Difficult IELTS Words - Group 8

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a. capable of being perceived; cognizable; discernible; perceivable


Spelling Word: perceptible
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n. edge, especially of a round surface; surface of a solid; circumference


Spelling Word: periphery
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a. of or pertaining to the voice; relating to sounds of spoken language


Spelling Word: phonetic
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a. peaceful; tranquil; calm or quiet


Spelling Word: placid
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n. deposit of fatty material inside arteries


Spelling Word: plaque
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v. take goods of by force, or without right; spoil; sack; strip; rob


Spelling Word: plunder
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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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v. depict; describe; draw


Spelling Word: portray