Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS - Core Terminology

This set of flashcards covers critical vocabulary and academic terms extracted from the 'Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS' curriculum, organized by common IELTS themes such as growth, health, lifestyle, and global issues.

Adolescence

The stage of life between childhood and adulthood.

Sibling

A brother or sister.

Nurture

To help someone or something develop and grow through care and training.

Accommodating

Agreeing to a demand or being helpful by doing what is wanted.

Milestone

An important event or turning point in the development of something or someone.

Cognitive development

The mental process involved in knowing, learning, and understanding surroundings.

Toddler

A young child, typically aged $2$ or $3$, who is becoming more independent and learning to walk.

Nutrient

A specific substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow.

Dietitician

A food scientist or professional who provides advice on healthy eating habits.

Personal fulfilment

A sense of achievement and satisfaction from doing what one has always wanted to do.

Curriculum

The subjects that make up a course of study in a school or college; a syllabus.

Dissertation

A long, formal piece of writing on a particular subject, often required for a university degree.

Linguist

A person who studies language or is skilled in foreign languages.

Fluency

The ability to speak or write a language easily and without hesitation.

Itinerary

A detailed plan, schedule, or route for a journey.

Eco-tourism

A form of tourism directed towards natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts.

Chronological

Refers to something arranged in the order in which the events actually occurred in time.

Millennia

A period of history spanning thousands of years.

Flora and Fauna

The specific plants ($\text{flora}$) and animals ($\text{fauna}$) of a particular region or period.

Endangered species

A group of organisms at risk of dying out or becoming extinct.

$CO_2$ (Carbon Dioxide)

A waste product of fossil fuels that play a critical role in maintaining the atmospheric balance.

Universe

The whole of space and all the stars, planets, and galaxies within it.

Orbit

The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon.

Ornate

Made in a decorative shape or adorned with complex patterns and pretty details.

Cutting-edge

Signifies the most advanced or up-to-date stage in a particular field, especially technology.

Globalisation

The process by which businesses and cultures develop international influence or start operating on a worldwide scale.

Demographics

Information and statistics relating to the different groups of people in a population, such as age and birth rates.

Infrastructure

The basic systems and services of a city, such as transport, water, and power supplies.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Fossil fuel

A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

Redundant

A situation where a person is no longer needed at a workplace, often due to automation or downsizing.

Deterrent

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something, such as a crime.

Tabloid

A newspaper having pages half the size of those of the average broadsheet, typically popular in style and dominated by sensational stories.

Aesthetics

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art.