The IELTS Speaking module tests your ability to communicate clearly and correctly in English. You are asked to talk with an examiner one-to-one test, totally 15-20 minutes. the speaking module usually follows the same three-part structure, though the topics vary from case to case.
Speaking test basically requires candidate to express idea by month. It means you should have a so-called speaking vocabulary: you not only know them, but also pronounce them clearly and correctly. If you try to get a higher IELTS score in speaking test, you have to build a larger speaking vocabulary. However, even if you just want a passed mark, the following 130 IELTS basic speaking vocabulary must be in your plate.
It is a minimum IELTS speaking vocabulary. Try to use them fluently and loudly with full confidence. It will ensure you shoot a good score in speaking test. If you don’t have time to learn and practice all of them, we remark stars (*) for some important words that you may start at first.
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They did a fantastic job. Speak - amazing Look Up *
she makes the most amazing cakes. Speak - absurd Look Up
Gym shorts looked absurd on such a tall girl. Speak - unbelievable Look Up *
Your audacity is unbelievable. Speak - intelligent Look Up *
Annabelle is intelligent and hardworking. Speak - annoyed Look Up *
Kelly was annoyed with him. Speak - gorgeous Look Up *
Such a gorgeous color and exquisite decoration. Speak - brilliant Look Up *
You are a brilliant young mathematician. Speak - monotonous Look Up
Soon we heard a low, monotonous wailing of many voices. Speak - doleful Look Up
We dislike that doleful consequence. Speak - stringent Look Up
California’s air pollution guidelines are stringent. Speak - efficient Look Up *
It’s an energy efficient heating system. Speak - outstanding Look Up *
The team’s outstanding performance impresses me very much. Speak - adventurous Look Up *
They wanted more adventurous meals. Speak - impatient Look Up *
They are impatient for change. Speak - practical Look Up *
There are two obvious practical applications of the research. Speak - romantic Look Up *
He’s very handsome, and so romantic. Speak - deliberate Look Up *
He is a careful and deliberate worker. Speak - ambitious Look Up *
The scope of the book is very ambitious. Speak - organized Look Up *
I am systematic and organized enough to save things. Speak - reserved Look Up
He is a reserved, almost taciturn man. Speak - sociable Look Up *
We will visit a very sociable little village. Speak - talkative Look Up *
The talkative driver hadn’t stopped chatting. Speak - unusable Look Up
The steps were overgrown and unusable. Speak - avid Look Up
She was avid for information about the murder inquiry. Speak - greedy Look Up *
They got the greedy thief who plundered a defense contractor. Speak - understanding Look Up *
Foreign visitors with little understanding of English. Speak - dedicated Look Up *
Investing in dedicated bike lanes will encourage more bicycle commuters. Speak - incurable Look Up
The claim that a product can cure an incurable disease should sound alarms. Speak - pretty Look Up *
She is a pretty little girl with an engaging grin. Speak - outgoing Look Up *
She’s an extremely affable, jovial, outgoing type of person. Speak - disorganize Look Up *
Attacks on leading government figures might disorganize the regime. Speak - frank Look Up *
It’s a long and frank discussion. Speak - generous Look Up *
She was generous with her money. Speak - tolerant Look Up *
We must be tolerant of others. Speak - inexperienced Look Up *
This young lady is an inexperienced driver. Speak - mischievous Look Up
Two mischievous kittens had decorated the bed with shredded newspaper. Speak - sensitive Look Up *
The new method of protein detection was more sensitive than earlier ones. Speak - sensible Look Up *
I cannot believe that it is sensible to spend so much. Speak - emotional Look Up *
He was a strongly emotional young man. Speak - sentimental Look Up *
She felt a sentimental attachment to the place creep over her. Speak - responsible Look Up *
The gene was responsible for a rare type of eye cancer. Speak - supportive Look Up *
The staff are extremely supportive of each other. Speak - passive Look Up *
The women were portrayed as passive victims. Speak - costive Look Up *
If he did ask her she would become costive. Speak - stingy Look Up
His employer is stingy and idle. Speak - malignant Look Up
They were in the hands of malignant fate. Speak - vigilant Look Up
The burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbors. Speak - omnipotent Look Up
They argued an omnipotent sovereign on that point. Speak - fierce Look Up *
He kissed her with a fierce, demanding passion. Speak - severe Look Up *
The charges would have warranted a severe sentence. Speak - intriguing Look Up
No one forgot that intriguing story. Speak - retarded Look Up
In retrospect, it was a totally retarded idea. Speak - discreet Look Up
We made some discreet inquiries. Speak - discreditable Look Up
He must stop his discreditable conduct. Speak - thrifty Look Up
I’m cheap, or rather thrifty and money smart. Speak - furtive Look Up *
They spent a furtive day together. Speak - shabby Look Up *
A conscript in a shabby uniform saluted the car. Speak - assertive Look Up *
