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IELTS Essay Builder Course00:05:04
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Introduction to Advanced Vocabulary00:00:00
The video introduces the 69 most commonly used words by IELTS Band 7, 8, and 9 students to improve vocabulary and writing scores. It promises to show how to use these words, provide examples, and offer access to 100 sample essays.
Word 1: Viable00:00:30
Viable means able to work or succeed. Synonyms include feasible, workable, possible. Common collocations are 'viable option' or 'viable alternative'. Example: 'A viable solution is to heavily punish lawbreakers.'
Word 2: Schooling00:01:16
Schooling refers to education received at school. Synonyms: education, learning, training. Common collocations: 'primary schooling' and 'secondary schooling'. Example: 'Good primary schooling is important for a child's future.'
Word 3: Renowned00:02:01
Renowned means famous or respected. Synonyms: well-known, famous, celebrated. Common collocations: 'renowned expert' or 'renowned for'. Example: 'He is a renowned expert in the field of biology.'
Word 4: Prime00:03:00
Prime means the best or most important. Synonyms: best, top, main. Common collocations: 'prime example', 'prime advantage', 'prime disadvantage', 'prime solution', 'prime reason'. Example: 'This is a prime example of excellent customer service.'
Word 5: Prone00:04:05
Prone means likely to do or experience something. Synonyms: likely, inclined, susceptible. Common collocation: 'prone to'. Example: 'Children are prone to making mistakes when they are learning.'
Word 6: Officials00:05:35
Officials are people in authority or government. Synonyms: authorities, leaders, administrators. Common collocations: 'government officials' or 'public officials'. Example: 'I do not support the argument of new newspapers publishing the information of government officials.'
Word 7: Output00:06:11
Output is the amount produced of something. Synonyms: production, yield. Common collocations: 'industrial output' or 'total output'. Example: 'The factory's output has increased this year.'
Word 8: Intellect00:07:08
Intellect is the ability to think and understand. Synonym: intelligence. Common collocations: 'his intellect', 'her intellect', 'child's intellect'. Example: 'Educational programs on television can help a child's intellect.'
Word 9: Incentives00:08:00
Incentives are things that encourage action. Synonyms: motivation, reward, encouragement. Common collocations: 'provide incentives' or 'offer incentives'. Example: 'They are given incentives they are more likely to take the time to vote.'
Word 10: Irrespective00:09:14
Irrespective means without considering something. Synonyms: regardless, despite. Common collocation: 'irrespective of'. Example: 'I believe that adult life brings more joy because of life fulfillment irrespective of more responsibilities.'
Word 11: Fundamental00:10:06
Fundamental means important. Synonyms: important, essential, primary. Common collocations: 'fundamental principle' and 'fundamental change'. Example: 'It is the fundamental right of every human being to have their privacy.'
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Word 12: Disclose00:11:43
Disclose means to make something known. Synonyms: reveal, show, tell. Common collocation: 'disclose information'. Example: 'Publishing details of private affairs discloses the corruption of politicians and make them accountable.'
Word 13: Detrimental00:12:22
Detrimental means to cause harm or damage. Synonyms: harmful, damaging, bad. Common collocation: 'detrimental effect'. Example: 'Smoking has a detrimental effect on health.'
Word 14: Adolescence00:13:11
Adolescence refers to young people, normally between 13 and 19. Synonym: teenager. Example: 'Although adolescence are free of responsibilities adults enjoy their life more because they are free to make their own choices.'
Word 15: Accountable00:14:47
Accountable means responsible for your actions. Synonyms: responsible, answerable, liable. Common collocations: 'accountable to' or 'accountable for'. Example: 'Politicians could be held accountable for any wrongdoings.'
Word 16: Addressed00:15:51
Addressed means to fix an issue or problem. Synonyms: tackled, deal with, handled, fixed. Common collocations: 'address a problem' or 'address an issue'. Example: 'This can easily be addressed by making people aware and also by making new laws.'
Word 17: Affluence00:16:57
Affluence means having a lot of money. Synonyms: wealthy, rich, prosperous. Common collocations: 'affluent society' or 'affluent country'. Example: 'Many residents have an opportunity to become affluent.'
Word 18: Allocate00:17:42
Allocate means to distribute resources or duties. Synonyms: assign, distribute, allot. Common collocation: 'allocate resources'. Example: 'Investment banks in Sweden showed a significant increase after they decided to allocate at least 40% of their leading positions to women.'
Word 19: Awareness00:18:14
Awareness means knowledge about something. Synonyms: knowledge, understanding. Common collocations: 'raise awareness' or 'awareness campaigns'. Example: 'Encouraging youth participation in politics and awareness campaigns can be possible solutions to tackle these problems.'
Word 20: Bullying00:19:03
Bullying means repeated aggressive behavior intended to hurt someone. Synonyms: harassment, intimidation, abuse. Common collocations: 'school bullying' and 'cyberbullying'. Example: 'The main reason behind this is the increase of cyberbullying and hate crimes.'
