IELTS Vocabulary

1. Work & Employment

 Job satisfaction – feeling fulfilled at work
 Work-life balance – maintaining a balance between work and personal life
 Career prospects – chances of success in a profession
 Job security – having a stable job without the fear of losing it
 Workplace environment – conditions and atmosphere at work
 Promotion prospects – chances of getting a higher position
 Unemployment rate – percentage of people without jobs
 Freelancing – working independently rather than for a company
2. Education & Learning
 Higher education – university or college-level education
 Vocational training – job-specific training
 Distance learning – studying remotely without attending a physical class
 Compulsory education – education that is required by law
 Lifelong learning – continuing to learn throughout life
 Academic achievement – success in studies
 Scholarship – financial support for students
 Dropout rate – percentage of students who leave school before finishing
3. Health & Fitness
 Balanced diet – eating the right proportions of nutrients
 Mental well-being – emotional and psychological health
 Sedentary lifestyle – a way of life that involves little physical activity
 Preventive care – measures taken to prevent diseases
 Obesity epidemic – a widespread increase in obesity rates
 Chronic disease – a long-term illness such as diabetes or heart disease
 Healthcare system – the organization of medical services in a country
4. Environment & Sustainability
 Carbon footprint – the amount of carbon dioxide a person or activity produces
 Renewable energy – energy sources like solar and wind power
 Deforestation – cutting down forests
 Climate change – long-term shifts in weather patterns
 Waste management – disposal and recycling of waste
 Sustainable development – development that meets present needs without harming future
