Difficult IELTS Words - Group 1

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n. shortening something by omitting parts of it

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v. be next to; be contiguous to; border on

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ad. even though; although; notwithstanding

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v. provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part

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n. state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty

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ad. in the middle of; among; surrounded by

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a. offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense

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v. attach; add as supplement or appendix

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a. no longer current or applicable; antiquated

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v. find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of