Key to scoring Band 8 or 9 in IELTS is good vocabulary. Here are some of the synonyms that can be used in IELTS or PTE Vocabulary for IELTS with examples Powerful Influential, commanding, strong, mighty, formidable, dominant She is an influential leader in the technology field He is a commanding figure in American politics He has a strong presence It took a mighty effort to complete the report before the deadline We are playing against a formidable team today Her company plays a dominant role in the local economy Scary Terrifying, frightful, chilling, petrifying, frightening That was a terrifying moment It was a frightful accident The story about his near-death experience is chilling To me, riding on a roller coaster is petrifying All this talk about bears was frightening her Dangerous Perilous, hazardous, risky, unsafe, precarious Since the journey is perilous, be sure to bring a first-aid kit Hazardous materials can harm the earth’s environment Standing up for what you believe is right can be risky. Unfortunately, in some parts of the world water is unsafe for people to drink The leadership of the country is in a precarious position Peaceful Calm, tranquil, quiet, restful, serene, soothing She is a calm leader My vacation at the lake was relaxing. The lake was so tranquil The quiet countryside was a perfect setting for him after a stressful week They had a restful weekend We sat on the beach watching the sunset. It was serene The soothing music helped the students relax before their exam Helpful Cooperative, valuable, useful, beneficial, charitable, advantageous The problem was solved quickly because everyone was cooperative The president’s advisors give him valuable advice My vote is useful in elections It is beneficial to learn a second language Volunteers in the Peace Corps perform charitable work in other countries International aid can be advantageous in times of emergencies Please Like and subscribe for more videos