Ielts Reading Vocab

device-centred

(adj) focused on using devices

universal

(adj) existing everywhere

social networking

(n) online interaction platforms

imagine

(v) form a picture in mind

stay in touch

keep contact

network

(n) connected group of people

expert

(n) someone with deep knowledge

psychologist

(n) expert in human behavior

body language

(n) physical gestures expressing feelings

eye contact

(n) looking directly at someone

tone of voice

(n) how something is said

subtle

(adj) not obvious

interact

(v) communicate with others

to what extent

how much

permanently

(adv) forever

organise

(v) arrange events

negative impact

harmful effect

long-term

(adj) lasting a long time

on a day-to-day basis

daily

lose sight of

forget importance

focus on

pay attention to

virtual

(adj) not physically real

deep understanding

strong comprehension

innovation

(n) new idea or method

efficient

(adj) working well without waste

environmentally-friendly

(adj) not harmful to environment

emission

(n) gas released into air

alternative

(n,adj) another option

sustainable

(adj) can continue long-term

desalination

(n) removing salt from water

purification

(n) making something pure

access

(n) ability to use something

scarcity

(n) shortage of something

affordable

(adj) not expensive

portable

(adj) easy to carry

rely on

depend on

addiction

(n) inability to stop

excessive

(adj) too much

mental health

(n) emotional wellbeing

peer pressure

(n) influence from others

self-esteem

(n) confidence in oneself

exposure

(n) being exposed to something

consequence

(n) result of an action

awareness

(n) knowledge of situation

prevent

(v) stop from happening

encourage

(v) give support