IELTS Vocabulary Mastery

By Vivek Kumar, IELTS Master Trainer

Welcome to your comprehensive guide to mastering vocabulary for the IELTS

exam. With over 18 years of experience and multiple international
certifications, I have trained 20,000 professionals to achieve their highest
potential. This book is designed to enhance your vocabulary skills, providing
you with advanced alternatives and example sentences for each word. Use this

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guide to improve your English language proficiency and excel in your IELTS
exam.

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Table of Contents
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● Chapter 1: Academic Words
● Chapter 2: Business Words
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● Chapter 3: Descriptive Words

● Chapter 4: Everyday Words
● Chapter 5: Words for Emotions
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● Conclusion
● Appendices
○ Appendix A: Word List by Category
○ Appendix B: Word List by Difficulty
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○ Appendix C: Additional Resources for Vocabulary Building

● About the Author
● Get in Touch
● Disclaimer
● Endorsements
● Connect with Us
● Your Feedback Matters
● Thank You
● Copyright Information
 ● Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: Academic Words

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In academic settings, the precision and clarity of your vocabulary are

paramount. This chapter focuses on essential academic words that will help

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you articulate complex ideas effectively. Each word is accompanied by
advanced alternatives and example sentences to enhance your understanding

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and usage.

Essential Academic Vocabulary

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1. Analyze
○ Meaning: To examine in detail.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Scrutinize, Evaluate, Examine.
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○ Example Sentence: Researchers analyze data to draw conclusions.
■ Advanced: Researchers scrutinize data to draw conclusions.
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2. Assume
○ Meaning: To suppose something without proof.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Presume, Infer, Deduce.
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○ Example Sentence: We assume that the results will be positive.

■ Advanced: We presume that the results will be positive.
3. Concept
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○ Meaning: An abstract idea.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Notion, Perception, Idea.
○ Example Sentence: The concept of freedom is fundamental to
democracy.
■ Advanced: The notion of freedom is fundamental to
democracy.
4. Demonstrate
○ Meaning: To show or prove something clearly.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Exhibit, Display, Illustrate.
 ○ Example Sentence: The experiment will demonstrate the
principle.
■ Advanced: The experiment will illustrate the principle.
5. Determine
○ Meaning: To decide or conclude through reasoning or observation.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Ascertain, Decide, Conclude.
○ Example Sentence: We need to determine the cause of the
problem.
■ Advanced: We need to ascertain the cause of the problem.

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6. Distribute
○ Meaning: To give out or spread.

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○ Advanced Alternatives: Allocate, Disperse, Apportion.
○ Example Sentence: The teacher will distribute the worksheets.

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7. Evaluate
■ Advanced: The teacher will allocate the worksheets.

○ Meaning: To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount,

or value of something.
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Assess, Appraise, Value.
○ Example Sentence: It's important to evaluate the results
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accurately.
■ Advanced: It's important to appraise the results accurately.
8. Function
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○ Meaning: The special purpose or activity for which a thing exists

or is used.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Purpose, Role, Task.
○ Example Sentence: The function of the heart is to pump blood.
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■ Advanced: The role of the heart is to pump blood.

9. Identify
○ Meaning: To recognize or be able to name someone or something.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Recognize, Pinpoint, Determine.
○ Example Sentence: We need to identify the key issues.
■ Advanced: We need to pinpoint the key issues.
10.Interpret
○ Meaning: To explain the meaning of something.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Decipher, Decode, Explain.
 ○ Example Sentence: She can interpret the results for us.
■ Advanced: She can decipher the results for us.
11.Justify
○ Meaning: To show or prove to be right or reasonable.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Validate, Support, Substantiate.
○ Example Sentence: He tried to justify his actions.
■ Advanced: He tried to substantiate his actions.
12.Method
○ Meaning: A way of doing something, especially a systematic way.

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○ Advanced Alternatives: Technique, Procedure, Approach.
○ Example Sentence: We need to find a new method of solving the

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problem.
■ Advanced: We need to find a new approach to solving the

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13.Occur
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○ Meaning: To happen or take place.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Happen, Transpire, Arise.
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○ Example Sentence: Accidents often occur in this area.
■ Advanced: Accidents often transpire in this area.
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14.Research
○ Meaning: Systematic investigation to establish facts or principles
or to collect information on a subject.
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Study, Investigation, Inquiry.