Word 21: Burden00:19:37
Burden means a heavy load or responsibility. Synonyms: load, responsibility. Common collocations: 'heavy burden' and 'financial burden'. Example: 'This is because they cannot cope with the financial burden of buying new clothes from stores such as Prada or Gucci.'
Word 22: Capabilities00:20:29
Capabilities are the ability to do something. Synonyms: abilities, skills, talents. Common collocations: 'their capabilities' or 'its capabilities'. Example: 'In conclusion many athletes nowadays use illegal substances to win the competition and exceed their physical capabilities.'
Word 23: Commonly00:21:29
Commonly means frequently or usually. Synonyms: often, usually, regularly. Common collocation: 'commonly used'. Example: 'For instance it can be commonly seen in many schools the teachers introduce TVs in their lectures to help students understand complicated and difficult subjects.'
Word 24: Consumption00:22:05
Consumption is the act of using something. Synonyms: use, usage. Common collocations: 'energy consumption', 'human consumption', 'consumption of'. Example: 'This is because animals are reproduced kept in small and uncomfortable places and then killed and sold to supermarkets and butchers for human consumption.'
Word 25: Competence00:22:58
Competence is the ability to do something well. Synonyms: ability, skill, proficiency. Common collocations: 'professional competence' and 'competence in'. Example: 'By allocating a certain percent of high level positions to women companies would reach a higher competence level.'
Word 26: Corruption00:23:43
Corruption is dishonest or illegal behavior by those in power. Synonyms: dishonesty, fraud, bribery. Common collocation: 'political corruption'. Example: 'Eventually exposing his corruption with the public money.'
Word 27 & 28: Downsides & Drawbacks00:24:48
Downsides and drawbacks both mean negative aspects of something. Synonyms: disadvantages, negatives. Common collocations: 'potential downsides' and 'major drawbacks'. Example: 'One of the major drawbacks of this method is its high cost.'
Word 29: Deficiency00:25:50
Deficiency means a lack of something. Synonyms: a lack, a shortage, an insufficiency. Common collocation: 'vitamin deficiency' or 'deficiency in'. Example: 'The main disadvantage of the vegetarian diet is that without meat people may have a protein deficiency.'
Word 30: Embrace00:26:40
Embrace means to accept something with enthusiasm. Synonyms: accept, welcome, adopt. Common collocation: 'embrace change'. Example: 'People can gain knowledge and embrace other cultures.'
Word 31: Enhance00:27:25
Enance means to improve something. Synonyms: improve, boost, increase. Common collocation: 'enhance performance'. Example: 'As it helps to enhance confidence.'
Word 32: Emissions00:28:05
Emissions are gases or substances sent out into the air. Synonym: output. Common collocations: 'carbon emissions' or 'carbon dioxide emissions', 'reduce emissions'. Example: 'The main advantage of having a vegetarian diet is that carbon emissions can be reduced.'
Word 33: Establishments00:28:49
Establishments are businesses or organizations. Synonyms: institutions, organizations, firms. Common collocation: 'educational establishments'. Example: 'Universities are important educational establishments.'
Word 34: Expenditure00:29:35
Expenditure means money spent on something. Synonyms: spending, costs, outlay. Common collocations: 'government expenditure' or 'public expenditure'. Example: 'The increase in expenditure of organizations and monotony among employees are the main drawbacks of compulsory uniforms.'
Word 35: Exceed00:30:36
Exceed means to go beyond a limit or standard. Synonyms: surpass, go beyond, outdo. Common collocations: 'exceed expectations' or 'exceed a number'. Example: 'Many athletes nowadays use illegal substances to win the competition and exceed their physical capabilities.'
Word 36: Harassment00:31:12
Harassment means aggressive pressure or intimidation. Synonyms: bullying, intimidation, abuse. Common collocations: 'workplace harassment' and 'sexual harassment'. Example: 'Newspapers uncovered the story of the sexual harassment allegations against him.'
Word 37: Hence00:32:45
Hence means for this reason or therefore. Synonyms: therefore, thus, so. Common collocation: 'hence the need' or 'hence the need for'. Example: 'Hence the more sports facilities will be available to the public the more people could do sports and thus stay healthy.'
Word 38: Informative00:33:52
Informative means to provide useful information. Synonyms: educational, enlightening, instructive. Example: 'Kids who watch informative and educational shows learn to solve problems and develop strong mental math skills.'
Word 39: Infrastructure00:34:29
Infrastructure means the basic systems and structures needed for a society or organization. Synonym: system. Common collocations: 'transport infrastructure' and 'infrastructure projects'. Example: 'The advantages of prioritizing economic growth above of all other concerns are improved quality of life of people and good infrastructure.'
Word 40: Insights00:35:04
Insights refer to understanding or knowledge about something. Synonyms: understandings, perceptions, intuition. Common collocations: 'valuable insights' and 'provide insights into'. Example: 'Lessons at school can provide children with valuable insights into being good members of society.'
Word 41: Insufficient00:35:34
Insufficient means not enough, often related to money or resources. Synonyms: inadequate, lacking, deficient. Common collocation: 'insufficient funds' or 'insufficient resources'. Example: 'The main downsides are higher cost of living for most and insufficient support for the poorest.'
