Difficult IELTS Words - Group 6

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v. act contrary to, as a law, right, or obligation; annul or hinder

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n. resident; someone or thing who lives in a place

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v. ask a question; seek for truth or information by putting queries

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n. gear; tackle; combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the lower yards of a ship

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a. loose and not easily controlled; lacking in rigor or strictness

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v. short stop or break in a journey, usually imposed by scheduling requirements

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n. subsistence or living, means of support

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n. any animals kept for use or profit

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n. powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry

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v. wound seriously; cause permanent loss of function of limb or part of body