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Word of the Day – Courageous
Courageous – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing Courageous ( adjective ) /kə’reidʒəs/ Meaning: possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching Synonyms: brave, adventurous, fearless, gallant, undaunted Antonyms: afraid, timid, craven, ignoble, dastard Collocations: Example: For IELTS Speaking: Where would our democracy be without courageous people willing to do that? For IELTS Writing: The coverage of courageous resistance of the people and police by TV channels reinforced the government’s efforts. Keep an eye out for our daily post: Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing. I...
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Word of The Day – Advocate
Word of The Day – Advocate Advocate (verb) /ˈædvəkeɪt/ speak, plead, or argue in favor of IELTS Writing Task 2 He was probably best known for his work on heart disease,advocating prevention through exercise and diet, particularly foods low in animal fat and sodium. Many experts advocate rewarding your child for good behaviour.
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Word Of The Day – Adversity
Adversity – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Adversity (Noun) /ədˈvɜː(r)səti/ Meaning: A situation in which you have to face a large number of problems that is likely cause by bad luck Synonyms: affliction, mischance, reverses Collocations: Face/overcome adversity In the face of adversity Example: For IELTS Writing: She has overcome a countless adversities and setbacks before becoming a famous person. For IELTS Speaking: Peter shows his courage in the face of adversity, which makes people to admire him. Keep polishing up your vocabulary for IELTS. You are guaranteed to get a high score in IELTS...
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Word Of The Day – Biased
Biased – WORD OF THE DAY FOR IELTS WRITING & SPEAKING Biased (Adjective) /ˈbaɪ.əst/ Meaning: unfairly prefer one person or group over another Synonyms: bigoted, arbitrary, partial Antonyms: equitable, disinterested Collocations: be extremely/ heavily/strongly biased again/ towards/ in favour of Example: IELTS Writing: The new reporting was heavily biased towards the government. IELTS Speaking: Most of parents are biased when it comes to their children. The company is biased against women when hiring high positions. Keep polishing up your vocabulary for IELTS. You are guaranteed to get a high score in IELTS if you have a proper grasp of vocabulary...
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Word of The Day – Attribute
ATTRIBUTE – WORD OF THE DAY FOR IELTS WRITING & SPEAKING Attribute (Verb) /‘ə’tribju:t/ Meaning: regard something as being caused by (someone or something) Synonym: ascribe Collocation: mainly/directly attribute something to somebody/ something be commonly/generally/widely/attributed to Example: For IELTS speaking: She mainly attributes her success to a little of luck and hard work. For IELTS writing: The drop in numbers of road casualties is generally contributed to the new laws. Keep polishing up your vocabulary for IELTS. You are guaranteed to get a high score in IELTS if you have a proper grasp of vocabulary because it makes up...
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Word Of The Day – Tremendous
Tremendous – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing Tremendous (adj) /tri’mendəs/ Meaning: extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree Synonyms: enormous, big, large, sizable, immense Antonyms: awful, frightful, terrible, extraordinary Collocations: tremendous fact tremendous noise Example: For IELTS Speaking: He’s a better pitcher than he’s ever been. He’s having a tremendous season. For IELTS Writing: While Republicans met in Cleveland, Clinton and her top advisers were going through the list in tremendous detail. Keep improving your vocabulary for IELTS & find some exercises for vocabulary on Quizlet. If you have any...
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Word Of The Day – Chronic
Chronic – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Chronic (Adjective) /‘krɔnik/ Meaning: continuing a long time Synonyms: persistent, unremitting, constant Antonyms: sporadic, infrequent Collocations: A chronic condition A chronic disease/pain Example: For IELTS Speaking: The company is facing a chronic shortage of employment. For IELTS Writing: Due to unhealthy diet, a large number of people are prone to chronic health conditions such as obesity, heart disease and cancer. Bear in mind that a proper grasp of vocabulary is especially important for the IELTS test because it makes up 25% of your mark in IELTS writing and speaking,...
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Word Of The Day – Candid
Candid – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Candid (Adjective) /‘kændid/ Meaning: telling the truth, even when the truth can be unpleasant or embarrassing Synonyms: artless, ingenuous, unbiased Antonyms: guileful, evasive Collocations: be perfectly/quite/remarkably/ candid about/with Example: For IELTS Speaking: It is suggested that candidates should be candid with interviewers when they are called for an interview. For IELTS Writing: The government is remarkably candid about the difficulties that the country is facing. Bear in mind that a proper grasp of vocabulary is especially important for the IELTS test because it makes up 25% of your mark...
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Word Of The Day – Ambiguous
Ambiguous – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Ambiguous (adjective) /æm´bigjuəs/ Meaning: Uncertain, vague, can be understand in more than a way Synonyms: hazy, obscure, nebulous Antonyms: explicit, unquestionable Collocations: Highly/somewhat ambiguous An ambiguous concept Be ambiguously worded Example: For IELTS Speaking: The plot is ambiguous, which contributes to the huge success of the movie. For IELTS Writing: The government is denounced due to its ambiguous laws. The legislation was ambiguously worded.
