IELTS READING PHRASES AND VOCABULARY
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Formula | Rule principle |
Formula | Rule principle |
Neglect | Ignore, abandon |
Restoration | Renew, repair |
Former | Ex, previous, past |
Glory | Beautiful and impressive in appearance |
Spectacular | Impressive, fantastic, stunning, amazing |
Bygone | Past, former, previous |
Inhabitant | Citizen, resident |
Monument | A building built to remind important events and famous people |
Irrigate | To supply land or crops with water |
Utilitarian | Useful, practical, effective |
Unique | Sole, distinctive |
Heyday | The peak of someone's success |
Prime | The time when something or someone was the most popular |
Caste | Social class in India |
Position (v) | Situate, locate |
Descend | Go down, move down |
Negotiate | Consult, discuss |
Crater | Hole |
Tier | One of several levels or layers that rise up one above the other |
Elaborate | Intricate, complicated, complex |
Pillar | A tall upright round post used for supporting a roof or a bridge |
Pavilion | Exhibition area, spectator area |
Shelter | Protect |
Intricate | Complex, complicated, elaborate |
Relentless | Endless, persistent |
Sculpture | Statue |
Embellish | Decorate, beautify, make fancy |
Derelict | Neglected, abandoned |
Divert | Reroute, turn away |
Undergo | Experience |
Finest | Best, most excellent |
Pristine | Like new, untouched, unspoiled |
Depict | Show, represent, describe, illustrate |
Incarnation | The state of living in the form of a particular person or animal. According to some religions, people have several different incarnations. |
Devastating | Harmful, damaging, ruinous |
Earthquake | A sudden shaking of the Earth’s surface that often causes a lot of damage |
Honour | Respect, admire |
Ruined | Broke, destroyed |
Dramatic | Spectacular, striking, remarkable, extraordinary |
Comprise | Include, contain, consist of, involve |
Striking | Good-looking, attractive |
Ornate | Covered with a lot of decoration |
Preserve | Protect, save |
Flock | Gather, from a group |
Marvel | Wonder, awesome sight, amazing thing |
Ingenuity | Cleverness, inventiveness, creativity |
Prospect | Possibility, likelihood, chance, option |
Conceive | Imagine, visualize, think of |
Vigorous | Strong and healthy |
Efficient | Useful, helpful, well-organized |
Facilitate | Aid, help, assist |
Substantial | Significant, considerable |
Frontier | Border, boundary, edge |
Abolish | Eliminate, put an end to, stop, close down, get rid of |
Emphasis | Stress |
Labour-intensive | An industry or type of work that is labour-intensive needs a lot of workers. |
Assembly | Gathering, meeting, get-together |
Plant | Factory, manufactory |
Candidate | Applicant |
Haulage | Moving, carrying, shipping |
Export | Sell abroad, sell overseas, sell to other countries |
Import | Bring in, trade in, buy from abroad, buy from overseas, buy from other countries |
Inherit | Be left, take over |
Distribution | Sharing, spreading, allocation |
Imperative | Vital, very important, crucial, essential |
Sustainable | Able to continue for a long time |
Adapt | Get a feel to, get used to, familiarize yourself |
Policy | Rule, guiding principle, strategy, plan |
Objective | Aim, purpose, goal, intention |
Integrate | Put together, mix, combine |
Strategy | Plan |
Propose | Suggest, recommend, advise |
Ideally | Perfectly, well |
Blame | Hold responsible, accused |
Emission | Release, discharge |
Reverse | Overturn |
Culprit | Cause, reason |
Account for | Represent, explain, answer for |
Deterioration | Worsening, decline, weakening |
Marginalise | To make a person or a group of people unimportant and powerless in an unfair way |
Emerge | Appear, come out |
Accompany | Go along with, go together with |
Complementary | Balancing |
Ratio | Proportion, percentage |
Curb | Hold back, limit, restrain, reduce, cut back |
Occupancy | The number of people who stay, work, or live in a room or building at the same time. |
Revitalise | Re-energize, strengthen |
Take up the baton | Accept a particular duty or responsibility |
Concentrate on | Focus on |
Logistics | The business of transporting things such as goods to the place where they are needed. |
Cohesion | Unity, consistency, organization |
Uncoupling | Disconnection, separation |
Saturated | Soaked, wet |
Artery | A main road, railway line, river etc. |
Bear in mind | Since, given that |
Make a shift of balance | Change something and balance it. |
Innovation | Improvement, advance, modernization |
Survival | Continued existence |