IELTS VOCABULARY

Altruistic: Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Sentence: Altruistic behavior can significantly enhance community cohesion

Conundrum: A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Sentence: The conundrum of balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability remains unresolved.

Empirical: Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Sentence: Empirical research has demonstrated the effectiveness of early childhood education.

Intrinsic: Belonging naturally; essential.

Sentence: The intrinsic value of education goes beyond mere employment prospects.

Juxtapose: To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

Sentence: The author juxtaposes the protagonist’s struggles with societal expectations.

Segregate: To set apart from the rest or from each other; isolate.

Sentence: Segregating waste at the source can lead to better recycling outcomes.

Robust: Strong and healthy; vigorous.

Sentence: A robust public transport system can significantly reduce urban congestion.

Cognizant: Having knowledge or being aware of.

Sentence: Policymakers must be cognizant of the potential impacts of their decisions on future generations.

Inequitable: Unfair; unjust.

Sentence: The inequitable distribution of resources has led to significant social unrest.

Synthesize: To combine different ideas, influences, or objects into a coherent whole.

Sentence: Researchers must synthesize data from various studies to draw accurate conclusions.

Delineate: To describe or portray something precisely.

Sentence: The report delineates the various impacts of climate change on agriculture.

Redundant: Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Sentence: With advancements in technology, many traditional jobs have become redundant.