IELTS READING PHRASES AND VOCABULARY
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| Formula | Rule principle |
| Formula | Rule principle |
| Neglect | Ignore, abandon |
| Restoration | Renew, repair |
| Former | Ex, previous, past |
| Glory | Beautiful and impressive in appearance |
| Spectacular | Impressive, fantastic, stunning, amazing |
| Bygone | Past, former, previous |
| Inhabitant | Citizen, resident |
| Monument | A building built to remind important events and famous people |
| Irrigate | To supply land or crops with water |
| Utilitarian | Useful, practical, effective |
| Unique | Sole, distinctive |
| Heyday | The peak of someone's success |
| Prime | The time when something or someone was the most popular |
| Caste | Social class in India |
| Position (v) | Situate, locate |
| Descend | Go down, move down |
| Negotiate | Consult, discuss |
| Crater | Hole |
| Tier | One of several levels or layers that rise up one above the other |
| Elaborate | Intricate, complicated, complex |
| Pillar | A tall upright round post used for supporting a roof or a bridge |
| Pavilion | Exhibition area, spectator area |
| Shelter | Protect |
| Intricate | Complex, complicated, elaborate |
| Relentless | Endless, persistent |
| Sculpture | Statue |
| Embellish | Decorate, beautify, make fancy |
| Derelict | Neglected, abandoned |
| Divert | Reroute, turn away |
| Undergo | Experience |
| Finest | Best, most excellent |
| Pristine | Like new, untouched, unspoiled |
| Depict | Show, represent, describe, illustrate |
| Incarnation | The state of living in the form of a particular person or animal. According to some religions, people have several different incarnations. |
| Devastating | Harmful, damaging, ruinous |
| Earthquake | A sudden shaking of the Earth’s surface that often causes a lot of damage |
| Honour | Respect, admire |
| Ruined | Broke, destroyed |
| Dramatic | Spectacular, striking, remarkable, extraordinary |
| Comprise | Include, contain, consist of, involve |
| Striking | Good-looking, attractive |
| Ornate | Covered with a lot of decoration |
| Preserve | Protect, save |
| Flock | Gather, from a group |
| Marvel | Wonder, awesome sight, amazing thing |
| Ingenuity | Cleverness, inventiveness, creativity |
| Prospect | Possibility, likelihood, chance, option |
| Conceive | Imagine, visualize, think of |
| Vigorous | Strong and healthy |
| Efficient | Useful, helpful, well-organized |
| Facilitate | Aid, help, assist |
| Substantial | Significant, considerable |
| Frontier | Border, boundary, edge |
| Abolish | Eliminate, put an end to, stop, close down, get rid of |
| Emphasis | Stress |
| Labour-intensive | An industry or type of work that is labour-intensive needs a lot of workers. |
| Assembly | Gathering, meeting, get-together |
| Plant | Factory, manufactory |
| Candidate | Applicant |
| Haulage | Moving, carrying, shipping |
| Export | Sell abroad, sell overseas, sell to other countries |
| Import | Bring in, trade in, buy from abroad, buy from overseas, buy from other countries |
| Inherit | Be left, take over |
| Distribution | Sharing, spreading, allocation |
| Imperative | Vital, very important, crucial, essential |
| Sustainable | Able to continue for a long time |
| Adapt | Get a feel to, get used to, familiarize yourself |
| Policy | Rule, guiding principle, strategy, plan |
| Objective | Aim, purpose, goal, intention |
| Integrate | Put together, mix, combine |
| Strategy | Plan |
| Propose | Suggest, recommend, advise |
| Ideally | Perfectly, well |
| Blame | Hold responsible, accused |
| Emission | Release, discharge |
| Reverse | Overturn |
| Culprit | Cause, reason |
| Account for | Represent, explain, answer for |
| Deterioration | Worsening, decline, weakening |
| Marginalise | To make a person or a group of people unimportant and powerless in an unfair way |
| Emerge | Appear, come out |
| Accompany | Go along with, go together with |
| Complementary | Balancing |
| Ratio | Proportion, percentage |
| Curb | Hold back, limit, restrain, reduce, cut back |
| Occupancy | The number of people who stay, work, or live in a room or building at the same time. |
| Revitalise | Re-energize, strengthen |
| Take up the baton | Accept a particular duty or responsibility |
| Concentrate on | Focus on |
| Logistics | The business of transporting things such as goods to the place where they are needed. |
| Cohesion | Unity, consistency, organization |
| Uncoupling | Disconnection, separation |
| Saturated | Soaked, wet |
| Artery | A main road, railway line, river etc. |
| Bear in mind | Since, given that |
| Make a shift of balance | Change something and balance it. |
| Innovation | Improvement, advance, modernization |
| Survival | Continued existence |