Useful Academic Words for IELTS Writing Task 2

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Adjectives

Low LexisHigh Lexis
BadAbominable, deplorable
Relating to moneyFinancial
GoodAcceptable, palatable, satisfactory, reasonable
ImaginaryFictional, fabulous
HarmfulAdverse, deleterious, detrimental, inimical, injurious, destructive
Showing that sth existsIndicative, demonstrative
UsefulEffective, fruitful, advantageous, constructive, beneficial
Related to understanding or explainingInterpretive, analytical
BusyActive, engaged, involved
More importantMajor, significant, cardinal, main, focal, dominant
CrowdedCongested, replete, crammed, cramped, flooded
NeededVital, crucial, necessary
EmptyBlank, bare
Looking the sameSimilar, akin, comparable
HopefulLife-affirming, optimistic, sanguine
Changing oftenVariable
SadBereft, disconsolate, desolate, despondent
Can be reached or doneAchievable, attainable, feasible, manageable, potential
HappyBlissful, charmed, cheerful, delighted
RightSuitable, apropos, apt
SatisfiedComplacent, content
Difficult to understandAbstruse, complex, Byzantine
SatisfactoryPalatable, acceptable
CertainConclusive
Having controlling abilityAuthoritative, commanding
LimitedRestricted, ambit
Can be measuredAssessable
Related, connected withRelevant
PossibleSusceptible
Having good organizationCoordinated, well-organized
PresentAvailable, accessible, obtainable
Done or said in a strong wayEmphatic, assertive
Not presentUnavailable, inaccessible
Having good reason for sthJustifiable
Producing unusual ideasCreative, stimulating, visionary
Morally correctRighteous, principled, upstanding, virtuous
Can be seen, clearEvident, apparent, conspicuous, distinct, noticeable
Of or at the beginningInitial, introductory, primary
DifferentAlternative, contrasting, disparate, distinctive
Happening a lot or all the timeConstant, frequent, endless
TrustableReliable
EnoughAdequate, fair
LoyalCommitted, dedicated
Essential or important part, basicFundamental, integral, indispensable, requisite
ExactPrecise, accurate, correct, infallible
Around the worldGlobal, universal, worldwide
Can doCapable
Completely new and effectiveRevolutionary, avant-garde, innovative
Great, extremely largeEnormous, colossal, immense, inordinate
PowerfulProdigious, invulnerable, omnipotent, robust

Prepositions

Low LexisHigh Lexis
AboutRegarding, with regard to, in terms of, concerning, on the subject of
BeforePrior to, preceding
AfterSubsequent to
ByThrough, via
UnderBelow
AboveOver, more than

Verbs

Low LexisHigh Lexis
KeepStore
ShowIndicate, illustrate, demonstrate, reveal
Feel unhappyBecome disappointed, dishearten
Make ruleLegislate
RefreshRestore, rejuvenate
HappenOccur
Make happen fasterAccelerate
Send outEmit
NeedRequire
BeginCommence
Ask forDemand, request
Go to schoolAttend school
Do researchConduct, carry out, undertake
Receive educationAcquire an education
Say yesAccept, approve, admit
ForceOblige, compel, impose
AnswerRespond, reply
WantIntend to, plan to
MakeStructure, form, construct
Put upInstall
ChangeAlter, vary
TryMake an effort
Do sth successfullyAchieve, fulfill, attain
Pay attention toAttend
UnderstandRecognize, discern, identify
ChooseSelect, adopt
BelievePerceive
SayArgue, claim, maintain
SuggestRecommend, propose
CombineCoordinate, aggregate
ThinkAssume
ExplainJustify
TestAssess
HelpAssist
SolveTackle, handle, address

Nouns

High Lexis VerbHigh Lexis Noun
StoreStorage
IndicateIndication
DemonstrateDemonstration
LegislateLegislation
AccelerateAcceleration
EmitEmission
RequireRequirement
CommenceCommencement
DemandDemand
ConductConduct
SuperviseSupervision
SelectSelection
EmphasizeEmphasis
ImproveImprovement
RegulateRegulation
InnovateInnovation
ReduceReduction
AccommodateAccommodation
PersistPersistence
InteractInteraction
CompileCompilation
AccumulateAccumulation