IELTS Speaking vocabulary
IELTS
Speaking vocabulary, organized from Basic →
Intermediate → Advanced, with Nepali meanings and example
sentences for various situations (travel, work, education, home, etc.).
1. Describing People (Appearance & Personality)
|
Basic |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
Sentence (Situation) |
|
Nice |
Friendly |
Affable |
मिलनसार (Milanasar) |
Basic: My neighbor is very nice. |
|
Thin |
Slim |
Slender/ Gaunt |
पातलो (Paatalo) |
Basic: She is tall and thin. |
|
Smart |
Well-dressed |
Immaculate
/ Dapper |
सफा/स्टाइलिस
(Safa/Stylish) |
Basic: He wears smart clothes. |
|
Quiet |
Reserved |
Taciturn |
मौन
(Maun) |
Basic: He is a quiet boy. |
|
Hardworking |
Diligent |
Assiduous |
मेहनती (Mehanati) |
Basic: My father is hardworking. |
2. Describing Places (Cities, Homes, Nature)
|
Basic |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
Sentence (Situation) |
|
Big |
Spacious |
Vast /
Expansive |
ठूलो
(Thulo) |
Basic: My house is big. |
|
Crowded |
Bustling |
Teeming
/ Congested |
भीडभाड (Bhidbhad) |
Basic: The market is crowded. |
|
Old |
Ancient |
Antiquated
/ Historic |
पुरानो (Purano) |
Basic: This is an old temple. |
|
Clean |
Spotless |
Pristine |
सफा
(Safa) |
Basic: The restaurant is clean. |
|
Quiet |
Tranquil |
Serene |
शान्त (Shanta) |
Basic: The garden is quiet. |
3. Describing Feelings & Emotions
|
Basic |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
Sentence (Situation) |
|
Happy |
Delighted |
Ecstatic
/ Elated |
खुसी
(Khushi) |
Basic: I am happy with my exam result. |
|
Sad |
Upset |
Melancholy
/ Dejected |
दुःखी (Dukhi) |
Basic: She feels sad today. |
|
Tired |
Exhausted |
Drained
/ Fatigued |
थकित
(Thakit) |
Basic: I am tired after work. |
|
Nervous |
Anxious |
Apprehensive |
चिन्तित (Chintit) |
Basic: I am nervous about the interview. |
|
Interested |
Fascinated |
Intrigued |
रुचि
(Ruchi) |
Basic: I am interested in history. |
4. Describing Actions & Skills
|
Basic |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
Sentence (Situation) |
|
Try |
Attempt |
Endeavor |
प्रयास (Prayas) |
Basic: I will try to finish this. |
|
Help |
Assist |
Facilitate |
मद्दत (Maddat) |
Basic: He helps me with homework. |
|
Stop |
Cease |
Halt /
Terminate |
रोक
(Rok) |
Basic: The rain stopped. |
|
Make |
Produce |
Generate
/ Manufacture |
बनाउनु (Banaunu) |
Basic: This factory makes cars. |
|
Increase |
Expand |
Escalate
/ Proliferate |
बढाउनु (Badhaunu) |
Basic: The price increased. |
5. Describing Frequency & Degree
|
Basic |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
Sentence (Situation) |
|
Very
much |
Quite |
Remarkably
/ Exceptionally |
धेरै
(Dherai) |
Basic: It is very hot today. |
|
Often |
Frequently |
Recurrently |
प्रायः (Prayah) |
Basic: I often go to the park. |
|
Slowly |
Gradually |
Incrementally |
बिस्तारै (Bistarai) |
Basic: The weather is slowly changing. |
|
Suddenly |
Abruptly |
Unexpectedly |
अचानक (Achanak) |
Basic: He left suddenly. |
|
Enough |
Sufficient |
Adequate |
पर्याप्त (Paryapta) |
Basic: We have enough time. |
6. Useful Connectors & Discourse Markers (For Fluency)
|
Basic |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
Sentence (Situation) |
|
And |
Moreover |
Furthermore |
साथै
(Sathai) |
Basic: I like tea and coffee. |
|
But |
However |
Nevertheless |
तर
(Tara) |
Basic: It is cheap but small. |
|
So |
Consequently |
Hence |
यसैले (Yasaile) |
Basic: I was tired so I slept. |
|
For
example |
For
instance |
To
illustrate |
उदाहरण (Udaharan) |
Basic: I like fruits, for example, apples. |
|
I think |
I
believe |
In my
view / I contend |
मलाई
लाग्छ (Malai lagcha) |
Basic: I think it is good. |
