IELTS vocabulary words, complete with their synonyms

 IELTS vocabulary words, complete with their synonyms

 IELTS Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Listening sections of the exam.

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1. Change & Development (Very common in Writing Task 1 & 2)

• Shift (Verb/Noun)
• Synonym: Change, alter, move, transition.
• Nepali: स्थानान्तरण (Sthanaantaran), परिवर्तन (Parivartan).
• Use: "There has been a significant shift in consumer behavior."
• Evolve (Verb)
• Synonym: Develop, progress, advance.
• Nepali: विकास हुनु (Bikas hunu).
• Use: "Technology continues to evolve rapidly."
• Drastically (Adverb)
• Synonym: Dramatically, significantly, markedly.
• Nepali: नाटकीय रूपमा (Natakiya rupma).
• Use: "The population has drastically increased."

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2. Describing Positive Effects (Writing Task 2 & Speaking Part 3)

• Beneficial (Adjective)
• Synonym: Advantageous, helpful, favorable.
• Nepali: फाइदाजनक (Faidaajanak).
• Collocation: Highly beneficial / Mutually beneficial.
• Enhance (Verb)
• Synonym: Improve, boost, strengthen.
• Nepali: वृद्धि गर्नु (Briddhi garnu).
• Use: "Regular exercise enhances physical health."
• Crucial (Adjective)
• Synonym: Essential, vital, critical.
• Nepali: अत्यावश्यक (Atyavashyak).
• Use: "Education is crucial for economic growth."

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3. Describing Negative Effects / Problems (All Sections)

• Detrimental (Adjective)
• Synonym: Harmful, damaging, destructive.
• Nepali: हानिकारक (Hanikarak).
• Use: "Air pollution is detrimental to public health."
• Deteriorate (Verb)
• Synonym: Decline, worsen, degrade.
• Nepali: बिग्रनु (Bigranu), ह्रास हुनु (Hras hunu).
• Use: "Mental health can deteriorate without proper support."
• Obstacle (Noun)
• Synonym: Barrier, hindrance, hurdle.
• Nepali: अवरोध (Avarodh).
• Use: "Lack of funding is a major obstacle."

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4. Opinions & Arguments (Crucial for Writing Task 2)

• Advocate (Verb/Noun)
• Synonym: Support, promote, endorse.
• Nepali: समर्थन गर्नु (Samarthan garnu).
• Use: "Many experts advocate for renewable energy."
• Controversial (Adjective)
• Synonym: Contentious, debatable, divisive.
• Nepali: विवादास्पद (Vivadaspad).
• Use: "Animal testing is a highly controversial issue."
• Justify (Verb)
• Synonym: Defend, warrant, rationalize.
• Nepali: औचित्य सिद्ध गर्नु (Auchitya siddha garnu).
• Use: "How can the government justify this expense?"
• Acknowledge (Verb)
• Synonym: Recognize, admit, concede.
• Nepali: स्वीकार गर्नु (Sweekar garnu).
• Use: "I acknowledge that this approach has drawbacks, but..."

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5. Cause & Effect (Listening & Writing Task 1)

• Trigger (Verb/Noun)
• Synonym: Spark, prompt, set off.
• Nepali: टेट्रिगर (Trigger), उत्प्रेरित गर्नु (Utrearit garnu).
• Use: "Economic instability often triggers migration."
• Consequence (Noun)
• Synonym: Outcome, result, repercussion.
• Nepali: परिणाम (Parinam).
• Use: "Global warming is a direct consequence of pollution."
• Inevitable (Adjective)
• Synonym: Unavoidable, certain.
• Nepali: अपरिहार्य (Apriharya).
• Use: "Change is inevitable in modern society."

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6. Describing Data / Trends (Crucial for Writing Task 1 Academic)

• Plummet (Verb) - For sharp decreases
• Synonym: Drop sharply, decline steeply, plunge.
• Nepali: तीव्र गिरावट (Tivra giravat).
• Soar (Verb) - For sharp increases
• Synonym: Surge, shoot up, escalate.
• Nepali: उच्च वृद्धि (Uchcha briddhi).
• Fluctuate (Verb)
• Synonym: Rise and fall, oscillate, waver.
• Nepali: उतारचढाव हुनु (Utarachadhau hunu).
• Stable (Adjective)
• Synonym: Constant, steady, unchanged.
• Nepali: स्थिर (Sthir).

