Difficult IELTS Words - Group 3

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a. greatly desired


Spelling Word: coveted
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n. a line or long thin mark made by folding or doubling


Spelling Word: crease
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n. young of certain animals, such as the bear, wolf, or lion


Spelling Word: cub
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v. improve and prepare, as by plowing or fertilizing, for raising crops; promote the growth of


Spelling Word: cultivate
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a. mad; crazy; simple; stupid; foolish; gay; playful


Spelling Word: daft
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v. lessen; reduce; make a quantity smaller


Spelling Word: decrease
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v. decide; judge; sentence; condemn


Spelling Word: deem
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v. pollute; make dirty or spotty


Spelling Word: defile
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a. delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste


Spelling Word: delectable
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n. mental disorder marked by confusion


Spelling Word: delirium