IELTS speaking

A plethora

a large or excessive amount of something; a plethora of choices; a plethora of problems

Diversify (v)

to make or become more varied; diversify the portfolio; diversify into new markets

Academic premises

buildings or land used by a university or school; access to academic premises; security of academic premises

Digital resources

electronic materials available online; access digital resources; use digital resources

On a daily basis

happening every day; check emails on a daily basis; exercise on a daily basis

Book lending

the act of allowing books to be borrowed; book lending service; book lending policy

Be stored under the form of

kept in a particular format; stored under the form of data; stored under the form of files

Generate interest

to cause curiosity or enthusiasm; generate interest among people; generate interest in the topic

Millennials

people born between early 1980s and mid-1990s; millennial generation; attract millennials

Commuters

people who travel to work regularly; daily commuters; train commuters

Laborer

a person doing unskilled physical work; construction laborer; farm laborer

Reckon (v)

to think or believe; reckon it will rain; reckon with difficulties

Interpersonal skill

ability to communicate effectively with others; develop interpersonal skills; strong interpersonal skills

Grand terms

words or expressions that sound impressive; speak in grand terms; use grand terms

Encyclopedia

a book or set of books with information on many subjects; consult an encyclopedia; online encyclopedia

Put a scowl on

to frown in an angry way; put a scowl on your face; scowl at someone

Social creatures

beings that thrive in groups; humans are social creatures; social creatures by nature

Leave a life-changing impact on

to influence profoundly; leave a life-changing impact on students; leave a life-changing impact on society

Favorite genres

preferred categories of art or literature; favorite genres of music; favorite genres of books

Given the fact that

considering that something is true; given the fact that he is late; given the fact that it’s raining

Integrate (v)

to combine into a whole; integrate technology; integrate into society

At one’s disposal

available for use; resources at one’s disposal; funds at your disposal

Worse still

used to emphasize something more negative; worse still

Better still

used to emphasize something more positive; better still

Each has its own perks and hindrances

every option has advantages and disadvantages; perks and hindrances of remote work; perks and hindrances of travel

Overgeneralize (v)

to make a statement too broad; overgeneralize about people; overgeneralize from data

Back and forth

moving repeatedly between two places; travel back and forth; argue back and forth

Portable

able to be carried easily; portable device; portable computer

Engrossed in

completely absorbed by; engrossed in reading; engrossed in work

Literary works

pieces of writing valued as art; classic literary works; modern literary works

Competitive edge

an advantage over rivals; gain a competitive edge; maintain a competitive edge

Jeopardize (v)

to put at risk; jeopardize health; jeopardize career

Confidentiality

the state of keeping information secret; maintain confidentiality; breach of confidentiality

Pristine (adj)

in its original condition; pristine environment; pristine beaches

Equity

shares in a company; equity market; equity investment

Talent retention

keeping skilled employees; talent retention strategy; improve talent retention

Reluctance to do sth

unwillingness to act; reluctance to change; reluctance to participate

Wholehearted dedication

complete commitment; show wholehearted dedication; wholehearted dedication to work

Staff shortage

not enough employees; suffer staff shortage; staff shortage crisis

Firm commitment to

strong promise to do something; firm commitment to quality; firm commitment to goals

Professionalization

the process of becoming professional; professionalization of teaching; professionalization of management

Mutual comprehension

shared understanding; achieve mutual comprehension; mutual comprehension between cultures

Disturbance

interruption of peace; cause disturbance; minor disturbance

Derail

to cause to go off track; derail a plan; derail negotiations

Glass ceiling

invisible barrier to advancement; break the glass ceiling; hit the glass ceiling

Go pear-shaped

to go wrong; the plan went pear-shaped; things went pear-shaped

Be ignorant of

not knowing something; ignorant of the facts; ignorant of history

Be well-informed

having accurate knowledge; well-informed decision; well-informed citizen

Toxin

a poisonous substance; snake toxin; toxin exposure

Paperwork

official documents; complete paperwork; paperwork requirements

Pandemic outbreaks

sudden spread of disease worldwide; pandemic outbreaks of flu; prevent pandemic outbreaks

