Daily IELTS Vocabulary

The right of newspapers and broadcasters to report news without government control.

Freedom of the press is essential for holding powerful people to account.

• press freedom
• media freedom

• protect freedom of the press
• restrict freedom of the press
• threat to freedom of the press

IELTS tip: Balance it against privacy or national security in Task 2.

Allowing a lot of freedom, sometimes too much.

Permissive parenting may give children confidence but can leave them without clear boundaries.

• lenient
• liberal
• indulgent

• permissive parenting
• permissive attitude
• permissive society

IELTS tip: Contrast 'permissive' with 'authoritarian' parenting styles in essays.

Something or someone new and different in a pleasant, refreshing way.

Our new manager was a breath of fresh air after years of rigid rules.

• refreshing change
• welcome change

• a real breath of fresh air
• like a breath of fresh air
• come as a breath of fresh air

IELTS tip: Great for describing a person, place or change you enjoyed.

Working for several clients on separate jobs rather than being employed by one company.

Freelance designers enjoy freedom but often lack sick pay and pensions.

• self-employed
• independent
• contract

• freelance work
• work freelance
• freelance writer

IELTS tip: Balance advantages (freedom) and drawbacks (insecurity) in essays on the gig economy.

Having special advantages, such as wealth or education, that most people do not have.

Students from privileged backgrounds are more likely to attend top universities.

• advantaged
• fortunate
• elite

• privileged background
• privileged few
• feel privileged

IELTS tip: 'Feel privileged to...' also works in Speaking to express gratitude.