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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Persuasion and Involvement

Here you will learn some English words about persuasion and involvement, such as "outline", "proof", "establish", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for General IELTS
to advocate

to publicly support or recommend something

Ex: Parents often advocate for improvements in the education system for the benefit of their children .
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to acknowledge

to openly accept something as true or real

Ex: Many scientists acknowledge the impact of climate change on global weather patterns .
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to assert
to assert
[Verb]

to behave in a confident way to cause people to recognize one's authority or right

Ex: She asserts her expertise in the subject matter during academic discussions , earning respect from her peers .
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dispute
dispute
[noun]

a disagreement or argument, often involving conflicting opinions or interests

Ex: The online dispute became a trending topic after both parties publicly aired their grievances .
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to imply
to imply
[Verb]

to suggest without explicitly stating

Ex: The advertisement 's imagery implied that using their product would lead to success .
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to justify

to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong

Ex: The government had to justify the allocation of funds to a particular project by outlining its potential benefits for the community .
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to object
to object
[Verb]

to express disapproval of something

Ex: As a consumer advocate , she regularly objects to unfair business practices that harm consumers .
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to outline

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

Ex: Before starting the research paper , the scientist outlined the hypotheses and methodologies to guide the study .
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to question

to have or express uncertainty about something

Ex: She questioned her own judgment after making a mistake and sought feedback from colleagues .
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to debate
to debate
[Verb]

to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

Ex: Politicians debated the proposed healthcare reform bill on the floor of the parliament .
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discussion

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: The discussion about the proposed law lasted for hours .
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drawback
drawback
[noun]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , its drawback is the lack of flexibility .
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evidence
evidence
[noun]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as valuable evidence for understanding past civilizations and events .
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proof
proof
[noun]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

Ex: She offered proof of her payment by showing the receipt from the transaction .
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recital
recital
[noun]

the act or process of giving a long and detailed account of something

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drama
drama
[noun]

a situation or event involving a lot of action and excitement, rooted in contrasting elements or forces

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amateur
amateur
[Adjective]

(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional

Ex: The charity auction 's craft items were modest amateur creations but helped raise funds all the same .
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classical
classical
[Adjective]

following a long-established, highly regarded, and standard form, style, or set of ideas

Ex: The novel ’s themes echo classical ideas of heroism and sacrifice .
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to assemble

(of people) to gather in a place for a particular purpose

Ex: The congregation assembles in the church every Sunday for religious services .
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to attend
to attend
[Verb]

to go to school, university, church, etc. periodically

Ex:
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to broadcast

to cause something, especially a secret, to be known by a lot of people

Ex: Be careful with what you say ; you do n’t want to broadcast your fears .
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to establish

to prove the fact of a situation

Ex: The medical tests were conducted to establish the cause of the patient 's symptoms .
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to observe

to make a written or spoken remark

Ex: The teacher observed that the student 's essay demonstrated a thorough understanding of the topic
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to organize

to bring different parts together and arrange them so they work together as a complete and effective system

Ex: The manager organized the tasks into a clear schedule for the week .
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to participate

to join in an event, activity, etc.

Ex: He consistently participates in charity events to support various causes .
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to resign
to resign
[Verb]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

Ex: They resigned from the committee in protest of the decision .
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encouragement

the act of supporting and giving someone confidence to do something

Ex: She appreciated the encouragement she received from her peers .
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stimulus
stimulus
[noun]

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

Ex: Teachers often use interactive and engaging stimuli, like educational games or hands-on activities , to stimulate interest and enhance the learning experience in the classroom .
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push
push
[noun]

a determined effort to achieve or do something

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