Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Energy and Power

Here, you will learn some English words related to Energy and Power that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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wind power [noun]

the electricity produced by means of turbines and other machinery

Ex: Investing in wind power reduces reliance on fossil fuels .

solar power [noun]

energy that is generated from the sun's radiation using solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity

Ex: They installed solar panels to harness solar power for their farm .

coal [noun]

a type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy

Ex: Despite efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources , coal remains an important fuel in many countries due to its abundance and affordability .

electricity [noun]

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

Ex: Power plants generate electricity that is distributed to homes and businesses .

source [noun]

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

Ex: The idea came from an unexpected source .

fuse [noun]

an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong

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consumption [noun]

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

Ex: Excessive consumption of resources leads to environmental damage .

renewable resource [noun]

natural sources that are capable of restoring themselves

Ex: Sustainable forestry ensures trees are harvested as a renewable resource .

nonrenewable [adjective]

(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used

Ex: Burning nonrenewable fossil fuels contributes significantly to global warming .

blackout [noun]

a complete loss of electricity in a specific area

Ex: A massive blackout affected the entire region after the earthquake .

fuel [noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: Gasoline is a widely used fuel for vehicles .

fossil fuel [noun]

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

Ex: Fossil fuels are a major source of global energy production .

turbine [noun]

a machine or engine that produces power from the pressure of a liquid or gas on a turning wheel

Ex: The whirligig on the playground spun like a turbine with each gust of wind , delighting the children .

resource [noun]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

Ex: Renewable energy resources such as wind and solar power are gaining importance .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs