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Thalassophile – Word of the Day
Thalassophile – Word of the Day Meaning: A person who loves the sea Origin: Thalassophile comes from the Greek words thalassa(meaning sea), and phil(meaning love). Examples: Jane goes to her beach house any chance she gets. She’s such a thalassophile! The amount of time John spends sailing, he considers himself a thalassophile. Moby Dick has turned many readers into thalassophiles. Whether it be Captain Ahab, Odysseus, or Sinbad, the sea calls to all men. But thalassophiles understand this better than anyone. I would be a thalassophile, but I’m petrified of drowning! It was my summer in Greece that turned me...
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Divulge – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Divulge – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Divulge: (Verb) /daɪˈvʌldʒ/ Definition: to give someone information that should be secret Synonyms: Reveal, Disclose, Leak Collocation: With noun: divulge detail/ information/ secret Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “Later he indiscreetly divulged those details at dinner with Ferdinand Berthoud, though he swore he intended no wrongdoing.” “In a letter to his House colleagues Thursday, Rangel strongly denied he had divulged confidential information.” “You just didn’t say those sort of things, or divulge such secrets, about your wife.” For IELTS Writing: “San Francisco police say the matter is still under investigation...
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Impudent – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing
Impudent – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Impudent: (Adjective) /ˈɪmpjədənt/ Definition: rude and showing no respect to other people Synonyms: Cheeky, Tactless, Offensive Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “On the cover was a picture on an impudent boy sticking out his tongue.” “He was curious to remember where he’d seen that impudent young face before.” For IELTS Writing: “In a society still shackled by regulations and bureaucracy he was astonishingly impudent.” Exercise: Choose the following words to fill in the blank: accumulates, radical, tense, fluctuating, infrastructure, offset, biased, deviated, via, contemporary. The countries of Eastern Europe went...
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Debase – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing
Debase – Word Of The Day Debase: (Verb) /dɪˈbeɪs/ Definition: to make someone or something lose its value or people’s respect Synonyms: Cheapen, Demoralize, Demean Collocations: Debase a currency/ coinage Example: For IELTS Speaking:. To deny the truth on grounds of faith alone debases both science and religion. Even the love of Troilus and Cressida is debased by the Trojan atmosphere, and misplaced values. For IELTS Writing: By adding base metals, the leaders debased the currency, hurting its value, and fueling inflation. Exercise: Match the word below to complete these sentences. elemental, emanate, decadent, enervate,debasing, equations Casinos sound such arbitrary...
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Articulate – Word of the Day for IELTS Writing & Speaking
Articulate – Word of the Day for IELTS Writing & Speaking Articulate /ɑːrˈtɪkjuleɪt/ (v): to express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words (a): good at expressing ideas or feelings clearly in words [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Synonyms : Verb: vocalize, communicate, enunciate Adj: eloquent, fluent, effective, persuasive, lucid, expressive, silver-tongued, intelligible Antonyms : Adj: unintelligible, inarticulate, unclear Also check : IELTS Speaking IELTS Writing Examples : He suffers from glossophobia and can barely articulate his thoughts when standing on the stage. The presidential candidate has proven to be a brilliant speaker during the debate session thanks to his ability...
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Conspicuous – Word of the Day for IELTS Writing & Speaking
Conspicuous – Word of the Day for IELTS Writing & Speaking Conspicuous /kənˈspɪkjuəs/ (a): easy to see or notice; likely to attract attention Synonyms: visible, noticeable, discernible, apparent, obvious Antonyms: inconspicuous, unnoticeable, obscure Also check : IELTS Speaking IELTS Writing Examples : We are trying to help Lily find her missing puppy and already have missing announcements posted in all conspicuous places. When was the last time you had a good night sleep? The dark circles under your eyes are horribly conspicuous. I felt uncomfortably conspicuous in this designer dress. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] The conference was a conspicuous success that paved...
