IELTS Vocabulary Set 5

IELTS Vocabulary (May-22)

In order to match the test format, get the best out of these useful expressions to enrich the lexical resource (vocabulary) for the IELTS speaking and writing tasks. Find here your handy vocabulary:-

  1. At Times
  2. Quest
  3. Reinforce
  4. Bottleneck
  5. Fallout
  1. Emerge
  2. Wither Away
  3. Undermine
  4. Inadvertently
  5. Partake
  1. Beforehand
  2. Foggy
  3. Derail
  4. Antsy
  5. Clairvoyant
At Times

At Times

Meaning – Sometimes; Occasionally

  • The debate was highly emotional at times.
  • At times she had an overwhelming desire to see him.

Quest

Meaning – A long search for something

  • The quest was very costly and altogether fruitless.
  • The left their country in quest for the gold treasure
Quest
Reinforce

Reinforce

Meaning – To make something stronger

  • Remember, a well presented plan will reinforce the positive impression 
  • The major sent more troops to reinforce the fighting contingents

Bottleneck

Meaning – Something that slows down progress, especially in business

  • The traffic was bottled up in the bottleneck
  • Shortage of staff has really caused the bottleneck
Bottleneck
Fallout

Fallout

Meaning – Impact or effect of something

  • The economic fall out of the current war may even grow further.
  • The political fallout of the resent election defeat would be far greater than their expectation.

Emerge

Meaning – To appear, to become known

  • The Sun slowly emerged from the sea.
  • After discussion with management, a new picture may emerge
Emerge
Wither Away

Wither Away

Meaning – To become weaker then disappear

  • They hoped that the storm would soon wither away
  • After the fruiting, the plants wither away till the following season

Undermine

Meaning – To make something weaker

  • She tried to undermine the authority of his colleague by complaining to her boss.
  • The current events in the country have undermined people confidence in the government machinery.
Undermine
Inadvertently

Inadvertently

Meaning – Without any intention or knowledge

  • She inadvertently left the letter on the table which was supposed to be kept in the drawer.
  • He has inadvertently caused her a lot of problem

Partake

Meaning – To join in some activity

  • They invited us to partake of their simple meal.
  • She was happy to partake in the activities
Partake
Beforehand

Beforehand

Meaning – At an earlier time than something.

  • If you have a plan to visit us, please call us beforehand to make sure we are in.
  • He warned me beforehand what to expect.

Foggy

Meaning – The weather when there is fog, something that is not very clear

  • Foggy mountains are extremely attractive
  • This is a foggy idea.
Foggy
Derail

Derail

Meaning – To bring something off the track

  • They are trying to derail the ongoing diplomatic meeting
  • These events would derail the peace process

Antsy

Meaning – Impatient, Restless

  • After waiting so long, the kids started getting antsy
  • Sitting around and waiting makes me antsy
Antsy
Clairvoyant

Clairvoyant

Meaning – Able to see the future events

  • She seems to possess clairvoyant abilities
  • If he were clairvoyant, he could win the lottery easily.