6000 IELTS Academic Words

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 6000 IELTS Academic Words
1   Overview:
The 6000 IELTS Academic Words is an excellent supplement to 4000 IELTS Academic Words. If you finish the latter and still want to enhance your vocabulary skills, this list is an ideal option.

The list actually consists of 2000+ words that are not in the 4000 IELTS Academic Words, low frequency but useful in the IELTS academic test. So it would be best if you studied it after finishing the first 4000 words.

The list has Level 4 and Level 5 of IELTS Academic Vocabulary, following the 3 levels in the 4000 IELTS Academic Words. Each level's words are divided into four groups. We present them as the same as 4000 IELTS Academic Words, including features like online practices, printable materials, and word status management.
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abbreviation
abolish
aboriginal
abound
abrasion
abridge
abundance
accelerate
acclaim
accommodation
accord
accumulate
accuser
acquaint
adept
adhere
adjacent
adjoin
administrate
adolescence
advent
adverse
aerial
aesthetic
affiliate
affirm
affix
afflict
aggregate
agitation
agreeable
airing
albeit
allege
alleviate
allocate
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conservation   Pronounce
n. preservation or restoration from loss, damage, or neglect
According to new research, rapid and large-scale natural habitats have already affected biodiversity in the area, and urgent conservation efforts are now needed.
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conserve   Pronounce
v. retain; protect from loss or harm; preserve; use carefully or sparingly, avoiding waste
One way to conserve is to make cars more efficient.
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consist   Pronounce
v. be made up or composed; be comprised or contained in
A sudden renewed interest in action movies from the early nineties whose titles consist of three words, one of which is usually either 'kill,' 'law' or 'justice.'
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conspicuous   Pronounce
a. noticeable; prominent; easy to notice; obvious
The next morning, Miss Scatcherd wrote in conspicuous characters on a piece of pasteboard the word 'Slattern.'
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constitute   Pronounce
v. make up; form something
She went to the open door, stood in it, and looked out among the tomato vines that would constitute the garden.
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constrict   Pronounce
v. restrict; shrink; make smaller or narrower by binding or squeezing
Freezing temperatures also constrict peripheral blood vessels, further stressing the heart.
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abbreviation  Speak
Exercise
no longer current or applicable; antiquated
Exercise
shortening something by omitting parts of it
Exercise
pile up; collect;  mount up; increase
Exercise
force; coerce; necessitate or pressure by force
accord  Speak
Exercise
change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
Exercise
settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
Exercise
keep back or from; withhold; restrain from proceeding; stay or stop; delay
Exercise
attach; add as supplement or appendix
ancestor  Speak
Exercise
the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college; course or program
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forefather; forebear; forerunner or predecessor
Exercise
assign; distribute according to plan
Exercise
deep opening in the earth surface
append  Speak
Exercise
helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
Exercise
vocabulary that is for a specific group of people
Exercise
attach; add as supplement or appendix
Exercise
no longer current or applicable; antiquated
badminton  Speak
Exercise
small piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood that is pierced for stringing
Exercise
game played on a court with light long-handled rackets
Exercise
prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
Exercise
settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
berth  Speak
Exercise
space for the ship to dock or anchor; allotted place; the place to sleep or stay; appointment or job
Exercise
game played on a court with light long-handled rackets
Exercise
dwindle; reduce; make smaller or less or to cause to appear so
Exercise
left and abandoned; negligent in performing a duty
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v. inform about; cause to come to know personally; make familiar


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n. state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty


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a. large enough to be noticed or to affect; perceptible


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a. no longer current or applicable; antiquated


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a. displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate


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v. achieve or accomplish; gain


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