IELTS VOCABULARY

Mitigate (verb) – to make something less severe or serious

Sentence: Governments should take immediate action to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Pervasive (adjective) – existing everywhere, widespread

Sentence: Social media has become a pervasive influence on young people’s behaviour.

Disparity (noun) – a great difference or inequality

Sentence: There is a clear disparity between rural and urban access to healthcare.

Proliferation (noun) – a rapid increase in the number or amount of something

Sentence: The proliferation of smartphones has transformed the way people communicate.

Viable (adjective) – capable of working successfully; feasible

Sentence: Public transport is a viable alternative to private cars in urban areas.

Catalyst (noun) – something that causes a change or speeds up a process

Sentence: Education can act as a catalyst for social mobility.

Detrimental (adjective) – causing harm or damage

Sentence: Excessive screen time can be detrimental to children’s mental health.

Paradigm (noun) – a typical Sentence or model of something

Sentence: The shift to renewable energy represents a new paradigm in power generation.

Equitable (adjective) – fair and impartial

Sentence: An equitable distribution of resources is vital for social harmony.

Undermine (verb) – to weaken or damage something gradually

Sentence: Corruption can undermine public trust in government institutions.