7. Idioms & Phrasal Verbs (Boost Band Score)
|
Phrasal
Verb/Idiom |
Meaning |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
Get
along with |
To have a good relationship |
घुलमिल (Ghulmil) |
I easily
get along with my colleagues at work. |
|
Cut down
on |
To reduce |
घटाउनु (Ghataunu) |
I need
to cut down on junk food to stay healthy. (Health) |
|
Bring up |
To mention a topic |
उठाउनु (Uthaunu) |
During
the meeting, he brought up the issue of pollution. |
|
A piece
of cake |
Very easy |
सजिलो (Sajilo) |
The
IELTS speaking test wasn't a piece of cake, but I managed. (Education) |
|
Once in
a blue moon |
Very rarely |
विरलै (Viralai) |
We go
out for dinner once in a blue moon. (Lifestyle) |
|
Cost an
arm and a leg |
Very expensive |
धेरै
महँगो (Dherai mahango) |
The
iPhone is great, but it costs an arm and a leg. (Technology) |
|
Bite the
bullet |
To do something difficult |
गाह्रो काम
गर्नु (Gahro kaam garnu) |
I
decided to bite the bullet and tell my boss the truth. (Work) |
🎯 Tips for Beginners using this list:
- Don't memorize all at once. Choose 5 words per day.
- Personalize it. Change the example sentences to talk about your own
life (your family, your city, your hobbies).
- Use synonyms in Part 2 of the
Speaking test. If the cue card says
"Describe a beautiful place," don't say "beautiful" 5
times. Use picturesque, breathtaking, or stunning.
- Practice pronunciation. Use Google Translate or a dictionary to hear how the
"Advanced" words sound.
10 sets of vocabulary
Each set is focused on a specific
situation (e.g., Travel, Work, Education) and moves from Informal
(Basic) → Semi-Formal (Intermediate) → Formal (Advanced) so
you know exactly which word to use with friends, colleagues, or in professional
settings.
Set
1: Travel & Tourism
|
Informal (Friends) |
Semi-Formal
(Tour Guide) |
Formal
(Report/Presentation) |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
1. Go |
Travel |
Journey / Commute |
यात्रा (Yatra) |
Formal: The daily commute to the city center takes two
hours. |
|
2. See |
Visit |
Explore / Tour |
भ्रमण (Bhraman) |
Semi: We will visit the ancient temples today. |
|
3. Trip |
Excursion |
Expedition |
यात्रा (Yatra) |
Formal: The scientific expedition collected valuable data. |
|
4. Cheap |
Affordable |
Economical |
सस्तो (Sasto) |
Semi: This hotel offers affordable rates for families. |
|
5. Nice view |
Scenic |
Picturesque |
रमणीय (Ramaniya) |
Formal: The coastline is remarkably picturesque. |
|
6. Book |
Reserve |
Secure / Procure |
आरक्षण (Aarakshan) |
Formal: We need to secure our tickets in advance. |
|
7. Show |
Demonstrate |
Illustrate |
देखाउनु (Dekhaunu) |
Semi: The map demonstrates the best walking routes. |
|
8. Look around |
Wander |
Stroll / Roam |
घुम्नु (Ghumnu) |
Informal: Let's wander around the local market. |
|
9. Busy |
Crowded |
Congested |
भीडभाड (Bhidbhad) |
Formal: The airport is heavily congested during holidays. |
|
10. Stop over |
Stay |
Reside / Lodge |
बस्नु (Basnu) |
Formal: We will lodge at the coastal resort for three
nights. |
Set
2: Work & Office
|
Informal (Friends) |
Semi-Formal (Colleagues) |
Formal (CEO/Report) |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
1. Job |
Position |
Occupation |
काम
(Kaam) |
Formal: Please state your current occupation on the form. |
|
2. Boss |
Manager |
Supervisor / Director |
मालिक (Malik) |
Semi: My manager approved my leave request. |
|
3. Fire |
Dismiss |
Terminate / Lay off |
निकाल्नु (Nikalnu) |
Formal: The company had to lay off 50 staff members. |
|
4. Work together |
Cooperate |
Collaborate |
सहकार्य (Sahakarya) |
Formal: Both departments will collaborate on this project. |
|
5. Meet |
Conference |