○ Example Sentence: The research took several years to complete.
■ Advanced: The investigation took several years to complete.
15.Significant
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○ Meaning: Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of

attention.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Important, Notable, Meaningful.
○ Example Sentence: The results of the experiment were significant.
■ Advanced: The results of the experiment were notable.
16.Structure
○ Meaning: The arrangement of and relations between the parts or
elements of something complex.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Framework, Organization, Construction.
 ○ Example Sentence: The structure of the essay was clear.
■ Advanced: The framework of the essay was clear.
17.Theory
○ Meaning: A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain
something.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Hypothesis, Concept, Principle.
○ Example Sentence: The theory needs to be tested.
■ Advanced: The hypothesis needs to be tested.
18.Variable

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○ Meaning: An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Factor, Element, Component.
○ Example Sentence: There are many variables in the experiment.

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19.Establish
■ Advanced: There are many factors in the experiment.

○ Meaning: To set up or lay the groundwork for.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Found, Institute, Set up.
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○ Example Sentence: The university was established in 1900.
■ Advanced: The university was founded in 1900.
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20.Assess
○ Meaning: To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Evaluate, Judge, Appraise.
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○ Example Sentence: We need to assess the situation before

proceeding.
■ Advanced: We need to evaluate the situation before
proceeding.
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21.Compare
○ Meaning: To estimate, measure, or note the similarity or
dissimilarity between.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Contrast, Differentiate, Weigh.
○ Example Sentence: Let's compare the two products.
■ Advanced: Let's contrast the two products.
22.Illustrate
○ Meaning: To explain or make something clear by using examples,
charts, pictures, etc.
 ○ Advanced Alternatives: Demonstrate, Depict, Show.
○ Example Sentence: This chart will illustrate the point.
■ Advanced: This chart will demonstrate the point.
23.Acknowledge
○ Meaning: To accept or admit the existence or truth of.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Recognize, Admit, Concede.
○ Example Sentence: He acknowledged his mistake.
■ Advanced: He conceded his mistake.
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○ Meaning: To successfully bring about or reach by effort, skill, or
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Attain, Accomplish, Reach.
○ Example Sentence: She achieved her goals.

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25.Clarify
■ Advanced: She attained her goals.

○ Meaning: To make a statement or situation less confused and

more comprehensible.
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Explain, Elucidate, Explicate.
○ Example Sentence: Can you clarify your point?
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■ Advanced: Can you elucidate your point?

26.Imply
○ Meaning: To strongly suggest the truth or existence of something
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not expressly stated.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Suggest, Indicate, Hint.
○ Example Sentence: His words imply a different meaning.
■ Advanced: His words suggest a different meaning.
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27.Participate
○ Meaning: To take part in an activity or event.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Engage, Involve, Join.
○ Example Sentence: She decided to participate in the contest.
■ Advanced: She decided to engage in the contest.
28.Require
○ Meaning: To need for a particular purpose.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Need, Demand, Necessitate.
○ Example Sentence: This job will require a lot of effort.
 ■ Advanced: This job will necessitate a lot of effort.
29.Verify
○ Meaning: To make sure or demonstrate that something is true,
accurate, or justified.
● Advanced Alternatives: Confirm, Validate, Substantiate.
● Example Sentence: Can you verify the results?
○ Advanced: Can you substantiate the results?
30.Summarize
○ Meaning: To give a brief statement of the main points.

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○ Advanced Alternatives: Outline, Condense, Recap.
○ Example Sentence: Please summarize the article.

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■ Advanced: Please condense the article.

