Wednesday, 7 October 2026

200 More IELTS Vocabulary Words (Simple to Advanced)

200 More IELTS Vocabulary Words (Simple to Advanced)

(२०० थप IELTS शब्दावली: सरलदेखि उच्चस्तरसम्म)

A comprehensive collection of 200 general IELTS vocabulary words useful across all four modules — Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking — arranged from simple to advanced, each with English meaning, Nepali meaning, and an English example sentence.


PART 1: Daily Actions & Verbs (दैनिक क्रिया र कार्य) — 20 Words

#

Word

English Meaning

Nepali Meaning

Example Sentence

1

Achieve

to accomplish

हासिल गर्नु

She achieved her goal of studying abroad.

2

Adapt

to adjust

अनुकूलन गर्नु

Immigrants must adapt to a new culture.

3

Adopt

to take up or accept

अपनाउनु

Many countries have adopted strict laws.

4

Avoid

to stay away from

बच्नु

We should avoid wasting natural resources.

5

Balance

to keep steady

सन्तुलन गर्नु

It is important to balance work and life.

6

Benefit

to gain advantage

लाभ उठाउनु

Students benefit from online learning.

7

Boost

to increase

बढाउनु

Exercise boosts energy levels.

8

Challenge

to question or test

चुनौती दिनु

This project challenges traditional methods.

9

Choose

to select

छान्नु

People should choose healthy food.

10

Compare

to examine similarities

तुलना गर्नु

Compare the two charts carefully.

11

Consider

to think about

विचार गर्नु

We must consider the long-term effects.

12

Create

to make something new

सिर्जना गर्नु

Technology creates new job opportunities.

13

Decline

to refuse or decrease

अस्वीकार गर्नु

The number of smokers has declined.

14

Develop

to grow or improve

विकास गर्नु

The country is developing rapidly.

15

Encourage

to motivate

प्रोत्साहन गर्नु

Parents should encourage children to read.

16

Establish

to set up

स्थापना गर्नु

The school was established in 1990.

17

Improve

to make better

सुधार गर्नु

Regular practice improves fluency.

18

Increase

to become larger

बढ्नु

The population continues to increase.

19

Reduce

to make smaller

घटाउनु

We must reduce plastic waste.

20

Support

to back, help

समर्थन गर्नु

The government supports small businesses.


PART 2: Describing People (व्यक्ति वर्णन) — 20 Words

#

Word

English Meaning

Nepali Meaning

Example Sentence

21

Ambitious

determined to succeed

महत्त्वाकांक्षी

She is an ambitious young entrepreneur.

22

Considerate

thoughtful of others

विचारशील

He is considerate of elderly people.

23

Confident

sure of oneself

आत्मविश्वासी

A confident speaker engages the audience.

24

Cooperative

willing to help

सहयोगी

Cooperative team members achieve more.

25

Creative

imaginative

सिर्जनात्मक

Creative people find new solutions.

26

Dependable

reliable

भरपर्दो

She is a dependable colleague.

27

Determined

firm in purpose

दृढ

He is determined to finish the race.

28

Energetic

full of energy

ऊर्जावान

Children are usually very energetic.

29

Generous

willing to give

उदार

My grandfather is a generous man.

30

Honest

truthful

इमानदार

Honest people are respected everywhere.

31

Humble

modest

विनम्र

Despite success, she remains humble.

32

Imaginative

full of ideas

कल्पनाशील

Imaginative writers create vivid worlds.

33

Loyal

faithful

निष्ठावान

Dogs are loyal companions.

34

Optimistic

hopeful

आशावादी

Optimistic people handle stress better.

35

Patient

able to wait calmly

धैर्यवान

Teachers must be patient with students.

36

Polite

well-mannered

विनम्र

Always be polite to strangers.

37

Reliable

trustworthy

भरपर्दो

He is a reliable friend.

38

Sociable

friendly

मिलनसार

She is sociable and makes friends easily.

39

Tolerant

accepting differences

सहिष्णु

We should be tolerant of other opinions.

40

Witty

cleverly humorous

हाजिरजवाफ

His witty remarks made everyone laugh.


PART 3: Describing Things & Places (वस्तु र स्थान वर्णन) — 20 Words

#

Word

English Meaning

Nepali Meaning

Example Sentence

41

Ancient

very old

प्राचीन

We visited an ancient temple.

42

Attractive

appealing

आकर्षक

The city has many attractive gardens.

43

Breathtaking

stunning

मनमोहक

The mountain view was breathtaking.

44

Convenient

easy to use

सुविधाजनक

Online banking is very convenient.

45

Crowded

full of people

भीडभाड

The market was extremely crowded.

