IELTS Synonym Mapping for Academic Vocabulary: Environment Edition

Environment Vocabulary

Explanation: Focus on advanced terms related to environmental topics commonly used in academic IELTS writing.

Band 7+ Word Groups

Word	Definition	Example Sentence	Collocation
mitigate (v)	to make less severe	Governments must mitigate climate change impacts.	mitigate climate change
degrade (v)	to deteriorate in quality	Industrial waste can degrade soil fertility.	degrade soil quality
preserve (v)	to maintain in original state	Efforts to preserve natural habitats are crucial.	preserve natural habitats
sustainable (adj)	able to be maintained long-term	We need sustainable energy sources.	sustainable energy
exacerbate (v)	to make worse	Traffic congestion can exacerbate air pollution.	exacerbate air pollution
biodiversity (n)	variety of life forms	The forest's biodiversity is under threat.	biodiversity loss

Common Mistakes

Using 'damage' instead of the precise 'degrade' in formal contexts
Mixing up 'preserve' and 'conserve' when referring to environmental protection

Practice Question

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Governments should ______ natural resources to ensure future generations' needs are met. A) damage B) preserve C) degrade D) exacerbate

Show Answer

Answer: B) preserve
Explanation: 'Preserve' means to maintain something in its original state, fitting the context of protecting resources.

Key Takeaways

Use precise academic terms in IELTS writing to convey ideas clearly
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