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Chapter 2: Business Words

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Effective communication in the business world requires a robust vocabulary.
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This chapter covers essential business words that will help you articulate your
ideas clearly and professionally. These words are crucial for both written and
verbal communication in a business context.
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Essential Business Vocabulary

1. Revenue
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○ Meaning: Income generated from normal business operations.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Income, Earnings, Turnover.
○ Example Sentence: The company's revenue increased by 20% this
year.
■ Advanced: The company's earnings increased by 20% this
year.
2. Profit
○ Meaning: Financial gain after all expenses have been deducted.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Gain, Earnings, Net Income.
 ○ Example Sentence: The business made a significant profit last
quarter.
■ Advanced: The business made a significant net income last
quarter.
3. Market
○ Meaning: The arena of commercial dealings.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Marketplace, Sector, Industry.
○ Example Sentence: They are exploring new markets in Asia.
■ Advanced: They are exploring new sectors in Asia.

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4. Strategy
○ Meaning: A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or

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overall aim.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Plan, Approach, Tactic.

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Competitor
■ Advanced: Our marketing plan needs to be revised.

○ Meaning: A company in the same industry or a similar industry

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which offers a similar product or service.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Rival, Adversary, Contender.
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○ Example Sentence: We need to outperform our competitors.

■ Advanced: We need to outperform our rivals.
6. Investment
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○ Meaning: The action or process of investing money for profit.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Expenditure, Allocation, Funding.
○ Example Sentence: They made a significant investment in new
technology.
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■ Advanced: They made a significant allocation in new

technology.
7. Innovation
○ Meaning: A new method, idea, product, etc.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Novelty, Advancement, Improvement.
○ Example Sentence: Innovation is key to staying competitive.
■ Advanced: Novelty is key to staying competitive.
8. Client
 ○ Meaning: A person or organization using the services of a lawyer
or other professional person or company.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Customer, Patron, Consumer.
○ Example Sentence: Our client base is growing steadily.
■ Advanced: Our customer base is growing steadily.
9. Contract
○ Meaning: A written or spoken agreement, especially one
concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Agreement, Deal, Pact.
○ Example Sentence: They signed a contract with the supplier.

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■ Advanced: They signed an agreement with the supplier.
10.Negotiate

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○ Meaning: Try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Bargain, Discuss, Mediate.
○ Example Sentence: We need to negotiate better terms.
■ Advanced: We need to mediate better terms.
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11.Revenue
○ Meaning: The income generated from sale of goods or services.
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Earnings, Turnover, Income.

○ Example Sentence: The company’s revenue has increased by 10%.
■ Advanced: The company’s earnings have increased by 10%.
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12.Asset
○ Meaning: A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Resource, Benefit, Property.
○ Example Sentence: The company’s most valuable asset is its
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brand.
■ Advanced: The company’s most valuable resource is its
brand.
13.Expense
○ Meaning: The cost required for something; the money spent on
something.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Cost, Expenditure, Outlay.
○ Example Sentence: They need to reduce their expenses.
■ Advanced: They need to reduce their outlay.
14.Liability
○ Meaning: The state of being responsible for something, especially
by law.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Obligation, Responsibility, Debt.
○ Example Sentence: The company has significant liabilities.
■ Advanced: The company has significant obligations.
15.Equity
○ Meaning: The value of the shares issued by a company.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Ownership, Stock, Shares.

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○ Example Sentence: They invested in the company’s equity.
■ Advanced: They invested in the company’s shares.

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16.Budget
○ Meaning: An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period

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○ Advanced Alternatives: Financial plan, Estimate, Allocation.
○ Example Sentence: They need to stick to their budget.
■ Advanced: They need to stick to their financial plan.
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17.Forecast
○ Meaning: Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Predict, Project, Anticipate.

○ Example Sentence: The forecast indicates a rise in sales.
■ Advanced: The projection indicates a rise in sales.
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18.Supply
○ Meaning: Make (something needed or wanted) available to
someone; provide.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Provide, Distribute, Furnish.
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○ Example Sentence: They supply goods to various retailers.

■ Advanced: They provide goods to various retailers.
19.Demand
○ Meaning: An insistent and peremptory request, made as if by
right.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Requirement, Need, Request.
○ Example Sentence: There is high demand for this product.
■ Advanced: There is high requirement for this product.
20.Economy
 ○ Meaning: The wealth and resources of a country or region,
especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods
and services.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Market, Financial system, Economic
system.
○ Example Sentence: The global economy is recovering.
■ Advanced: The global market is recovering.
21.Productivity
○ Meaning: The state or quality of producing something, especially

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crops.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Efficiency, Output, Yield.

