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ADVANCED VOCABULARY BY DR.

MUHAMMAD KHALIL MOUSSA (NOT TO BE SHARED)

Advanced Vocabulary for IELTS compiled by Dr. Muhammad Khalil Moussa


1. show-Manifest-demonstrate-reveal-reflect- shed light-illustrate
2. problem-dilemma-hindrance-challenge-obstacle-impediment
3. idea-concept- notion
4. belief ‫العقيدة‬-dogma; doctrine (Cultural beliefs; cultural dogmas)
5. Advantages= merits = positives= blessings= pros
6. Disadvantages = demerits =downsides = cons
7. Argument-contention-debate – discussion
8. lead-result in
9. negatives = drawbacks = flaws
10. begin-commence- embark upon= initiate
11. have-possess-own
12. bad-negative-atrocious-faulty-erroneous
13. expensive-pricey- money-wasting – money-consuming
14. cheap-affordable- budget friendly
15. good- positive-favorable- righteous
16. big-enormous-immense-huge-massive-colossal.
17. use-utilize-employ
18. don’t think-disbelieve-doubtful-skeptical about-have little faith in
19. In fact, I am skeptical about the benefits of junk food.
20. Practical- pragmatic- viable solutions
21. tiring- exhausting- daunting- draining
22. very- exceptionally-undoubtedly-drastically
23. Proponents of-advocates of (supporters of) and opponents to
24. Solution- alternatives
25. fight-combat
26. mitigate the problem- solve
27. discussion- debate
28. Society= community= individuals= the public= countries = nations
29. tackle- deal with – handle/harmful=detrimental
30. Make a mistake
31. Commit a crime
32. Raise awareness
33. Raise fund for…
34. Waste or squander money on… / invest
35. Money= fund = budget

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ADVANCED VOCABULARY BY DR. MUHAMMAD KHALIL MOUSSA (NOT TO BE SHARED)

36. Launch-initiate campaigns against/ for…


37. Viable solutions for this chronic problem
38. Outweigh = exceed= surpass= outnumber
39. Allocate fund for…
40. Many = numerous = a lot of = a myriad of…
41. Insomnia: anxiety: depression (restlessness and lack of sleep)
42. I believe = I am inclined to believe that … = I am of the view that… = I opt for
43. Ideas will be discussed= tackled= outlined=demonstrated=manifested.
44. Outweigh = exceed= surpass= outnumber
45. Allocate fund for…
46. Youngsters = youth= young generations= juniors= adolescents= rising
generations
47. The elderly= seniors= the past/old generations= retired people= elderly people
48. Children= offspring= juveniles
49. There is a consensus= agreement among many people that…
50. Effect= impact= influence
51. People = individuals = persons= the public = the majority= the masses
52. Human beings= mankind= human race = humanity
53. Relatives = kinsmen
54. Gain knowledge/ information
55. Learn = acquire information
56. University education = tertiary education = undergraduate education
57. Beautiful = gorgeous= stunning= dazzling
58. Dangerous = hazardous= risky= precarious
59. Danger = hazards= perils = risks
60. Decide= determine= make up one’s mind
61. It is definite = certain = clear= obvious= crystal clear that
62. Famous= popular = well-known= renowned= eminent
63. Fast = rapid
64. Tired= exhausted= fatigued
65. Pleased, Delighted, Elated, Joyful, Ecstatic, Jubilant, happy
66. Despise= hate= resent = abhor
67. Help = assist= aid
68. Important = vital = pivotal = essential= indispensable= necessary
69. Recent = modern= cutting edge
70. Old= ancient= aged

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