Word sets: IELTS topics94 words
- innovationB2nouna new idea, method or product, or the process of creating new things
- automationC1nounthe use of machines and computers to do work that people used to do
- robotB1nouna machine that can do work automatically, often controlled by a computer
- roboticsC1nounthe science and technology of designing, building and using robots
- algorithmC1nouna set of rules or steps that a computer follows to solve a problem or make a decision
- hardwareB2nounthe physical parts of a computer or electronic system, as opposed to its programs
- deviceB1nouna machine or tool made for a particular job, especially a small electronic one
- gadgetB2nouna small, clever machine or tool
- digitalB1adjectiveusing computers or electronic technology that stores and sends information as numbers
- cyberB2adjectiveconnected with computers, the internet or computer networks
- privacyB1nounthe right to keep your personal life and information away from other people
- surveillanceB2nounthe careful watching of a person, place or group, often by the police or the government
- hackerB2nouna person who uses computers to get into other people's systems or files without permission
- databaseB2nouna large collection of information stored on a computer in an organized way so it is easy to search
- uploadB1verbto send a file from your own computer or phone to the internet or another computer
- breakthroughB2nounan important new discovery or success, often after a long time of trying
- obsoleteC1adjectiveno longer used because something newer and better has replaced it
- wirelessB1adjectivenot using wires or cables, but sending signals through the air
- broadbandB2nouna fast internet connection that can carry a lot of data
- virtualB1adjectivemade or happening on a computer or online, not in the real world; also almost complete
- smartphoneB1nouna cell phone that can connect to the internet and run apps
- appB1nouna program that you use on a phone or tablet to do a particular job
- platformB1nouna raised area at a station where you get on trains; also an online service or system people use
- encryptionC1nounthe process of changing information into a secret code so that only certain people can read it
- broadcastB2verbto send out a program on TV, radio or the internet so that many people can watch or hear it
- journalismB2nounthe work of collecting, writing and publishing news for newspapers, websites, radio or television
- journalistB1nouna person whose job is to collect news and write or report it for newspapers, TV or websites
- editorialB2nouna newspaper article that gives the editors' opinion on an important topic
- tabloidB2nouna newspaper with small pages that focuses on celebrities and sensational stories more than serious news
- headlineB1nounthe title of a news story, printed in large letters at the top
- censorshipC1nounofficially removing or banning parts of books, films, news or online content that are thought unacceptable
- propagandaC1nounone-sided or false information that a government or group spreads to make people support its ideas
- commercialB1adjectiveconnected with buying and selling, or done mainly to make money
- sponsorB1nouna company or person that pays for an event, team or show, often to advertise itself
- publicityB2nounattention from the media and the public, or the work of getting that attention
- coverageC1nounthe reporting of news in newspapers, on TV or online; also how much something covers or includes
- documentaryB1nouna film or TV program that gives facts and information about real people or events
- viewerB2nouna person who watches television, a video or a show, or looks at something
- subscriberB2nouna person who pays to receive a service, magazine or regular updates
- influencerB2nouna person with many followers online who can persuade people to buy things or copy their habits
- celebrityB1nouna famous person, especially in films, music, sport or on social media
- paparazziC1nounphotographers who follow famous people to take pictures of them, often when they want privacy
- misinformationB2nounfalse or wrong information that is spread, whether or not the person means to mislead
- biasC1nounan unfair tendency to support or oppose a person, group or idea, often without realizing it
- interpersonalB2adjectiveconnected with the way people communicate and get on with each other
- nonverbalB2adjectiveexpressed without words, for example through facial expressions, gestures or tone of voice
- gestureB1nouna movement of your hands or head that shows a meaning; also an action that shows your feelings
- eloquentB2adjectiveable to speak or write clearly and beautifully in a way that moves or persuades people
- articulateC2adjectiveable to express ideas and feelings clearly and well in words
- persuadeB1verbto make someone agree to do or believe something by giving them good reasons
- persuasiveB1adjectiveable to make people believe or do something by giving good reasons
- negotiationB1nounformal talks in which people try to reach an agreement
- negotiateB1verbto discuss something with other people in order to reach an agreement
- etiquetteB2nounthe accepted rules for polite behavior in a society, a job or a particular situation
- correspondenceB2nounletters or emails that people send to each other, especially in work
- laptopB2nouna small computer you can carry and use on your knees or a desk
- tabletB1nouna small round piece of medicine you swallow, or a thin flat computer you use by touching the screen
- screenB2verbto test people for a disease, check them carefully, or show a film or program
- chargerB1nouna device that supplies electricity to a battery, for example in a phone or laptop
- updateB2nounthe newest information about something; also a newer version of software
- upgradeB2verbto make a machine, system or service better or more modern, often by adding new parts
- installB1verbto put a machine or program in place so that it is ready to use
- streamB1nouna small river; also a continuous flow of people, things or data
- streamingB1nounthe way of watching or listening to video or music online as it arrives, without downloading it first
- podcastB1nouna recorded program, often a series, that you can download or stream and listen to on your phone
- blogB1nouna website where a person or group regularly writes about their life, interests or opinions
- bloggerB1nouna person who regularly writes posts on a website about their life, opinions or interests
- networkB1nouna system of connected lines, computers or people
- offlineB2adjectivenot connected to the internet or a computer network; also happening in real life rather than online
- passwordB1nouna secret group of letters or numbers you type to use a computer, account or app
- browserB2nouna computer program that you use to find and look at pages on the internet
- notificationB2nouna message that tells you about something, especially one that appears on your phone or computer screen
- startupB2nouna new company, especially a small technology business that is just beginning to grow
- freelancerB2nouna person who works for different companies on separate jobs instead of having one regular employer
- workaholicB2nouna person who works too much and finds it hard to stop or relax
- multitaskingB2noundoing several tasks at the same time, or switching quickly between them
- procrastinateC1verbto keep delaying something you should do, usually because it is boring or difficult
- procrastinationC1nounthe habit of delaying things you should do, often until the last moment
- mindfulnessB2nounthe practice of paying calm attention to the present moment, your thoughts and your feelings
- bingeB2verbto do too much of something, like eating or watching TV, in a short time
- digitalizationC1nounthe process of using digital technology to change how a business, service or society works
- digitizeC1verbto change information, such as documents or images, into a digital form that a computer can store
- automateC1verbto make a process run by machines or computers so people do not have to do it
- cybersecurityC1nounthe protection of computers, networks and data from attacks and unauthorized access
- lifelongB2adjectivecontinuing for the whole of a person's life
- retrainB2verbto learn new skills for a different job, or to teach someone new skills
- wearableB2adjectivedesigned to be worn on the body, especially a device such as a watch that tracks your health
- droneB2nouna small aircraft with no pilot, controlled from the ground, used for photos, delivery or military purposes
- trollB2nounsomeone who posts rude or upsetting comments online on purpose; also an ugly creature in stories
- viralB2adjectivespreading very quickly and widely online, as a video, photo or message that many people share
- memeB2nouna funny picture, video or phrase that people copy and share quickly online
- swipeB2verbto move your finger across a screen; to pass a card through a reader; informally, to steal
- subscriptionB2nounmoney you pay regularly to receive a service, product or magazine
- telemedicineC1nounmedical care given from a distance, usually by phone or video call