Summary of "Master IELTS Band 9 Essays with These 65 POWERFUL Words!"

This video lesson introduces 65 essential words and phrases designed to enhance IELTS writing skills, particularly to help candidates achieve a Band 9 score. Mastering these vocabulary items enables candidates to express ideas precisely, develop sophisticated arguments, improve coherence and cohesion, and impress examiners in both Writing Task 1 and Task 2.

Main Ideas and Concepts

Importance of Vocabulary: A strong vocabulary base is crucial for expressing ideas clearly and cohesively in IELTS essays.
Application: The words and phrases help present complex ideas fluently and improve writing scores.
Structure: Each word/phrase is explained with its meaning and example sentences relevant to common IELTS essay topics.
Quiz: A short quiz at the end tests understanding and retention of the vocabulary.

Detailed List of Vocabulary with Meanings and Examples

Nowadays – Used for introductions Example: Nowadays, remote work is becoming popular.
In spite of – To contrast two ideas Example: In spite of rising tuition fees, many students pursue higher education.
For instance – To give examples Example: Many companies value communication skills; for instance, team collaboration is crucial.
Due to – To express cause Example: Due to climate change, extreme weather is more frequent.
By contrast – To introduce contrasting points Example: Private universities charge high fees; by contrast, public ones are affordable.
As a result of – Cause and effect Example: As a result of automation, many factory jobs disappeared.
Ensure – Formal for “make sure” Example: Governments must ensure equal access to education.
Enable – To make possible Example: Scholarships enable disadvantaged students to attend university.
Hence – To link ideas concisely Example: The economy is struggling; hence, new policies were introduced.
Lack – Not having enough Example: Many rural areas lack quality healthcare.
Appreciable – Noticeable Example: There was an appreciable increase in enrollment.
Negligible – Insignificant Example: The policy’s impact was negligible.
Postpone – To delay Example: The meeting was postponed due to weather.
However – To contrast points Example: The AI was well received; however, concerns remain.
Because / Because of – To explain reasons Example: The concert was cancelled because of heavy rain.
Significant – Important or large Example: Pollution levels increased significantly.
Maintain – To keep or argue Example: He maintains that digital learning is the future.
Increase / Decline – To rise or fall Example: Online shopping increased; birth rates declined.
Substantial – Considerable Example: Housing prices rose substantially.
Illustrate – To explain with examples Example: The graph illustrates employment trends.
Paramount – Of utmost importance Example: Education is of paramount importance.
Invaluable – Extremely useful Example: Work experience is invaluable.
Deteriorate – To worsen Example: Air quality has deteriorated.
Abundant – Plentiful Example: Solar energy is abundant.
Facilitate – To make easier Example: Online platforms facilitate communication.
Alleviate – To reduce Example: New laws aim to alleviate poverty.
Widespread – Common Example: Internet access is widespread.
Profound – Deep or significant Example: The pandemic had a profound impact.
Justify – To provide reasons Example: Governments must justify spending.
Compulsory – Mandatory Example: Wearing seat belts is compulsory.
Inevitable – Certain to happen Example: Climate change is inevitable.
Considerable – Large or significant Example: Test scores improved considerably.
Adapt – To adjust Example: Students must adapt to teaching styles.
Advocate – To support or argue for Example: Experts advocate increased education funding.
Attribute – To explain cause Example: He attributes success to hard work.
Challenge – Difficulty or obstacle Example: Climate change is a major challenge.
Crucial – Very important Example: [Example missing in source text]