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Word of The Day – Reciprocal
RECIPROCAL – WORD OF THE DAY (for Speaking and Writing Task 2) Reciprocal (adjective) /rɪˈsɪprəkl/ involving two people or groups who agree to help each other or behave in the same way to each other IELTS Speaking: I had a reciprocal arrangement with my husband —each would take care of children if the need arose. IELTS Writing Task 2: Compared with the export trade in live stock from Ireland to Great Britain the reciprocal trade from Great Britain to Ireland is small, and is largely restricted to animals for breeding purposes. The two colleges have a reciprocal arrangement whereby students...
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Word of The Day – Ultimate
Ultimate – WORD OF THE DAY (for Speaking and Writing Task 1,2) Ultimate (adjective) /ˈʌltɪmət/ [only before noun] final, happening at the end of a long process For IELTS Speaking: My ultimate goal is to get into the most prestigious university in this entire world called Harvard University He had no ready solution, but continued to believe the ultimate solution she chose to these insurmountable obstacles was a cop-out (cop-out: to avoid or stop doing something that you should do because you are afraid, lazy, etc) For IELTS Writing Task 2: Laying especial emphasis on the priority of mind to...
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Word of The Day – Versatile
Versatile – WORD OF THE DAY (for Speaking and Writing Task 2) Versatile (adjective) /ˈvəːsətʌɪl/ Able to do many things skillfully Example: He’s a versatile actor who has played a wide variety of parts. Eggs are easy to cook and are an extremely versatile food.
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Word of the Day – Vanquish
Vanquish – WORD OF THE DAY (for Speaking and Writing Task 2) Vanquish (verb) /ˈvaŋkwɪʃ/ Conquer, Defeat thoroughly Synonym: subdue, subjugate, put down Example: He successfully vanquished his rival Council procedures and culture should emphasize discussion and accommodation rather than scoring debater’s points and vanquishing one’s opponents.
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Word of the Day – Vaunt
Vaunt – WORD OF THE DAY (for Speaking and Writing Task 2) Vaunt (verb) /vɔːnt/ to boast Synonym: to proclaim, brag Example: Even the country’s much vaunted success in the IT industry needs to be put in perspective So much for the much vaunted transparency and accountability policy.
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Word of the Day – Teeming
Teeming – WORD OF THE DAY (for Speaking and Writing Task 2) Teeming (adjective) /ti:miŋ/ Fertile, in abundance, highly productive, be full of Example: He walked briskly through the teeming streets The streets teem with hustling, bustling humanity, hag-like beggar women, street urchins and drunken revellers urinating against inn walls, all rubbing shoulders with the gentry in their smart clothes and carriages
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Word of the Day – Trivial
Trivial – WORD OF THE DAY (for Speaking and Writing Task 2) Trivial (adjective) /ˈtrɪvɪəl/ of little importance Synonym: Paltry Antonym: gross, momentous Example: There are several lessons to be learned from this incident, some trivial, some quite important. And the pressure to conform to all these trivial values is absolutely enormous.
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Word of the Day – Provisional
Provisional – WORD OF THE DAY (for Speaking and Writing Task 2) Provisional (adjective) /prəˈvɪʒənl/ Temporary, for the time being Synonym: Tentative Collocation: a provisional government provisional arrangements Example: The actual state of our knowledge is always provisional and … there must be, beyond what is actually known, immense new regions to discover. Science is like literature, a continuing dialog among diverse and conflicting voices, no one ever wholly right or wholly wrong, but a steady conversation forever provisional and personal and living.
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Word of the Day – Platitude
Platitude – WORD OF THE DAY (for Writing Task 2) Platitude (noun) /ˈplætɪtuːd/ a dull or commonplace remark; a comment or statement that has been made very often before and is therefore not interesting Synonym: bromide, truism, axiom Example: The article was filled with platitudes about the systematic character of the industrial economy.
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Word of the Day – Petrify
Petrify – Word of the Day (for Speaking and Writing Task 2) Petrify (verb) /ˈpetrɪfaɪ/ make somebody feel extremely frightened Synonym: terrify, stupefy, stun, bewilder, amaze Example: Just the thought of making a speech petrifies me.
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Word of the Day – Novice
Novice – Word of the Day (for Speaking and Writing Task 2) Novice (noun) /ˈnɒvɪs/ a beginner | a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job or situation Synonym: tyro, neophyte Antonym: virtuoso Example: I’m a complete novice at IELTS He was accepted as a novice at the age of sixteen, and sent to pursue his studies at the College Louis le Grand in Paris.
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Word of the Day – Proximity
Proximity – Word of the Day (for Speaking and Writing Task 2) Proximity (noun) /prɒkˈsɪməti/ Nearness | the state of being near somebody/something in distance or time Example: The area has a number of schools in close proximity to each other. The proximity of the college to London makes it very popular. House prices in the area are elevated by its proximity to London.
