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 the weather is unfavorable for outdoor activities , you can alternatively explore indoor entertainment options .

challenge

[noun]

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

Ex: The puzzle provided a fun challenge for everyone at the party .

feedback

[noun]

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

Ex: Feedback from the audience can help shape the performance .

to consult

[Verb]

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

Ex: Before starting the project , we should consult the project manager to clarify any uncertainties .

to propose

[Verb]

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

Ex: The company 's CEO proposed a merger with a competitor , believing it would create synergies and improve market share .

connotation

[noun]

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

Ex: The term " snake " has connotations of deceit .

guidance

[noun]

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

Ex: The career counselor offered guidance to job seekers , assisting them with resume writing , interview skills , and job search strategies .

hint

[noun]

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

Ex: She offered a hint to her coworker struggling with a difficult project , gently suggesting a possible solution .

implicitly

[Adverb]

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

Ex: The agreement was implicitly reached during the informal discussion .

to prompt

[Verb]

to encourage someone to do or say something

Ex: The counselor gently prompted the client to express their feelings

to advise

[Verb]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: The teacher advised the students to study the textbook thoroughly before the exam .

recommendation

[noun]

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

Ex: Based on the teacher 's recommendation, she decided to take advanced classes .

to warn

[Verb]

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

Ex: They warned the travelers about potential delays at the airport .

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: The food critic commended the restaurant to readers for its innovative cuisine and attentive service .

to counsel

[Verb]

to advise someone to take a course of action

Ex: In times of crisis , friends may counsel one another , providing a listening ear and offering comfort and advice .

inadvisable

[Adjective]

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

Ex: It 's inadvisable to ignore the doctor 's orders regarding medication .

tacitly

[Adverb]

without using explicit verbal communication

Ex: He tacitly confirmed his attendance by showing up at the meeting .

liable

[Adjective]

possible to do a particular action

Ex: Ignoring safety guidelines makes workers liable to accidents on the construction site .

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 excellent service at the restaurant, she felt obliged to leave a generous tip to show her appreciation.

exempt

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Certain religious groups may be exempt from military service .

binding

[Adjective]

legally required to be followed and cannot be avoided

Ex: The terms and conditions outlined in the user agreement are binding upon acceptance.

mandatory

[Adjective]

ordered or required by a rule or law

Ex: Attending the annual general meeting is mandatory for all shareholders .

optional

[Adjective]

available or possible to choose but not required or forced

Ex: The homework assignment is optional, but completing it will help reinforce the concepts learned in class .

to reckon

[Verb]

to think or have an opinion about something

Ex: After considering the options , he reckoned that the first choice was the most sensible .

regardless

[Adverb]

with no attention to the thing mentioned

Ex: The team played with determination regardless of the score.

opinionated

[Adjective]

having strong opinions and not willing to change them

Ex: She remained opinionated despite the new evidence.

convincingly

[Adverb]

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

Ex: The story is convincingly told , with careful attention to detail .

conservatism

[noun]

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

Ex: Conservatism promotes a strong sense of community and social cohesion .

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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