50 IELTS Writing Task 2 Vocabulary Words

 

50 IELTS Writing Task 2 Vocabulary Words

Word	Meaning	Example Sentence
1. Furthermore	In addition	Furthermore, governments should invest more in education.
2. Moreover	Also; besides	Moreover, technology enhances productivity.
3. However	But; on the other hand	However, this argument lacks evidence.
4. Although	Even though	Although it is costly, many people support the idea.
5. In contrast	Opposite to	In contrast to urban areas, rural regions lack resources.
6. Therefore	As a result	The roads are poor; therefore, accidents are common.
7. Consequently	As a result	The factory closed; consequently, many lost jobs.
8. Thus	So; for this reason	Thus, it is vital to find an alternative solution.
9. Nevertheless	In spite of that	Nevertheless, people still argue against this policy.
10. Whereas	While	Urban life is fast, whereas rural life is peaceful.

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Words for Giving Opinions

Word	Meaning	Example Sentence
11. Argue	To present a case	Many experts argue that climate change is man-made.
12. Claim	To state something	Some people claim that money brings happiness.
13. Suggest	To recommend	I would suggest a better investment in health care.
14. Believe	To think something is true	I believe that education is the key to success.
15. Consider	To think about	We must consider the environmental impacts.

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Words for Cause and Effect

Word	Meaning	Example Sentence
16. Due to	Because of	Due to pollution, many species are endangered.
17. Owing to	Because of	Owing to the rise in crime, people feel unsafe.
18. Lead to	Cause	This may lead to social inequality.
19. Result in	Cause to happen	Lack of exercise results in poor health.
20. Contribute to	Help cause something	Fast food contributes to obesity.

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Words to Show Examples

Word	Meaning	Example Sentence
21. For example	Such as	For example, junk food is available in most schools.
22. For instance	Such as	For instance, social media affects communication.
23. Namely	That is to say	Three cities, namely Tokyo, New York, and London, lead the trend.
24. Such as	Like	Health problems such as diabetes and heart disease are increasing.
25. In particular	Especially	Young people, in particular, are influenced by celebrities.

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Words for Advantages and Disadvantages

Word	Meaning	Example Sentence
26. Benefit	A good result	One major benefit of online learning is flexibility.
27. Advantage	Positive point	A key advantage is increased access to information.
28. Drawback	A disadvantage	A major drawback is lack of face-to-face contact.
29. Disadvantage	Negative point	The main disadvantage is data privacy.
30. Downside	Negative aspect	The downside of technology is screen addiction.

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Formal Words to Replace Common Ones

Informal Word	Formal Word	Example Sentence
31. Help	Assist	Governments must assist the poor.
32. Need	Require	Children require both love and discipline.
33. Make sure	Ensure	Schools must ensure student safety.
34. Get	Obtain	Students can obtain scholarships through merit.
35. Start	Commence	The program will commence in June.

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Words to Show Contrast or Balance

Word	Meaning	Example Sentence
36. On the one hand	One side of argument	On the one hand, jobs create income.
37. On the other hand	Other side	On the other hand, they reduce family time.
38. In comparison	To compare	In comparison, public transport is cheaper than private cars.
39. While	Although	While some prefer cities, others like rural life.
40. Alternatively	Another choice	Alternatively, students may take a gap year.

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Conclusion and Opinion Words

Word	Meaning	Example Sentence
41. In conclusion	To end an essay	In conclusion, both views have merits.
42. To sum up	To summarize	To sum up, education shapes society.
43. All things considered	Final judgment	All things considered, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
44. It is evident that	Clearly seen	It is evident that action is needed.
45. I firmly believe	Strong opinion	I firmly believe that health is more important than wealth.

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High-Level Academic Verbs

Word	Meaning	Example Sentence
46. Emphasize	Highlight importance	The essay emphasizes the role of education.
47. Justify	Give reason for	It is hard to justify such high spending.
48. Promote	Encourage	Governments should promote recycling.
49. Implement	Carry out; apply	Policies must be implemented effectively.
50. Affect	Influence	Poor diet affects children's learning ability.