Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Advice and Suggestion

Here you will learn some English words about advice and suggestion, such as "feedback", "consult", "obliged", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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alternatively

[Adverb]

as a second choice or another possibility

Ex: If you prefer not to drive, you can alternatively take the train to the city.

challenge

[noun]

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

Ex: Overcoming that obstacle was a significant challenge for the team.

feedback

[noun]

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

Ex: She received positive feedback on her presentation.

to consult

[Verb]

to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

Ex: The lawyer consulted with her colleagues to prepare for the upcoming trial.

to propose

[Verb]

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

Ex: He proposed a new strategy for increasing productivity during the team meeting, outlining specific steps for implementation.

connotation

[noun]

an idea, feeling, or meaning that is implied, suggested, or associated with a word or expression beyond its literal definition

Ex: "Home" has connotations of warmth and security.

guidance

[noun]

help and advice about how to solve a problem, given by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced

Ex: The mentor provided invaluable guidance to the new employee, helping them navigate the intricacies of the job.

hint

[noun]

a slight suggestion or piece of advice that shows how a problem is solved

Ex: She gave him a subtle hint about where to find the missing key, hoping he would pick up on it.

implicitly

[Adverb]

in a way that is understood or suggested without being directly stated

Ex: The instructions implicitly indicated the preferred approach.

to prompt

[Verb]

to encourage someone to do or say something

Ex: The teacher used thought-provoking questions to prompt students to participate actively in class discussions.

to advise

[Verb]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: The doctor advised the patient to maintain a healthy diet and exercise for overall well-being.

recommendation

[noun]

a suggestion or piece of advice given to someone officially, especially about the course of action that they should take

Ex: The doctor made a recommendation to increase her daily exercise.

to warn

[Verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: The weather forecast warned residents of an approaching storm.

to admonish

[Verb]

to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

Ex: The coach admonished the players to adhere to fair play and sportsmanship during the game.

to commend

[Verb]

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

Ex: The doctor commended the new treatment to her patients for its effectiveness in managing chronic pain.

to counsel

[Verb]

to advise someone to take a course of action

Ex: Legal professionals counsel clients on their rights and options during legal proceedings.

inadvisable

[Adjective]

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

Ex: Accepting that job offer would be inadvisable since you've only just started your current role.

tacitly

[Adverb]

without using explicit verbal communication

Ex: They tacitly agreed to proceed with the plan without discussing it.

liable

[Adjective]

possible to do a particular action

Ex: The wet floor made him liable to slip and fall if he wasn't careful.

to be obliged to do something

[phrase]

to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

Ex: After receiving such generous help from her neighbor, she felt obliged to return the favor by watching their pets while they were away.

exempt

[Adjective]

(of a person) not subject to an obligation, duty, or liability that applies to others

Ex: Firefighters are exempt from paying parking tickets while on duty.

binding

[Adjective]

legally required to be followed and cannot be avoided

Ex: Signing the lease makes it a binding contract, so you're committed to paying rent for the agreed-upon period.

mandatory

[Adjective]

ordered or required by a rule or law

Ex: Wearing a face mask in public places is mandatory to prevent the spread of the virus.

optional

[Adjective]

available or possible to choose but not required or forced

Ex: The final project is optional, but many students choose to complete it for extra credit.

compulsory

[Adjective]

forced to be done by law or authority

Ex: Attendance at the safety training session is compulsory for all employees.

to reckon

[Verb]

to think or have an opinion about something

Ex: He reckoned that the project would take longer than anticipated.

regardless

[Adverb]

with no attention to the thing mentioned

Ex: She decided to go for a run regardless of the rain.

opinionated

[Adjective]

having strong opinions and not willing to change them

Ex: He’s too opinionated to accept different perspectives.

convincingly

[Adverb]

in a manner that persuades others to believe something is true, real, or valid

Ex: She convincingly explained her absence to the committee.

conservatism

[noun]

a political belief with an inclination to keep the traditional values in a society by avoiding changes

Ex: Many voters align with conservatism due to its emphasis on preserving traditional values.

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

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