Difficult IELTS Words - Group 1

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v. move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected


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n. one who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault


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a. expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude


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n. coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important


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v. combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate


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n. state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty


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ad. amid; in the middle of; among


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n. highest point; the vertex; usually pointed end of an object; the tip


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a. displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate


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n. independence; self-government or the right of self-government; self-determination


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