Difficult IELTS Words - Group 5

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v. make strong or stronger; prepare oneself for a military confrontation


Spelling Word: fortify
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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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ad. merrily; showily; in a joyful, cheerful, or happy manner


Spelling Word: gaily
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a. more than adequate;liberal in giving or sharing


Spelling Word: generous
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v. cause to emit a flash of light


Spelling Word: gleam
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v. scrape gently; feed on growing grasses and herbage


Spelling Word: graze
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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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ad. from this time forward; henceforward


Spelling Word: henceforth
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v. put at a disadvantage; tie up; hamper; prevent the progress


Spelling Word: hinder
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v. provide or brighten with light; clear up or make understandable; enlighten


Spelling Word: illuminate