Difficult IELTS Words - Group 2

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a. marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic; swift; keen or sharp in speech or manner


Spelling Word: brisk
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n. tunnel; hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter; dig; move through by or as by digging


Spelling Word: burrow
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n. vessel used by soldiers for carrying water, liquor, or other drink; snack bar or small cafeteria, as on a military installation


Spelling Word: canteen
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n. small container; spacecraft to transport people in outer space


Spelling Word: capsule
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a. relating to a 100-year period; occurring once every 100 years


Spelling Word: centenary
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n. room in a house, especially a bedroom; hall for the meetings of a legislative or other assembly; enclosed space


Spelling Word: chamber
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a. causing mild fear


Spelling Word: chilling
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n. fastening device; firm grip


Spelling Word: clasp
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n. group; bunch; group of the same or similar elements gathered or occurring closely


Spelling Word: cluster
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n. a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action


Spelling Word: codefendant