharing a common attribute |
approximate
| approach; come near |
| harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes |
| administer; supply; supervise or be in charge of |
| pile up; collect; mount up; increase |
assess
| estimate value; judge worth of something |
| gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill |
| group; class; collection of things sharing a common attribute |
| reckon; make mathematical calculation |
bias
| estimate value; judge worth of something |
| jurisdiction; power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge; government |
| school for special instruction; society of scholars, scientists, or artists |
| preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way |
brief
| put together or compose from materials gathered from several sources |
| short in time, duration, length, or extent; concise |
| speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something |
| thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope |
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[Esc] /ɔ:l'tɜrnətɪv/ a.
one of two or more things, ideas or courses of action that may be used; option; choice
[Esc] /æm'bɪgjʊəs/ a.
unclear or doubtful in meaning
[Esc] /'ænəlaɪz/ v.
resolve anything complex into its elements; separate into parts for purpose of examination of each separately
[Esc] /ə'pærənt/ a. Syn. visible
capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye
[Esc] /ə'sɛs/ v. Syn. estimate; judge
estimate value; judge worth of something
[Esc] /ə'saɪn/ v. Syn. appoint; allot
appoint; allot; make over; point out authoritatively or exactly
[Esc] /ə'sɪst/ v. Syn. help
give help or support to, especially as a subordinate
[Esc] /'tʃæn(ə)l/ n.
passage for water or other fluids to flow through; bed of a stream or river; route of communication or access
[Esc] /saɪt/ v. Syn. quote
quote; adduce as an instance
[Esc] /'sɪv(ə)l/ a. Syn. civic
having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite