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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v. provide; supply; equip with what is needed, especially to provide furniture for


Spelling Word: furnish
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n. science which treats the structure and mineral constitution of the globe


Spelling Word: geology
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a. proceeding by steps or degrees; advancing, step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive


Spelling Word: gradual
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a. consisting of or resembling grains; having grainy texture


Spelling Word: granular
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n. blast; outburst


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


Spelling Word: henceforth
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n. container for holding or carrying miscellaneous items, especially a traveling case or bag


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


Spelling Word: hover
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v. to move with great speed and a rushing noise


Spelling Word: hurtle