Difficult IELTS Words - Group 8

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a. striking one object against another sharply

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ad. in a regular periodic manner; intermittently

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n. one of brightly colored parts of flower immediately surrounding the reproductive organs

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n. solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; formal written application requesting a court

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n. sliding piece which either is moved by, or moves against; mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion

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v. gaze intently; stare; scrutinize; read or study carefully and attentively

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a. occurring or done after death; relating to a medical examination of a dead body

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n. cliff; overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock; dangerous position

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a. most frequent or common; having superior power and influence

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n. required or necessary as a precondition for something else