Difficult IELTS Words - Group 5

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


Spelling Word: fume
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n. passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; iron chimney of a steamship or the like


Spelling Word: funnel
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n. any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream


Spelling Word: gland
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n. chart; a drawing illustrating the relations


Spelling Word: graph
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n. association of people belonging to the same class, or engaged in kindred pursuits; business corporation


Spelling Word: guild
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n. arrangement by rank or standing; series in which each element is graded or ranked


Spelling Word: hierarchy
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n. great destruction resulting in the extensive loss of life, especially by fire; massive slaughter


Spelling Word: holocaust
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v. hang about; wait nearby; remain floating


Spelling Word: hover
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a. lacking variety or excitement; monotonous


Spelling Word: humdrum
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n. expression whose meaning differs from meanings of its individual words; distinctive style


Spelling Word: idiom