IELTS VOCABULARY

Absolution: The act of being formally forgiven

Sentence: She had been granted absolution for her sins

Anarchy: A state of lawlessness and disorder

Sentence: Without these laws there would be total anarchy on the roads

Anthropology: Science of the origins and social relationships of humans

Sentence: I studied social anthropology at university

Archive: A depository containing historical records and documents

Sentence: The documents were stored in the company’s archive

Barter: Exchange goods without involving money

Sentence: He often bartered a meal for drawings

Civilization: A society in an advanced state of social development

Sentence: The farmers are the founders of civilization and prosperity.

Clergy: The entire class of religious officials

Sentence: All marriages were to be solemnized by the clergy

Confrontation: Discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

Sentence: He was injured during a violent confrontation between soldiers and civilians

Chronological: Relating to or arranged according to the order of time

Sentence: The records are lovingly arranged in his home in chronological order

Dictator: A ruler who is unconstrained by law

Sentence: The new constitution gives him the powers of a dictator

Diplomacy: Negotiation between nations

Sentence: It is hoped that the dispute will be settled by diplomacy instead of by force

Dynasty: A sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

Sentence: She was born into a powerful political dynasty.