Vocabulary Library

Explore and master essential IELTS vocabulary

ability

beginner

the power or skill to do something

Example: Her ability to speak multiple languages impressed everyone.

absence

intermediate

the state of being away from a place

Example: His absence from the meeting was unexpected.

academic

intermediate

relating to education and scholarship

Example: She pursued an academic career at the university.

accomplish

intermediate

to successfully complete something

Example: She accomplished all her goals for the year.

achieve

beginner

to successfully reach a goal

Example: Students work hard to achieve good grades.

adjust

intermediate

to change something slightly

Example: You may need to adjust your schedule.

advice

beginner

guidance or recommendations offered

Example: She gave me excellent advice about my career.

alert

intermediate

quick to notice and respond

Example: Security guards must remain alert always.

ambition

intermediate

a strong desire to achieve something

Example: His ambition is to become a doctor.

applicant

intermediate

a person applying for something

Example: The job attracted many qualified applicants.

application

intermediate

a formal request for something

Example: She submitted her university application yesterday.

apply

intermediate

to make a formal request

Example: Students can apply for scholarships online.