15 High Vocabulary Words to be Used in IELTS Writing

Word	Meaning	Example
Pragmatic	Solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas, or rules	In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one.
Implication	An occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly.	From what she said, the implication was that they were splitting up.
Adverse	Having a negative or harmful effect on something.	It is clear that these violent films have an adverse effect on children.
Perception	A belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem.	It is my perception that his argument was fundamentally flawed.
Ambiguous	Having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally.	The wording of the agreement is ambiguous.
Predominantly	Mostly or mainly.	She is predominantly a dancer, but she also sings.
Prominent	Very well known and important.	The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.
Numerous	Many	There are numerous health benefits of practising yoga
Restricted	Limited, especially by official rules, laws, etc.	A restricted document is one that you need official permission to read because the government wants to keep it secret.
Naive	Too ready to believe someone or something, or to trust that someone’s intentions are good, due to a lack of experience.	It was naive of her to think that she would ever get her money back.
Constructive	Advice, feedback useful to help others improve something.	I am looking for constructive feedback to improve my writing skills.
Disruption	The action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected.	The strike brought severe disruption to flights over the holiday weekend.
Ample	More than enough.	You’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions after the talk.
Insignificant	Small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important.	The difference between the two results was insignificant.
Widespread	Existing or happening in many places and/or among many people.	There’s widespread agreement that the law should be changed.