Advanced Academic IELTS Words for "Speed"

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)

expeditious [adjective]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

Ex: With the goal of achieving expeditious results , the organization invested in advanced technology and automation .

flat out [adverb]

at the maximum speed

Ex: Despite the challenging conditions , the team worked flat out to meet the project deadline .

dilatory [adjective]

intentionally delaying or slow to act

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languid [adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

Ex: The dancer 's movements were languid , flowing seamlessly from one pose to the next .

plodding [adjective]

moving or progressing slowly and with great effort

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laggard [adjective]

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

Ex: Missed business opportunities can occur with a laggard response to evolving market trends .

breakneck [adjective]

moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

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express [adjective]

done with speed or efficiency

Ex: The express delivery option guarantees that the package will arrive within 24 hours .

nimble [adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: The nimble fingers of the pianist danced across the keys .

lickety-split [adjective]

happening at a swift pace

Ex: The company experienced a lickety-split growth spurt after launching its new product line .

blistering [adjective]

moving or progressing at an extremely high speed

Ex: The company experienced blistering growth , expanding its market share rapidly .

supersonic [adjective]

having a speed greater than that of sound

Ex: The experimental car achieved supersonic speeds on the test track , pushing the limits of automotive technology .

lightning [adjective]

moving or happening extremely quickly

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to slacken [verb]

to reduce in speed

Ex: The conveyor belt began to slacken , causing a temporary pause in production .

to expedite [verb]

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

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

to outpace [verb]

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

Ex: Despite initial challenges , the project 's success has allowed it to outpace similar initiatives .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Dimensions and Areas	Weight and Steadiness	Shapes
Increase in Amount	Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed
Significance	Uniqueness	Value	Complexity
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion	Attempt and Prevention
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Science	Changing and Forming
Education	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Energy and Power
Landscape and Geography	Engineering	Technology	Internet
Computer	History	Religion	Culture and Custom
Language	Arts	Music	Film and Theatre
Literature	Architecture	Marketing	Finance
Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms	Law
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
War	Measurement	Emotions	Travel and Migration
Weather	Pollution	Disasters	Animals
Food and Drinks	Adverbs of Manner