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: The meeting can be scheduled for Monday , or alternatively , on Wednesday to accommodate everyone 's availability .

challenge [noun]

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

Ex: Learning a new language can be a rewarding challenge .

feedback [noun]

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

Ex: Customer feedback is essential for improving product quality .

to consult [verb]

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

Ex: I consulted with my friends before making a decision about which college to attend .

to propose [verb]

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

Ex: She proposed a topic for her research project , hoping to investigate the relationship between social media usage and mental health .

connotation [noun]

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

Ex: Literary analysis often explores the connotations of words .

guidance [noun]

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

Ex: The consultant offered guidance to small business owners , helping them develop effective strategies for growth and success .

hint [noun]

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

Ex: He dropped a hint about his favorite restaurant , hoping his friends would suggest it for dinner .

implicitly [adverb]

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

Ex: The decision was implicitly communicated through the manager 's actions .

to prompt [verb]

to encourage someone to do or say something

Ex: The coach prompted the team to give their best effort .

to advise [verb]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: I would advise against making any hasty decisions without considering all the consequences .

recommendation [noun]

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

Ex: He followed his mentor 's recommendation to apply for the scholarship .

to warn [verb]

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

Ex: The detective warned the witness about the possible threats to their safety .

to admonish [verb]

to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

Ex: The manager admonishes employees to follow company policies during the training sessions .

to commend [verb]

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

Ex: Having witnessed his tireless work ethic and innovative ideas , I wholeheartedly commend him to you for the challenging project .

to counsel [verb]

to advise someone to take a course of action

Ex: A therapist counsels individuals dealing with mental health challenges , offering support and coping strategies .

inadvisable [adjective]

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

Ex: Taking an extended vacation so close to deadline would be inadvisable given current workloads .

tacitly [adverb]

without using explicit verbal communication

Ex: The team members tacitly accepted the changes to the project .

liable [adjective]

possible to do a particular action

Ex: As an athlete , she is liable to injury if she does n't warm up properly before training .

to [be|feel] obliged {to do sth} [phrase]

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

Ex:

exempt [adjective]

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

Ex: Certain employees are exempt from overtime requirements .

binding [adjective]

legally required to be followed and cannot be avoided

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mandatory [adjective]

ordered or required by a rule or law

Ex: The completion of the online registration form is mandatory to participate in the event .

optional [adjective]

available or possible to choose but not required or forced

Ex: The elective course in photography is optional for students majoring in business administration .

compulsory [adjective]

forced to be done by law or authority

Ex: In many countries , military service is compulsory for young adults .

to reckon [verb]

to think or have an opinion about something

Ex: Many people reckon that kindness can significantly impact others ' lives .

regardless [adverb]

with no attention to the thing mentioned

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opinionated [adjective]

having strong opinions and not willing to change them

Ex:

convincingly [adverb]

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

Ex: He convincingly argued for the policy change during the debate .

conservatism [noun]

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

Ex: Conservatism often opposes rapid social change and advocates for gradual reform .

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