IELTS Collocation Depth Building for Academic Writing
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In academic writing, using precise environmental collocations can boost your IELTS score.
Band 7+ Word Groups
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| mitigate (v) | To make less severe or serious | Policies were introduced to mitigate the effects of pollution | mitigate risks |
| alleviate (v) | To relieve or reduce | International aid helped alleviate water scarcity in the region | alleviate pressure |
| proliferate (v) | To increase rapidly in number | Renewable energy projects are proliferating worldwide | proliferate rapidly |
| deteriorate (v) | To become progressively worse | Without intervention, the ecosystem may deteriorate significantly | deteriorate over time |
| ubiquitous (adj) | Found everywhere; widespread | Mobile devices have become ubiquitous in modern society | ubiquitous presence |
| predicament (n) | A difficult or unpleasant situation | Governments face a predicament when balancing development and conservation | diplomatic predicament |
Common Mistakes
- Using 'reduce' instead of mitigate in formal contexts
- Confusing alleviate with 'eliminate' rather than 'lessen'
Practice Question
Fill in the blank: Without adequate policies, environmental challenges will _____ rapidly, causing irreversible damage.
A) mitigate B) alleviate C) proliferate D) deteriorate
Show Answer
Answer: C) proliferate
Explanation: 'Proliferate' means to increase quickly in number, fitting the context of challenges multiplying.
Key Takeaways
- Use precise collocations to enhance academic writing
- Practice Environment vocabulary with Lingo Copilot
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