Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Problems and Solutions

Here you will learn some English words about problems and solutions, such as "damage", "tackle", "panacea", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
complication
complication [noun]

something that makes a situation or process hard to understand or deal with

crisis
crisis [noun]

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

Ex: Mental health services play a crucial role in providing support to individuals experiencing crisis , offering counseling , therapy , and intervention when needed .
predicament
predicament [noun]

a difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to deal with

to damage
to damage [verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: Using the wrong cleaning solution may damage the delicate fabric .
to deteriorate
to deteriorate [verb]

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

Ex: The health of plants may deteriorate if not provided with proper care .
to address
to address [verb]

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

Ex: The government must address the rising unemployment rate .
to alleviate
to alleviate [verb]

to reduce from the difficulty or intensity of a problem, issue, etc.

Ex: The timely intervention of the rescue team alleviated the immediate crisis .
to approach
to approach [verb]

to begin to tackle or deal with a problem, issue, etc. in a particular way

Ex: The city council decided to approach the issue of homelessness by investing in social programs .
to eradicate
to eradicate [verb]

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

Ex: The government is committed to eradicating poverty through various social programs .
to intervene
to intervene [verb]

to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

Ex: The police were forced to intervene to break up the fight that had erupted in the crowded street .
to react
to react [verb]

to act or behave in a particular way in response to something

Ex: In a negotiation , it 's crucial to react strategically to the other party 's proposals .
to repair
to repair [verb]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Ex: She learned how to repair the flat tire on her bicycle .
to tackle
to tackle [verb]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

Ex: Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students ' learning challenges .
solution
solution [noun]

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

Ex: The puzzle enthusiast quickly found the solution to the crossword puzzle .
compromise
compromise [noun]

a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

Ex: After hours of debate , the committee settled on a compromise that satisfied both parties .
remedy
remedy [noun]

a means of correcting or eliminating a problem, harm, or undesirable situation

Ex: The government proposed stricter regulations as a remedy to the rising pollution levels .
to cure
to cure [verb]

to solve a problem or deal with an issue

Ex: She was able to cure the misunderstanding by explaining her point of view .
resolution
resolution [noun]

the act of solving a problem, dispute, or difficulty

Ex: The team worked toward the resolution of technical issues .
fix
fix [noun]

an easy or temporary way to solve a problem or correct an error

answer
answer [noun]

a solution to a problem or a way out of a predicament

alternative
alternative [adjective]

available as an option for something else

Ex: We need to find an alternative route to avoid the traffic .
arbitral
arbitral [adjective]

relating to the official process of settling a dispute, called arbitration

concession
concession [noun]

something granted or yielded, often reluctantly, in response to a demand or pressure

Ex: The negotiator 's concession helped finalize the peace agreement .
corrective
corrective [adjective]

intended or designed to improve or correct a bad or undesirable situation

Ex: The corrective lenses improved her vision significantly .
cure-all
cure-all [noun]

anything thought to resolve all difficulties

Ex: Investors hoped the technology would be a cure-all for declining sales .
panacea
panacea [noun]

something imagined to solve all problems

Ex: The new policy was promoted as a panacea for economic woes .
problem solving
problem solving [noun]

the act or process of finding ways of doing things or solving complicated problems

Ex: Effective problem solving requires logical thinking and patience .
process of elimination
process of elimination [noun]

a way of finding an answer or solution by omitting all the other options until only one is left

ADR
ADR [noun]

(in law) a method of settling a legal case between two parties without going to the court; the use of methods other than litigation to resolve a dispute

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