IELTS Vocabulary List Set 3
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- Quaint – charmingly old-fashioned
- Quarrel – argument
- Quash – reject; stop
- Quest – search; pursuit
- Questionable – doubtful
- Quicken – speed up
- Quiescent – inactive; dormant
- Quota – fixed share
- Quotidian – everyday; routine
- Radiate – emit; give off
- Ramification – consequence
- Rampant – widespread and uncontrolled
- Rational – logical; reasonable
- Ravage – destroy severely
- Reaffirm – confirm again
- Reassure – comfort; reduce fear
- Rebel – resist authority
- Rebound – recover
- Rebut – argue against
- Recall – remember
- Recapitulate – summarize
- Recede – move back
- Receptive – open to ideas
- Reckless – careless
- Reclaim – take back
- Recognize – identify
- Reconcile – restore harmony
- Reconstruct – rebuild
- Rectify – correct
- Redundant – unnecessary; extra
- Reflect – mirror; think deeply
- Reform – improve by change
- Refuge – safe place
- Refute – disprove
- Regime – system of government
- Regressive – moving backward
- Regulate – control by rules
- Rehabilitate – restore to normal condition
- Reinforce – strengthen
- Reject – refuse
- Rejuvenate – make young again
- Relentless – never stopping
- Relevant – related; important
- Relinquish – give up
- Reluctant – unwilling
- Rely – depend
- Remarkable – extraordinary
- Remedy – solution; cure
- Reminiscent – reminding of something
- Remote – far; isolated
- Render – make; cause to be
- Renew – begin again
- Renowned – famous
- Repercussion – negative consequence
- Replenish – refill; restore
- Replica – exact copy
- Repress – control by force
- Reprimand – scold; criticize
- Reproach – blame; disapprove
- Repudiate – reject; deny responsibility
- Resemble – look like
- Resent – feel bitterness
- Reside – live in
- Resilient – recover quickly
- Resolution – strong decision
- Resolve – find a solution
- Resonance – deep impact; lasting effect
- Resourceful – creative in solving problems
- Respectively – in order given
- Restore – return to original state
- Restrain – hold back
- Restrictive – limiting
- Resume – begin again
- Retain – keep; maintain
- Retaliate – take revenge
- Retard – slow down
- Retrieve – get back
- Reveal – show; uncover
- Reverence – deep respect
- Revert – return
- Revise – change or update
- Revitalize – bring new life
- Rhetoric – persuasive speaking
- Rigid – strict; inflexible
- Rigidify – make rigid
- Rigorous – extremely thorough
- Rival – competitor
- Robust – strong; healthy
- Rudimentary – basic; simple
- Sacred – holy; respected
- Salient – most noticeable
- Salvage – save from damage
- Sanction – approve; authorize
- Sane – mentally stable
- Saturate – soak completely
- Scarce – limited; rare
- Scenario – possible situation
- Scholar – academic expert
- Scrutiny – careful examination
- Secluded – isolated
- Sedentary – inactive lifestyle
- Seize – grab; take forcefully
- Semblance – outward appearance
- Sensible – reasonable; practical
- Sensitive – easily affected
- Sentiment – emotion; opinion
- Sequential – in order
- Serene – calm; peaceful
- Sever – cut off
- Severe – very strict; harsh
- Shallow – not deep
- Shift – move or change direction
- Showcase – display
- Shrink – become smaller
- Significant – important
- Simulate – imitate
- Simultaneous – at the same time
- Skeptical – doubtful
- Skew – distort; misrepresent
- Sluggish – slow; inactive
- Smuggle – illegally transport
- Soaring – rising quickly
- Solemn – serious; formal
- Solitary – alone
- Soluble – able to dissolve
- Sophisticated – advanced; refined
- Sovereign – independent; supreme
- Spark – trigger; cause
- Sparse – limited; thinly spread
- Spatial – related to space
- Speculate – guess based on evidence
- Spiral – increase rapidly in cycles
- Splendid – magnificent
- Spontaneous – unplanned
- Sporadic – occurring sometimes
- Spur – encourage
- Spurious – false; not genuine
- Stable – steady; firm
- Stagnant – not moving
- Stimulate – encourage growth or activity
- Stimulus – something that causes growth or action
- Stipulate – state a requirement
- Strain – stress; pressure
- Strenuous – needing great effort
- Striking – noticeable; impressive
- Stringent – strict; severe
- Strive – try very hard
- Structure – organized system
- Stubborn – unwilling to change
- Stunning – extremely impressive