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Crucial – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking And Writing
Crucial – Word of the Day Crucial: (Adjective) /ˈkruː.ʃəl/ Definition: Something that is crucial is extremely important because everything else depends on it. Synonyms: Important, Vital, Essential, Indispensable. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Collocations: A crucial factor/point/issue/stage/decision/element. Example: For IELTS Speaking : “Parents play a crucial role in preparing their children for adult life.” “The city was regarded as crucial to the area’s defence.” For IELTS Writing : “Technology plays a crucial role in modern life.” Exercise : Choose the following words to fill in the blank: crucial, appended, reinforced, highlight, clarify, intense, theme, visual, drama, plus. This government needs to _______________ its...
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Underprivileged – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing
Underprivileged – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Underprivileged /ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/ (a) : having less money and fewer opportunities than most people in society Synonyms: poor, destitute, poverty-stricken, deprived Antonyms: wealthy, affluent, rich, well-to-to Examples : Local authorities are paying little attention to the underprivileged group of the community. Children from those educationally underprivileged sections virtually have no opportunity to pursue higher degrees. Deliberate actions have been made in attempt to provide equal health treatment for the underprivileged. Virtually (adv): almost or very nearly, so that any slight difference is not important Deliberate (a): done slowly and carefully...
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Scenario – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing
Scenario – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing Scenario: (Noun) /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/ Definition : A situation that could possibly happen. Synonyms : Plot, Scheme, Outline. Collocations : With adjective: alternative/different/ill/likely/plausible/possible/unlikely/whole scenario. With noun: case/doomsday/nightmare scenario. With verb: consider/create/follow/imagine/play scenario. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Example : For IELTS Speaking : “It is just an extension of on-the-road campaigning. Consider this scenario which I see consistently two or three times a year.” “If this is true, the education secretary will be hoping for one of the following scenarios.” For IELTS Writing : “The downside of such excellent economic performance is that virtually...
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Refinement – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing
Refinement : (Noun) /rɪˈfaɪn.mənt/ Definition : An improvement, usually a small one, to something. Synonyms : Clarification, Processing [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Collocations : With adjective: considerable/great/extra/further/continuous/endless/useful/technical/modern refinement. With verb: need/require/add/introduce refinement. Example : For IELTS Speaking : “The technology requires a great deal of refinement.” “A greater refinement of the categorization is possible.” For IELTS Writing : “Aims are necessary starting points, but before the teacher can begin to provide learning experiences further refinement is essential.” Exercise : Choose the following words to fill in the blank : overlapped, scenarios, refinements, temporary, confine, distortion, ceaselessly, mediate, analogies, inherent. He is very...
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Prudent – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing
Prudent – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Prudent /ˈpruːdnt/ (a) : sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks Synonyms : wise, judicious, advisable Antonyms : unwise, reckless, inadvisable, imprudent Examples : Tom proves to be an extremely prudent businessman with his healthy investment portfolio, which has brought him millions of dollars each year. She though it would be prudent to tell him the truth before someone else did. Instead of raising your voice, it’s more prudent to sharpen your arguments. Also check : IELTS Speaking IELTS Writing Exercise : Do you...
