Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Significance

Here, you will learn some English words related to Significance that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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significant [adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The new policy had a significant impact on improving workplace productivity .

crucial [adjective]

having great importance, often having a significant impact on the outcome of a situation

Ex: Following safety protocols is crucial in high-risk environments .

vital [adjective]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

Ex: Oxygen is vital for sustaining life .

essential [adjective]

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical fitness and health .

main [adjective]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

Ex: His main responsibility as a project manager is to ensure deadlines are met .

fundamental [adjective]

related to the core and most important or basic parts of something

Ex: Good communication skills are fundamental to success in any profession .

serious [adjective]

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

Ex: The doctor said his condition is serious and needs immediate attention .

meaningful [adjective]

having a significant purpose or importance

Ex: The couple exchanged meaningful glances during the wedding ceremony .

important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .

primary [adjective]

having the most importance or influence

Ex: Her primary responsibility as a teacher is to nurture and educate her students .

central [adjective]

very important and necessary

Ex: Education is central to individual growth and societal progress .

necessary [adjective]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

Ex: Proper hydration is necessary for maintaining good health .

prominent [adjective]

well-known or easily recognizable due to importance, influence, or distinct features

Ex: The prominent scientist made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of medicine .

highlight [noun]

the most outstanding, enjoyable or exciting part of something

Ex: Visiting the art museum became the highlight of our weekend .

to underline [verb]

to emphasize the importance of something by making it seem more noticeable

Ex: The designer chose a contrasting color to underline the main headline in the advertisement .

to emphasize [verb]

to give special attention or importance to something

Ex: Although the report covered many topics , the conclusion strongly emphasized the need for further research on climate change .

to stress [verb]

to emphasize a particular point or aspect

Ex: The manager stressed the company 's commitment to customer satisfaction in the staff meeting .

trivial [adjective]

having little or no importance

Ex: She dismissed his argument as trivial and irrelevant to the discussion .

inessential [adjective]

not required for the basic functioning or core purpose

nonessential [adjective]

not absolutely necessary

Ex: The project was streamlined by removing nonessential tasks that did not contribute to the main goal .

unessential [adjective]

not necessary or crucial and capable of being omitted without affecting the main aspects

Ex: Pack light and leave unessential items at home .

insignificant [adjective]

not having much importance or influence

Ex: The difference in price was insignificant given the overall budget .

minor [adjective]

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

Ex: The error in the report was minor and easily corrected .

unremarkable [adjective]

having no particular or outstanding quality

Ex: The unremarkable taste of the dish left the diners feeling indifferent .

unimportant [adjective]

having no value or significance

Ex: Losing a game is unimportant as long as you learn from it .

secondary [adjective]

having less importance or value when compared to something else

Ex: In the decision-making process , cost is primary , while convenience is secondary .

noncrucial [adjective]

having little significance

Ex: His role in the project was noncrucial , so his absence did n't delay anything .

nonserious [adjective]

not characterized by seriousness or lacks a significant level of importance

Ex: The injury was nonserious , so he did n't need to see a doctor .

nonvital [adjective]

not essential or not absolutely necessary

Ex: The report included both vital and nonvital information .

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