IELTS Vocab - U7

Question 1

perfect, or the best possible
adjective, B2
the …employer
She’s the …person (= exactly the right type of person) for the job.
The television also comes in a compact 36 cm screen size, …for bedroom or kitchen use.
It’s the …opportunity to meet people.
In an …world no one would go hungry.

Answer 1

ideal
/aɪˈdiː.əl/

Question 2

very cheap
adjective, B2
a …holiday/hotel/price

Answer 2

budget
/ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/

Question 3

including everything
adjective
a seven-night … package
an … resort

Answer 3

all-inclusive
/ˌɑːl.ɪnˈkluː.sɪv/

Question 4

being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, or special in some way
adjective, B2
Each person’s genetic code is …except in the case of identical twins.
I’d recognize your handwriting anywhere - it’s ….
Do not miss this …opportunity to buy all six pans at half the recommended price.
As many as 100 species of fish, some …to (= only found in) these waters, may have been affected by the pollution.

Answer 4

unique
/juːˈniːk/

Question 5

very good; excellent
adjective
She looked absolutely …in her dress.
They’ve got a …apartment in the centre of Paris.
We had a …time at the party.

Answer 5

fabulous
/ˈfæb.jə.ləs/

Question 6

to provide, and sometimes serve, food
verb, C1
I’m …for twelve on Sunday - the whole family is coming.
Which firm will be …at the wedding reception?
Who …your party?

Answer 6

cater
/ˈkeɪ.t̬ɚ/

Question 7

a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly as you would like it to be
noun, C1
a tropical …
His idea of …is to spend the day lying on the beach.
This mall is a shopper’s ….

Answer 7

paradise
/ˈper.ə.daɪs/

Question 8

full of light, shining, or bright in colour
adjective, B1
The sky was a …, cloudless blue.
I was dazzled by a …light.

Answer 8

brilliant
/ˈbrɪl.jənt/

Question 9

the light and heat that come from the sun
noun, B1
The children were out playing in the ….

Answer 9

sunshine
/ˈsʌn.ʃaɪn/

Question 10

fig. Someone or something that sparkles is energetic, interesting, and exciting
verb
His writings …with intelligence.

Answer 10

sparkle
/ˈspɑːr.kəl/

Question 11

a bluish-green semi-precious stone that is often used in jewellery
noun

Answer 11

turquoise
/ˈtɝː.kɔɪz/

Question 12

a curved part of a coast that partly surrounds an area of water
noun
You have to drive on a dirt road to reach the ….
The cottage is set in a sheltered ….

Answer 12

cove
/koʊv/

Question 13

An …place is beautiful because it has not been changed or damaged by people
adjective, C1
an island with clean, …beaches
There are miles of …coastline and moors to explore.

Answer 13

unspoiled
/ʌnˈspɔɪld/ /ʌnˈspɔɪlt/

Question 14

having a lot of mountains
adjective
a …region

Answer 14

mountainous
/ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/

Question 15

positioned on, or relating to the coast
adjective, B2
a …town

Answer 15

coastal
/ˈkoʊ.stəl/

Question 16

holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive
adjective
a …performance
Her voice was utterly/absolutely ….

Answer 16

captivating
/ˈkæp.tə.veɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

Question 17

to travel or transport something on a raft
verb
They …their supplies down the river.
We …through the rapids.
Have you ever been white water …?

Answer 17

raft
/ræft/

Question 18

able to be reached or easily obtained
adjective, B2
The resort is easily …by road, rail, and air.
The building has fast internet …to subscribers.
The problem with some of these drugs is that they are so very … .

Answer 18

accessible
/əkˈses.ə.bəl/

Question 19

If something is …, it is real and exactly what it appears to be
adjective, B2
…leather
If it is a …Michelangelo drawing, it will sell for millions.

Answer 19

genuine
/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/

Question 20

in the US, an area of land that is protected by the government and can only be used for activities that do not harm the land’s natural condition
noun, C2
You can’t even drive a vehicle in … … , let alone drill for oil or build a hotel.

Answer 20

wilderness area
/ˈwɪl.dɚ.nəs/

Question 21

An …activity or food is one that you cannot stop doing or eating once you have started
adjective, C1
The problem with video games is that they’re … .
These nuts are …- I can’t stop eating them.

Answer 21

addictive
/əˈdɪk.tɪv/

Question 22

a large amount of something good
noun, C2 [ S ]
Jim has a …of teaching experience.
Russia has a …of coal and timber.