46

Durable

long-lasting

टिकाउ

This bag is durable and waterproof.

47

Elegant

graceful, stylish

सुरुचिपूर्ण

She wore an elegant dress.

48

Enormous

very large

विशाल

They live in an enormous house.

49

Expensive

costly

महँगो

Luxury cars are expensive to maintain.

50

Fascinating

very interesting

लोभलाग्दो

The museum has fascinating exhibits.

51

Fragile

easily broken

नाजुक

Handle the glass carefully; it's fragile.

52

Modern

new, up-to-date

आधुनिक

The city has modern infrastructure.

53

Picturesque

charming like a painting

चित्रोपम

The village was picturesque.

54

Portable

easy to carry

सजिलै बोक्न सकिने

A laptop is a portable device.

55

Remote

far away

दुर्गम

They live in a remote mountain village.

56

Spacious

roomy

फराकिलो

The living room is spacious and bright.

57

Spectacular

impressive

भव्य

The fireworks were spectacular.

58

Traditional

old-style

परम्परागत

The festival features traditional dances.

59

Unique

one of a kind

अनौठो

Each painting is unique.

60

Vibrant

full of life

जीवन्त

The city has a vibrant nightlife.


PART 4: Society & Community (समाज र समुदाय) — 20 Words

#

Word

English Meaning

Nepali Meaning

Example Sentence

61

Community

local group of people

समुदाय

The community organized a clean-up drive.

62

Charity

helping the needy

परोपकार

She donates to charity every year.

63

Citizen

member of a country

नागरिक

Every citizen has rights and duties.

64

Crime

illegal act

अपराध

Crime rates have fallen recently.

65

Culture

customs and beliefs

संस्कृति

Nepal has a rich culture.

66

Diversity

variety

विविधता

Cultural diversity should be celebrated.

67

Equality

equal treatment

समानता

Gender equality is essential.

68

Generation

people of similar age

पुस्ता

The younger generation values technology.

69

Heritage

inherited traditions

सम्पदा

We must preserve our heritage.

70

Inequality

unfair difference

असमानता

Income inequality is growing.

71

Migration

movement of people

बसाइँसराइ

Migration to cities is increasing.

72

Neighborhood

local area

छिमेक

It is a peaceful neighborhood.

73

Population

number of people

जनसंख्या

The population is growing rapidly.

74

Poverty

state of being poor

गरिबी

Poverty remains a global issue.

75

Prejudice

biased opinion

पूर्वाग्रह

Prejudice can divide communities.

76

Tradition

long-established custom

परम्परा

Traditions vary from region to region.

77

Urbanization

city growth

सहरीकरण

Urbanization brings opportunities and problems.

78

Values

moral principles

मूल्यमान्यता

Family values are important.

79

Volunteer

unpaid helper

स्वयंसेवक

Volunteers helped rebuild the school.

80

Welfare

well-being, aid

कल्याण

The government supports social welfare.


PART 5: Environment & Sustainability (वातावरण र दिगोपन) — 20 Words

#

Word

English Meaning

Nepali Meaning

Example Sentence

81

Biodiversity

variety of life

जैविक विविधता

Forests support rich biodiversity.

82

Climate

weather pattern

जलवायु

Climate change is a global concern.

83

Conservation

protection of nature

संरक्षण

Conservation efforts saved the tiger.

84

Contamination

pollution

प्रदूषण

Water contamination is a health risk.

85

Deforestation

cutting of forests

वन विनाश

Deforestation causes soil erosion.

86

Ecosystem

natural system

पारिस्थितिक प्रणाली

Wetlands are important ecosystems.

87

Emission

release of gas

उत्सर्जन

Carbon emissions must be cut.

88

Endangered

at risk of extinction

संकटापन्न

Rhinos were once endangered.

89

Energy

power source

ऊर्जा

Solar energy is clean and renewable.

90

Environment

natural surroundings

वातावरण

We must protect the environment.

91

Extinction

complete disappearance

लोप

Many species face extinction.

92

Habitat

natural home

वासस्थान

Pesticides destroy wildlife habitats.

93

Pollution

contamination

प्रदूषण

Air pollution affects public health.

94

Preserve

to protect

संरक्षण गर्नु

We must preserve water resources.

95

Recycle

to reuse

पुनः प्रयोग गर्नु

Please recycle paper and plastic.

96

Renewable

can be replaced

नवीकरणीय

Wind power is renewable.

97

Sustainable

able to continue

दिगो

Sustainable farming protects soil.

98

Waste

unwanted material

फोहोर

Reduce waste by reusing items.

99

Wildlife

wild animals

वन्यजन्तु

Wildlife must be protected.

100

Global warming

rising earth temperature

विश्व तापमान वृद्धि

Global warming melts glaciers.


