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Complacent – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Complacent – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Complacent: (Adjective) /kəmˈpleɪsnt/ Definition: pleased with a situation, especially something you have achieved, so that you stop trying to improve or change things – used to show disapproval Synonyms: Pleased, Satisfied, Self-righteous Collocations: With noun: complacent attitude Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “It is claimed that the lack of competition and market discipline induces a complacent attitude in both management and the workforce” “As long as the presence of doubt is detected anywhere, neither faith nor knowledge can ever be complacent.” “He said that we have become complacent about child...
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Demeanour – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Demeanour – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Demeanour: (Noun) /dɪˈmiːnər/ Definition: the way someone behaves, dresses, speaks etc that shows what their character is like Synonyms: Behaviour, Conduct, Manner Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “He felt genuine awe at this superhuman man, at once so puissant, so self-possessed, so monomaniac in his demeanour.” “Her demeanour late on that Sunday evening was drowsy and detached.” “It was galling to her to observe his change in demeanour.” For IELTS Writing: “Physically attractive and possessed of considerable personal charm, his demeanour was self-effacing, gracious and polite.” Exercise: Match the word...
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Erratic – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Erratic – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Erratic: (Adjective) /ɪˈrætɪk/ Definition: something that is erratic does not follow any pattern or plan but happens in a way that is not regular Synonyms: Abnormal, Arbitrary, Bizarre Collocation: With noun: erratic behaviour Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “Often the only striking feature of such a representation is the very erratic behaviour of the observations in relation to time.” “Dorman-Smith’s erratic behaviour had exasperated him already.” “In his collection of the works of contemporaries Scott’s policy was more erratic.” For IELTS Writing: “The results of the rest of the sale...
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Engender – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Engender – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Engender: (Verb) /ɪnˈdʒendər/ Definition: to be the cause of a situation or feeling Synonyms: Arouse, Beget, Generate Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “A magic bridle may be used to tame a kelpie temporarily, though this will engender great rage in the creature.” “Although the plot failed, the reaction it engendered is significant.” “That sudden creativity has engendered its own literature.” For IELTS Writing: “This failure must be ascribed, more than anything else, to the arrogant over-confidence engendered by our early victories.” Exercise: Match the word below to complete these sentences....
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Ludicrous – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Ludicrous – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Ludicrous: (Adjective) /ˈluːdɪkrəs/ Definition: completely unreasonable, stupid, or wrong Synonyms: Ridiculous, Crazy, Absurd Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “And as he talked, I thought how ludicrous life sometimes was.” “It is difficult to know whether this is more ludicrous or tragic.” “Since I mentioned this ludicrous example of time-wasting to Julia MacKenzie, she has phoned roughly twice a day.” For IELTS Writing: “Yet it is equally ludicrous for a city to ask its taxpayers to subsidize a private good such as golf.” Exercise: Match the word below to complete these...
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Malicious – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Malicious – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Malicious: (Adjective) /məˈlɪʃəs/ Definition: very unkind and cruel, and deliberately behaving in a way that is likely to upset or hurt someone Synonyms: Unkind, Mean, Nasty Collocations: With noun: malicious damage/ falsehood/ gossip Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “The possibility of malicious damage should be considered, i.e. computer hacking and viruses.” “The action for malicious falsehood is much less favourable to plaintiffs than defamation.” “Jotan’s daughter, the sister of Jehan, was the source of as much malicious gossip as he was himself” For IELTS Writing: “One of the major flaws...
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Mundane – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Mundane – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Mundane: (Adjective) /mʌnˈdeɪn/ Definition: ordinary and not interesting or exciting Synonyms: Boring, Tedious, Monotonous Collocations: With noun: Mundane matter/ task Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “Yet they put this knowledge to good advantage, both officially and in more mundane matters.” “According to testimony, Rosen was recorded without his knowledge while talking with a female client about mundane matters.” “The objects we use to do these mundane tasks each day reveal the inner secrets of domestic life.” For IELTS Writing: “Honeysett’s cartoons reflect the mundane uses that an ill-educated public might...
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Obsolete – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Obsolete – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Obsolete: (Adjective)/ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/ Definition: no longer useful, because something newer and better has been invented Synonyms: Out-of-date, Unfashionable, Antiquated Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “Newly made bombs would replace old, and now obsolete, weapons in the stockpile.” “Zab finds herself using the now obsolete narrative conventions of the memoir.” “In that time, the all-important double-team has been rendered obsolete.” For IELTS Writing: “It briefly considers the prospects for extending the operational life of obsolete systems through physical restoration as well as logical simulation.” Exercise: Match the word below to complete these...
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Ambivalent – Word of the day for IELTS
Ambivalent – Word of the day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Ambivalent /æmˈbɪvələnt/ adjective [more ambivalent; most ambivalent] Meaning: If you have mixed feeling about something and feel unsure of it, you can declare yourself ambivalent Collocations: VERBS be, feel, sound | remain ADV. deeply, highly, very The party’s position on nuclear weapons is deeply. | fairly, rather, somewhat PREP. about He feels rather ambivalent about his role as teacher. Example: He felt ambivalent about his job. [=he both liked and disliked his job] He has an ambivalent relationship with his family. She has a deeply/very ambivalent attitude about/to/toward religion....
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Panic – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Panic – Word of the day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Panic /ˈpænɪk/ (Noun) Meaning: a sudden strong feeling of fear or nervousness that makes you unable to think clearly or behave sensibly Synonym: fear, terror, fright, alarm, foreboding, phobia Collocations: VERBS: cause panic feel panic get into a panic throw/send somebody into a panic panic breaks out (starts among a group of people) panic sets in (starts) panic ensues (formal: happens after something else happens) panic rises within somebody (someone starts to feel panic) panic spreads (starts to affect more people in more places) ADJECTIVES: a big/huge panic growing/...
