1000 basic words for ielts

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary terms and their definitions from the lecture notes.

abandon

To give up completely; to desert.

abode

A place of residence; a house or home.

abort

To terminate a process or plan before completion.

abortion

The termination of a pregnancy by the removal of a fetus.

abroad

In or to a foreign country or countries.

absent

Not present; not in a specified place.

abstraction

The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.

absurd

Wildly unreasonable; illogical.

abuse

To use something to bad effect; to mistreat.

academic

Relating to education and scholarship.

academy

A place of study or training in a special field.

access

The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.

accomplish

To achieve or complete successfully.

accord

Agreement or harmony.

account

A report or description of an event or experience.

accountant

A person responsible for financial record keeping.

accurate

Free from error; correct.

accuse

To charge someone with an offense or crime.

accused

A person charged with a crime.

achieve

To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective.

acid

A substance with a pH less than 7; sour.

acknowledge

To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

acquit

To absolve someone from a criminal charge.

active

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.

activity

The state of being active; a task or action.

adamant

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

add

To join something to something else.

address

The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.

adequate

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

adjust

To alter to achieve a desired fit or result.

administration

The process or activity of running a business.

admit

To allow entry; to confess to a crime.

adopt

To take up or start to use or follow (an idea, method, etc.).

adore

To love and respect someone deeply.

adroit

Skillful and adept under pressing conditions.

adult

A person who is fully grown or developed.

adversity

Difficulties or misfortune.

affect

To have an influence on or make a change in.

affection

A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

affectionate

Displaying warmth and fondness.

afford

To have enough money to pay for.

agency

The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own choices.

agenda

A list of items to be discussed at a meeting.

aggressive

Ready or likely to attack or confront.

agility

Ability to move quickly and easily.

agitate

To stir up or excite.

agree

To have the same opinion; to concur.

agreement

A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement.

aid

Assistance or support.

air

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth.

aisle

A passage between rows of seats in a building or train.

alarm

An anxious awareness of danger.

album

A collection of recordings or photographs.

alien

Belonging to a foreign country or nation.

alike

Similar; in the same way.

all-rounder

A person or thing with many talents or uses.

alliance

A union or association formed for mutual benefit.

allow

To give permission to do something.

allure

The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive.

ally

A state formally cooperating with another for military or other purposes.

alone

Having no one else present; on one's own.

alteration

The action or process of changing something.

alternative

Available as another possibility.

always

At all times; on all occasions.

amateur

A person who engages in a pursuit for pleasure rather than for a profession.

amaze

To surprise (someone) greatly; to astound.

ambassador

An accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative.

ambience

The character and atmosphere of a place.

ambition

A strong desire to do or achieve something.

ambitious

Having a strong desire for success.

ambulance

A vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital.

amiable

Having a friendly and pleasant manner.

amicable

Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

amount

A quantity of something.

ample

Enough or more than enough; plentiful.

amusing

Causing laughter or enjoyment.

angelic

Of or like an angel; innocent and kind.

angry

Feeling or showing strong annoyance or displeasure.

anguish

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

anniversary

The date on which an event took place in a previous year.

annoy

To cause (someone) to feel bothered or irritated.

annual

Occurring once every year.

anonymous

Not identified by name; of unknown name.

answer

A response or reply to a question.

antiquated

Old-fashioned or outdated.

antique

A collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value.

anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.

anxious

Experiencing worry or unease.

anyhow

In whatever way; in any case.

apart

Separated by distance.

appeal

A serious or urgent request.

appetite

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

apply

To make a formal request or apply for something.

appointment

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time.

appreciate

To recognize the full worth of.

appreciation

Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

approach

To come near or nearer to.

appropriate

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

approval

The belief that someone or something is of good quality.

approve

To officially agree to or accept something.