Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Signposting

Here you will learn some English words about signposting, such as "moreover", "thus", "show", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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additionally [adverb]

used to introduce extra information or points

Ex: The company is launching a new product next month , and additionally , they plan to expand their market presence internationally .

furthermore [adverb]

used to introduce additional information

Ex: The software offers a user-friendly interface , and furthermore , it incorporates advanced security features for data protection .

moreover [adverb]

used to introduce additional information or to emphasize a point

Ex: The product offers advanced features at an affordable price , and moreover , it comes with a warranty that ensures customer satisfaction .

former [adjective]

referring to the first of two things mentioned

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initial [adjective]

related to the beginning of a series or process

Ex: She made initial inquiries about the job before submitting her application .

latter [adjective]

referring to the second of two things mentioned

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prior [adjective]

happening or existing before something else

Ex: The company conducted background checks to verify prior work experience .

respectively [adverb]

used to show that separate items correspond to separate others in the order listed

Ex: The dog and cat weigh 20 lbs and 10 lbs , respectively .

subsequent [adjective]

occurring or coming after something else

Ex: He faced subsequent challenges after recovering from the initial setback .

overall [adverb]

with everyone or everything included

Ex: The company 's financial performance was overall satisfactory , although there were fluctuations in certain quarters .

thus [adverb]

in the way or manner that is already mentioned

Ex: The elders greeted us with a nod , as was their custom , and we responded thus .

consequently [adverb]

used to indicate a logical result or effect

Ex: The team neglected to conduct thorough testing , and consequently , several critical errors emerged in the final product .

however [adverb]

used to indicate contrast or contradiction

also [adverb]

used to add another item, fact, or action to what has already been mentioned

Ex: He speaks Spanish and also understands Portuguese .

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 .

conversely [adverb]

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

Ex: Although she expected increased vitality through exercise , conversely , she felt more fatigued after each workout .

to assert [verb]

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

Ex: In their groundbreaking research paper , the scientist had asserted the significance of their findings in advancing medical knowledge .

to claim [verb]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

Ex: Yesterday , the politician confidently claimed that the opposition 's policies were harmful .

to demonstrate [verb]

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

Ex: They demonstrated their commitment to the project by completing it on time .

to intend [verb]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

Ex: They intend to save money for a down payment on a house .

firstly [adverb]

used to introduce the first fact, reason, step, etc.

Ex: In planning your day , firstly , prioritize the most important tasks to ensure they get done .

secondly [adverb]

used to introduce the second point, reason, step, etc.

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finally [adverb]

used to indicate that what follows is the conclusion or final aspect being considered

Ex: Finally , let 's consider how these changes will affect customer satisfaction .

to signpost [verb]

to clearly indicate or highlight the structure, direction, or development of a speech, argument, or presentation

Ex: The essay was well signposted with clear headings and transitions .

supplementary [adjective]

provided to improve or enhance something that already exists

Ex: The project was enhanced with supplementary resources that provided extra data and insights .

besides [adverb]

used to add extra information or to introduce a reason that supports what was just said

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extra [adverb]

to a degree or extent that is greater or more than usual

Ex: He ran extra fast to catch the bus before it left .

whereas [conjunction]

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

Ex: The first book was long and detailed , whereas the second one was short and concise .

whilst [conjunction]

during the time that something else is happening

Ex: The children played outside whilst their parents talked inside .

on balance [phrase]

after considering all relevant facts and taking every factor into account

(in|by) contrast [adverb]

used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people

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nevertheless [adverb]

used to introduce an opposing statement

Ex: She doubted his motives ; she trusted him nevertheless .

to show [verb]

to teach or explain to someone how something is done in a practical way

Ex: Let me show you how to sew a button onto a shirt .

as a result [adverb]

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

Ex: She invested in stocks at the right time , and as a result , she saw a substantial return on her investment .

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