Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - 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 General Training IELTS (8-9)

breakneck

[Adjective]

moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

Ex: The breakneck growth of the company led to concerns about sustainability.

express

[Adjective]

done with speed or efficiency

Ex: express bus service provides a direct route to the airport with minimal stops .

nimble

[Adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: nimble cat leaped gracefully over obstacles in its path .

lickety-split

[Adjective]

happening at a swift pace

Ex: The emergency team arrived at the scene in lickety-split manner , ready to assist .

blistering

[Adjective]

moving or progressing at an extremely high speed

Ex: The jet took off with a blistering acceleration, reaching cruising altitude in record time.

supersonic

[Adjective]

having a speed greater than that of sound

Ex: The military supersonic missiles for swift and precise strikes against targets .

lightning

[Adjective]

moving or happening extremely quickly

Ex: The team delivered a lightning-fast response to the crisis, preventing further damage.

expeditious

[Adjective]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

Ex: expeditious decision-making process helped resolve the issue quickly .

flat out

[Adverb]

at the maximum speed

Ex: The factory flat out to fulfill the surge in demand for its products .

dilatory

[Adjective]

intentionally delaying or slow to act

Ex: The court criticized the lawyer dilatory tactics , leading to unnecessary delays in the trial .

languid

[Adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

Ex: The heat of the afternoon made everyone move in languid, unhurried manner .

plodding

[Adjective]

moving or progressing slowly and with great effort

Ex: In the rural area, technology's plodding advancement lagged behind urban developments.

laggard

[Adjective]

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

Ex: The laggard response from the government hindered effective disaster relief efforts.

to slacken

[Verb]

to reduce in speed

Ex: As the car ascended the steep hill, the driver felt the acceleration slacken.

to expedite

[Verb]

to speed up or facilitate the progress of an action or task

Ex: The government passed a law expedite the construction of critical infrastructure projects .

to outpace

[Verb]

to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

Ex: Advances in medical research are critical outpace the spread of emerging diseases .

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Weight and Steadiness	Dimensions and Areas	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed	Shapes
Significance	Uniqueness	Complexity	Value
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - Speed