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○ Example Sentence: The company’s productivity has improved.
■ Advanced: The company’s efficiency has improved.

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22.Merger
○ Meaning: A combination of two things, especially companies, into
one.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Consolidation, Amalgamation, Unification.
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○ Example Sentence: The merger of the two companies created a
giant in the industry.
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■ Advanced: The consolidation of the two companies created

a giant in the industry.
23.Acquisition
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○ Meaning: An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a

library or museum.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Purchase, Buyout, Takeover.
○ Example Sentence: The company’s acquisition of the smaller firm
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was strategic.
■ Advanced: The company’s takeover of the smaller firm was
strategic.
24.Stakeholder
○ Meaning: A person with an interest or concern in something,
especially a business.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Shareholder, Investor, Interest group.
○ Example Sentence: Stakeholders were pleased with the company’s
performance.
 ■ Advanced: Shareholders were pleased with the company’s
performance.
25.Dividend
○ Meaning: A sum of money paid regularly (typically quarterly) by a
company to its shareholders out of its profits (or reserves).
○ Advanced Alternatives: Return, Profit share, Payout.
○ Example Sentence: The company declared a large dividend.
■ Advanced: The company declared a large payout.
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○ Meaning: The use of borrowed capital for (an investment),
expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable.

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○ Advanced Alternatives: Influence, Power, Control.
○ Example Sentence: The company used leverage to expand its

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■ Advanced: The company used influence to expand its
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27.Benchmark
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○ Meaning: A standard or point of reference against which things
may be compared or assessed.
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Standard, Criterion, Measure.

○ Example Sentence: The benchmark for success in this industry is
high.
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■ Advanced: The standard for success in this industry is high.

28.Synergy
○ Meaning: The interaction or cooperation of two or more
organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined
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effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Cooperation, Collaboration, Combined
effort.
○ Example Sentence: The synergy between the teams was
remarkable.
■ Advanced: The collaboration between the teams was
remarkable.
29.Outsource
 ○ Meaning: Obtain (goods or a service) from an outside or foreign
supplier, especially in place of an internal source.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Contract out, Delegate, Subcontract.
○ Example Sentence: They decided to outsource the IT services.
○ Advanced: They decided to subcontract the IT services.
30.Brand
○ Meaning: A type of product manufactured by a particular
company under a particular name.
● Advanced Alternatives: Trademark, Label, Name.

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● Example Sentence: Building a strong brand is crucial for business
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○ Advanced: Building a strong trademark is crucial for business
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Chapter 3: Descriptive Words
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Description
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Descriptive words enhance your ability to convey vivid images and detailed
descriptions in both written and spoken English. This chapter provides a list of
essential descriptive words, along with advanced alternatives and example
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sentences to improve your expressive capabilities.

Essential Descriptive Vocabulary

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1. Beautiful
○ Meaning: Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Gorgeous, Stunning, Attractive.
○ Example Sentence: The garden was beautiful in the spring.
■ Advanced: The garden was stunning in the spring.
2. Big
○ Meaning: Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Large, Huge, Enormous.
○ Example Sentence: The house had a big backyard.
■ Advanced: The house had a huge backyard.
3. Bright
○ Meaning: Giving out or reflecting much light; shining.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Radiant, Luminous, Brilliant.
○ Example Sentence: The room was bright and cheerful.
■ Advanced: The room was luminous and cheerful.
4. Calm
○ Meaning: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other
strong emotions.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Serene, Tranquil, Peaceful.

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○ Example Sentence: The lake was calm and peaceful.
■ Advanced: The lake was tranquil and peaceful.

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5. Cold
○ Meaning: Of or at a low or relatively low temperature.

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○ Advanced Alternatives: Chilly, Icy, Frigid.
○ Example Sentence: It was a cold winter night.
■ Advanced: It was a frigid winter night.
6. Delicious
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○ Meaning: Highly pleasant to the taste.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Delectable, Savory, Scrumptious.
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○ Example Sentence: The dessert was delicious.

