Basic General IELTS Words for "Speed"

Here, you will learn some English words related to Speed that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5)

slow [adverb]

at a speed that is not fast

Ex: The warning sign said , ' Curves ahead , drive slow . '

fast [adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: She had a fast typing speed , finishing her work in no time .

quick [adverb]

in a manner that is fast and takes little time

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high-speed [adjective]

moving or functioning very fast

Ex: He upgraded to a high-speed blender for smoother and quicker food preparation .

rapid [adjective]

occurring or moving with great speed

Ex: The rapid heartbeat indicated excitement or anxiety .

speedy [adjective]

moving or happening quickly

Ex: The speedy recovery from the injury surprised everyone .

snaillike [adjective]

resembling or moving at the slow and deliberate pace characteristic of a snail

Ex: The snaillike growth of the plant puzzled the gardeners .

snail-paced [adjective]

moving or progressing very slowly

Ex: She grew impatient with the snail-paced internet connection .

leisurely [adjective]

carried out in a relaxed and unhurried manner

Ex: The leisurely pace of the boat ride allowed them to take in the scenery .

gradual [adjective]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

Ex: The erosion of the coastline was a gradual process , occurring over many years .

to slow [verb]

to decrease the speed of something

Ex: The cyclist slowed his bike to let the pedestrians cross the road .

to brake [verb]

to slow down or stop a moving car, etc. by using the brakes

Ex: The skilled skater knew exactly when to brake , gracefully slowing down .

to slow down [verb]

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

Ex: During the race , the sprinter started to slow down near the finish line .

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (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	Touching and Holding	Physical Actions and Reactions
Movements	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning
Perceiving The Senses	Resting and Relaxing	Eating and Drinking	Changing and Forming
Creating and Producing	Organising and Collecting	Preparing Food	Hobbies and Routines
Shopping	Finance and Currency	Office Life	Specialised Careers
Manual Labour Careers	Service and Support Careers	Creative and Artistic Careers	House
Human Body	Health	Sports	Sports Competitions
Transportation	Society and Social Events	City Parts	Friendship and Enmity
Romantic Relationships	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions	Family
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