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Many IELTS candidates start with a printed word list, but a generic IELTS vocabulary flashcards PDF rarely matches the topics in your own practice tests or the reading you are doing this week.

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Example IELTS vocabulary flashcards

MitigateTo make something less severe or harmful. Example: Public transport investment can mitigate traffic congestion.

SustainableAble to be maintained over time without using up resources. Useful in Task 2 essays on environment and economy.

SubstantialLarge in amount or size. It is a stronger, more academic choice than big in formal writing.

InevitableCertain to happen and impossible to prevent. Example: Some job changes are inevitable as technology advances.

ReluctantUnwilling or hesitant to do something. It is normally followed by to plus a verb: reluctant to accept.

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Frequently asked questions

How many vocabulary words should I learn for IELTS?

There is no fixed target that guarantees a band score. Focus on academic words that recur in your reading and writing practice, and check that you can use them correctly in sentences.

How should I review IELTS vocabulary so it sticks?

Review new words within a day or two, then again at longer intervals. Spaced repetition automates this schedule, so you spend time on the cards you are about to forget.

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