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Top 20 Vocabulary Words You Must Know for IELTS Speaking

USpeak Team July 16, 2025 Vocabulary Building

Top 20 Vocabulary Words You Must Know for IELTS Speaking

Your vocabulary can make or break your IELTS Speaking band score. Examiners reward students who use a wide range of words correctly and naturally. Here are 20 essential vocabulary words for high-scoring candidates:

  1. Advantageous
  2. Comprehensive
  3. Diverse
  4. Essential
  5. Frustrated
  6. Globalization
  7. Habitual
  8. Innovative
  9. Justifiable
  10. Knowledgeable
  11. Maintain
  12. Negotiate
  13. Opportunity
  14. Perseverance
  15. Quality
  16. Reliable
  17. Sustainable
  18. Thrive
  19. Utilize
  20. Valuable

Use these in full sentences and contextually during practice on USpeak. Don't memorize, internalize!

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