Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Complexity

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

Review

Flashcards

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning

complicated

[Adjective]

involving many different parts or elements that make something difficult to understand or deal with

Ex: The instructions for the project were complicated to follow .

complex

[Adjective]

not easy to understand or analyze

Ex: The novel ’s plot is intricate and complex.

confusing

[Adjective]

not clear or easily understood

Ex: confusing directions led us in the wrong direction .

difficult

[Adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Cooking a gourmet meal from scratch can difficult for novice chefs .

puzzling

[Adjective]

hard to understand or explain

Ex: Her puzzling look made me wonder what she was thinking.

simple

[Adjective]

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

Ex: The instructions simple to follow , with clear steps outlined .

easy

[Adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: The math problem easy to solve ; it only required basic addition .

straightforward

[Adjective]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

Ex: The task straightforward, taking only a few minutes to complete .

uncomplicated

[Adjective]

clear and easy to understand

basic

[Adjective]

having the simplest form without extra complexity

Ex: basic workout includes stretching , squats , and push-ups .

elementary

[Adjective]

not difficult to understand

Ex: The math problem elementary, so I finished it quickly .

obvious

[Adjective]

noticeable and easily understood

Ex: The solution to the puzzle obvious once she pointed it out .

clear

[Adjective]

easy to understand

Ex: The rules of the game clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .

understandable

[Adjective]

able to be grasped mentally without difficulty

Ex: Her accent was mild , making her English understandable.

comprehensible

[Adjective]

clear in meaning or expression

Ex: Despite the complexity of the subject , the lecturercomprehensible approach helped the audience grasp the main concepts quickly .

transparent

[Adjective]

clear enough to be easily understood

Ex: The companytransparent policies helped clarify the terms for all employees .

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

Download LanGeek app

Langeek

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Complexity