Patients should be more assertive with their doctors. Speak - tangible Look Up *
The emphasis is now on tangible results. Speak - tempting Look Up *
He cannot refuse a tempting financial offer like this. Speak - tire Look Up *
Soon the ascent grew steeper and he began to tire. Speak - cynical Look Up *
No one will accept her cynical attitude. Speak - notorious Look Up *
Los Angeles is notorious for its smog. Speak - applicable Look Up *
The same considerations are equally applicable to accident claims. Speak - agitated Look Up *
There’s no point getting agitated. Speak - boldly Look Up *
You will have our support as long as you fight boldly against corruption. Speak - eminent Look Up
He is one of the world’s most eminent statisticians. Speak - dry Look Up *
The jacket kept me warm and dry. Speak - doleful Look Up
We dislike his doleful look. Speak - unavoidable Look Up *
It’s the natural and unavoidable consequences of growing old. Speak - inevitable Look Up *
They believe that war was inevitable. Speak - dignified Look Up *
She maintained a dignified silence. Speak - indispensable Look Up
He made himself indispensable to the parish priest. Speak - cunning Look Up
A cunning look came into his eyes. Speak - reveal Look Up
The clouds were breaking up to reveal a clear blue sky. Speak - flashy Look Up
He always had a flashy car. Speak - impressive Look Up *
The photo shows us an impressive view of the mountains. Speak - rational Look Up
I’m sure there’s a perfectly rational explanation. Speak - reasonable Look Up *
It seems a reasonable enough request. Speak - miserable Look Up *
Their happiness made Anne feel even more miserable. Speak - spontaneous Look Up
The audience broke into spontaneous applause. Speak - industrious Look Up *
He struck me as being particularly hardworking, energetic and industrious . Speak - studious Look Up
We all noticed his studious absence from public view. Speak - indolent Look Up
They didn’t want any competition in the lazy and indolent stakes. Speak - cosmopolitan Look Up
His knowledge of French, Italian, and Spanish made him genuinely cosmopolitan. Speak - radiant Look Up *
She gave him a radiant smile. Speak - versatile Look Up
She just brought a versatile sewing machine. Speak - canny Look Up
The canny shoppers came early for a bargain. Speak - cautious Look Up *
The plan received a cautious welcome. Speak - discreet Look Up
We made some discreet inquiries. Speak - immortal Look Up *
Our mortal bodies are inhabited by immortal souls. Speak - extravagant Look Up
It was rather extravagant to buy both. Speak - idle Look Up *
Being idle won’t pay the bills Speak - abstemious Look Up
The monks here have willingly chosen this abstemious life. Speak - frugal Look Up
He led a remarkably frugal existence. Speak - wholehearted Look Up
You have my wholehearted support. Speak - competent Look Up
She spoke quite competent French. Speak - sympathetic Look Up *
He was sympathetic toward staff with family problems. Speak - compassionate Look Up
One of the lessons she tried to teach her son is to be compassionate. Speak - eccentric Look Up *
My favorite aunt is very eccentric. Speak - interpersonal Look Up
You will need good interpersonal skills. Speak - introversive Look Up
Try to find out those children in your class who are introversive. Speak - cozy Look Up
We have a cozy chat in lunch room. Speak - lax Look Up *
He asked to improve lax security arrangements at the airport. Speak - conceited Look Up
Not to be vain or conceited , but it was the truth and anyone sensible would agree. Speak - extraordinary Look Up *
Young children need extraordinary amounts of attention. Speak - vernal Look Up
We are shocked by the vernal freshness of the land. Speak - futile Look Up *
He knew it’s a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage. Speak - crooked Look Up
His teeth were yellow and crooked. Speak - timorous Look Up
We heard her timorous voice and felt her nervousness. Speak - harsh Look Up *
The story took place on days of harsh military discipline. Speak - consecutive Look Up *
The project will last five consecutive months. Speak - anti clockwise Look Up *
To release the cover, move anti clockwise. Speak - clockwise Look Up *
Please turn the knob clockwise. Speak - dread Look Up
Jane was dreading the party. Speak - instinctive Look Up *
She has an instinctive distaste for conflict. Speak - bleak Look Up
She looked around the bleak little room in despair. Speak - brisk Look Up
I usually have a good brisk walk in the morning. Speak - caustic Look Up
The players were making caustic comments about the refereeing. Speak - brittle Look Up
Her bones became fragile and brittle. Speak - unceasing Look Up
The success is from the unceasing efforts of staffs. Speak - climatic Look Up *
Under certain climatic conditions, desert locusts increase in number. Speak - clumsy Look Up
A terribly clumsy fellow ruins efforts of all team members. Speak - considerate Look Up *
The girl is the quietest and most considerate tenants possible. Speak - coherent Look Up
They failed to develop a coherent economic strategy. Speak - incredible Look Up *
They did an almost incredible tale of triumph and tragedy. Speak - constant Look Up *
The company has kept its prices fairly constant.
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