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7. Society & People (Speaking & Reading)

• Demographics (Noun)
• Synonym: Population statistics, social groups.
• Nepali: जनांकिकीय (Janankikiya).
• Metropolitan (Adjective)
• Synonym: Urban, city-based.
• Nepali: महानगरीय (Mahanagariya).
• Vulnerable (Adjective)
• Synonym: At risk, defenseless, susceptible.
• Nepali: कमजोर (Kamjor), जोखिममा (Jokhimma).
• Initiative (Noun)
• Synonym: Plan, scheme, program.
• Nepali: पहल (Pahal).

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8. High-Level Academic Connectors (To boost Coherence & Cohesion)

• Moreover / Furthermore (Adding information)
• Nepali: यसबाहेक (Yasabahek), थप (Thap).
• Consequently / Therefore (Result)
• Nepali: फलस्वरूप (Phalswarup), त्यसैले (Tasaile).
• Nonetheless / Nevertheless (Contrast/Concession)
• Nepali: तैपनि (Taipani), जे होस् (Je hos).
• Conversely (Opposite view)
• Nepali: यसको विपरीत (Yasko biparit).

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Expert Tips for Using These Words in IELTS:

1.      For Speaking: Do not try to cram 50 words into a 2-minute cue card. Pick 5-7 of these words, practice them until they feel natural, and use them to emphasize a point (e.g., "What is crucial to understand is that...").

2.      For Writing Task 2: When you state your opinion, use "Advocate" or "Contend." Avoid saying "I think" repeatedly. Say: "I firmly advocate for stricter laws..."

3.      For Listening: Pay attention to synonyms. The speakers on the recording rarely use the exact word from the question. If the question says "cost," the speaker might say "expenditure" or "expenses."

4.      For Reading: Do not panic if you see these words. They are often used to identify the Author’s Attitude (e.g., if the author uses "detrimental," they have a negative attitude).

Example Paragraph using these words (Band 8.0 Level)

"While urban development is crucial (essential) for economic growth, it often has a detrimental (harmful) effect on the environment. The government must advocate (support) for green technologies. Consequently (Therefore), we must acknowledge (admit) that individual actions, while small, are beneficial (helpful) in the long run."

a massive 50/50 vocabulary table (50 Basic + 50 Advanced words) with synonyms and Nepali meanings, specifically curated for IELTS.

I have structured this from Basic (Band 5-6) to Advanced (Band 7-9) so you can instantly upgrade your language. No example sentences are used, keeping it strictly to the word, synonyms, and meaning as you requested.

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Part 1: Basic Vocabulary (Band 5-6) - 50 Words