■ Advanced: The dessert was scrumptious.
7. Difficult
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○ Meaning: Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or

understand.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Challenging, Arduous, Hard.
○ Example Sentence: The exam was difficult.
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■ Advanced: The exam was challenging.

8. Easy
○ Meaning: Achieved without great effort; presenting few
difficulties.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Simple, Effortless, Straightforward.
○ Example Sentence: The task was easy.
■ Advanced: The task was straightforward.
9. Fast
○ Meaning: Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
 ○ Advanced Alternatives: Quick, Rapid, Swift.
○ Example Sentence: The car was very fast.
■ Advanced: The car was very swift.
10.Friendly
○ Meaning: Kind and pleasant.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Amiable, Cordial, Affable.
○ Example Sentence: The staff were very friendly.
■ Advanced: The staff were very amiable.
11.Happy

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○ Meaning: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Joyful, Cheerful, Elated.

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○ Example Sentence: She felt happy on her birthday.
■ Advanced: She felt elated on her birthday.
12.Hot
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○ Meaning: Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Warm, Scorching, Boiling.
○ Example Sentence: The weather was hot in the summer.
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■ Advanced: The weather was scorching in the summer.
13.Interesting
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○ Meaning: Arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the

attention.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Fascinating, Engaging, Intriguing.
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○ Example Sentence: The book was very interesting.

■ Advanced: The book was very intriguing.
14.Lazy
○ Meaning: Unwilling to work or use energy.
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Idle, Indolent, Sluggish.

○ Example Sentence: He felt lazy on the weekend.
■ Advanced: He felt indolent on the weekend.
15.Loud
○ Meaning: Producing or capable of producing much noise.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Noisy, Boisterous, Deafening.
○ Example Sentence: The music was too loud.
■ Advanced: The music was deafening.
16.Old
 ○ Meaning: Having lived for a long time; no longer young.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Ancient, Elderly, Aged.
○ Example Sentence: The house was very old.
■ Advanced: The house was very ancient.
17.Pretty
○ Meaning: Attractive in a delicate way without being truly
beautiful.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Lovely, Charming, Gorgeous.
○ Example Sentence: The dress was pretty.

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■ Advanced: The dress was gorgeous.
18.Quiet

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○ Meaning: Making little or no noise.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Silent, Peaceful, Hushed.

19.Rich
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○ Example Sentence: The library was quiet.
■ Advanced: The library was hushed.

○ Meaning: Having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy.

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○ Advanced Alternatives: Wealthy, Affluent, Prosperous.
○ Example Sentence: The man was very rich.
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■ Advanced: The man was very affluent.

20.Sad
○ Meaning: Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Unhappy, Sorrowful, Depressed.

○ Example Sentence: She felt sad after the news.
■ Advanced: She felt sorrowful after the news.
21.Shy
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○ Meaning: Being reserved or having or showing nervousness or

timidity in the company of other people.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Bashful, Timid, Introverted.
○ Example Sentence: He was too shy to speak.
■ Advanced: He was too timid to speak.
22.Strong
○ Meaning: Having the power to move heavy weights or perform
other physically demanding tasks.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Powerful, Sturdy, Robust.
 ○ Example Sentence: He is a strong athlete.
■ Advanced: He is a robust athlete.
23.Tired
○ Meaning: In need of sleep or rest; weary.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Exhausted, Fatigued, Weary.
○ Example Sentence: She felt tired after the long day.
■ Advanced: She felt exhausted after the long day.
24.Ugly
○ Meaning: Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.

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○ Advanced Alternatives: Unattractive, Hideous, Unsightly.
○ Example Sentence: The building was ugly.

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■ Advanced: The building was hideous.
25.Weak

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○ Meaning: Lacking the power to perform physically demanding
tasks; lacking physical strength and energy.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Feeble, Frail, Delicate.
○ Example Sentence: He felt weak after the illness.
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■ Advanced: He felt frail after the illness.
26.Young
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○ Meaning: Having lived or existed for only a short time.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Youthful, Juvenile, Adolescent.
○ Example Sentence: The young boy was energetic.
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■ Advanced: The youthful boy was energetic.

