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IELTS Listening Must-know Words

Must-know Words

  • castle
  • schedule
  • balloon
  • separate
  • dining room
  • firework
  • firewood
  • coal
  • bar
  • relay
  • bedsit
  • kitesurfing
  • windsurfing
  • bank statement
  • balance
  • intact
  • distortion
  • incineration
  • path
  • road
  • street
  • avenue
  • lane
  • drive
  • banks
  • riverside
  • quarter
  • address
  • present
  • interview
  • arrange
  • lecturer
  • waiter
  • engineer
  • manager
  • designer
  • photographer
  • lawyer
  • hairdresser
  • director
  • advisor/adviser
  • tutor
  • professor
  • pianist
  • scientist
  • dentist
  • receptionist
  • craft
  • craftsman
  • businessman
  • salesman
  • assistant
  • accountant
  • consultant
  • ranger
  • postcode
  • self-drive
  • theme
  • programme
  • historical interest
  • various
  • variety
  • guided
  • departure
  • return
  • reserve
  • reserve a place/seat
  • host family
  • applicant
  • contact
  • length
  • elementary
  • primary
  • intermediate
  • advanced
  • average
  • general
  • definitely
  • extension
  • occupation
  • suppose
  • preffered
  • location
  • special diet
  • vegetarian
  • be allergic to
  • requirement
  • facility
  • yard
  • workshop
  • seminar
  • upwards
  • below
  • push
  • press
  • cottages
  • cabins
  • lodges
  • advert
  • intend
  • plan
  • phone
  • call
  • town hall
  • city hall
  • academic
  • academy
  • academia
  • entry
  • entrance
  • gate
  • reception
  • reception block
  • receptionist
  • gallery
  • toilet
  • restroom
  • bathroom
  • washroom
  • parking lot
  • car park
  • parking place
  • top
  • bottom
  • museum
  • indoor area
  • stadium
  • train lines
  • station
  • pond
  • bench
  • Cafe
  • further east
  • forest
  • lake
  • circular
  • rectangular
  • rectangle
  • shape
  • fish farms
  • Market Garden
  • route
  • fork
  • court
  • food court
  • street market
  • auditorium
  • foyer
  • lobby
  • corridor
  • closed
  • Self-Access Centre
  • herb
  • technique
  • technical
  • dye
  • cloth
  • illustrated
  • medicine
  • charge
  • tear
  • torn
  • reviewer
  • based on
  • comic
  • inspiration
  • shoot
  • romance
  • romantic
  • beautiful
  • stunning
  • deal with
  • cope with
  • theatrical
  • theatre
  • analytical
  • analyse
  • analysis
  • parental
  • parent
  • close = not open
  • noisy = not quiet
  • boring = not interesting
  • gold
  • silver
  • bronze
  • iron
  • steel
  • metal
  • coach
  • tram
  • metro
  • transport
  • painter
  • sculptor
  • artist
  • register
  • enroll
  • placement test
  • contact
  • catch
  • keep touch with
  • essential
  • well
  • way
  • right
  • clarity
  • reference
  • journal
  • chase up
  • progress
  • mark
  • unfamiliar
  • deadline
  • rely on
  • unfinished
  • disruptions
  • interrupted
  • fitness
  • improve
  • clinic
  • normally
  • available
  • special offer
  • coursework
  • case study
  • essay
  • survey
  • diary
  • recommendation
  • limited
  • restricted
  • method
  • approach
  • methodology
  • worth
  • relevant
  • bother
  • conclusion
  • population
  • disturb
  • proxmity
  • owner
  • property
  • uncooperative
  • landlord
  • landlady
  • attractive
  • neighbourhood
  • stylish
  • fashionable
  • chic
  • sleek
  • modern
  • economics
  • finance
  • mathematics
  • PE(physical education)
  • physics
  • politics
  • statistics
  • linguistics
  • sea levels
  • ocean currents
  • currency
  • fuels
  • coal
  • filter
  • central
  • conversation
  • take the form of
  • rather than
  • effectively
  • discription
  • expertise
  • flexible

Synonyms

  • lack = not enough of = insufficient
  • interrupt = disrupt = disturb
  • book = reserve
  • booking = reservation
  • in advance = ahead of time
  • a range of = a variety of
  • alter = change = convert
  • take away = remove
  • over = above = more than
  • under = below = less than
  • about = around = approximately
  • restricted = limited
  • at present = at the moment = recently = currently = now
  • strategy = tactic
  • recreation = leisure
  • keep = maintain
  • display = demonstrate = show
  • component = part = proportion
  • typical = representative
  • old-fashioned = outdated
  • significant = important = essential
  • cause = factor
  • the majority of = most of
  • main = major
  • stick to = keep to
  • cope with = deal with = handle
  • behind = at the back of
  • provide = supply = offer
  • contain = include = involve
  • establish = build
  • method = methodology = way = approach
  • convention = tradition
  • advantage = benefit = positive side = strength
  • disadvantage = drawback = negative side = downside
  • maximum = up to
  • classify = category
  • primary = elementary
  • area = location = site = spot
  • request = ask for
  • rely on = depend on
  • all over = throughout
  • dangerous = risky
  • use for = utilised for
  • due to = because of
  • near = close to = next to = beside
  • large = massive
  • called = named
  • finance = money
  • suggest = recommend = advise
  • go through = go over = go across = cross
  • relevant to = related to
  • picture = image
  • look at = observe
  • cost = price = expense
  • damage = destroy = ruin
  • famous = well-known
  • manage = run
  • copy = duplicate
  • pavement = footpath = sidewalk
  • building = construction

