IELTS READING VOCABULARY (MOST USEFUL & FREQUENT)

IELTS READING VOCABULARY
(From Nova English Campus, Amritsar)
Abandon (v) give up, leave, quit
Accidental (adj.) unintended, unexpected, coincidental
Accumulate (v) amass, gather, collect, pile up
Addiction (n) habit, dependence, obsession
Adequate (adj.) enough, sufficient, satisfactory
Administer (v) give, order, direct
Adopt (v) follow, support, take up
Airborne (adj.) spread by air
Alleviate (v) lessen, mitigate, relieve
Alternative (n) choice, option, substitute
Anesthesia (n) loss of bodily sensation
Animosity (n) hostility, dislike, enmity, hatred
Apparatus (n) machinery, equipment, instruments
Assess (v) value, calculate, estimate
Assumption (n) belief, expectation, guess
Attempt (v) aim, aspire, strive
Attitude (n) position, stand, pose
Blight (n) decay, disease, stain
Blossom (n) bloom, flower, bud
Bountiful (adj.) plentiful, abundant, ample
Captive (n) prisoner, slave, hostage
Carve (v) cut, slice, shape
Claim (v) assert, demand, declare
Compassion (n) sympathy, kindness, mercy
Concern (n) fear, anxiety, worry
Decline (v) decrease, fall, reduce
Descendant (n) child, heir, progeny, successor
Devastate (v) destroy, demolish, ruin
Discretion (n) prudence, judgment, caution
Disperse (v) break up, separate, scatter
Elevation (n) raising, lifting, height
Encompass (v) surround, encircle, include
Erosion (n) wearing away, corrosion, attrition
Euphoria (n) ecstasy, joy, excitement
Evacuate (v) remove, empty, clear, expel
Evaporate (v) vaporize, distil, condense
Evict (v) eject, oust, remove
Exceed (v) excel, outdo, surpass
Except (prep.) excluding, leaving out, aside for
Exist (v) prevail, be, survive
Extent (n) limit, range, span, measure
Extract (v) draw, wring from, extract
Facilitate (v) smooth, ease, lighten
Famine (n) dearth, shortage, lack
Fertile (adj.) productive, fruitful, rich
Flee (v) run away, escape, vanish
Friction (n) abrasion, rubbing, roughness
Gravity (n) weight, heaviness, importance
Hasty (adj.) hurried, impulsive, urgent
Impact (n) effect, brunt, shock
Induce (v) cause, bring about, encourage
Inflect (v) contaminate, taint, spoil
Inhale (v) breathe in, draw in, gasp
Institute (v) start, begin, commence
Intersect (v) meet, cross, cut, interrupt
Landscape (n) view, appearance, countryside.
Livestock (n) farm animals, cattle
Makeshift (adj.) temporary, crude, short-lived
Massive (adj.) bulky, large, substantial
Melt (v) dissolve, thaw, disappear
Melting point (n) temperature at which solid melts
Monitor (v) watch, examine, observe
Myth (n) untruth, falsehood, fabrication
Novelty (n) newness, freshness, originality
Numb (v) freeze, deaden, anesthetize
Obsolete (adj.) old-fashioned, extinct, out of date
Occur (v) happen, take place, come off
Peasant (n) farmer
Plague (v) afflict, infect, torture
Plight (n) suffering, difficulty, misery
Plummet (v) fall, plunge, descent
Pole (n) each end of axis of earth
Potion (n) concoction, medicine, tonic
Precipitation (n) rain, snow etc
Procedure (n) proceeding, process, method
Relief (n) comfort, ease, alleviation
Rely on (ph v) depend on, rest on, count on
Remedy (n) medicine, drug, solution
Repent (v) apologize, atone, regret
Resemble (v) be similar to, look like, take after
Retain (v) hold, keep, preserve, maintain
Retreat (n) withdrawal, recall, seclusion
Seek (v) search, hunt, pursue
Soak (v) wet, drench, saturate
Staple (n) basic food
Starve (v) to die or suffer due to lack of food
Stem (n) main body of a plant
Tenure (n) the legal right to use a piece of land
Thaw (v) melt, dissolve, liquefy
Thrive (v) flourish, prosper, succeed
Toxic (adj.) poisonous, venomous, noxious
Tremendous (adj.) huge, gigantic, extraordinary
Underneath (prep.) beneath, below, bottom
Unique (adj.) matchless, unparalleled, single
Uproot (v) pull up, root out, grub up
Visible (adj.) evident, apparent, manifest
Vital (adj.) crucial, important, major

                                       
      Compiler: Jacob      
                                       

Some people believe that visitors are bound to observe the cultural practices which are followed in a particular area whereas another group opines that the host nation should adjust with the customs and traditions of the guests.

IELTS Essay (Written & Posted by Nova English Campus)

Every society has its own culture, tradition and behavioral patterns. Some people believe that visitors are bound to observe the cultural practices which are followed in a particular area whereas another group opines that the host nation should adjust with the customs and traditions of the guests.