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Accumulate – Word Of The Day
Accumulate – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Accumulate : Verb – /əˈkjuː.mjə.leɪt/ Definition: To gradually get more and more money, possessions, knowledge etc over a period of time. Synonyms: Collect, gather, assemble. Collocations: Accumulate gradually/slowly/rapidly/steadily. Example: For IELTS Speaking: “I want to pursue the higher education for a desire to accumulate wealth.” “Fat tends to accumulate around the hips and thighs.” For IELTS Writing: “It is unjust that a privileged few should continue to accumulate wealth.” Exercise: Choose the following words to fill in the blank: accumulates, radical, tense, fluctuating, infrastructure, offset, biased, deviated, via, contemporary....
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Feature – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Feature – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Feature: (Verb) /ˈfiːtʃə/ Definition: to include or show something as a special or important part of something, or to be included as an important part. Synonyms: Trait, Factor, Character, Quality Collocations: With adverb: prominently/ strongly feature. With noun: feature artist/ character/ concert/ exhibition/ menu/ program/ series/ site. Example: For IELTS Speaking: “The exhibition features paintings by Picasso.” “A study of language should feature in an English literature course.” For IELTS Writing: “This always included milk and green bananas, though the latter do not feature prominently on a wild orang’s...
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Avarice – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Avarice – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Avarice: (Noun) /ˈævərɪs/ Definition: a desire to have a lot of money that is considered to be too strong Synonyms: Greed, Avidity, Covetousness Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “As a result of the man’s refreshing lack of avarice, a replica of the pub had to be built.” “I interpreted his secrecy as emotional avarice.” For IELTS Writing: “Consuming the fruits of the Earth unrestrained, we become consumed ourselves by avarice and greed.” Exercise: Choose the following words to fill in the blank: backfire, canny, avowed, backbone, backdrop, carnival, cakewalk, assisted,...
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Vociferous : Word of the Day – IELTSMaterial.com
Vociferous – Word of the Day Meaning (adjective): Offensively loud and outspoken; Being noisy and vocal about opinions. History: History dates back to the 1660s, the word Vociferous was used. The term ‘Vociferous’ means to yell or shout or vigor of any kind. It is derived from the Latin word ‘Vociferari,’ which means to cry out offensively. It implies a vehement shouting or calling out due to high spirits and anger. Usage: 1. Adjective Examples – Vociferous: A vociferous debate took place, when the society building was demolished. Students were Vociferous about their incompetent teacher to the principal as she...
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Reinforce – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing
Reinforce – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing Reinforce: (Verb) /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ Definition : To give support to an opinion, idea or feeling, and make it stronger. Synonyms : Support, bolster, build up. Collocations : Strongly/simply/mutually reinforce. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Example For IELTS Speaking : “The pockets on my jeans are reinforced with double stitching.” “He used hand gestures to reinforce what he was saying.” For IELTS Writing : “Caring for animals is not sentimentality – it reinforces our respect for life.” Exercise : Choose the following words to fill in the blank : crucial, appended, reinforced, highlighted, clarify,...
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Knackered – Word of the Day ( Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking )
Knackered – Word of the Day KNACKERED (Adjective) – /ˈnæk.əd/ Meaning: Very tired Example: She was too knackered to join them for dinner. I’m too knackered to go out this evening.
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Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can; there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did. Sarah Caldwell
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Word of The Day – Volatile
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Qualitative – Word Of The Day
Qualitative – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing. Qualitative: (Adjective) /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ Definition: relating to the quality or standard of something rather than the quantity. Synonyms: Standard, Prestige, Quality, Calibre. Collocations: Qualitative analysis/change/data/difference/method/research/study. Example: For IELTS Speaking“The main focus of the project was a qualitative study of what helped adults cope on these courses.”“We share interests in oral history, qualitative research and social theory.” For IELTS Writing“There is then a qualitative change from earlier socio-cultural relations, even within the earlier market phases.” Exercise: Choose the following words to fill in the blank: founded, bulk, team, qualitative, concurrent, matures,...
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Obtuse – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Obtuse – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Obtuse: (Adjective) /əbˈtuːs/ Definition: lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect Synonyms: Dense, Dopey, Dull Example: For IELTS Speaking:. “He is a renowned and honourable man, but with regard to this matter he is either being naive or obtuse.” “But why? – said Charles, being deliberately obtuse.” For IELTS Writing: “The oral shield is rhombic but often with an obtuse proximal angle and a convex distal edge.” Exercise: Choose the following words to fill in the blank: analogy, refine, obtuse, inherent, overlap, confined, distorted, temporary, mediate, ceased. Czechs and Slovaks...
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