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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to advocate [verb]

to publicly support or recommend something

Ex: The organization advocates for mental health awareness , working to reduce stigma .

to acknowledge [verb]

to openly accept something as true or real

Ex: Many scientists acknowledge the impact of climate change on global weather patterns .

to assert [verb]

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

Ex: The CEO asserted his leadership by implementing bold strategies to drive the company forward .

dispute [noun]

a disagreement or argument, often involving conflicting opinions or interests

Ex: Their dispute over the budget allocation led to a heated discussion during the meeting .

to imply [verb]

to suggest without explicitly stating

Ex: The politician 's vague statement implied support for the controversial policy .

to justify [verb]

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

Ex: The company had to justify its decision to lay off employees by explaining the financial challenges it was facing .

to object [verb]

to express disapproval of something

Ex: Residents of the neighborhood gathered to object to the construction of a noisy factory in their vicinity .

to outline [verb]

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

Ex: The speaker outlined the main points of the presentation on the whiteboard for clarity .

to question [verb]

to have or express uncertainty about something

Ex: The voters questioned the candidate 's promises , wanting more concrete plans for implementation .

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 .

discussion [noun]

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: Our discussion on climate change brought up some important points .

drawback [noun]

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

Ex: While the plan has many benefits , the drawback is its high cost .

evidence [noun]

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

Ex: Before drawing conclusions , it 's important to carefully evaluate all available evidence and consider alternative explanations .

proof [noun]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

Ex: The lawyer submitted proof of the defendant 's whereabouts during the crime to strengthen the case .

recital [noun]

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

drama [noun]

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

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 .

classical [adjective]

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

Ex: The architecture reflects classical principles , with a focus on proportion and harmony .

to assemble [verb]

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

Ex: Protesters plan to assemble at the city square to raise awareness about social issues .

to attend [verb]

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

Ex: The children attend school from Monday to Friday .

to broadcast [verb]

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

Ex: He did n’t mean to broadcast his friend ’s secret to the entire class .

to establish [verb]

to prove the fact of a situation

Ex: The historian worked diligently to establish the authenticity of the ancient manuscript .

to observe [verb]

to make a written or spoken remark

Ex: In his review , the film critic observed that the director 's use of symbolism added depth and complexity to the narrative .

to organize [verb]

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

Ex: The chef organized the kitchen staff so that dinner service ran efficiently .

to participate [verb]

to join in an event, activity, etc.

Ex: We invite everyone to participate in the upcoming community clean-up event .

to resign [verb]

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

Ex: They resigned from the board of directors due to conflicts of interest .

encouragement [noun]

the act of supporting and giving someone confidence to do something

Ex: The encouragement from his colleagues helped him take on the challenging project .

stimulus [noun]

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

Ex: In therapy , therapists may use various stimuli , such as images or prompts , to evoke emotional responses and facilitate discussion .

push [noun]

a determined effort to achieve or do something

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