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Useful Vocabs For OET Writing & Speaking PDF

This document provides a list of useful vocabulary words for speaking and writing, along with examples of how to use each word. Some of the words defined include: as well as, to begin with, overwhelming, adverse, reiterate, cornerstone, perhaps, probably, incorporate, mitigate, susceptible, compliance, significant, remarkable, vital, detrimental, and adherence. The words are presented with definitions and examples to illustrate their meanings in different contexts.

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Useful Vocabs For OET Writing & Speaking PDF

This document provides a list of useful vocabulary words for speaking and writing, along with examples of how to use each word. Some of the words defined include: as well as, to begin with, overwhelming, adverse, reiterate, cornerstone, perhaps, probably, incorporate, mitigate, susceptible, compliance, significant, remarkable, vital, detrimental, and adherence. The words are presented with definitions and examples to illustrate their meanings in different contexts.

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Useful vocabulary practice for speaking and writing

1.) As well as – also / and - He is a drinker as well as a smoker.

2.) As well as this – also - As well as this, she also consumes a fat-rich diet.

3.) To begin with - used for enumeration - To begin with, I will explain...

after that...then...following that... Finally...

4.) Overwhelming – emotionally difficult

I can understand this must be overwhelming for you. Please let me explain why this is
important. If you do not stop smoking/drinking.........

5.) Adverse – harmful

If you do not follow my advice; it will have adverse effects on your health.

6.) Reiterate – repeat

To reiterate what we discussed today, you will have to make changes.../

To repeat what you just said, you have a stressful job, and you barely get time to exercise, is
that correct?

7.) Cornerstone – foundation -

Good diet/Regular exercise is a cornerstone for leading a healthy life.

8.) Perhaps – used to express uncertainty

Perhaps, you could consider cutting down on smoking/drinking one day at a time.

9.) Probably – used to express uncertainty

Probably, you can join a support group like Alcoholics anonymous to meet people who are in
the same condition.

10.) Incorporate -- (Include) (used for preventative/precautionary measures)

You must incorporate these changes into your lifestyle to get your health on track.

You must incorporate preventative measures into your lifestyle to...

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11.) Mitigate/Alleviate – make something less severe or less painful

Painkillers will help to mitigate/reduce/ease/relieve the pain.

Painkillers will help to alleviate the pain.

Is there anything that alleviates your pain?

12.) Susceptible – likely/prone/sensitive/vulnerable -

Patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection.

If you do not lose weight, you are susceptible to have heart diseases

13.) Compliance – the state or fact of according with rules or standards

Please ensure compliance with the suggested medication regimen.

14.) Significant – Important

Adopting a low-fat diet will improve your health significantly

15.) Remarkable – note-worthy -

Adopting a healthy lifestyle will improve your health remarkably.

16.) Vital – crucial/essential/critical

Please do not underestimate how vitally important this is.

17.) Detrimental – tending to be harmful, negative, adverse

If you continue to smoke/drink, it will have detrimental effects on your health

18.) Adherence – compliance -

Please ensure adherence to the recommended exercise program/medication regime and so on.

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