Assembly / Summit |
बैठक
(Baithak) |
Formal: The global summit will address climate change. |
|
6. Pay |
Salary |
Remuneration |
तलब
(Talab) |
Formal: The remuneration package includes health benefits. |
|
7. Think about |
Consider |
Contemplate |
विचार गर्नु (Bichar garnu) |
Semi: We are considering your proposal. |
|
8. Solve |
Resolve |
Rectify |
समाधान (Samadhan) |
Formal: We need to rectify this error immediately. |
|
9. Ask |
Inquire |
Enquire / Request |
सोध्नु (Sodhnu) |
Semi: I would like to inquire about the job vacancy. |
|
10. New |
Fresh |
Novel / Innovative |
नयाँ
(Naya) |
Formal: The CEO introduced a novel business strategy. |
Set
3: Education & Studying
|
Informal (Friends) |
Semi-Formal (Teacher) |
Formal (Academic Essay) |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
1. Learn |
Study |
Acquire knowledge |
सिक्नु (Siknu) |
Formal: Students acquire critical thinking skills at
university. |
|
2. Easy |
Straightforward |
Simple / Elementary |
सजिलो (Sajilo) |
Semi: The instructions are quite straightforward. |
|
3. Hard |
Challenging |
Arduous / Demanding |
गाह्रो (Gahro) |
Formal: The medical course is extremely demanding. |
|
4. Test |
Exam |
Assessment |
परीक्षा (Pariksha) |
Formal: Continuous assessment helps track student
progress. |
|
5. Copy |
Imitate |
Replicate / Plagiarize |
नक्कल (Nakkal) |
Formal: It is illegal to plagiarize someone else's work. |
|
6. Understand |
Comprehend |
Grasp / Perceive |
बुझ्नु (Bujhnu) |
Semi: Do you comprehend this mathematical concept? |
|
7. Show |
Explain |
Elaborate |
व्याख्या (Byakhya) |
Formal: The professor will elaborate on this theory. |
|
8. Good marks |
High scores |
Excellent grades |
राम्रो अंक
(Ramro ank) |
Semi: She achieved high scores in her final exams. |
|
9. Drop out |
Withdraw |
Discontinue |
पढाई
छोड्नु (Padhai chodnu) |
Formal: He decided to discontinue his master's degree. |
|
10. Finish |
Complete |
Conclude |
सक्नु (Saknu) |
Formal: We will conclude this module next week. |
Set
4: Technology & Internet
|
Informal (Friends) |
Semi-Formal (Tech Support) |
Formal (Research Paper) |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
1. New tech |
Gadget |
Device / Innovation |
उपकरण (Upakaran) |
Formal: This innovation has revolutionized communication. |
|
2. Download |
Install |
Upload / Integrate |
डाउनलोड (Download) |
Semi: Please install the latest software update. |
|
3. Break down |
Malfunction |
Crash / Fail |
बिग्रनु (Bigrinu) |
Formal: The system crashed due to a power surge. |
|
4. Fix |
Repair |
Debug / Restore |
मर्मत (Marmat) |
Semi: The technician will repair the network. |
|
5. Look up |
Search |
Retrieve / Query |
खोजी
(Khoji) |
Formal: The database allows you to retrieve old files. |
|
6. Get rid of |
Delete |
Erase / Purge |
मेटाउनु (Metaunu) |
Formal: We must purge all duplicate data. |
|
7. Join |
Connect |
Link / Network |
जोड्नु (Jodnu) |
Formal: We can network all the office computers. |
|
8. Safe |
Secure |
Encrypted |
सुरक्षित (Surakshit) |
Formal: Your banking details are fully encrypted. |
|
9. Fake |
Unreliable |
Fraudulent / Bogus |
नक्कली (Nakkali) |
Formal: Please ignore fraudulent emails asking for money. |
|
10. Big data |
Analytics |
Metrics |
विश्लेषण (Vishleshan) |
Semi: We use analytics to improve our website traffic. |
Set
5: Environment & Nature
|
Informal (Friends) |
Semi-Formal (News) |
Formal (Government Policy) |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
1. Dirty |
Polluted |
Contaminated |
प्रदूषित (Pradushit) |
Formal: The river is heavily contaminated with chemicals. |
|
2. Rubbish |
Waste |
Garbage / Refuse |
फोहोर (Phohor) |
Formal: We must reduce refuse sent to landfills. |