Animal & Plant

  • dolphin
  • whale
  • shark
  • seal
  • tuna
  • penguin/penguin chick
  • lion
  • frog
  • ostrich
  • kangaroo
  • crocodile
  • pigeon
  • falcon
  • parrot
  • rat
  • reptile
  • mammal
  • marine animals
  • insect
  • pest
  • herbivorous
  • carnivore
  • weight
  • height
  • fin
  • tail
  • fur
  • wing
  • leather
  • feather
  • mane
  • hoof
  • paw
  • claw
  • lung
  • kidney
  • tongue
  • sting
  • stomach
  • blood
  • prey
  • bait
  • mate
  • breed
  • feed
  • inhabit
  • habitat
  • genetic
  • bone
  • skeleton
  • nest
  • migration
  • species
  • extinction
  • evolution
  • stranding
  • convservation
  • net
  • hunting
  • shape
  • protein
  • navigate
  • food chain
  • rival
  • defence
  • root
  • agricultural
  • scent
  • odour
  • weed
  • organic
  • earthworm
  • chemical contaminant
  • climate
  • butterfly
  • soil
  • corn
  • drought
  • stem
  • erosion
  • digestion
  • carbon dioxide
  • timber

Environment

  • pollution
  • pollutant
  • contaminant
  • emission
  • carbon dioxide
  • acid rain
  • greenhouse effect
  • deforestation
  • global warming
  • ozone layer
  • plastic
  • alternative energy
  • renewable energy
  • ecosystem
  • waste
  • landfill site
  • incineration plant
  • disposal
  • category
  • temperature
  • sustainable
  • traffic noise
  • waterproof
  • natural gas
  • solar
  • energy-saving
  • limestone

Medical

  • hospital
  • clinic
  • surgeon
  • practice
  • dentist
  • physician
  • chemist/chemist's
  • back trouble/pain
  • heart disease
  • chronic disease
  • acute disease
  • flu
  • chest infection
  • cough
  • bad eyesight
  • allergy
  • headache
  • stomachache
  • toothache
  • insomnia
  • prescription
  • operation
  • medication
  • vaccine
  • pills
  • injection
  • painkiller
  • syrup
  • therapy
  • antibiotics
  • make an appointment
  • immune
  • side effects
  • injury
  • pharmacy

Travel

  • relaxation
  • entertainment
  • recreation
  • leisure
  • honeymoon
  • business
  • sunrise
  • sunset
  • surfing
  • kitesurfing
  • windsurfing
  • waterskiing
  • snowboarding
  • hiking/walking
  • sailing
  • rock climbing
  • horse riding
  • cycling
  • massage
  • subway
  • underground
  • tube
  • metro
  • train/rail
  • coach
  • minibus
  • minivan
  • shuttle bus
  • tour bus
  • airport shuttle
  • tram
  • taxi/cab
  • cable car
  • ferry
  • cruise ship
  • helicopter
  • caravan
  • horse
  • camel
  • motorcycle
  • hotel
  • hostel
  • youth hostel
  • motel
  • campsite
  • tent
  • resort
  • cottage
  • gallery
  • church/cathedral
  • theatre
  • opera house
  • restraurant
  • theme restaurant
  • forest
  • desert
  • palace
  • castle
  • temple
  • waterfall
  • shore/coast
  • beaches
  • cave
  • backpack
  • rucksack
  • sunscreen
  • sunblock
  • suncream
  • bottled water
  • travel agency
  • flashlight
  • book / reserve
  • booking / reservation
  • single ticket / return ticket
  • one-way ticket / round-trip ticket
  • first-aid kit
  • by cash/cheque/ credit card
  • fare
  • souvenir
  • navigation
  • helmet
  • socks
  • boots

Rent

  • host family
  • homestay
  • flat
  • apartment
  • house
  • dormitory
  • hall of residence
  • bedsit
  • studio
  • en suite
  • city centre
  • central area
  • suburb
  • downtown
  • outskirts
  • urban area
  • rural area
  • countryside
  • bathroom
  • kitchen
  • shared kitchen
  • separate bathroom
  • dining room
  • living room
  • swimming pool
  • garage
  • storeroom
  • laundry
  • balcony
  • basement

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