27.Clean
○ Meaning: Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Spotless, Pristine, Immaculate.
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○ Example Sentence: The room was clean and tidy.

■ Advanced: The room was immaculate and tidy.
28.Dirty
○ Meaning: Covered or marked with an unclean substance.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Filthy, Grimy, Polluted.
○ Example Sentence: The floor was dirty.
■ Advanced: The floor was filthy.
29.Expensive
○ Meaning: Costing a lot of money.
 ○ Advanced Alternatives: Costly, Pricey, High-priced.
○ Example Sentence: The car was very expensive.
■ Advanced: The car was very high-priced.
30.Cheap
○ Meaning: Low in price, especially in relation to similar items or
services.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Inexpensive, Affordable, Low-cost.
○ Example Sentence: The meal was cheap and tasty.
■ Advanced: The meal was inexpensive and tasty.

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Chapter 4: Everyday Words

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This chapter covers vocabulary used in daily conversations, helping you to

communicate more effectively in various everyday situations. Familiarize
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yourself with these common words and their advanced alternatives to enhance
your fluency.
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Essential Everyday Vocabulary

1. Happy
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○ Meaning: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Joyful, Content, Elated.
○ Example Sentence: She feels happy today.
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■ Advanced: She feels elated today.

2. Sad
● Meaning: Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
● Advanced Alternatives: Unhappy, Sorrowful, Depressed.
● Example Sentence: He looked sad after the movie.
○ Advanced: He looked sorrowful after the movie.
3. Angry
○ Meaning: Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or
hostility.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Furious, Irate, Incensed.
 ○ Example Sentence: She was angry about the decision.
■ Advanced: She was incensed about the decision.
4. Tired
○ Meaning: In need of sleep or rest; weary.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Exhausted, Fatigued, Weary.
○ Example Sentence: He felt tired after the run.
■ Advanced: He felt fatigued after the run.
5. Hungry
○ Meaning: Feeling or showing the need for food.

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○ Advanced Alternatives: Famished, Starving, Ravenous.
○ Example Sentence: She was hungry after school.

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■ Advanced: She was famished after school.
6. Thirsty

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○ Meaning: Feeling a need to drink.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Parched, Dehydrated, Dry.
○ Example Sentence: He was thirsty after the workout.
■ Advanced: He was parched after the workout.
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7. Bored
○ Meaning: Feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied
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or lacks interest in one's current activity.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Uninterested, Disinterested, Jaded.
○ Example Sentence: She felt bored during the lecture.
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■ Advanced: She felt uninterested during the lecture.

8. Excited
○ Meaning: Very enthusiastic and eager.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Thrilled, Enthusiastic, Eager.
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○ Example Sentence: They were excited about the trip.

■ Advanced: They were thrilled about the trip.
9. Scared
○ Meaning: Fearful; frightened.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Afraid, Terrified, Fearful.
○ Example Sentence: She was scared of the dark.
■ Advanced: She was terrified of the dark.
10.Surprised
○ Meaning: To feel mild astonishment or shock.
 ○ Advanced Alternatives: Astonished, Amazed, Stunned.
○ Example Sentence: He was surprised by the news.
■ Advanced: He was astonished by the news.
11.Busy
○ Meaning: Having a great deal to do.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Occupied, Engaged, Swamped.
○ Example Sentence: She is busy with work.
■ Advanced: She is swamped with work.
12.Free

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○ Meaning: Not under the control or in the power of another; able
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Unoccupied, Available, Unengaged.
○ Example Sentence: He will be free this evening.

13.LazyLO ■ Advanced: He will be available this evening.

○ Meaning: Unwilling to work or use energy.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Idle, Indolent, Sluggish.
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○ Example Sentence: He felt lazy all day.
■ Advanced: He felt indolent all day.
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14.Calm
○ Meaning: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other
strong emotions.
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Serene, Tranquil, Peaceful.