PART 6: Education & Learning (शिक्षा र सिकाइ) — 20 Words

#

Word

English Meaning

Nepali Meaning

Example Sentence

101

Academic

related to study

शैक्षिक

Academic performance has improved.

102

Assignment

given task

असाइनमेन्ट

Submit your assignment by Friday.

103

Attendance

being present

उपस्थिति

Attendance is compulsory.

104

Certificate

official document

प्रमाणपत्र

She received a certificate of merit.

105

Curriculum

course content

पाठ्यक्रम

The curriculum includes computer science.

106

Degree

academic title

डिग्री

He holds a master's degree.

107

Discipline

controlled behavior

अनुशासन

Discipline is key to success.

108

Enroll

to register

भर्ना हुनु

Students enroll in September.

109

Examination

formal test

परीक्षा

The final examination is in June.

110

Graduate

to complete study

स्नातक हुनु

She will graduate next year.

111

Knowledge

information and understanding

ज्ञान

Reading expands knowledge.

112

Lecture

educational talk

व्याख्यान

The lecture lasted an hour.

113

Literacy

ability to read/write

साक्षरता

Literacy rates have risen.

114

Qualification

education/skill

योग्यता

Teaching requires proper qualifications.

115

Research

systematic study

अनुसन्धान

Research improves teaching methods.

116

Scholarship

financial aid

छात्रवृत्ति

She won a scholarship to study abroad.

117

Seminar

discussion class

गोष्ठी

The seminar was very interactive.

118

Tuition

teaching fee

शिक्षण शुल्क

Tuition fees have increased.

119

Tutor

private teacher

शिक्षक

He hired a tutor for math.

120

Vocational

job-related training

व्यावसायिक

Vocational training creates jobs.


PART 7: Work & Money (काम र पैसा) — 20 Words

#

Word

English Meaning

Nepali Meaning

Example Sentence

121

Applicant

person applying

आवेदक

There were fifty applicants for the post.

122

Bonus

extra payment

बोनस

Employees received a bonus.

123

Budget

spending plan

बजेट

We must stay within budget.

124

Career

profession

करियर

She chose a career in medicine.

125

Colleague

coworker

सहकर्मी

My colleagues are very helpful.

126

Commission

percentage payment

कमिसन

Salesmen earn a commission.

127

Contract

formal agreement

सम्झौता

He signed a two-year contract.

128

Economy

financial system

अर्थतन्त्र

The economy is recovering.

129

Employer

boss, company

रोजगारदाता

The employer offers good benefits.

130

Expense

cost

खर्च

Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

131

Income

earnings

आम्दानी

Her monthly income is stable.

132

Industry

manufacturing sector

उद्योग

Tourism is a major industry.

133

Investment

putting money in

लगानी

Foreign investment has increased.

134

Loan

borrowed money

ऋण

He took a loan to buy a house.

135

Profit

financial gain

नाफा

The company made a large profit.

136

Promotion

job advancement

पदोन्नति

She got a promotion last month.

137

Salary

monthly pay

तलब

The salary is competitive.

138

Savings

money kept aside

बचत

Savings help in emergencies.

139

Tax

government charge

कर

Income tax is deducted monthly.

140

Wage

daily/hourly pay

ज्याला

Minimum wage has increased.


PART 8: Advanced Academic Words (उच्चस्तरीय शैक्षिक शब्द) — 30 Words

#

Word

English Meaning

Nepali Meaning

Example Sentence

141

Abstract

theoretical, not concrete

अमूर्त

The concept is too abstract for beginners.

142

Accurate

correct, precise

सटीक

The data is accurate and reliable.

143

Adequate

enough

पर्याप्त

The funding was not adequate.

144

Advocate

to support

वकालत गर्नु

Many advocate for free healthcare.

145

Alleviate

to reduce

कम गर्नु

Aid can alleviate poverty.

146

Ambiguous

unclear

अस्पष्ट

His answer was ambiguous.

147

Analyze

to examine

विश्लेषण गर्नु

We must analyze the data carefully.

148

Approach

method

दृष्टिकोण

A balanced approach is needed.

149

Assess

to evaluate

मूल्याङ्कन गर्नु

Teachers assess students' progress.

150

Assumption

accepted belief

मान्यता

The theory rests on one assumption.

151

Attribute

characteristic

विशेषता

Patience is a key attribute.

152

Coherent

logical, clear

सुसंगत

Her essay was coherent and well-structured.

153

Comprehensive

complete, thorough

व्यापक

The report is comprehensive.

154

Consequence

result

परिणाम

Climate change has serious consequences.

155

Contradict

to oppose

खण्डन गर्नु

The results contradict previous findings.

