Difficult IELTS Words - Group 5

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n. part of a country which fronts or faces another country or an unsettled region; border, confine, or extreme part of a country

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v. open the mouth wide; yawn from sleepiness, weariness, or dullness

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v. slide; move in a smooth, effortless manner

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v. urge with a long pointed stick; give heart or courage to

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v. make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred

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n. sand or gravel; rough, hard particles; coarse part of meal; grain, as oats or wheat

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a. earning as a total income or profit before deductions

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n. foundation or basis; fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest

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n. narrow passage; particularly, a narrow channel of water

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a. dangerous; reckless; daring; inclined to run risks