generations
 Eco-friendly – not harmful to the environment
5. Technology & The Internet
 Digital divide – the gap between people with and without access to technology
 Cybersecurity – protecting online data and systems
 Artificial intelligence – machines that can perform human-like tasks
 Online privacy – keeping personal information safe on the internet
 E-commerce – buying and selling online
 Technological advancements – new developments in technology
6. Travel & Tourism
 Cultural immersion – experiencing a culture deeply
 Sustainable tourism – responsible travel that minimizes harm to the environment
 Hospitality industry – businesses related to hotels, restaurants, and tourism
 Peak season – the time of year when tourism is at its highest
 Off-the-beaten-path – places that are not popular with tourists
 Backpacking – traveling with minimal luggage, often on a budget
7. Society & Culture
 Generation gap – differences in attitudes between older and younger people
 Social norms – accepted behaviours in society
 Cultural heritage – traditions, customs, and artifacts of a group
 Gender equality – equal rights and opportunities for men and women
 Urbanization – the process of cities expanding
1. Work & Employment 6. Travel & Tourism
1. Career 51. Destination
2. Profession 52. Accommodation
3. Occupation 53. Itinerary
4. Salary 54. Hospitality
5. Promotion 55. Backpacking
6. Job security 56. Tourism
7. Work-life balance 57. Cultural immersion
8. Unemployment 58. Peak season
9. Productivity 59. Sightseeing
10. Workplace 60. Ecotourism
2. Education & Learning 7. Society & Culture
11. Curriculum 61. Tradition
12. Scholarship 62. Heritage
13. Assessment 63. Generation gap
14. Vocational 64. Social norms
15. Academic 65. Discrimination
16. Qualification 66. Gender equality
17. Distance learning 67. Community
18. Literacy 68. Diversity
19. Enrolment 69. Integration
20. Extracurricular 70. Urbanization
3. Health & Fitness 8. Economy & Finance
21. Nutrition 71. Inflation
22. Immunization 72. Investment
23. Sedentary 73. Economic growth
24. Chronic 74. Interest rate
25. Diagnosis 75. Revenue
26. Well-being 76. Expenditure
27. Hygiene 77. Globalization
28. Therapy 78. Entrepreneurship
29. Obesity 79. Debt
30. Prevention 80. Fiscal policy
4. Environment & Sustainability 9. Communication & Media
31. Pollution 81. Journalism
32. Deforestation 82. Advertisement
33. Biodiversity 83. Social media
34. Conservation 84. Broadcasting
35. Renewable 85. Public relations
36. Sustainable 86. Censorship
37. Greenhouse gases 87. Persuasion
38. Climate change 88. Viral content
39. Carbon footprint 89. Propaganda
40. Recyclable 90. Mass media
5. Technology & The Internet 10. Law & Government
41. Innovation 91. Legislation
42. Cybersecurity 92. Constitution
43. Artificial intelligence 93. Democracy
44. Automation 94. Bureaucracy
45. Digital divide 95. Human rights
46. E-commerce 96. Judiciary
47. Virtual reality 97. Regulations
48. Software 98. Authority
49. Encryption 99. Citizenship
50. Database 100. Policy
 Sample sentences
1. Work & Employment
1. Career – She wants to pursue a career in medicine.
2. Profession – Teaching is a highly respected profession.
3. Occupation – His occupation as an engineer keeps him busy.
4. Salary – She received a salary increase after her promotion.
5. Promotion – He worked hard and finally earned a promotion.
6. Job security – Many employees worry about job security in a recession.
7. Work-life balance – Maintaining a good work-life balance is essential for mental
health.
8. Unemployment – The unemployment rate has risen due to economic downturns.
9. Productivity – Short breaks can help increase productivity at work.
10. Workplace – A positive workplace environment improves employee motivation.
2. Education & Learning
11. Curriculum – The school is updating its curriculum to include more practical skills.
12. Scholarship – She received a full scholarship to study abroad.
13. Assessment – The final assessment will determine your grade.
14. Vocational – Vocational training helps students learn job-specific skills.
15. Academic – He has always excelled in academic subjects.
16. Qualification – A university degree is an essential qualification for this job.
17. Distance learning – Distance learning allows students to study from home.
18. Literacy – Literacy rates have improved due to education reforms.
19. Enrolment – University enrolment has increased over the past decade.
20. Extracurricular – Extracurricular activities help students develop social skills.
3. Health & Fitness
21. Nutrition – Good nutrition is essential for a healthy body.
22. Immunization – Immunization protects children from serious diseases.
23. Sedentary – A sedentary lifestyle can lead to obesity.
24. Chronic – He suffers from a chronic back problem.
25. Diagnosis – The doctor’s diagnosis confirmed that she had a minor infection.
26. Well-being – Physical exercise contributes to overall well-being.
27. Hygiene – Good hygiene practices prevent the spread of disease.
28. Therapy – She is undergoing therapy for stress management.
29. Obesity – Obesity is a growing health concern in many countries.
30. Prevention – Prevention is better than cure when it comes to health.
4. Environment & Sustainability
31. Pollution – Air pollution is a major issue in large cities.
32. Deforestation – Deforestation contributes to climate change.
33. Biodiversity – Protecting biodiversity is essential for ecological balance.
34. Conservation – Conservation of natural resources is crucial.
35. Renewable – Renewable energy sources like solar power are gaining popularity.
36. Sustainable – Sustainable development ensures that future generations have
resources.
37. Greenhouse gases – Greenhouse gases contribute to global warming.
38. Climate change – Climate change affects weather patterns worldwide.
39. Carbon footprint – Reducing your carbon footprint helps combat climate change.
40. Recyclable – Plastic bottles should be disposed of in recyclable bins.
5. Technology & The Internet
41. Innovation – Technological innovation has transformed the way we communicate.
42. Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity measures are necessary to protect online data.
43. Artificial intelligence – Artificial intelligence is being used in healthcare.
44. Automation – Automation has replaced many manual jobs.
 45. Digital divide – The digital divide prevents some people from accessing the internet.
46. E-commerce – E-commerce has revolutionized shopping habits.
47. Virtual reality – Virtual reality is used in gaming and education.
48. Software – New software updates improve device performance.
49. Encryption – Encryption protects sensitive information online.
50. Database – A database stores large amounts of information securely.
6. Travel & Tourism
51. Destination – Paris is a popular tourist destination.
52. Accommodation – We booked our accommodation in advance.
53. Itinerary – Our itinerary includes visits to three cities.
54. Hospitality – The hospitality industry was affected by the pandemic.
55. Backpacking – He spent a year backpacking across Europe.
56. Tourism – Tourism is a major source of income for some countries.
57. Cultural immersion – Cultural immersion helps travelers understand local traditions.
58. Peak season – Hotels are expensive during peak season.
59. Sightseeing – We spent the day sightseeing in Rome.
60. Ecotourism – Ecotourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
7. Society & Culture
61. Tradition – Festivals play an important role in tradition.
62. Heritage – Historical monuments are part of our heritage.
63. Generation gap – The generation gap causes misunderstandings between parents and
children.
