Top Advanced IELTS Vocabulary Words (Band 8.5 Strategy)
Lexical Resource accounts for 25% of your total score. Using these high-value academic words will significantly boost your band.
💡Topic: Global Environment
Mitigate (Verb)
To make something bad less severe.
"Governments must act now to mitigate the effects of climate change."
Biodiversity Loss (Noun Phrase)
The reduction in the variety of species.
"Deforestation is the primary driver of biodiversity loss in the Amazon."
Irreversible Damage (Collocation)
Damage that cannot be undone.
"Rising sea levels could cause irreversible damage to coastal ecosystems."
🎓Topic: Modern Education
| Academic Word | Usage/Context |
|---|---|
| Rote Learning | Memorization by repetition vs critical thinking. |
| Vocational Training | Education focused on practical skills for a job. |
| Inquisitive Mindset | Having an eagerness to learn or know things. |
The "Power Synonyms" List
Replace these common Band 5 words with Band 8+ academic alternatives:
- Very Important➡️Paramount, Pivotal, Crucial
- Problem➡️Predicament, Quandary, Obstacle
- Think➡️Assert, Contend, Believe Firmly
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