- Subdue – control; reduce force
- Sublime – excellent; inspiring
- Submerge – cover with water
- Submit – hand in; give control
- Subordinate – lower in rank
- Subside – become weaker
- Subsidize – support financially
- Substantial – large; significant
- Substantiate – provide evidence
- Subtle – delicate; not obvious
- Succumb – give in; fail to resist
- Suffice – be enough
- Sufficient – adequate
- Suggestive – implying something
- Summon – call together
- Superb – excellent
- Superficial – only on the surface
- Superior – better than others
- Supersede – replace
- Supplement – add extra
- Suppress – stop by force
- Surmount – overcome
- Surpass – exceed
- Surveillance – careful observation
- Susceptible – easily affected
- Sustain – maintain; support
- Swell – increase in size
- Symmetry – balanced proportions
- Sympathetic – understanding
- Synchronous – happening at same time
- Synopsis – brief summary
- Systematic – methodical; organized
- Tactic – method; strategy
- Tangible – real; touchable
- Tantalize – tease with desire
- Tarnish – damage reputation
- Taut – tight; stretched
- Tedious – boring; repetitive
- Temper – moderate; soften
- Temporary – short-term
- Tenacious – determined
- Tend – look after; care for
- Tentative – uncertain; not final
- Terminate – end
- Terrain – land area
- Terrific – excellent
- Testify – give evidence
- Thrive – grow strongly
- Thwart – prevent; block
- Timely – done at the right time
- Timid – shy; lacking confidence
- Tolerate – accept; endure
- Topple – fall over
- Torrential – very heavy (rain)
- Toxic – poisonous
- Trace – find or identify
- Tractable – easy to control
- Tranquil – peaceful; quiet
- Transcend – rise above
- Transfer – move from one place to another
- Transformation – major change
- Transparent – clear; easy to understand
- Transplant – move to new place
- Tremendous – very large
- Trend – general pattern
- Trespass – enter without permission
- Trigger – cause an action
- Trim – cut down; reduce
- Turbulent – unstable; chaotic
- Turmoil – confusion; disorder
- Unanimous – fully agreed
- Unattainable – impossible to achieve
- Unavoidable – cannot be avoided
- Unbiased – fair; impartial
- Uncanny – strange and surprising
- Unconventional – not traditional
- Undermine – weaken
- Unearth – discover
- Unethical – morally wrong
- Unfounded – without evidence
- Ungainly – awkward
- Unify – bring together
- Unique – one of a kind
- Universal – common; widespread
- Unleash – release powerfully
- Unprecedented – never happened before
- Unravel – unfold; figure out
- Unscathed – unharmed
- Unsustainable – cannot be maintained long-term
- Utilize – use effectively
- Vacant – empty
- Vacillate – waver; be uncertain
- Vague – unclear
- Valiant – brave
- Validate – confirm; verify
- Vanity – excessive pride
- Variable – changeable
- Vast – very large
- Veer – change direction
- Vehement – intense; passionate
- Venerable – respected due to age
- Venture – risky undertaking
- Veracity – truthfulness
- Versatile – adaptable
- Viable – workable; practical
- Vibrant – energetic; bright
- Vice – immoral behavior
- Vigilant – watchful
- Vigorous – strong and active
- Violate – break rules
- Violation – act of breaking law or rule
- Virtual – almost; digital
- Virtuous – morally good
- Vivid – clear; bright
- Vocal – outspoken
- Void – empty; invalid
- Volatile – unpredictable
- Voluntary – done by free choice
- Vow – solemn promise
- Wane – decrease
- Warrant – justify
- Wary – cautious
- Weary – tired
- Weigh – consider carefully
- Whimsical – playful; unpredictable
- Wholesome – healthy; beneficial
- Widespread – common; extensive
- Withhold – keep back
- Withstand – resist
- Witness – observe
- Witty – clever and funny
- Wretched – miserable; unhappy
- Wriggle – twist; move side to side
- Wrought – shaped; formed
- Xenophobia – fear of foreigners
- Xerox – copy
- Yearn – long for; desire
- Yield – produce; give
- Yoke – join together
- Youthful – young; energetic
- Zeal – great enthusiasm
- Zealous – highly enthusiastic
- Zenith – highest point
- Zephyr – gentle breeze
- Zest – excitement; energy
- Zigzag – move in sharp turns
- Zonal – relating to zones
- Zone – area
- Zookeeper – person who cares for animals
- Zoom – move quickly
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