Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Expressing an Opinion

Here you will learn some English words about expressing an opinion, such as "approve", "debate", "infer", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
to assess
to assess [verb]

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

Ex: The therapist assesses the patient 's mental health to determine the best treatment plan .
to approve
to approve [verb]

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

Ex: The teacher was quick to approve the students ' request for an extension on the assignment deadline .
basically
basically [adverb]

in a simple or fundamental manner, without concern for less important details

Ex: The new software is basically an upgraded version of the previous one , with improved features and enhanced security .
biased
biased [adjective]

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

Ex: His biased opinion about the new employee influenced the hiring decision unfairly .
consistently
consistently [adverb]

in a way that is always the same

Ex: The company has consistently met its quarterly targets .
controversial
controversial [adjective]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

Ex: The controversial film explored sensitive social issues , prompting both praise and criticism from viewers .
controversy
controversy [noun]

a strong disagreement or argument over something that involves many people

Ex: The film 's portrayal of historical events caused significant controversy .
criticism
criticism [noun]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

Ex: Her criticism felt personal , but it was focused on improving the work .
to debate
to debate [verb]

to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

Ex: The students debated the merits of implementing a dress code policy at their school .
to differ
to differ [verb]

to disagree with someone or to hold different opinions, viewpoints, or beliefs

Ex: Experts in the field may differ in their interpretations of the research findings .
disagreement
disagreement [noun]

an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something

Ex: Despite their disagreement on political issues , they managed to maintain a respectful friendship .
to estimate
to estimate [verb]

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

Ex: He estimated the distance to be around five miles .
to evaluate
to evaluate [verb]

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

Ex: The manager evaluates employees ' productivity during performance reviews .
to infer
to infer [verb]

to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter

Ex: Scientists can infer the existence of certain particles based on experimental results .
to maintain
to maintain [verb]

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

Ex: The scientist maintains that climate change is a significant threat that needs immediate attention .
objective
objective [adjective]

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

Ex: The court appointed an objective mediator to help resolve the dispute between the two parties .
to oppose
to oppose [verb]

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it

Ex: The senator opposed the bill , citing its potential negative impact on the economy .
precisely
precisely [adverb]

in an exact way, often emphasizing correctness or clarity

Ex: The clock is set to precisely match the atomic time standard .
subjective
subjective [adjective]

based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions rather than facts

Ex: Taste in music is subjective , with individuals preferring different genres and artists .
to advocate
to advocate [verb]

to publicly support or recommend something

Ex: The organization advocates for mental health awareness , working to reduce stigma .
affirmative
affirmative [adjective]

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

Ex: The committee 's response to the proposal was affirmative , indicating their full support for the new initiative .
arguably
arguably [adverb]

used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence

Ex: Arguably , the new policy has led to improved efficiency in the workplace , but not everyone agrees .
as a matter of fact
as a matter of fact [phrase]

used to introduce a statement that presents a truth or reality, often to clarify or emphasize something

Ex: He claimed it was the largest in the city , but as a matter of fact , there are several larger buildings in the downtown area .
challenging
challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex:
to confer
to confer [verb]

to exchange opinions and have discussions with others, often to come to an agreement or decision

Ex: The teachers will confer during the staff meeting to develop a new curriculum for the next semester .
to contradict
to contradict [verb]

(of pieces of evidence, facts, statements, etc.) to be opposite or very different in a way that it is impossible for all to be true at the same time

Ex: Her actions contradict her professed beliefs about environmental conservation .
to dispute
to dispute [verb]

to doubt a fact or to call its truth into question

Ex: The historians disputed the authenticity of the ancient artifact , suspecting it was a forgery .
inclined
inclined [adjective]

having a tendency to do something

Ex: The team is inclined to celebrate every small victory along the way .
mistaken
mistaken [adjective]

(of a person) wrong in one's judgment, opinion, or belief

Ex:
moderate
moderate [adjective]

(of a person or ideology) not extreme or radical and considered reasonable by a majority of people

Ex: The professor 's lecture offered a moderate perspective on the historical event , emphasizing multiple viewpoints .
having said that
having said that [phrase]

used to introduce an opposing statement after making a point

Ex: The new software update promises improved functionality ; having said that , some users have reported encountering compatibility issues with certain devices .
on second thought
on second thought [phrase]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: She agreed to the proposal , but on second thought , she realized it was n’t practical .
Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
Communication Art Music Literature
Movie and Theater The Media Argument and Agreement Certainty and Uncertainty
Expressing an Opinion Advice and Suggestion Making a Decision Sickness and Health
Cause and Effect Success and Failure Education Space
Money Business The environment Likes and Dislikes
Persuasion and Involvement Similarity and Difference Signposting Problems and Solutions
Being in Charge Talking about Senses Possession Talking about Change
Talking about Events and Incidents Lifestyles Tourism The Planet Earth
Phrasal Verbs