156

Crucial

very important

निर्णायक

Education is crucial for development.

157

Demonstrate

to show

देखाउनु

The study demonstrates a clear trend.

158

Detrimental

harmful

हानिकारक

Smoking is detrimental to health.

159

Diverse

varied

विविध

The city has a diverse population.

160

Empirical

based on observation

प्रायोगिक

The theory has empirical support.

161

Exacerbate

to worsen

बिगार्नु

Pollution exacerbates health issues.

162

Facilitate

to make easier

सहज बनाउनु

Technology facilitates communication.

163

Feasible

possible, practical

सम्भव

The plan is feasible within budget.

164

Fluctuate

to rise and fall

उतारचढाव हुनु

Prices fluctuate seasonally.

165

Fundamental

basic, essential

मौलिक

Education is a fundamental right.

166

Hypothesis

proposed explanation

परिकल्पना

The hypothesis was tested.

167

Implication

possible effect

निहितार्थ

The implications are far-reaching.

168

Inevitable

unavoidable

अपरिहार्य

Change is inevitable.

169

Innovative

creative, new

नवीन

We need innovative solutions.

170

Justify

to defend

न्यायोचित ठहराउनु

Can you justify your decision?


PART 9: Linking Words & Discourse Markers (जोड्ने शब्द र वाक्यांश) — 30 Words

#

Word

English Meaning

Nepali Meaning

Example Sentence

171

Moreover

in addition

यसका अतिरिक्त

Moreover, education reduces poverty.

172

Furthermore

besides

यसका अतिरिक्त

Furthermore, exercise improves mood.

173

However

nevertheless

तर, यद्यपि

However, the cost remains high.

174

Therefore

for that reason

त्यसैले

It rained; therefore, the match was canceled.

175

Consequently

as a result

फलस्वरूप

He was late; consequently, he missed the bus.

176

Nevertheless

even so

तैपनि

Nevertheless, the problem persists.

177

On the contrary

opposite to this

यसको विपरीत

On the contrary, some disagree.

178

In contrast

differently

यसको विपरीत

In contrast, rural areas are quiet.

179

Similarly

in the same way

त्यसैगरी

Similarly, both countries face the issue.

180

Likewise

in the same manner

त्यस्तै गरी

Likewise, technology helps medicine.

181

For instance

for example

उदाहरणका लागि

For instance, many students study abroad.

182

Such as

like

जस्तै

Fruits such as apples and oranges are healthy.

183

In particular

especially

विशेष गरी

In particular, children need care.

184

Specifically

exactly

विशेष रूपमा

Specifically, the study focused on youth.

185

Generally

usually

सामान्यतया

Generally, mornings are quiet.

186

Occasionally

sometimes

कहिलेकाहीं

I occasionally go for a walk.

187

Frequently

often

बारम्बार

She frequently visits her grandparents.

188

Eventually

in the end

अन्ततः

Eventually, they solved the problem.

189

Initially

at first

सुरुमा

Initially, the plan seemed risky.

190

Ultimately

finally

अन्ततः

Ultimately, hard work pays off.

191

Meanwhile

at the same time

यसैबीच

Meanwhile, prices continued to rise.

192

Subsequently

afterward

त्यसपछि

Subsequently, reforms were introduced.

193

In conclusion

to sum up

निष्कर्षमा

In conclusion, both views have merit.

194

To sum up

briefly

संक्षेपमा

To sum up, education is vital.

195

In summary

briefly

संक्षेपमा

In summary, the results were positive.

196

On the whole

generally

समग्रमा

On the whole, the project succeeded.

197

Above all

most importantly

सबैभन्दा माथि

Above all, honesty matters.

198

In other words

to rephrase

अर्को शब्दमा

In other words, the plan failed.

199

As a result

because of this

परिणामस्वरूप

As a result, prices increased sharply.

200

Last but not least

finally important

अन्तिम तर महत्त्वपूर्ण

Last but not least, I thank my parents.


Summary Table (सारांश तालिका)

Part

Category

Word Count

Nepali Category

1

Daily Actions & Verbs

20

दैनिक क्रिया र कार्य

2

Describing People

20

व्यक्ति वर्णन

3

Describing Things & Places

20

वस्तु र स्थान वर्णन

4

Society & Community

20

समाज र समुदाय

5

Environment & Sustainability

20

वातावरण र दिगोपन

6

Education & Learning

20

शिक्षा र सिकाइ

7

Work & Money

20

काम र पैसा

8

Advanced Academic Words

30

उच्चस्तरीय शैक्षिक शब्द

9

Linking Words & Discourse Markers

30

जोड्ने शब्द र वाक्यांश

 

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