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Word of the Day – Feasible
FEASIBLE – Word of the Day ( Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking & IELTS Writing ) FEASIBLE Adjective – /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ Meaning: workable; possible to do Antonym: impracticable Example: It may be feasible to clone human beings, but is it ethical? We are drawing up the most feasible solution to this serious problem. Is it economically feasible to implement these strategies in an efficient and effective way?
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Word of the day – Oblige
Oblige – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Oblige (Verb) /əˈblɑɪdʒ/ Meaning: To force somebody to do something | To do a service or favor for | To make indebted or grateful Synonym: Compel, force, bind Collocation: To oblige somebody to do something be delighted to, be glad to, be (only too) happy to + oblige duly/kindly oblige Example: For IELTS Writing: Parents are obliged by law to send their children to school. For IELTS Speaking: Kate was obliged to read the book. I am obliged to you for your gracious hospitality
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Word of the Day – Stringent
Stringent – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Stringent (adjective) /ˈstrɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt/ Meaning: A law, rule, regulation is very strict that must be obeyed Synonym: strict, tight, tough, harsh Collocation: stringent law/control/rule/test Example: IELTS Writing: Safety standards were less stringent in those days. IELTS Speaking: I was so happy to move out of my parents’ house and escape their stringent rules.
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Word of the Day – Dominate
Dominate – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Dominate (verb) /ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ Meaning: to have control over a place or person Synonyms: overlook, prevail Collocation: completely, entirely, totally, overwhelmingly, increasingly dominate Example: IELTS Speaking: They work as a group – no one person is allowed to dominate. His work increasingly dominates his life. IELTS Writing: Territorial disputes in the South China Sea is likely to dominate the news. Exercise: Choose the following words to fill in the blank: dominance, negate, circumstances, technical, unjustified 1. His discoveries in evolution lead him to __________ his former religious beliefs. 2. Witnesses...
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Notwithstanding – Word of the Day for IELTS
Notwithstanding – Word of the Day for IELTS Writing & Speaking Notwithstanding (preposition) \ˌnät-with-ˈstan-diŋ\ Meaning: in spite of something Synonym: in spite of the fact that; although, nevertheless, despite Antonym: because of; on account of Example: It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different. Notwithstanding the long delay, I still decided to set out for my journey. Exercise: Fill in the gap, using given words: notwithstanding, reluctant, levied, undergo, panel, integrity, convince, colleagues, enormous, albeit 1. The airport has _______________ a $10 surcharge for every passenger to cover the cost of renovations to the facility. 2. She has...
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Word of the Day – Compensate
Compensate – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Compensate (verb) /ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/ Meaning: to replace or balance the effect of something bad | pay money for a loss/injury Word Family: compensatory play\kəm-ˈpen(t)-sə-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective compensative play\ˈkäm-pən-ˌsā-tiv, -ˌpen-; kəm-ˈpen(t)-sə-\ adjective compensator play\ˈkäm-pən-ˌsā-tər, -ˌpen-\ noun Collocation: ADV. amply, fully | more than compensate PREP. for Eg: The advantages of the scheme more than compensate for the risks associated with it For IELTS Speaking: My hard work & diligence compensate for my lack of skill. For IELTS Writing: The government will compensate workers for their loss of earnings during economic recession....
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Analogy – Word Of The Day
Analogy – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Analogy: (Noun) /əˈnæl.ə.dʒi/ Definition: Something that seems similar between two situations, processes etc. Synonyms: Correlation, Parallel, Resemblance. Collocations: With adjective: close/good analogy. With verb: draw/find/make/use analogy. Example: For IELTS Speaking: “A close analogy with the art of singing can be made here.” “I have used the analogy of the structure of a document to describe the basis of the curriculum.” For IELTS Writing: ” We may draw an analogy between geriatrics and paediatrics, another age-based medical specialism.” Exercise: Choose the following words to fill in the blank: analogy, refine,...
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Prohibit – Word Of The Day For IELTS
Prohibit – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing Prohibit: (Verb) /prəˈhɪb.ɪt/ Definition: to say that an action is illegal or not allowed. Synonyms: Ban, Forbid, Block, Outlaw Collocations: Prohibit activity/discrimination/member/sale Company/constitution/government/injunction/law/legislation/policy/power/regulation/rule/state/statute prohibit Example: For IELTS Speaking: “California law prohibits housing discrimination based on marital status.” “Army regulations prohibit public displays of affection by soldiers, and private hideaways are hard to come by. For IELTS Writing: “Finally, some states prohibit superintendents from participation in a bargaining unit with teachers.” Exercise: 1. During the _______________ period of the Mayan civilization, the great city of Tikal thrived in dense lowland...
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