When you take the IELTS Exam, test day is not the day to take risks!
You want to only use words that you’re sure of.
It’s vital that you practice any vocabulary you want to use on the exam.
In today’s episode, we give you very useful high level vocabulary words that are perfect for IELTS.
- Instigate
- Initiate
- Investigate
- Instance
In this episode, we show you how and when to use them, and provide clear examples.
Using these words correctly in Speaking and Writing can raise your vocabulary scores!
Vocabulary gleaned from a trip to Seattle
Lindsay describes a trip to Seattle and how rainy and grey it was there.
- drab/dreary – lacking brightness or interest
These words are often used to describe the weather.
Every city has a vibe.
- vibe – the atmosphere of a place; someone’s emotional state
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Vocabulary Tip #1: Instigate
Instigate: to urge something forward
Use this word to refer to a person trying to bring something about.
Instigate is used to describe behavior that is fairly aggressive.
It can mean to shake things up.
- You should instigate a change in your company.
- He instigated a policy change.
We use this to describe different personalities.
- My son instigated a fight when he pushed another child.
- The child was an instigator, as she was always starting trouble.
Vocabulary Tip #2: Initiate
Initiate: to begin something
This word is easier to use, as it’s more general.
This is a great vocabulary word for IELTS!
You can use it any time you’re talking about someone starting something.
- She initiated a clothing drive to collect shoes for those in need.
- We decided to initiate stricter household rules.
Vocabulary Tip #3: Investigate
Investigate: to gather information
Instead of saying “to research” or “to find out,” you can say “investigate.”
- When making a large purchase, it is important to investigate all the options.
- The committee investigated the student response to policy changes they had made.
If you would like a list of vocabulary words that are very broad but extremely high level, check out the Personal Coach Gold Plan.
We created a list of 100 less common words that are easy to use on IELTS because they have more general meaning.
The list is organized according to topic to simplify study.
Everything on this list is amazing vocabulary!
Vocabulary Tip #4: Instance
Instance: an example or single occurrence of something
- In one instance, I remember I was in Portugal and my car was stolen.
This is another way of saying, “At one point in time…”
- In this instance, it was my fault as I had left it unlocked with the keys inside.
This is a much higher level way to use to use this word, rather than saying, “For instance.”
These phrases are great for Speaking Part 2, when you should be telling a story.
Set it up and provide context.
Tell the Examiner what happened before, during and after.
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You get linking words to make it easier to tell a story and speak for the full two minutes!
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Takeaway
Raising the Vocabulary score is one of the best ways to boost your Writing score.
If you use high level words, but use them incorrectly, it will actually lower your score!
It is important to add words to your vocabulary that you know how to use correctly.
The four words we shared today are high level, and can impress the Examiner and raise your Vocabulary score.
With the details we provide about the correct use of each word, you can know you’re using them the right way.
If you’re not sure you’re using words accurately, you can ask in the Facebook group once you’re a member of the 3 Keys IELTS Success System.
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