Answer 22

wealth
/welθ/

Question 23

including many different types of people or things
adjective, B2
Students from countries as …as Colombia and Lithuania use Cambridge textbooks.
New York is a very culturally/ethnically …city.

Answer 23

diverse
/dɪˈvɝːs/

Question 24

to stop something
verb, formal, B2
Whether the protests will …remains to be seen.
The company has decided to …all UK operations after this year.
[ + to infinitive ] Workplace nurseries will …to be liable for tax.

Answer 24

cease
/siːs/

Question 25

dealing with one particular subject, product, or area of activity more than with others
adjective
The causes and treatment of cancer are her …subject.
A …store often has a very intimate relationship with its customers.
If your usual insurer won’t give you a quote, there are plenty of …insurers you can try who are prepared to handle higher risks.

Answer 25

specialist
/ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst/

Question 26

used to describe something that is of a low level or standard
adjective
…food/products/goods The retail industry is calling for higher duties to curb the import of cheap …-…products.
Panic selling leaves a strong supply of cheap, …-…bonds which benefits debt investors.

Answer 26

low-quality
/loʊ/ /ˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/

Question 27

available to be bought or used
phrase, B2
We were amazed at the range of products … … .
I’ll take a look at their website and see what’s … … .
There are so many vegan meat substitutes now … … .
They have a leaflet telling you about the range of services … … .
Do shop around to see what’s … … before you make any decisions?

Answer 27

on offer

Question 28

the activity of walking long distances on foot for pleasure
noun, B2, U
We want to go …in the Himalayas.

Answer 28

trekking
/ˈtrek.ɪŋ/

Question 29

a detailed description of how something should be done, made, etc.
(noun, informal spec, C1)
All products are made exactly to the customer’s ….
A …has been drawn up for the new military aircraft.
a job …
The cars have been built to a high …(= a high standard).

Answer 29

specification
/ˌspes.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Question 30

specially made for a particular purpose
be …-…for something: to have all the right skills and abilities for a particular task:
adjective
a …-…course
It sounds as though you’re …-…for the job.

Answer 30

tailor-made
/ˌteɪ.lɚˈmeɪd/

Question 31

to make objects, especially in a skilled way
verb
These bracelets were …by Native Americans.
a beautifully …silver brooch

Answer 31

craft
/kræft/

Question 32

feeling happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you
adjective, B1
he seemed …and in control of the situation.

Answer 32

relaxed
/rɪˈlækst/

Question 33

given special treatment that makes you feel as comfortable as possible or gives you whatever you want
adjective
He was a …rich kid who was driven to school in a limousine.
We left the spa feeling …and relaxed.

Answer 33

pampered
ˈpæm.pɚd/

Question 34

expensive and only for people who are rich or of a high social class
adjective, C1
This room is for the …use of guests.
an …interview
an …private club
an …part of town

Answer 34

exclusive
/ɪkˈskluː.sɪv/

Question 35

the quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour
noun, C1
It was her natural …that struck me.
the …of her clothes

Answer 35

elegance
/ˈel.ə.ɡəns/

Question 36

the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful
noun, B1
beautiful/breathtaking/spectacular …
They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the ….

Answer 36

scenery
ˈsiː.nɚ.i/

Question 37

extremely beautiful or attractive
adjective, B2
a …dress
a …view over the bay of Saint Tropez

Answer 37

stunning
/ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/

Question 38

Someone or something …-…is one of the best that there are of that type in the world
adjective
a …-…athlete/performance

Answer 38

world-class
/ˌwɝːldˈklæs/

Question 39

impressive in a way that seems expensive
adjective
The celebrity guests turned up dressed in …evening gowns.

Answer 39

sumptuous
/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

Question 40

(something or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness
noun, B2
My sister’s little boy is a real ….
I read your letter with great ….
The children squealed in …when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree.
He seems to take great …in (= enjoys) teasing his sister.

Answer 40

delight
/dɪˈlaɪt/

Question 41

a small wooden house found in mountain areas, especially in Switzerland, or a house built in a similar style, especially one used by people on holiday
noun

Answer 41

chalet
/ˈʃæl.eɪ/

Question 42

very comfortable and expensive
adjective, C1
They have a very …house.
We spent a …weekend at a country hotel.

Answer 42

luxurious
/lʌɡˈʒʊr.i.əs/

Question 43

(of a holiday) having cooking facilities available so that you can cook meals for yourself rather than having them provided for you
adjective, C1
…-…apartments/accommodation
a …-…holiday
We decided to go for …-… rather than stay in a hotel.

