International students applying to study in the UK must display a certain level of spoken and written English during the application process. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the most demanded test accepted by all UK universities to check students' abilities in using English for academic purposes.
IELTS requirements vary from university to university, and students who wish to get into good universities should dedicate proper IELTS preparation time and aim for a higher score in IELTS. General average IELTS scores required by universities are:
- Undergraduate degree course - IELTS overall 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each element
- Postgraduate degree course - IELTS overall 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element
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Synonyms for IELTS
A great way to improve your IELTS score is by improving your IELTS vocabulary. One of the easiest ways to do this is by using synonyms for common words. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing and can be used to replace a word with a better one. Synonyms are of great help in getting a good IELTS score and improving one's general vocabulary.
Below is a list of synonyms for common words which can help a great deal in getting you a good IELTS score.
| English | Synonyms for IELTS |
| Amazing | Incredible, Fantastic, Fabulous, Astonishing, Extraordinary |
| Answer | Respond |
| Awful | Terrible, Abominable, Dreadful |
| Bad | Evil, Spoiled, Imperfect, Infamous, Dismal |
| Beautiful | Gorgeous, Ravishing, Dazzling, Exquisite, Stunning |
| Begin | Initiate, Commence, Inaugurate |
| Big | Huge, Enormous, Gigantic, Humongous, Substantial, Mammoth |
| Break | Rupture, Fracture, Shatter |
| Calm | Serene, Peace, Tranquil |
| Come | Approach, Arrive |
| Cool | Chilly, Frosty, Icy |
| Cut | Chop, Slash, Slit |
| Dangerous | Hazardous, Risky, Precarious |
| Decide | Determine, Settle |
| Definite | Certain, Positive, Obvious |
| Delicious | Savoury, Titbit, Delectable |
| Describe | Portray, Characterise |
| Destroy | Demolish, Slay, Ruin, Raze |
| Difference | Disagreement, Inequity, Dissimilarity |
| Dull | Boring, Uninteresting, Monotonous, Humdrum, Dreary |
| End | Terminate, Conclude, Cessation |
| Explain | Elaborate, Interpret |
| Fall | Drop, Descend, Topple |
| Famous | Well-known, Renowned, Eminent, Illustrious |
| Fast | Quick, Rapid, Hasty, Snappy, Swift |
| Fat | Stout, Corpulent, Chubby, Bulky |
| Funny | Amusing, Humorous, Droll, Hilarious |
| Get | Acquire, Obtain, Secure, Procure, Gather |
| Good | Excellent, Fine, Wonderful, Superior, Gracious, Superb, Splendid, Genuine, Sterling, Top-notch, |
| Great | Worthy, Distinguished, Grand, Considerable, Mighty |
| Happy | Pleased, Delighted, Elated, Joyful, Ecstatic, Jubilant, Jaunty |
| Hate | Despise, Loathe, Abhor, Abominate |
| Have | Possess, Own, Acquire, |
| Help | Aid, Assist, Support, Encourage, Relieve |
| Hide | Conceal, Cover, Mask, Veil |
| Idea | Thought, Concept, Notion |
| Important | Necessary, Vital, Critical, Indispensable, Valuable, Essential, Famous, Notable |
| Interesting | Fascinating, Engaging, Spirited, Intriguing, Gripping, Enthralling, Captivating |
| Little | Tiny, Diminutive, Exiguous, Dinky, Cramped |
| Look | Gaze, Glance, Peek, Glimpse, Stare, Leer |
| Love | Like, Admire, Fancy, Care for, Adore |
| Make | Create, Originate, Invent, Construct, Manufacture, Produce, Compose |
| Move | Plod, Creep, Crawl, Drag, Toddle, shuffle, Trot, Lumber, Meander |
| Neat | Orderly, Tidy, Trim, Natty, Smart, Elegant |
| New | Unique, Modern, Current, Recent |
| Old | Feeble, Ancient, Aged, Veteran, Mature, Primitive, Stale |
| Place | Draw, Map, Diagram, Procedure, Method, Blueprint |
| Show | Display, Exhibit, Indicate, Reveal, Demonstrate |
| Tell | Disclose, Reveal, Expose, Narrate, Inform, Divulge |
| Use | Employ, Utilise, Exhaust, Spend |
| Wrong | Incorrect, Inaccurate, Mistaken, Erroneous, Improper, Unsuitable |
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