64. Social norms – Social norms vary from culture to culture.
65. Discrimination – Laws should protect people from discrimination.
66. Gender equality – Many countries are working towards gender equality.
67. Community – A strong community fosters mutual support.
68. Diversity – Workplace diversity improves creativity and productivity.
69. Integration – Social integration helps immigrants adjust to new cultures.
70. Urbanization – Urbanization is increasing as more people move to cities.
8. Economy & Finance
71. Inflation – Inflation affects the cost of living.
72. Investment – Investment in education leads to economic growth.
73. Economic growth – Strong economic growth creates more jobs.
74. Interest rate – The bank reduced interest rates to encourage loans.
75. Revenue – The company’s revenue increased last year.
76. Expenditure – Government expenditure on healthcare is rising.
77. Globalization – Globalization connects businesses worldwide.
78. Entrepreneurship – Entrepreneurship drives innovation in the market.
79. Debt – Many students graduate with a large amount of debt.
80. Fiscal policy – Fiscal policy helps stabilize the economy.
9. Communication & Media
81. Journalism – Journalism plays a key role in informing the public.
82. Advertisement – The advertisement attracted many new customers.
83. Social media – Social media influences public opinion.
84. Broadcasting – The news channel is broadcasting live.
85. Public relations – Companies invest in public relations to maintain a good image.
86. Censorship – Some governments impose censorship on the media.
87. Persuasion – Persuasion skills are important in sales jobs.
88. Viral content – The video became viral content overnight.
89. Propaganda – Propaganda can influence political opinions.
90. Mass media – Mass media has a strong impact on society.
10. Law & Government
 91. Legislation – New legislation aims to reduce crime rates.
92. Constitution – The constitution protects citizens' rights.
93. Democracy – Democracy allows people to elect their leaders.
94. Bureaucracy – Excessive bureaucracy slows down government processes.
95. Human rights – Human rights should be respected globally.
96. Judiciary – The judiciary ensures justice is served.
97. Regulations – Stricter regulations can improve road safety.
98. Authority – The government has the authority to enforce laws.
99. Citizenship – He applied for citizenship in Canada.
100.Policy – The new policy focuses on environmental conservation.

Part 1: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1. A good ______ ensures that employees are happy and productive.
a) unemployment
b) workplace
c) curriculum
2. Many universities offer ______ to students with excellent academic records.
a) scholarship
b) expenditure
c) diagnosis
3. ______ is a major concern because it contributes to rising global temperatures.
a) Legislation
b) Climate change
c) Immigration
4. The rapid growth of ______ has led to overcrowding in many cities.
a) urbanization
b) persuasion
c) censorship
5. Many companies encourage ______ to reduce their impact on the environment.
a) automation
b) sustainable practices
c) bureaucracy
6. The rise of ______ has changed the way people shop and do business.
a) e-commerce
b) discrimination
c) citizenship
7. Eating a ______ is essential for good health.
a) chronic disease
b) balanced diet
c) revenue
8. The government introduced new ______ to regulate online content.
a) judiciary
b) regulations
c) inflation
9. A well-structured ______ helps tourists plan their trips efficiently.
a) itinerary
b) database
c) propaganda
10. The company increased its ______ by expanding into international markets.
a) unemployment
 b) revenue
c) heritage
Part 2: Synonyms
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the given word.
11. Occupation
a) Investment
b) Job
c) Scholarship
12. Pollution
a) Contamination
b) Conservation
c) Innovation
13. Censorship
a) Regulation of content
b) Encouragement of media
c) Expansion of social media
14. Entrepreneurship
a) Starting and managing a business
b) Academic success
c) International trade
15. Legislation
a) Laws and policies
b) Financial growth
c) Population expansion
Part 3: Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer for each question.
16. Which of the following refers to protecting nature and wildlife?
a) Innovation
b) Conservation
c) Expenditure
17. What is the main cause of rising sea levels?
a) Global warming
b) Urbanization
c) Distance learning
18. What is the study of human society and culture?
a) Journalism
b) Sociology
c) E-commerce
19. What does automation mean?
a) Using machines to perform tasks instead of humans
b) Increasing business investments
c) Reducing interest rates
20. Which of the following is related to finance and the economy?
a) Inflation
b) Biodiversity
c) Hospitality