○ Example Sentence: She remained calm during the test.
■ Advanced: She remained tranquil during the test.
15.Nervous
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○ Meaning: Easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious; highly

strung.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Anxious, Apprehensive, Tense.
○ Example Sentence: He felt nervous before the interview.
■ Advanced: He felt apprehensive before the interview.
16.Happy
○ Meaning: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Joyful, Content, Elated.
○ Example Sentence: She feels happy today.
 ■ Advanced: She feels elated today.
17.Sad
○ Meaning: Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Unhappy, Sorrowful, Depressed.
○ Example Sentence: He looked sad after the movie.
■ Advanced: He looked sorrowful after the movie.
18.Hot
○ Meaning: Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Warm, Scorching, Boiling.

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○ Example Sentence: The coffee is hot.
■ Advanced: The coffee is scorching.

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19.Cold
○ Meaning: Of or at a low or relatively low temperature.

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○ Advanced Alternatives: Chilly, Icy, Frigid.
○ Example Sentence: The water is cold.
■ Advanced: The water is frigid.
20.Clean
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○ Meaning: Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Spotless, Pristine, Immaculate.
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○ Example Sentence: The kitchen is clean.

■ Advanced: The kitchen is immaculate.
21.Dirty
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○ Meaning: Covered or marked with an unclean substance.

○ Advanced Alternatives: Filthy, Grimy, Polluted.
○ Example Sentence: The floor is dirty.
■ Advanced: The floor is filthy.
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22.Old
○ Meaning: Having lived for a long time; no longer young.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Ancient, Elderly, Aged.
○ Example Sentence: The building is old.
■ Advanced: The building is ancient.
23.Young
○ Meaning: Having lived or existed for only a short time.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Youthful, Juvenile, Adolescent.
○ Example Sentence: The child is young.
 ■ Advanced: The child is youthful.
24.Strong
○ Meaning: Having the power to move heavy weights or perform
other physically demanding tasks.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Powerful, Sturdy, Robust.
○ Example Sentence: She is a strong athlete.
■ Advanced: She is a robust athlete.
25.Weak
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Feeble, Frail, Delicate.

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○ Example Sentence: He felt weak after the illness.
■ Advanced: He felt frail after the illness.

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26.Pretty
○ Meaning: Attractive in a delicate way without being truly
beautiful.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Lovely, Charming, Gorgeous.
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○ Example Sentence: The flowers are pretty.
■ Advanced: The flowers are gorgeous.
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27.Ugly
○ Meaning: Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Unattractive, Hideous, Unsightly.
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○ Example Sentence: The room looks ugly.

■ Advanced: The room looks hideous.
28.Expensive
○ Meaning: Costing a lot of money.
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○ Advanced Alternatives: Costly, Pricey, High-priced.

○ Example Sentence: The jewelry is expensive.
■ Advanced: The jewelry is high-priced.
29.Cheap
○ Meaning: Low in price, especially in relation to similar items or
services.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Inexpensive, Affordable, Low-cost.
○ Example Sentence: The meal is cheap.
■ Advanced: The meal is inexpensive.
 30.Full
○ Meaning: Containing or holding as much or as many as possible;
having no empty space.
○ Advanced Alternatives: Packed, Stuffed, Loaded.
○ Example Sentence: The bag is full.
■ Advanced: The bag is packed.

Conclusion

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Congratulations on taking the first step towards unlocking your vocabulary

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prowess! As you embark on your journey to IELTS success, remember that
consistency and practice are key. Should you require further guidance or wish

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to explore online classes tailored to your needs, I am here to support you every
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Appendices
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Appendix A: Word List by Category

A comprehensive index for easy reference, helping you find words based on
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specific categories such as business, descriptive, or everyday vocabulary.

Appendix B: Word List by Difficulty

Organized by complexity to facilitate progressive learning, this appendix helps

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you gradually build your vocabulary from basic to advanced levels.

Appendix C: Additional Resources for Vocabulary Building

Further resources to augment your vocabulary arsenal, including

recommended books, websites, and apps for continuous learning.

About the Author

Vivek Kumar is a seasoned IELTS Master Trainer with over 18 years of

experience and a proven track record of training over 20,000 professionals
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language education, Vivek is dedicated to empowering students with the skills
and knowledge necessary for success.

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