Difficult IELTS Words - Group 8

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n. conscious understanding of something; vision ability


Spelling Word: perception
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n. publication that appears at fixed intervals


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


Spelling Word: piston
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n. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something: signed a pledge never to reveal the secret


Spelling Word: pledge
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a. expedient; artful, crafty or cunning; using, displaying, or proceeding from policy


Spelling Word: politic
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v. fertilize by transferring pollen


Spelling Word: pollinate
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n. person or organization that causes pollution of the environment; someone who makes unfit for or harmful to living things


Spelling Word: polluter
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a. slow and laborious because of weight; labored and dull


Spelling Word: ponderous
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n. student who continues studies after graduation


Spelling Word: postgraduate
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a. uncertain; risky; dangerously lacking in security or stability


Spelling Word: precarious