Armed conflicts

wars involving weapons; armed conflicts in the region; end armed conflicts

Visa application

formal request for entry permit; submit visa application; visa application process

Geopolitical crises

international political problems; geopolitical crises in Europe; geopolitical crises impact

Domestic travellers

people traveling within a country; domestic travellers by train; services for domestic travellers

International travel insurance

coverage for overseas trips; buy international travel insurance; international travel insurance policy

Currency exchange fees

charges for converting money; avoid currency exchange fees; currency exchange fees apply

Health check-up

medical examination; annual health check-up; routine health check-up

Reach out

to contact someone; reach out to friends; reach out for help

Scold

to criticize angrily; scold a child; scold someone for mistakes

Compensate for

to make up for; compensate for loss; compensate for damage

Wrath

extreme anger; fear the wrath; wrath of gods

Resolve the conflict

to settle a dispute; resolve the conflict peacefully; resolve the conflict quickly

Redress a mistake

to correct an error; redress a mistake promptly; redress a mistake made

Come to terms with

to accept something; come to terms with reality; come to terms with loss

Get back to normal

return to usual state; get back to normal life; get back to normal routine

Unbeknownst to

without someone knowing; unbeknownst to him; unbeknownst to the public

Clumsy

awkward in movement; clumsy attempt; clumsy person

Handmade

made by hand; handmade jewelry; handmade crafts

Apparel

clothing; sports apparel; fashion apparel

Craftsperson

skilled artisan; craftsperson at work; skilled craftsperson

Prestigious reputation

high status; prestigious reputation in academia; prestigious reputation worldwide

Sew (v)

to join with needle and thread; sew a dress; sew by hand

Craftsmanship

skill in making things; fine craftsmanship; craftsmanship of furniture

Testament

something that serves as proof or evidence; testament to success; testament of faith

Resume

a short document describing your education and work experience; submit a resume; update your resume

Expertise

special skill or knowledge in a particular field; demonstrate expertise; expertise in technology

Inconsolable grief

deep sorrow that cannot be comforted; suffer inconsolable grief; inconsolable grief after loss

Unutterable disappointment

extreme and indescribable disappointment; feel unutterable disappointment; unutterable disappointment in results

Resolve the conflict

to settle a disagreement; resolve the conflict peacefully; resolve the conflict quickly

Come to terms with

to accept something unpleasant; come to terms with reality; come to terms with loss

Unbeknownst to

without someone knowing; unbeknownst to him; unbeknownst to the public

Clumsy

awkward in movement or style; clumsy attempt; clumsy person

Status symbol

an object showing wealth or prestige; luxury car as a status symbol; designer bag as a status symbol

Apparel

clothing; sports apparel; fashion apparel

Craftsperson

a skilled artisan; craftsperson at work; skilled craftsperson

Prestigious reputation

high status or respect; prestigious reputation in academia; prestigious reputation worldwide

Craftsmanship

skill in making things; fine craftsmanship; craftsmanship of furniture

Family legacy

traditions or achievements passed down; preserve family legacy; continue family legacy

Talent retention

keeping skilled employees; talent retention strategy; improve talent retention

Sudden resignation

unexpected quitting of a job; announce sudden resignation; sudden resignation of staff

Firm commitment to

strong promise to do something; firm commitment to quality; firm commitment to goals

Professionalization

process of becoming professional; professionalization of teaching; professionalization of management

Mutual comprehension

shared understanding; achieve mutual comprehension; mutual comprehension between cultures

Disturbance

interruption of peace or order; cause disturbance; minor disturbance

Derail

to cause to go off track; derail a plan; derail negotiations

Glass ceiling

invisible barrier to advancement; break the glass ceiling; hit the glass ceiling

Go pear-shaped

to go wrong; the plan went pear-shaped; things went pear-shaped

Ignorant of

not knowing something; ignorant of the facts; ignorant of history

Well-informed

having accurate knowledge; well-informed decision; well-informed citizen