Vocabulary For IELTS
foster parents = people who have children living in their existing family for a fixed period, with the original parents’ agreement
Sentence- She wanted to live with the foster parents she lived with at the age of two.
guardians = people who are legally appointed to protect a child’s interests in the absence of parents
Sentence- Some Guardians pursued the new policy more vigorously than others.
role models = people that children look to and respect as good examples
Sentence- There aren’t enough positive role models for young people today, especially for minority groups.
ground rules = basic rules governing the way people can behave in a situation
Sentence- We have already succeeded in working out ground rules with the Department of Defense.
conventions = traditions or social norms that most people follow
Sentence- Conventions can be modified by changes in behaviour or by reinterpretations of the significance of certain behaviour.
codes of conduct = voluntary rules which people accept in a situation
Sentence- Several major law firms have recently enacted codes of conduct to delineate appropriate behavior and to ward off official complaints.
bullying = when children attack and intimidate other children
Sentence- Dr Muffett stressed that he was opposed to bullying in schools and that action would be taken to stamp it out.
To balance the books: to not spend more money than you are earning.
Sentence– It is very important to balance the books for making a business successful.
To be self-employed: to work for yourself/to not work for an employer.
Sentence– Majority of people is self employed in India.
To cold call: to make a sales call to someone without asking them for permission first.
Sentence– Sale executive of different companies make cold calls to boost their sales.
Cut throat competition: when one company lowers its prices, forcing other companies to do the same, sometimes to a point where business becomes unprofitable.
Sentence– There is a cut throat competition in telecom industry.
To do market research: to do research into what potential customers would or wouldn’t buy.
Sentence– It better to do market research before launching any product.
To draw up a business plan: to write a plan for a new business.
Sentence– Most of the entrepreneur hire professionals to draw a business plan.
To drum up business: to try to get customers.
Sentence– Many lucrative discounts and sales are introduced in the market by big companies to drum up business.
To earn a living: to earn money.
Sentence– It’s important to do some work to earn a living.
To go bust: when a business is forced to close because it is unsuccessful.
Sentence– Due to corona virus many business go bust.
Cash flow: the money coming in and going out of a business.
Sentence– Monitoring cash flow is a difficult job.
Attire: The material which covers the body, also known as clothing.
Sentence- The cultural attire of India is very interesting.
Baggy: Clothing which allows for movement.
Sentence- Baggy attires are out of trend nowadays.
Balaclava: A piece of material which covers the face with breathing holes.
Sentence- Balaclava has been banned in our town as the thieves use it to hide their identity.
Belt: A loop of material, often leather, used to keep trousers on tightly.
Sentence- Belt is the clothing item which never goes out of trend.
Boot leg: A wide cut leg on a pair of trousers.
Sentence- Boot Leg really suits my personality.
Boots: Long shoes which cover and support the ankle.
Sentence- I don’t feel comfortable in Boots as they pinch my ankles.
Brand: The name of the maker of a piece of clothing.
Sentence- Youngsters of my town are brand conscious.