S.N.Basic WordSynonyms (Basic to Mid-level)Nepali Meaning (अर्थ)
1	Help	Assist, Aid, Support	मद्दत (Maddat)
2	Problem	Issue, Difficulty, Trouble	समस्या (Samasya)
3	Think	Believe, Consider, Reckon	सोच्नु (Sochnu)
4	Show	Display, Indicate, Reveal	देखाउनु (Dekhaunu)
5	Big	Large, Huge, Enormous	ठूलो (Thulo)
6	Small	Tiny, Minor, Petite	सानो (Sano)
7	Good	Positive, Excellent, Favorable	राम्रो (Ramro)
8	Bad	Negative, Harmful, Severe	खराब (Kharab)
9	Make	Create, Produce, Generate	बनाउनु (Banaunu)
10	Change	Alter, Modify, Adjust	परिवर्तन (Parivartan)
11	Get	Obtain, Acquire, Receive	पाउनु (Paunu)
12	Use	Utilize, Employ, Apply	प्रयोग (Prayog)
13	Need	Require, Demand, Necessitate	आवश्यकता (Aavashyakta)
14	Easy	Simple, Straightforward	सजिलो (Sajilo)
15	Hard	Difficult, Challenging, Tough	गाह्रो (Gahro)
16	Safe	Secure, Protected	सुरक्षित (Surakshit)
17	Dangerous	Risky, Perilous, Hazardous	खतरनाक (Khatarnak)
18	Fast	Quick, Rapid, Speedy	छिटो (Chhito)
19	Slow	Gradual, Steady	ढिलो (Dhilo)
20	Increase	Grow, Rise, Expand	वृद्धि (Briddhi)
21	Decrease	Reduce, Decline, Drop	कमी (Kami)
22	Happy	Pleased, Delighted, Cheerful	खुसी (Khushi)
23	Sad	Unhappy, Depressed, Gloomy	दुखी (Dukhi)
24	Cheap	Affordable, Inexpensive	सस्तो (Sasto)
25	Expensive	Costly, Pricey	महँगो (Mahango)
26	Right	Correct, Accurate	सही (Sahi)
27	Wrong	Incorrect, Inaccurate	गलत (Galat)
28	Old	Ancient, Elderly, Outdated	पुरानो (Purano)
29	New	Modern, Fresh, Recent	नयाँ (Naya)
30	Strong	Powerful, Robust, Sturdy	बलियो (Baliyo)
31	Weak	Frail, Feeble, Fragile	कमजोर (Kamjor)
32	Clear	Obvious, Apparent, Evident	स्पष्ट (Spashta)
33	Vague	Unclear, Ambiguous, Hazy	अस्पष्ट (Aspashta)
34	Rich	Wealthy, Affluent	धनी (Dhani)
35	Poor	Impoverished, Needy	गरीब (Garib)
36	Common	Widespread, Frequent, Usual	सामान्य (Samanya)
37	Rare	Scarce, Uncommon, Infrequent	दुर्लभ (Durlabh)
38	Busy	Occupied, Engaged	व्यस्त (Byasta)
39	Calm	Peaceful, Serene, Tranquil	शान्त (Shant)
40	Important	Significant, Vital, Major	महत्त्वपूर्ण (Mahattwapurna)
41	Fun	Enjoyable, Entertaining	रमाइलो (Ramailo)
42	Boring	Dull, Tedious, Monotonous	उबाउ (Ubhaau)
43	Tired	Exhausted, Fatigued	थकित (Thakit)
44	Energetic	Lively, Active, Vigorous	उत्साही (Utsahi)
45	Achieve	Accomplish, Attain, Reach	हासिल गर्नु (Hasil garnu)
46	Fail	Flop, Collapse, Miss	असफल (Asafal)
47	Popular	Well-known, Famous, Trendy	लोकप्रिय (Lokpriya)
48	Avoid	Evade, Dodge, Steer clear	बच्नु (Bachnu)
49	Maintain	Preserve, Sustain, Retain	कायम राख्नु (Kayam rakhnu)
50	Allow	Permit, Authorize, Grant	अनुमति दिनु (Anumati dinu)

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Part 2: Advanced Vocabulary (Band 7-9) - 50 Words