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Fathom – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Fathom – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Fathom/ˈfæðəm/ (Verb) Meaning: (Formal) to understand what something means or the reasons for something after thinking carefully about it Synonyms: Grasp Make sense of something Understand Conclude Collocations: ADVERBS: Fathom how/ out/ why/ where etc VERBS: Try to fathom Examples: It is difficult to fathom how these slings are knotted and connected Fortunately, in trying to fathom out what happened next we have the advantage of the known laws of science. He couldn’t fathom why she was so anxious that no one else should know of his interest in...
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Launder – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Launder – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Launder /ˈlɔːndə/ (Verb) [transitive] Meaning: to put money which has been obtained illegally into legal businesses and bank accounts, so that you can hide it or use it Collocations: Launder money/ profits Money laundering Examples: He was jailed for laundering drug money. Jack worked with foreign banks to launder drug profit. Thompson began a six-year sentence for money laundering earlier this year. However, Mike was unable to spend the money and needed it laundered. Exercises: Try to use the word “launder” in your topic Talk about an article that...
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Momentous – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Momentous – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Momentous – /məʊˈmentəs/ (Adjective) Meaning: A momentous event, change, or decision is very important because it will have a great influence on the future. Synonyms: Essential, Vital, Crucial, Key, Important Word Family: Noun: Moment, momentum Adjective: Momentary, Momentous Adverb: Momentarily Collocations: Noun: momentous change/ decision/ event/ occasion Examples: In the physical sciences alone, there were momentous changes We stand on the brink of two momentous decisions at Maastricht. All were momentous events that will never be forgotten, least of all by the men and women who fought in them....
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Nascent – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Nascent – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Nascent /ˈnæsənt/ (Adjective) Meaning: (formal) coming into existence or starting to develop Synonyms: Growing, Fledgling, Burgeoning Collocations: Nouns: Nascent science/ ability/ industry Examples: This is not to dismiss his vision as an irrelevance in the forging of a nascent science The tribute may sound fulsome, but Jack showed exceptional appreciation of nascent ability. We hope their nascent industry would lead to a new era of renewable energy. Exercises: Try to use this word “nascent” in your speech Describe a new invention that impressed you a lot You should say:...
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Procure – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Procure – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Procure /prəˈkjʊə $ proʊˈkjʊr/ (Verb) Meaning: (formal) to obtain something, especially something that is difficult to get Synonyms: Acquire, Obtain Collocations: Procure something for somebody Examples: He was accused of procuring weapons for terrorists Alice offered pamphlets and books, which she would procure for him. They had been procured in the early years of the century through a carefully orchestrated city campaign. He therefore persuaded a friend to procure him a ticket without disclosing his identity. Exercises: Try to use the word “procure” in your speech Describe an occasion...
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Negate – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Negate – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Negate /nɪˈɡeɪt/ (Verb) Meaning: (formal) to prevent something from having any effect Synonyms: Neutralize, Cancel out Examples: Efforts to expand the tourist industry could be negated by reports that the sea is highly polluted. Many of these emotions energise greater effort but others negate effort and lead to dissatisfaction, stress and withdrawal. Within a few weeks, they accrue a debt that negates the salary their recruiter had promised them. Exercises: Try to use this word “negate” in your speech Describe a historical place that you know about You should...
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Discern – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Discern – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ (Verb) Meaning: (formal) to notice or understand something by thinking about it carefully or be able to see something by looking carefully Synonyms: Recognise, Identify, Distinguish Word Family: Adjective: Discernible Verb: Discern Adverb: Discernibly Examples: Officials were keen to discern how much public support there was Politicians are good at discerning public opinion. There are many other issues where this same pattern can be discerned. Lucas claims that such a relationship can be discerned in his data. Exercises: Try to use this word “discern” in your writing...
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Reaffirm – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Reaffirm – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Reaffirm /ˌriːəˈfɜːm/ (Verb) Meaning: to formally state an opinion, belief, or intention again, especially when someone has questioned you or expressed a doubt Synonyms: Reiterate, Restate Collocations: Reaffirm commitment Examples: The party reaffirmed its commitment to nuclear disarmament. The government has reaffirmed that education is a top priority. Teachers reaffirm their commitment to their pupils and schools. The participating States reaffirm that freedom of expression is a human right and a basic component of a democratic society. Exercises: Try to use this word “reaffirm” in your speech Describe a...
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Abhorrence – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Abhorrence – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Abhorrence /əbˈhɒrəns/ (Noun) Meaning: (formal) a deep feeling of hatred towards something Synonyms: Hatred, Hate, Animosity, Loathing Examples: Justin held in abhorrence the Gnostic mixing of myths and cults to make an unpalatable bouillabaisse of religions. It was an abhorrence of waste of any kind of resource that motivated him. He leaves office with near-record-high approval ratings despite widespread abhorrence at his personal behaviour, pollsters say. The thought of marrying him filled her with abhorrence. Exercises: Try to use this word “abhorrence” in you writing IELTS Writing Task 2...
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Proliferation – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Proliferation – Word Of The Day For IELTS Writing And Speaking Proliferation /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/ (Noun) Meaning: a sudden increase in the amount or number of something Synonyms: Expansion, Spreading Collocations: Adjective: Cellular, Mucosal, Nuclear Noun: Cell Verb: Lead, Prevent Examples: This could result from bile acid-mediated effects on cellular proliferation through several possible pathways as already discussed. We have previously reported how mucosal proliferation may be influenced by proximity to a tumour. Suddenly nuclear proliferation became a high-priority concern in many developed countries. This indicates that the stimulation of cell proliferation may not be the only factor in ulcer healing by...
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