The main argument in favor of guests upholding their culture is that a person may stay in a foreign country only for a short period. It will be difficult for a foreigner to follow the customs of another country immediately after he sets foot there, and by the time he is ready to adjust with the local practices he may have to leave that place.

Another reason to support this argument is that a person may visit different places during a short period. Hence it is not possible for him to follow all the customs and traditions practiced there. Expecting a foreigner to follow such practices wherever he goes is impractical.

Another argument is that as tourism is the main source of income for many nations. The tourists should be respected and their cultural practices should be held in high esteem. Imposing cultural do’s and don’ts might keep the tourists away.

On the flipside, one of the main benefits of traveling is to get a first hand knowledge about the people of different places and their life style. It can be achieved only by mingling with them and following their customs. Moreover, the host country’s cultural differences must be revered by the visitors.

In a nutshell, I am of the opinion that both the hosts and the guests have the responsibility to respect the cultures of each other. Instead of compelling one group to cope with the other, a mutual understanding has to be maintained.

                                         
           Writer: Jacob        
                                         
Nova English Campus, Near Cafe Coffee Day, Opp GNDU, Amritsar
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Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life.

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Today the way we consider human psychology and mental development is heavily influenced by the genetic sciences. We now understand the importance of inherited characteristics more than ever before. Yet we are still unable to decide whether an individual’s personality and development are more influenced by genetic factors (nature) or by the environment (nurture).

Research, relating to identical twins, has highlighted how significant inherited characteristics can be for an individual’s life. But whether these characteristics are able to develop within the personality of an individual surely depends on whether the circumstances allow such a development. It seems that the experiences we have in life are so unpredictable and so powerful, that they can boost or over-ride other influences, and there seems to be plenty of research findings to confirm this.

My own view is that there is no one major influence in a person’s life. Instead, the traits we inherit from our parents and the situations and experiences that we encounter in life are constantly interacting. It is the interaction of two that shapes a person’s personality and dictates how that personality develops. If this were not true, then we would be able to predict the behaviour and character of a person from the moment they were born.

In conclusion, I do not think that either nature or nurture is the major influence on a person, but that both have powerful effects. How these factors interact is still unknown today and they remain largely unpredictable in a person’s life.

                                  
      Writer: Jacob     
                                  
Nova English Campus, Near Cafe Coffee Day, Opp GNDU, Amritsar

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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.


It is quite common these days for young people in many countries to have a break from studying after graduating from high school. The trend is not restricted to rich students who have the money to travel, but is also evident among poorer students who choose to work and become economically independent for a period of time.

The reasons for this trend may involve the recognition that a young adult who passes directly from school to university is rather restricted in terms of general knowledge and experience of the world. By contrast, those who have spent some time earning a living or traveling to other places, have a broader view of life and better personal resources to draw on. They tend to be more independent, which is a very important factor in academic study and research, as well as giving them an advantage in terms of coping with the challenges of student life.

However, there are certainly dangers in taking time off at that important age. Young adults may end up never returning to their studies or finding it difficult to readapt to an academic environment. They may think that it is better to continue in a particular job, or to do something completely different from a university course. But overall, I think this is less likely today, when academic qualifications are essential for getting a reasonable career.

My view is that young people should be encouraged to broaden their horizons. That is the best way for them to get a clear perspective of what they are hoping to do with their lives and why. Students with such a perspective are usually the most effective and motivated ones and taking a year off may be the best way to gain this.

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SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY: Monday 11, May 2009

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Although a student is not going to be marked according to his dress code, the way he looks (I mean the way of dressing up) might have an indirect link with his performance and score! So try to make a lasting impression on the examiner by wrapping yourself in a formal way.

Never go for Speaking Test either in your vibrant party wear or favourite casual wear. No doubt, your friends say that you look cool in those:-) but IELTS speaking test is not the occasion to flaunt them. Avoid too colourful and flashy outfits. Just go for those socially accepted formal clothes in your country according to the climate prevailing there at the time of your test.

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IELTS Tip of the day: Sunday 10, May 2009

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Many IELTS test takers mostly forget (sometimes unwilling) to make some notes of ideas when they are given a piece of paper and pencil by the examiner during the individual long-term (cue card) round. Of course, the examiner is not going to reduce your score for that, but remember the examiner may think that you are overconfident or you are going to give a crammed response! So, please make sure that you won't forget to write down a few notes of ideas during your IELTS test. And most importantly, these notes will help you to speak continuously and fluently as you are allowed to have glance at the notes while delivering your cue card answer. This will, ultimately, help you keep speaking without snapping in the middle!

Plus, unlike many of you may think, looking at the notes while speaking is not at all a bad impression. In other words, if you give a response without jotting down a few notes, you may run out of ideas or fumble for words after uttering a few words or sentences. This, in fact, is a bad impression. So the choice is yours :-)

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