S.N.Advanced WordHigh-Level SynonymsNepali Meaning (अर्थ)
1	Alleviate	Mitigate, Relieve, Lessen	कम गर्नु (Kam garnu) / हल्का गर्नु (Halka garnu)
2	Exacerbate	Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify	बढाउनु (Badhaunu) / झन् खराब पार्नु (Jhan kharab parnu)
3	Advocate	Endorse, Champion, Proponent	समर्थन गर्नु (Samarthan garnu)
4	Oppose	Resist, Defy, Contradict	विरोध गर्नु (Virodh garnu)
5	Significant	Substantial, Considerable, Noteworthy	उल्लेखनीय (Ullekheniya)
6	Trivial	Petty, Insignificant, Negligible	तुच्छ (Tuchchha) / नगण्य (Naganay)
7	Inevitable	Unavoidable, Inescapable, Certain	अपरिहार्य (Apariharya)
8	Plausible	Believable, Credible, Reasonable	विश्वसनीय (Bishwasaniya)
9	Rigorous	Stringent, Thorough, Meticulous	कडा (Kada) / सख्त (Sakht)
10	Lax	Lenient, Negligent, Slack	उदासीन (Udasin) / लापरवाह (Laparwah)
11	Flourish	Thrive, Prosper, Bloom	फस्टाउनु (Phastaunu)
12	Dwindle	Diminish, Shrink, Deplete	घट्नु (Ghatnu) / क्षीण हुनु (Kshin hunu)
13	Paramount	Supreme, Foremost, Dominant	सर्वोपरि (Sarvopari)
14	Peripheral	Secondary, Marginal, Incidental	गौण (Gaun) / सीमान्त (Simanta)
15	Inherent	Intrinsic, Innate, Inborn	अन्तर्निहित (Antarnihit) / सहज (Sahaj)
16	Extrinsic	External, Outside, Foreign	बाह्य (Bahya)
17	Ambivalent	Uncertain, Torn, Equivocal	दुविधामा (Duvidhama) / शंकाशील (Shankashil)
18	Apathetic	Indifferent, Uninterested, Detached	उदासीन (Udasin) / बेपर्वाह (Beparvah)
19	Profound	Deep, Intense, Substantial	गहिरो (Gahiro) / प्रगाढ (Pragadh)
20	Superficial	Shallow, Cursory, Surface-level	सतही (Satahi) / उथलो (Uthalo)
21	Comprehensive	Exhaustive, All-inclusive, Thorough	व्यापक (Byapak)
22	Fragile	Brittle, Delicate, Frail	नाजुक (Najuk) / कमजोर (Kamjor)
23	Robust	Sturdy, Resilient, Vigorous	बलियो (Baliyo) / मजबुत (Majbut)
24	Obsolete	Outdated, Extinct, Redundant	अप्रचलित (Aprachalit)
25	Innovative	Pioneering, Groundbreaking, Novel	अभिनव (Abhinav)
26	Detrimental	Harmful, Damaging, Deleterious	हानिकारक (Hanikarak)
27	Beneficial	Advantageous, Salutary, Wholesome	फाइदाजनक (Faidaajanak)
28	Escalate	Intensify, Surge, Heighten	उग्र हुनु (Ugra hunu) / बढ्नु (Badhnu)
29	Subside	Abate, Diminish, Recede	कम हुनु (Kam hunu) / घट्नु (Ghatnu)
30	Feasible	Achievable, Viable, Attainable	सम्भव (Sambhav) / व्यवहारिक (Byavaharik)
31	Anomaly	Aberration, Deviation, Irregularity	विसंगति (Visangati)
32	Consensus	Agreement, Unanimity, Accord	सहमति (Sahamati)
33	Discrepancy	Inconsistency, Gap, Mismatch	फरक (Pharak) / असंगति (Asangati)
34	Exemplary	Ideal, Commendable, Model	उदाहरणीय (Udahraniya)
35	Notorious	Infamous, Disreputable, Egregious	कुख्यात (Kukhyat)
36	Sporadic	Occasional, Scattered, Intermittent	छिटफुट्ट (Chhitaphutta)
37	Widespread	Pervasive, Prevalent, Rampant	व्यापक (Byapak) / सर्वव्यापी (Sarvavyapi)
38	Crucial	Pivotal, Vital, Paramount	अत्यावश्यक (Atyavashyak)
39	Redundant	Unnecessary, Superfluous, Excess	अनावश्यक (Anavashyak) / फाल्तु (Phaltu)
40	Embrace	Adopt, Welcome, Espouse	आत्मसात गर्नु (Atmasaat garnu)
41	Reject	Deny, Refute, Repudiate	अस्वीकार गर्नु (Asvikar garnu)
42	Persistent	Tenacious, Enduring, Relentless	निरन्तर (Nirantar) / लगातार (Lagatar)
43	Ephemeral	Fleeting, Transient, Short-lived	क्षणिक (Kshanik) / अल्पकालीन (Alpakalin)
44	Durable	Long-lasting, Enduring, Sturdy	टिकाऊ (Tikau)
45	Hinder	Hamper, Impede, Obstruct	अवरोध गर्नु (Avarodh garnu)
46	Facilitate	Ease, Enable, Streamline	सहज बनाउनु (Sahaj banaunu)
47	Compulsory	Mandatory, Obligatory, Binding	अनिवार्य (Anivary)
48	Voluntary	Optional, Elective, Unforced	स्वैच्छिक (Swaichchhik)
49	Demonstrate	Illustrate, Exhibit, Evince	प्रदर्शन गर्नु (Pradarshan garnu)
50	Manipulate	Exploit, Influence, Maneuver	हेरफेर गर्नु (Herpher garnu) / चलाखी देखाउनु (Chalaki dekhaunu)