Talking about Internet: English Vocabulary List

Explore 15 English words about talking about internet with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.

15 words IELTS 8-9 Vocabulary List
application programming interface /ɐ pˈiː ˈaɪ/ phrase

a set of protocols and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other

"We use an application programming interface."

"An application programming interface enables diverse software programs to exchange data and functionality seamlessly."

IP address /ˌaɪpˈiː ɐdɹˈɛs/ noun

(computing) a set of numbers separated by dots that a computer with an active Internet connection is identified with

"Every device has an IP address."

"Your unique IP address serves as your digital identifier when you connect to the internet."

URL /ˈjuː ɑr ɛl/ noun

the address of a resource on the Internet

"Type the URL into your browser."

"You can find the document by typing its specific URL into your web browser."

HTTP /ˌeɪtʃtˌiːtˌiːpˈiː/ noun

the system in HTML in which data is being sent and received on World Wide Web

"HTTP is a web protocol."

"HTTP is the fundamental protocol that governs how web servers and browsers exchange information."

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ noun

the maximum rate of data transfer of an electronic communication system

"The video uses too much bandwidth."

"The company upgraded its network bandwidth to handle increased data traffic efficiently."

local area network /lˈoʊkəl ˈɛɹiə nˈɛtwɜːk/ phrase

a network for communication between computers, usually within a building

"The local area network is down."

"All the computers in our office are connected through a local area network for easy file sharing."

Domain Name System /doʊˈmeɪn neɪm ˈsɪstəm/ phrase

a decentralized naming system used on the Internet to translate human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses that computers can understand, enabling the proper routing of data between devices and servers

"What is a Domain Name System?"

"The Domain Name System helps internet users by converting website names into numerical addresses that computers understand."

proxy server /pɹˈɑːksi sˈɜːvɚ/ noun

a server that acts as an intermediary between a user's device and the internet, forwarding requests and responses to enhance security, privacy, or performance

"The proxy server hides your location."

"A proxy server is an intermediary that routes traffic between a client and a destination server"

portal /ˈpɔɹtəɫ/ noun

(computing) a website that serves as a point of entry to other websites, with a collection of links categorized based on topic through which the user can search

"The portal leads to many resources."

"A portal is a centralized web gateway that aggregates information from diverse sources into a single"

HTML /ˌeɪtʃtˌiːˌɛmˈɛl/ noun

(computing) a markup language used for the documents that are supposed to be displayed on the World Wide Web

"HTML creates web pages."

"HTML is the standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser"

back end /bˈæk ˈɛnd/ noun

a part of a computer responsible for storing and controlling data where users cannot easily access

"The back end processes user requests."

"The back end is the server-side infrastructure of a software application"

courseware /kˈoːɹsjuːˌɛɹ/ noun

a type of educational software or online materials designed for teaching specific subjects or skills

"The school uses digital courseware for teaching science and math online."

"Courseware is educational software specifically designed for teaching a structured academic course"

trojan horse /tɹˈoʊdʒən hˈɔːɹs/ noun

a harmful program that pretends to be legitimate and can give unauthorized access to a device

"The trojan horse hid a virus."

"A trojan horse is a type of malware disguised as legitimate software"

augmented reality /ɔːɡmˈɛntᵻd ɹɪˈælɪɾi/ noun

a technology that overlays computer-generated information, such as images or data, onto the real world, enhancing the user's perception and interaction with their environment

"Augmented reality adds virtual objects to real views."

"Augmented reality is a technology that overlays computer-generated sensory input—such as graphics"

cyberbullying /ˈsaɪbɚˌbʊliɪŋ/ noun

the use of electronic communication to harass, intimidate, or harm others, typically through social media, messaging apps, or online platforms

"Cyberbullying hurts people online."

"Cyberbullying is the use of digital communication tools to intentionally harass"

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IELTS 8-9 Vocabulary List — Topics

