Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Speed

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

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expeditious

[Adjective]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

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

flat out

[Adverb]

at the maximum speed

Ex: The factory operated 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 for 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 a 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.

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

nimble

[Adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: The 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 a 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 relies on 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.

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 to 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 to outpace the spread of emerging diseases .

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

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