Answer 43

self-catering
/ˌselfˈkeɪ.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ/

Question 44

any large or small living thing that can move independently
noun, B1
Rainforests are filled with amazing ….
Don’t all living …have certain rights?
Blue whales are the largest …ever to have lived.

Answer 44

creature
/ˈkriː.tʃɚ/

Question 45

to watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it
verb, B2 formal
The role of scientists is to …and describe the world, not to try to control it.
[ + question word ] He spent a year in the jungle, …how deforestation is affecting local tribes.
Children learn by …adults.

Answer 45

observe
/əbˈzɝːv/

Question 46

a picture, short film, song, etc. that tries to persuade people to buy a product or service
noun
I saw an …for the new restaurant that opened in town.
Many companies run …in the magazine.
The impression given in the …is misleading.

Answer 46

advertisement
/ˌæd.vɚˈtaɪz.mənt/

Question 47

the number 0 or zero
noun

Answer 47

nought
/nɑːt/

Question 48

a low point in a regular series of high and low points:
noun
Investing small amounts regularly is a good way of smoothing out the peaks and …of the stock market.

Answer 48

trough
/trɑːf/

Question 49

to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound
verb, B1
The smoke made me ….
I …all night long.

Answer 49

cough
/kɑːf/

Question 50

the direction that goes towards the part of the earth below the equator, opposite to the north, or the part of an area or country that is in this direction
noun
The points of the compass are north, …, east, and west.
The best beaches are in the …(of the island).
We spent our holiday in the …of France.
Canberra is/lies to the …of Sydney.

Answer 50

south
/saʊθ/

Question 51

in or from the south part of an area
adjective, B1
The ship passed Land’s End, then steered towards …Ireland.
Unsettled weather will stretch from the middle Mississippi Valley to the …Middle Atlantic States.
The sunbelt stretches from Florida to …California.
The Everglades are an area of swamp in …Florida.
In her last novel, the action moves between Greece and …Spain.

Answer 51

southern
/ˈsʌð.ɚn/

Question 52

a person or animal that lives in a particular place
noun, B2
The Aborigines are the native …of Australia.
The city of Ely has about 10,000 ….
Many of the immigrants have intermarried with the island’s original ….
It was so exciting to see that our birdbox has some new ….
The first …of the farm was my great-grandfather, who built the house.

Answer 52

inhabitant
/ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt/

Question 53

in or to a foreign country or countries
adverb, B1
After her divorce she went to live ….
He wanted the best for his children - good schools, a nice house and trips ….
We have two grown-up children, both of whom live ….
They decided to move …and make a fresh start.
Some very well-known British football players have gone to clubs ….

Answer 53

abroad
/əˈbrɑːd/

Question 54

necessary or needed
adjective, B1
Government support will be …if the project is to succeed.
There is …work to be done before the building can be re-occupied.
Water is …for/to living things.
It is …(that) our prices remain competitive.
[ + to infinitive ] For the experiment to be valid, it is …to record the data accurately.

Answer 54

essential
/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/

Question 55

to be able to use or obtain something such as a service
verb, B2
Older people may have difficulty …medical services.
It needs to be easier for small businesses to …government resources and advice.

Answer 55

access
/ˈæk.ses/

Question 56

Something that is in a prominent position can easily be seen or noticed
adjective, C1
New books are displayed in a …position on tables at the front of the store.

Answer 56

prominent
/ˈprɑː.mə.nənt/

Question 57

continuously
When you’re at the airport, you should make sure you have your luggage with you … … … .

Answer 57

at all times

Question 58

enough for a particular purpose
adjective, B2
This recipe should be …for five people.
It was thought that he’d committed the crime but there wasn’t …evidence to convict him.

Answer 58

sufficient
/səˈfɪʃ.ənt/

Question 59

to need something or make something necessary
verb, B1
Please call this number if you …any further information.
Skiing at 80 miles per hour …total concentration.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] Bringing up children often …you to put their needs first.
You are …by law to stop your car after an accident.
[ + that ] The rules …that you bring only one guest to the dinner.

Answer 59

require
/rɪˈkwaɪr/

Question 60

to change, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another
verb, C2
Vegetable prices …according to the season.
Her wages …between £150 and £200 a week.
Her weight …wildly.
…prices

Answer 60

fluctuate
/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/

Question 61

an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere
noun, C1
a work/travel/parking …
She has managed to obtain a temporary residence ….
[ + to infinitive ] Do you need a …to park here?

Answer 61

permit
/ˈpɝː.mɪt/

Question 62

an official mark, usually made in a passport, that allows you to enter or leave a particular country
noun, B1
We travelled to Argentina on a tourist … .

