Difficult IELTS Words - Group 5

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n. remnant or trace of an organism of a past geologic age embedded and preserved in the earth crust.

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n. a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas; emit a cloud of fine particles

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

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a. very showy or ornamented, especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner

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a. very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold; barren

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v. cause to emit a flash of light

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

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v. search blindly or uncertainly; reach about uncertainly; feel one's way

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n. statement or other indication of policy; light line, used in lettering, to help align the text

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v. flow forth suddenly in great volume; make an excessive display