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Gregarious – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing
Gregarious – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Gregarious /ɡrɪˈɡer.i.əs/ adjective Meaning: liking to be with other people ; sociable Synonyms: sociable, communicable, company-loving, companionable, outgoing, affable, convivial [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Collocation: highly gregariousAntonyms: ungregarious, reservative Example : She is outgoing & gregarious person who is always the life of the party Also check : IELTS Speaking IELTS Writing
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Exemplary – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing
Exemplary – Word of the Day Exemplary (adjective) /ɪɡˈzem.plər.i/ Meaning : Serving as a model very good and suitable to be copied by other people Synonym: typical, praiseworthy, illustrative, laudable [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Example : His tact was exemplary, especially considering the circumstances. His actions were exemplary in both respects. Their behavior was often exemplary, with mature responses to challenging situations. Also check : IELTS Speaking IELTS Writing
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Velleity – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing
Velleity – Word of the Day Velleity [vuh-lee-i-tee] (noun) Meaning : a mere wish not strong enough to lead to the slightest action Synonym : volition | mere wish Collocation : velleity towards [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Example : I always display the utmost velleity toward my homework Achieving Band 9.0 for the IELTS test is only my velleity Also check : IELTS Speaking IELTS Writing
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Proclivity – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & IELTS Writing
Proclivity – Word of the Day Proclivity (countable noun) /prəˈklɪvɪtɪ/ Meaning: natural tendency to do something or feel something, often something bad. Synonym: Propensity, tendency, inclination Collocation: show proclivity/ no proclivity + to/ towards/ for [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Example : Writing: Few parents have a proclivity to be indifferent to children education. Speaking: Sara was often a target of bullies, because of her proclivity to wear unusual clothes. Also check : IELTS Speaking IELTS Writing
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Dispense – Word of the Day for IELTS Writing & Speaking
Dispense – Word of the Day for IELTS Writing & Speaking Dispense /dɪˈspens/ (v): (formal) to give out something to people (formal) to provide something, especially a service, for people to prepare medicine and give it to people, as a job Dispense with (phrasal verb): get rid of, manage without Synonyms: distribute, give away, hand out, allocate, provide, offer Antonyms: withhold, keep, retain Also check : IELTS Speaking IELTS Writing Examples : Those conservative critics have never passed any chance to dispense offensive comments to people they consider as social misfits. It was an utter surprise to receive a compliment...
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Inevitable – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing
Inevitable – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing Inevitable – Adjective /ɪˈnev.ɪ.tə.bəl/ Definition : Certain to happen and impossible to avoid. Synonyms : Certain, Definite. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Collocations : Appear/be/look/seem/become inevitable. Example : For IELTS Speaking : ” It was inevitable that I would take the vacation to enjoy myself after a long stressful week.” ” The company closure is seemingly inevitable.” For IELTS Writing : ” Unfortunately, violence is the inevitable corollary of such a revolutionary change in society.” Exercise : Choose the following words to fill in the blank: inevitable, contradict, displaced, ambiguous, random, paragraph,...
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Assimilate – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing
Assimilate – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Assimilate (Verb) /əˈsɪmɪˌleɪt/ Meaning: become similar to one’s environment take up mentally | absorb, ingest, take in (knowledge, beliefs, skills) Collocation: to assimilate into [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Synonym: homogenize, acculturate, accustom, accommodate Example: For IELTS Writing: Many new immigrants have not yet assimilated fully into the new community. (=adjust, accommodate) They had been assimilated into the nation’s culture. (=adjust, accommodate) For IELTS Speaking: Teamwork skills is essential, when a new member try to assimilate into new groups. (=adjust, accommodate) My mind could only assimilate one possibility at a time. (=ingest,...
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Word of the day – Condemn
Condemn – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Condemn (Verb) /kən’dem/ Meaning: to express very strong disapproval of somebody/something, usually for moral reasons Collocation: To strongly/roughly/publicly/openly condemn for (doing) something Be widely condemned Example: For IELTS Speaking: Tom has condemned me all day for not telling him the truth. For IELTS Writing: A large number of people condemned the government for spending money on building more house in stead of investing in preserving the polluted local environment. Keep polishing up your vocabulary for IELTS. You are guaranteed to get a high score in IELTS if you...
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Word of the Day – Compatible
Compatible – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing Compatible (adjective) /KƏMˈPADƏB(Ə)L/ MEANING: HARMONIOUS; ABLE TO EXIST OR OCCUR TOGETHER WITHOUT CONFLICT SYNONYMS: CONGRUOUS, CONSISTENT ANTONYMS: INCONGRUOUS, INCOMPATIBLE, DISCORDANT EXAMPLES: IELTS Writing: Such policies are not compatible with democratic government. IELTS Speaking: It was when they started living together that they found they just weren’t compatible. Keep an eye out for our daily post: Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing. I hope you found this post useful. If you have any questions please let me know in the comment section below or on the...
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