Answer 62

visa
/ˈviː.zə/

Question 63

extremely unpleasant or bad
adjective
a …accident/tragedy/crime
…suffering/damage
Conditions in the refugee camps were ….
The firm made …(= very big) losses last year.

Answer 63

horrendous
/həˈren.dəs/

Question 64

an official document that shows or proves who you are
noun
We were asked to show some …before the security guards would let us in.

Answer 64

identification
/aɪˌden.t̬ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Question 65

very well known and important
adjective, C1
a …Democrat
a …member of the Saudi royal family
The government should be playing a more …role in promoting human rights.

Answer 65

prominent
/ˈprɑː.mə.nənt/

Question 66

a detailed plan or route of a journey
noun, C1
The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your … .

Answer 66

itinerary
/aɪˈtɪn.ə.rer.i/

Question 67

to see or notice someone or something, usually because you are looking hard
verb, B2
I’ve just …Mark - he’s over there, near the entrance.
If you …any mistakes in the article just mark them with a pencil.
[ + -ing verb ] The police …him driving a stolen car.
[ + question word ] I soon …what was wrong with the printer.
[ + that ] The policewoman …that I hadn’t got my seat belt on and signalled me to stop.

Answer 67

spot
/spɑːt/

Question 68

a continuous moving strip or surface that is used for transporting objects from one place to another
noun

Answer 68

conveyor belt
/kənˈveɪ.ɚ ˌbelt/

Question 69

a long, narrow strip of material used to tie things together or as a decoration
noun
Sandra often wears a …in her hair.
He tied up the present with ….

Answer 69

ribbon
/ˈrɪb.ən/

Question 70

a line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something, or a lot of people who want something
noun, B1
Are you in the …for tickets?
There was a long …of traffic stretching down the road.
If you want tickets you’ll have to join the ….
disapproving It makes me mad when someone jumps the …(= goes straight to the front).
There’s a … of companies wanting to sell the product.

Answer 70

queue
/kjuː/

Question 71

to divide into many pieces, or to divide something into many pieces
The company has been … … and sold off.

Answer 71

break something up

Question 72

a large, rectangular container with a handle, for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling
noun
Have you packed/unpacked your …yet?

Answer 72

suitcase
/ˈsuːt.keɪs/

Question 73

the bags, suitcases, etc. that contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling
noun
We bought some new …for our trip.
Never leave your …unattended.
UK hand …(= small bags that you take with you onto the plane)

Answer 73

luggage
/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Question 74

journeys
C1
a record of her …in/around the Far East

Answer 74

travels

Question 75

the activity of travelling
noun, B1
air/space …
business …
We share a love of literature, food and ….
I heard on the …news that there’d been an accident.

Answer 75

travel

Question 76

sometimes
C1
You can be really annoying … …, you know.

Answer 76

at times

Question 77

very exciting to look at
adjective, B1
a …view
He scored a …goal in the second half.
There was a …sunset last night.

Answer 77

spectacular
/spekˈtæk.jə.lɚ/

Question 78

someone’s use of a room or building for the purposes of living or working
noun, formal
The family’s …of the apartment lasted only six months.
The price for a room is $158 per person per night, double/single …(= two people/one person in each room).

Answer 78

occupancy
/ˈɑː.kjə.pən.si/

Question 79

a collection of numerical facts or measurements, as about people, business conditions, or weather
plural noun
The …show that, in general, women live longer than men.

Answer 79

statistics
stəˈtɪs·tɪks/

Question 80

extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising
adjective, B2
The view from the top of the mountain is … .
His performance is described in the paper as “a …display of physical agility”.

Answer 80

breathtaking
/ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

Question 81

A winding path, road, river, etc. repeatedly turns in different directions
adjective
There’s a very long, …path leading up to the house.
They struggled up the narrow …stairs.

Answer 81

winding
/ˈwaɪn.dɪŋ/

Question 82

If the ground or sea is …, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions
adjective
Snow and ice have left many roads …, and drivers are warned to use caution.

Answer 82

treacherous
/ˈtretʃ.ɚ.əs/

Question 83

… weather is cold, dry, and bright
adjective, C2
a wonderful …spring morning

Answer 83

crisp
/krɪsp/

Question 84

(especially of a place) attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way
adjective, B2
t was a pretty town with a …harbour and well-preserved buildings.
The town itself is not especially ….
She lives in a very …village in Suffolk.
This part of the town is especially ….
The countryside in this region is very ….