|
3. Cut trees |
Deforest |
Clear-cut |
वन
फँडानी (Ban fadani) |
Formal: Companies are banned from clear-cutting in this
area. |
|
4. Save |
Protect |
Preserve / Conserve |
संरक्षण (Sanrakshan) |
Formal: We need to conserve water for future generations. |
|
5. Weather |
Climate |
Atmospheric conditions |
मौसम
(Mausam) |
Semi: The climate is getting warmer every year. |
|
6. Harmful |
Damaging |
Detrimental / Hazardous |
हानिकारक (Hanikarak) |
Formal: Plastic is detrimental to marine life. |
|
7. Reuse |
Recycle |
Repurpose |
पुन:
प्रयोग (Punah prayog) |
Semi: We should recycle our plastic bottles. |
|
8. Dry |
Arid |
Parched |
सुख्खा (Sukka) |
Formal: The arid region experiences little rainfall. |
|
9. Green |
Eco-friendly |
Sustainable |
वातावरणमैत्री (Watawaranmaitri) |
Formal: We promote sustainable farming practices. |
|
10. Die out |
Extinct |
Obliterated |
लोप
(Lop) |
Formal: Many species face extinction due to global
warming. |
Set
6: Health & Fitness
|
Informal (Friends) |
Semi-Formal (Doctor) |
Formal (Medical Research) |
Nepali Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
1. Sick |
Ill |
Unwell / Ailing |
बिरामी (Birami) |
Formal: The patient is severely ailing. |
|
2. Hurt |
Injure |
Damage / Wound |
चोट
(Chot) |
Semi: He injured his back while lifting weights. |
|
3. Medicine |
Medication |
Prescription / Remedy |
औषधि
(Aushadhi) |
Formal: This prescription must be taken twice daily. |
|
4. Work out |
Exercise |
Physical activity |
व्यायाम (Vyayam) |
Formal: Regular physical activity reduces heart disease. |
|
5. Fat |
Overweight |
Obese |
मोटो
(Moto) |
Formal: The number of obese children is rising. |
|
6. Food |
Diet |
Nutrition |
खाना
(Khana) |
Formal: Proper nutrition is essential for growth. |
|
7. Get better |
Recover |
Heal / Convalesce |
निको
हुनु
(Niko hunu) |
Formal: The patient will convalesce at home. |
|
8. Tired |
Exhausted |
Fatigued |
थकित
(Thakit) |
Semi: I feel completely exhausted after the night shift. |
|
9. Check-up |
Examination |
Diagnosis |
जाँच
(Jaanch) |
Formal: The doctor provided an accurate diagnosis. |
|
10. Stop smoking |
Quit |
Abstain |
छोड्नु (Chodnu) |
Formal: You should abstain from tobacco for better health. |
Set
7: Shopping & Consumerism
|
Informal (Friends) |
Semi-Formal (Shopkeeper) |
Formal (Business Report) |
Nepali Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
1. Buy |
Purchase |
Acquire |
किन्नु (Kinnu) |
Formal: We plan to acquire new office equipment. |
|
2. Cost |
Price |
Expenditure |
मूल्य (Mulya) |
Formal: The total expenditure was over budget. |
|
3. Cheaper |
Reasonable |
Cost-effective |
किफायती (Kifayati) |
Semi: This brand is more reasonable in price. |
|
4. Return |
Exchange |
Reimburse / Refund |
फिर्ता (Phirta) |
Formal: The store will refund your money if unsatisfied. |
|
5. Use |
Try on |
Test / Evaluate |
प्रयोग (Prayog) |
Semi: You can try on the dress in the changing room. |
|
6. Sell out |
Out of stock |
Unavailable |
सकियो (Sakiyo) |
Formal: The item is currently unavailable online. |
|
7. Fake |
Imitation |
Counterfeit |
नक्कली (Nakkali) |
Formal: Beware of counterfeit luxury watches. |
|
8. Need |
Requirement |
Necessity |
आवश्यकता (Aawashyakata) |
Formal: Food and water are basic human necessities. |
|
9. Deal |
Offer |
Bargain |
सस्तो मूल्य (Sasto mulya) |
Informal: I found a fantastic deal at the market! |
|
10. Spend |
Pay |
Disburse |
खर्च
(Kharcha) |
Formal: The government will disburse funds for the
project. |
Set
8: Relationships & People
|
Informal (Friends) |
Semi-Formal (Acquaintance) |
Formal (Academic/Sociology) |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
1. Friend |
Colleague |
