Lexical Resource Booster
Band 7.5+ Academic Vocabulary
IELTS examiners reward natural collocations rather than obscure, isolated dictionary words. Study these high-utility academic collocations grouped by major exam essay themes.
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Environment & Climate
- Ecological degradationDeterioration of natural ecosystems through human activity
- Depletion of natural resourcesConsuming raw materials faster than replenishment
- Mitigation strategiesActions taken to reduce the severity or impact of climate issues
- Renewable energy adoptionTransitioning to sustainable, non-fossil energy sources
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Technology & Artificial Intelligence
- Ubiquitous computingTechnology integrated seamlessly into everyday environments
- Technological obsolescenceWhen modern products quickly become outdated
- Digital divideThe gap between those with internet access and those without
- Automated workflowProcesses executed by software without human intervention
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Education & Society
- Holistic developmentNurturing intellectual, social, and emotional growth together
- Standardized curriculumUniform course of study enforced across all schools
- Socio-economic disparityUnequal distribution of wealth and social privileges
- Fostering critical thinkingEncouraging independent analysis and evidence-based reasoning
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Health & Modern Lifestyle
- Sedentary lifestyleHabitual physical inactivity and excessive screen time
- Preventative healthcareMeasures taken to ward off disease before it occurs
- Psychological resilienceThe capacity to withstand and bounce back from adversity
- Nutritional deficiencyShortage of essential vitamins or minerals in human diet