Answer 84

picturesque
/ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/

Question 85

to provide a view of, especially from above
verb, B2
Our hotel room …the harbour.
The house is surrounded by trees, so it’s not …at all (= it cannot be seen from any other buildings).

Answer 85

overlook
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/

Question 86

the average height of the sea where it meets the land
noun
The top of Mount Everest is 8,848 m above … … .

Answer 86

sea level
/ˈsiː ˌlev.əl/

Question 87

a disadvantage of a situation
noun, C1
The …of living here, of course, is that it is expensive.
Unemployment, inflation, and greater inequality are often the …of a market economy.

Answer 87

downside
/ˈdaʊn.saɪd/

Question 88

a large permanent area for public entertainment, with entertaining activities and big machines to ride on or play games on, restaurants, etc., sometimes all connected with a single subject
noun

Answer 88

theme park
/ˈθiːm ˌpɑːrk/

Question 89

a system of vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public
noun
Greater investment in … … would keep more cars off the roads.

Answer 89

public transport
/ˌpʌb.lɪk ˈtræn.spɔːrt/
(US public transportation)

Question 90

a large number of vehicles close together and unable to move or moving very slowly
noun
he snow caused … … all over the city.
I was stuck in a … … for an hour yesterday.

Answer 90

traffic jam
/ˈtræf.ɪk ˌdʒæm/

Question 91

containing or having experience of people and things from many different parts of the world
adjective, C1
New York is a highly …city.

Answer 91

cosmopolitan
/ˌkɑːz.məˈpɑː.lɪ.t̬ən/

Question 92

in, from, or to other countries
adjective, adverb
We need to open up …markets.
There are a lot of …students studying at our college.
My brother is a student ….
to go/travel/live/work …
I wanted to go to an …university.

Answer 92

overseas
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈsiːz/

Question 93

a very tall modern building, usually in a city
noun

Answer 93

skyscraper
/ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pɚ/

Question 94

happening in or relating to the deep parts of the sea
adjective
…-…diving/fishing

Answer 94

deep-sea
/ˌdiːpˈsiː/

Question 95

to provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something
PHRASAL VERB, C1
The club … … children between the ages of four and twelve.
Schools often fail to … … the needs of gifted children.
It is a resort that clearly … … the well-off.
This section of the bookstore … … minority interests.
She runs a specialist company that … … people with food allergies.
The college … … deaf and visually-impaired students.

Answer 95

cater for someone/something

Question 96

the waves on the sea when they approach the coast or hit against rocks
noun
We were almost deafened by the crash/roar of the ….

Answer 96

surf
/sɝːf/

Question 97

extremely clear
C1, IDIOM
… … water

Answer 97

crystal clear
easy to see through
clear: The water in the bay was so clear I could see the bottom.
transparent: The secondhand shop was selling a vintage serving tray made of transparent red plastic.
see-through: Make sure that shirt isn’t see-through when it gets wet.
sheer: The model wore a sheer blouse under the jacket.

Question 98

a continuous area of land or water
noun
This particular …of coast is especially popular with hikers.
Traffic is at a standstill along a five-mile …of the ring-road.
Some very rare birds inhabit our …of the river.

Answer 98

stretch
/stretʃ/

Question 99

… places are next to or near each other
adjective
…countries/states
She married a man from a …town.

Answer 99

neighboring
/ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/
at the side of
beside: Come sit beside me.
next to: Your glasses are on the table next to my tea.
along: Cars were parked along the road.
alongside: Bikes shared the road alongside cars and buses.
against: We pushed the bed against the wall.

Question 100

having or allowing you to see beautiful natural features
adjective, C1
an area of outstanding …beauty
a … drive/railway
We took the … route home.

Answer 100

scenic
/ˈsiː.nɪk/

Question 101

attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned
adjective, C2
a …old cottage

Answer 101

quaint
/kweɪnt/
typical of the past; not modern
old-fashioned: He’s very old-fashioned and thinks that women should not work outside the home.
antiquated: The school wants to update its antiquated computer system.
dated: The hotel’s decor is starting to look dated.
outdated: Many hospitals struggle with outdated equipment and facilities.
quaint: The area is full of quaint little villages.
antique: She gave me an antique bedcover her great aunt made.

Question 102

to have existed or happened before another thing
verb
These cave paintings …any others which are known.

Answer 102

predate
/ˌpriːˈdeɪt/

Question 103

to form an opinion or guess that something is true because of the information that you have
verb, verb [ T ] formal, C1
What do you …from her refusal?
[ + that ] I …from her expression that she wanted to leave.

Answer 103

infer