Describing Size and Scale21 wordsDescribing Dimensions and Areas9 wordsDescribing Weight and Steadiness5 wordsDescribing Shapes20 wordsDescribing an Increase in Amount5 wordsDescribing an Decrease in Amount12 wordsDescribing Intensity8 wordsDescribing Speed12 wordsDescribing Significance16 wordsDescribing Uniqueness21 wordsDescribing Value13 wordsDescribing Complexity12 wordsDescribing Challenges16 wordsDescribing Quality14 wordsDescribing Success16 wordsDescribing Failure17 wordsDescribing Body Shape29 wordsDescribing Age and Appearance20 wordsDescribing Wellness15 wordsDescribing Intelligence14 wordsDescribing Human Traits20 wordsDescribing Positive Emotional Responses11 wordsDescribing Negative Emotional Responses36 wordsDescribing Positive Emotional States9 wordsDescribing Negative Emotional States16 wordsDescribing Social Behaviours11 wordsDescribing Tastes and Smells19 wordsDescribing Textures25 wordsDescribing Sounds13 wordsDescribing Temperature7 wordsExpressing Opinions29 wordsExpressing Thoughts and Decisions9 wordsExpressing Encouragement and Discouragement11 wordsExpressing Respect and Approval10 wordsExpressing Request and Suggestion5 wordsExpressing Attempt and Prevention16 wordsExpressing Movements14 wordsExpressing Body Language and Gestures11 wordsCommanding and Giving Permissions14 wordsEngaging in Verbal Communication21 wordsEating and Drinking12 wordsPreparing Food20 wordsTalking about Science9 wordsChanging and Forming20 wordsTalking about Education17 wordsTalking about Astronomy13 wordsTalking about Physics14 wordsTalking about Biology33 wordsTalking about Chemistry19 wordsTalking about Geology16 wordsTalking about Philosophy17 wordsTalking about Psychology12 wordsTalking about Maths and Graphs8 wordsTalking about Geometry15 wordsTalking about Environment11 wordsTalking about Energy and Power8 wordsTalking about Landscape and Geography22 wordsTalking about Engineering14 wordsTalking about Technology12 wordsTalking about Computer15 wordsTalking about History12 wordsTalking about Religion27 wordsTalking about Culture and Custom14 wordsTalking about Language11 wordsTalking about Arts13 wordsTalking about Music18 wordsTalking about Film and Theatre22 wordsTalking about Literature19 wordsTalking about Architecture9 wordsTalking about Marketing16 wordsTalking about Finance11 wordsTalking about Management7 wordsTalking about Medicine19 wordsTalking about Sickness and Symptoms13 wordsTalking about Law29 wordsTalking about Crime30 wordsTalking about Punishment18 wordsTalking about Government16 wordsTalking about Politics23 wordsTalking about War27 wordsTalking about Measurement8 wordsTalking about Emotions19 wordsTalking about Travel and Migration23 wordsTalking about Weather16 wordsTalking about Pollution15 wordsTalking about Disasters9 wordsTalking about Animals22 wordsTalking about Food and Drinks10 wordsAdverbs of Manner18 wordsSize and Scale2 wordsDimensions and Areas1 wordsWeight and Steadiness4 wordsShapes4 wordsIncrease in Amount4 wordsDecrease in Amount3 wordsIntensity10 wordsSpeed5 wordsSignificance9 wordsUniqueness4 wordsValue5 wordsComplexity2 wordsChallenges3 wordsQuality6 wordsSuccess9 wordsFailure5 wordsBody Shape4 wordsAge and Appearance7 wordsWellness4 wordsIntelligence7 wordsHuman Traits8 wordsNegative Emotional Responses2 wordsPositive Emotional States2 wordsNegative Emotional States1 wordsSocial Behaviours4 wordsTastes and Smells6 wordsTextures7 wordsSounds4 wordsTemperature5 wordsOpinions4 wordsThoughts and Decisions4 wordsEncouragement and Discouragement3 wordsRespect and Approval1 wordsRequest and Suggestion3 wordsAttempt and Prevention5 wordsMovements11 wordsScience1 wordsEducation2 wordsAstronomy2 wordsPhysics1 wordsBiology2 wordsChemistry2 wordsGeology1 wordsPhilosophy1 wordsPsychology4 wordsMaths and Graphs6 wordsGeometry5 wordsEnvironment3 wordsEnergy and Power1 wordsLandscape and Geography5 wordsEngineering3 wordsTechnology3 wordsInternet4 wordsComputer4 wordsHistory4 wordsReligion5 wordsCulture and Custom4 wordsLanguage2 wordsArts6 wordsMusic8 wordsFilm and Theatre4 wordsLiterature3 wordsArchitecture4 wordsMarketing4 wordsFinance6 wordsManagement1 wordsMedicine6 wordsSickness and Symptoms2 wordsLaw6 wordsCrime6 wordsPunishment3 wordsGovernment5 wordsPolitics2 wordsWar7 wordsMeasurement2 wordsEmotions4 wordsTravel and Migration2 wordsWeather3 wordsDisasters2 wordsAnimals7 wordsFood and Drinks2 words