IELTS VOCABULARY

Long-range forecast: the weather forecast for several days or weeks ahead.

Sentence– Thanks to the satellites we can get an accurate long range forecast.

Independent stores: small shops independent of large companies

Sentence– Independent stores always have a large variety of goods as compared to others and even they don’t advertise much.

Not a cloud in the sky: see ‘clear blue skies’ above.

Sentence– It is bright and sunny today and there is not a cloud in the sky.

To be careful with money: to not over-spend

Sentence–  I am not an impulsive buyer as I am careful with money

To get caught in the rain: to be outside when it rains unexpectedly.

Sentence– The easy availability of weather forecast has reduced the chances to get caught in the rain.

Chain stores: well-known brands with shops in multiple cities

Sentence- There are many chain stores in my home town.

Local facilities: local buildings or services serving the public

Sentence- My area is underdevelopment so it lacks several Local facilities

To get around: to travel around

Sentence- In my locality there are many monuments and parks to get around