Vocabulary You’re Almost Certain to Use on IELTS

The video tutorial introduces high-level vocabulary alternatives for the word 'almost', focusing on parallels, phrasal verbs, and idioms. It covers the use of 'virtually' and 'practically', phrasal verbs like 'borders on' and 'verge on', and idioms such as 'come within an inch of' and 'within striking distance'. These expressions are useful for enhancing vocabulary, particularly for IELTS exam preparation.

What are two high-level synonyms for 'almost' mentioned in the video?

• Virtually and practically

• Nearly and barely

• Approximately and roughly

• Hardly and scarcely

Which phrasal verb can be used to describe something that is nearly perfect?

• Skirts around

• Edges on

• Leans towards

• Borders on

What does the phrasal verb 'verge on' imply?

• To be exactly the same

• To be far from something

• To be almost at a certain point

• To be completely different

Which idiom would you use to describe a situation that is very close to happening?

• Miss by a mile

• Go the distance

• Fall short of

• Come within an inch of

What does the idiom 'within striking distance' mean?

• To be unreachable

• To be almost there

• To be completely out of reach

• To be far away