Associate / Companion |
साथी
(Sathi) |
Formal: He is a trusted associate of the family. |
|
2. Like |
Admire |
Esteem / Respect |
मन
पराउनु (Man paraunu) |
Semi: I greatly admire her dedication. |
|
3. Help |
Support |
Assist / Facilitate |
मद्दत (Maddat) |
Formal: The NGO will facilitate community meetings. |
|
4. Talk |
Chat |
Converse / Discuss |
कुरा
गर्नु (Kura garnu) |
Semi: Let us discuss this matter privately. |
|
5. Get along |
Bond |
Harmonize |
घुलमिल (Ghulmil) |
Formal: The team harmonizes well together. |
|
6. Broke up |
Separated |
Parted ways |
अलग
(Alag) |
Semi: The couple separated amicably. |
|
7. Care about |
Value |
Cherish |
महत्व दिनु
(Mahatwa dinu) |
Formal: We cherish our cultural traditions. |
|
8. Proud |
Satisfied |
Content |
गर्व
(Garva) |
Semi: I am satisfied with the team's performance. |
|
9. Treat badly |
Mistreat |
Discriminate / Oppress |
दुर्व्यवहार (Durbyawahar) |
Formal: Laws prevent us from discriminating against
others. |
|
10. Trust |
Rely on |
Depend / Count on |
भर
पर्नु (Bhar parnu) |
Formal: You can depend on our excellent customer service. |
Set
9: Home & Accommodation
|
Informal (Friends) |
Semi-Formal (Realtor) |
Formal (Legal/Official) |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
1. House |
Flat / Apartment |
Residence / Dwelling |
घर
(Ghar) |
Formal: The residence is located in a prime area. |
|
2. Rent |
Lease |
Tenancy |
भाडा
(Bhada) |
Formal: The tenancy agreement is valid for one year. |
|
3. Living room |
Lounge |
Drawing room |
बैठक
कोठा
(Baithak kotha) |
Semi: The lounge overlooks the garden. |
|
4. Old building |
Property |
Premises |
सम्पत्ति (Sampatti) |
Formal: The premises need urgent renovation. |
|
5. Fix |
Renovate |
Restore |
मर्मत (Marmat) |
Formal: We plan to restore the historic mansion. |
|
6. Move |
Relocate |
Shift / Translocate |
सर्नु (Sarnu) |
Formal: The office will relocate to the new tower. |
|
7. Messy |
Cluttered |
Unkempt |
फोहोर (Phohor) |
Semi: The garage is quite cluttered with old items. |
|
8. Nice area |
Pleasant |
Desirable |
राम्रो ठाउँ
(Ramro thau) |
Formal: This is a highly desirable neighborhood. |
|
9. Owner |
Landlord |
Proprietor |
घरधनी (Gharadhani) |
Formal: The proprietor owns several buildings. |
|
10. Stay |
Live |
Dwell / Inhabit |
बसोबास (Basobas) |
Formal: Many indigenous tribes inhabit this region. |
Set
10: Food & Dining
|
Informal (Friends) |
Semi-Formal (Waiter) |
Formal (Food Critic/Report) |
Nepali
Meaning |
Example
(Situation) |
|
1. Eat |
Dine |
Consume / Ingest |
खानु
(Khanu) |
Formal: Please consume all food before the expiry date. |
|
2. Delicious |
Tasty |
Palatable / Delectable |
स्वादिष्ट (Swadisht) |
Formal: The chef prepared a delectable five-course meal. |
|
3. Cook |
Prepare |
Culinary / Procure |
पकाउनु (Pakaunu) |
Semi: The chef will prepare your order shortly. |
|
4. Menu |
Selection |
Cuisine |
भोजन
सूची
(Bhojan suchi) |
Formal: We offer authentic Italian cuisine. |
|
5. Bill |
Check |
Invoice |
बिल
(Bill) |
Semi: Could I have the check, please? |
|
6. Leftovers |
Extra |
Surplus |
बचेको खाना
(Bacheko khana) |
Formal: We donated the surplus food to the shelter. |
|
7. Yummy |
Appetizing |
Mouth-watering |
रुचिकर (Ruchikar) |
Informal: This pizza is absolutely yummy! |
|
8. Spicy |
Hot |
Piquant |
मसालेदार (Masaledar) |
Semi: The curry is quite hot for beginners. |
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9. Full |
Satisfied |
Satiated |
पेट
भरिएको (Pet bhariyeko) |
Formal: After the meal, I felt completely satiated. |
|
10. Plain |
Simple |
Bland |
फिक्का (Fikka) |
Semi: The soup is a bit simple; it needs more salt. |
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