Word 42: Innate00:36:03
Innate means existing from birth or is natural. Synonyms: inborn, inherent, natural. Common collocation: 'innate ability'. Example: 'A person can only reach the highest level in the profession if they combine their innate ability with hard work.'
Word 43: Inappropriate00:36:48
Inappropriate means not suitable or proper. Synonyms: unsuitable, improper, unfit. Common collocation: 'inappropriate behavior'. Example: 'Employees who always wear uniforms might end up wearing inappropriate clothes for their work.'
Word 44: Merit00:37:30
Merit means the quality of being good or worthy. Synonyms: worth, value, excellence. Common collocations: 'academic merit' or 'on merit'. Example: 'Selecting employees should be based on Merit.'
Word 45: Mediocre00:38:39
Mediocre means not very good, pretty average. Synonyms: average, ordinary, so-so. Example: 'For example the world is filled with many star athletes who started off as mediocre in the beginning.'
Word 46: Notable00:39:54
Notable means worthy of attention or important. Synonyms: remarkable, significant, noteworthy. Common collocations: 'notable achievement', 'notable exception', 'notable example'. Example: 'Notable people's lives will be in danger because evil-minded people will harm them.'
Word 47: Numerous00:40:54
Numerous means many in number. Synonyms: many, several, various. Common collocation: 'numerous times'. Example: 'More than half of the workforce in numerous developed nations is made up of women.'
Word 48: Peers00:41:38
Peers are people of the same age or status. Synonyms: equals, colleagues, contemporaries. Common collocations: 'peer pressure' and 'their peers'. Example: 'Several studies have shown that kids are more likely to outperform their peers on tests when they watch educational shows.'
Word 49: Phenomenon00:42:42
Phenomenon means something that happens or exists, especially something unusual or interesting. Synonyms: event, occurrence, happening. Common collocations: 'natural phenomenon' or 'social phenomenon'. Example: 'This phenomenon may result in younger people being apathetic towards politics and election results that do not reflect public opinion.'
Word 50: Proportion00:44:17
Proportion means a part of a whole or a percentage. Synonyms: part, portion, fraction. Common collocations: 'large proportion' or 'small proportion'. Example: 'Some believe that a certain proportion of these vacancies should be allocated to females.'
Word 51: Revenue00:44:49
Revenue means income from business or government activities. Synonyms: income, earnings, profits. Common collocations: 'annual revenue', 'revenue from', 'tax revenue'. Example: 'With economic progress states generate lots of revenue which can be used to provide high quality services such as free education.'
Word 52: Resent00:46:01
Resent means to feel angry or bitter about something. Synonyms: begrudge, disliked, be annoyed by. Common collocations: 'resent the implication' or 'resent the fact'. Example: 'Parents should encourage their children to stay at home more rather than force them so that their children will not resent them.'
Word 53: Sector00:46:42
Sector refers to parts or divisions of a larger group or area. Synonyms: divisions, segments, areas. Common collocations: 'public sector', 'private sector', 'voluntary sector'. Example: 'They have to only study something useful for their future for example those related to science and technology sectors.'
Word 54: Workforce00:47:29
Workforce means all the people who work in a company or country. Synonyms: staff, employees, labor force. Common collocation: 'skilled workforce'. Example: 'One benefit of multinational companies is that they employ a large workforce.'
Word 55: Gifted00:47:53
Gifted means having a special talent or ability. Synonyms: talented, skilled, exceptional. Common collocation: 'gifted child' or 'gifted children'. Example: 'Children who are gifted with a particular born talent often achieve their goal early in their lives.'
Word 56: Nutritional00:48:39
Nutritional means relating to the nutrients in food. Synonyms: dietary, nutritious, nourishing. Common collocations: 'nutritional value' and 'nutritional deficiencies'. Example: 'One disadvantage is that vegetarian diets may cause nutritional deficiencies.'
Word 57: Thrive00:49:17
Thrive means to grow or develop well. Synonyms: flourish, prosper, succeed. Common collocation: 'to thrive in'. Example: 'For this reason I believe that some inborn qualities play a crucial part for people to thrive in some areas like music or Sports.'
Word 58: Unsafe00:50:06
Unsafe means not safe or dangerous. Synonyms: dangerous, risky, hazardous. Common collocation: 'unsafe conditions'. Example: 'It creates an unsafe environment that may endanger the star's mental health.'
Word 59: Unwind00:51:17
Unwind means to relax after work or tension. Synonyms: relax, rest, de-stress. Common collocation: 'unwind after'. Example: 'Television can do both as it helps people to unwind but it also presents complicated information in an easily digestible form.'
Importance of Accurate Word Usage00:52:00
The video emphasizes that memorizing and inserting many advanced words into essays is the wrong approach. It suggests using words accurately and appropriately across all vocabulary levels. Analysis of high-scoring IELTS essays, even those by examiners, shows that a majority of words (over 90%) are actually A1, A2, B1, and B2 levels, not just C1 or C2. This highlights that clear and correct writing is more valuable than complex vocabulary for its own sake.