IELTS Advanced Vocabulary
English → English · 101 words
These 101 advanced vocabulary words can help you to improve your IELTS score. Each word has an example sentence so you can master the words in context and better understand their meaning.
| English | English |
|---|---|
| zenith | the highest point or most successful time |
| zeal | great enthusiasm or eagerness |
| wanton | excessive, uncontrolled and even cruel |
| voracious | very eager for something, especially of food |
| vociferous | being loud and insistent |
| vex | make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried |
| venerable | honored or admired because of age or status |
| umbrage | offense or annoyance |
| truculent | aggressive, cruel or savage |
| taciturn | silent or untalkative |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary |
| staid | serious, boring, and slightly old-fashioned |
| serendipity | the occurrence of an unplanned fortunate events |
| salient | most noticeable or important |
| rife | something unpleasant and very common or frequent |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept something |
| refurbish | renovate and redecorate |
| rash | unwise or done without careful consideration |
| quaint | attractively unusual or old-fashioned |
| predilection | a preference or special liking for something |
| plethora | a large or excessive amount of something |
| perusal | the action of reading through or examining something |
| penchant | a strong or habitual liking for something |
| panacea | a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases |
| obtuse | stupid or slow to understand |
| obsequious | too eager to praise or obey someone |
| oblivious | not aware of what is happening around one |
| nuance | a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound |
| novice | a person who is not experienced in a job or situation |
| nominal | existing in name only |
| nadir | lowest or most unsuccessful point in situation |
| myriad | a countless or extremely great number |
| morose | sullen and ill-tempered |
| modicum | a small quantity of a particular thing |
| meticulous | very careful and with great attention to every detail |
| maverick | a person who thinks and acts in an independent way |
| lurid | unpleasantly bright in colour, vivid |
| lithe | healthy, attractive, and graceful |
| knack | acquired or natural skill at doing something |
| jubilant | feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph |
| inveterate | someone who does something very often and cannot stop doing it |
| intrepid | fearless, extremely brave |
| insular | isolated, narrow-minded, not willing to accept different ideas |
| insatiable | impossible to satisfy |
| innate | a quality which you are born with, not learned |
| inhibit | hinder action or process |
| infamy | an evil or wicked act |
| inept | having or showing no skill |
| indolent | lazy, showing no real interest or effort |
| incisive | intelligently analytical and clear-thinking |
| impudent | not showing due respect for another person |
| implacable | unable to be changed, satisfied, or stopped |
| impertinent | someone rude and not showing proper respect |
| impeccable | perfect, with no problems or bad parts |
| hypocrisy | pretending to be what you are not, or to believe something that you do not |
| haughty | someone arrogantly superior and disdainful |
| gratuitous | something done without good reason |
| gluttony | habitual greed or excess in eating |
| furtive | attempting to avoid notice or attention, done secretly |
| fractious | easily upset or annoyed |
| forsake | abandon or leave |
| flabbergasted | greatly surprised or astonished |
| feral | something existing in a wild state |
| fabricate | invent something in order to deceive |
| extol | praise enthusiastically |
| erudite | having or showing great knowledge |
| enmity | a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility |
| empathy | the ability to understand and share the feelings of another |
| embezzle | steal money or misappropriate funds |
| eloquent | fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing |
| elated | extremely happy and excited |
| diligent | careful and using a lot of effort |
| despot | a ruler or other person who holds absolute power |
| deride | express contempt for something |
| demure | reserved and shy |
| deferential | polite and showing respect |
| decry | publicly denounce |
| debase | reduce something in quality or value |
| cumulative | increasing or increased in quantity by successive additions |
| connive | secretly allow something immoral, illegal, or harmful to occur |
| confidant | a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter |
| concession | something that you agree to give someone or allow them to do |
| complacency | a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself |
| coherent | logical and consistent |
| coerce | persuade unwilling person to do something by using force or threats |
| clandestine | planned or done in secret |
| circumspect | wary and unwilling to take risks |
| chide | to speak to someone severely because they have behaved badly |
| candor | the quality of being open and honest |
| callous | showing or having insensitive and cruel disregard for others |
| cajole | to persuade someone with flattery |
| brusque | quick and rude in manner or speech |
| brazen | shameless or not showing respect |
| avarice | excessive greed for wealth |
| arcane | something understood by few people, mysterious or secret |
| appease | to make concessions to someone by satisfying their demand |
| amiable | pleasant and friendly |
| alacrity | brisk and cheerful readiness |
| acquiesce | accept something reluctantly but without protest |
| abhor | regard with disgust and hatred |
| aberration | a difference from what is normal or usual |