ecosystem
Environment
A community of living things and the environment they depend on.
marine ecosystemfragile ecosystem
ExampleThe passage explains how a fragile ecosystem can be damaged by tourism.
IELTS
IELTS vocabulary list for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Study IELTS vocabulary by skill so you can recognize words in passages and recordings, then use stronger words in essays and speaking answers.
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Reading
Reading vocabulary
Words commonly used in passages, questions, and inference tasks.
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ListeningListening vocabulary
Words that help learners follow lectures, conversations, and spoken instructions.
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WritingWriting vocabulary
Words for clearer essays, descriptions, arguments, and written responses.
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SpeakingSpeaking vocabulary
Words for organized answers, opinions, explanations, and spoken examples.
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IELTS study path
Use IELTS vocabulary where the exam expects it.
Read for recognition first
IELTS reading words help you follow academic passages, topic shifts, and inference questions. Learn the meaning, then notice the noun or verb patterns that usually sit near the word.
Listen for common contexts
Listening vocabulary is useful when it appears in housing, study, travel, research, or campus conversations. Focus on words you need to catch quickly, including spelling-sensitive nouns.
Write with safer word forms
IELTS writing rewards accurate word choice. Study collocations such as substantial increase, environmental deterioration, and clear contrast phrases before using them in Task 1 or Task 2.
Speak naturally, not formally
Speaking vocabulary should sound usable in an answer, not copied from an essay. Learn short phrases, register, and simple example patterns you can say under time pressure.
Vocabulary preview
Start with words that match real IELTS tasks.
deterioration
Change
The process of becoming worse.
environmental deteriorationgradual deterioration
ExampleThe article describes the gradual deterioration of air quality in large cities.
accommodation
Housing
A place to live or stay.
Often appears in conversations about student housing or travel.
ExampleThe student asks whether the accommodation is close to the university.
tuition fee
Money
The amount paid for instruction at a school or university.
ExampleThe adviser explains that the tuition fee must be paid before registration.
Task 1degreeacademic
Large in amount, value, or importance.
ExampleThe chart shows a substantial increase in urban population.
drawback
disadvantageneutral
A problem or negative side of something.
ExampleOne drawback of online learning is the lack of face-to-face interaction.
It depends
Flexible answersneutral
Used when your answer changes based on the situation.
ExampleIt depends, but generally I prefer studying in the morning.
absolutely
Emphasisneutral
Used to strongly agree or emphasize an adjective.
ExampleThe meal was absolutely delicious.