Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Probability

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

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certain [adjective]

unavoidable or very likely to happen

Ex: Given the current trends , a price increase is certain next year .

likely [adjective]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

Ex: Based on recent trends , it 's likely that the company will see an increase in profits next quarter .

probable [adjective]

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

Ex: The detective considered the suspect 's alibi to be probable , as it was supported by multiple witnesses .

possible [adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age .

unlikely [adjective]

having a low chance of happening or being true

Ex: Winning the lottery is unlikely , given the astronomical odds against it .

improbable [adjective]

having a low chance of occurring

Ex: It 's improbable that the team will make a comeback after such a significant deficit .

predictable [adjective]

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

Ex: The company 's earnings were predictable , as they followed a steady growth pattern over the years .

unpredictable [adjective]

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

Ex: The stock market can be unpredictable , with prices fluctuating wildly from one day to the next .

doubtful [adjective]

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

Ex: The team 's chances of winning the championship seem doubtful after their recent string of losses .

uncertain [adjective]

not definitively known or decided

Ex: The weather forecast for tomorrow is uncertain , with a chance of rain or sunshine .

expected [adjective]

anticipated or predicted to happen based on previous knowledge or assumptions

Ex: The expected arrival time of the train is 3:00 PM , but there may be delays due to track maintenance .

unexpected [adjective]

happening or appearing without warning, causing surprise

Ex: The unexpected arrival of her long-lost friend brought tears of joy to her eyes .

sure [adjective]

expected or certain to happen

Ex: If you study consistently , you 're sure to pass the exam with flying colors .

questionable [adjective]

doubtful or uncertain in terms of quality, reliability, or legitimacy

Ex: The credibility of the witness 's testimony was questionable , as it contradicted earlier statements .

believable [adjective]

having qualities that make something possible and accepted as true

Ex: The plot of the movie was believable , with characters and situations that felt realistic .

unquestionable [adjective]

allowing no questions or doubts

Ex: The logic of her argument was unquestionable , leaving her opponent speechless .

unbelievable [adjective]

difficult to be believed

Ex: The story he told about surviving a plane crash was simply unbelievable .

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