IELTS Vocabulary

#41

occur

Verb

Example sentences

1. The accident occurred late at night.
2. These problems often occur during winter.
3. The idea occurred to me while I was walking.

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#42

percent

Noun

Example sentences

1. About 60 percent of the students passed.
2. Prices increased by five percent.
3. Only a small percent of the land is used for farming.

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#43

period

Noun

Example sentences

1. The shop was closed for a short period.
2. He lived abroad for a period of three years.
3. The final period of the game was exciting.

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#44

policy

Noun

Example sentences

1. The school has a strict attendance policy.
2. The government changed its economic policy.
3. Please read our privacy policy before using the website.

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#45

principle

Noun

Example sentences

1. Honesty is an important principle in his life.
2. The machine works on a simple principle.
3. She refused the money as a matter of principle.

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#46

proceed

Verb

Example sentences

1. We can proceed with the plan now.
2. After lunch, the meeting proceeded as usual.
3. Please proceed to the next room.

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#47

process

Noun

Example sentences

1. Applying for a visa can be a long process.
2. The factory processes fresh milk every day.
3. Learning a language is a gradual process.

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#48

require

Verb

Example sentences

1. This job requires good communication skills.
2. All visitors are required to show identification.
3. The repair will require more time than expected.

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#49

research

Noun

Example sentences

1. She is doing research on climate change.
2. We researched several hotels before booking.
3. The report is based on recent research.

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#50

respond

Verb

Example sentences

1. He did not respond to my email.
2. The doctor responded quickly to the emergency.
3. Students responded well to the new teaching method.

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#51

role

Noun

Example sentences

1. Parents play an important role in education.
2. She has a leading role in the project.
3. The actor accepted a role in a new film.

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#52

section

Noun

Example sentences

1. Please read the final section of the report.
2. This section of the road is dangerous.
3. The shop has a separate section for children's clothes.

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#53

sector

Noun

Example sentences

1. She works in the health sector.
2. The private sector created many new jobs.
3. Tourism is a growing sector of the economy.

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#54

significant

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The project made a significant difference.
2. There was a significant increase in sales.
3. This discovery is significant for future research.

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#55

similar

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The two houses look very similar.
2. My experience was similar to yours.
3. These phones have similar features.

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#56

source

Noun

Example sentences

1. The sun is a natural source of energy.
2. Please check the source of this information.
3. Tourism is the town's main source of income.

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#57

specific

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Do you have a specific question?
2. The doctor gave me specific instructions.
3. This course is designed for a specific group of students.

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#58

structure

Noun

Example sentences

1. The building has a strong steel structure.
2. The essay needs a clear structure.
3. The company changed its management structure.

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#59

theory

Noun

Example sentences

1. The scientist tested his theory.
2. In theory, the plan should work.
3. Students learned a new theory about language.

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#60

vary

Verb

Example sentences

1. Prices vary from shop to shop.
2. The weather can vary greatly in spring.
3. The lessons vary in length and difficulty.

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