4000 IELTS Academic Words
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| 4000 IELTS Academic Words | Introduction |
- IELTS Academic Words Level 1 - 1
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a. knowing; having knowledge or cognizance As you're likely aware, BPA is a chemical commonly found in plastics, food cans, and water bottles. |
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awful |
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a. causing fear, dread, or terror; extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible He says the budget is in awful shape, and we need to take steps to fix it. |
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awkward |
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a. difficult to handle or manage John Kerry recently spoke of his faith, but he's more awkward about it than President Bush's born again. |
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bachelor |
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n. unmarried men; the first or lowest academic degree conferred by universities and colleges A soon-to-be-married man's friends throw him the ultimate bachelor party. |
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backward |
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a. directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped Although he is clever, he is backward in giving his views. |
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bacon |
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n. back and sides of a pig salted and smoked They built a fire against the side of a great log and then cooked some bacon in the frying-pan for supper. |
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badge |
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n. a distinctive mark, token, or sign worn on the person He was awarded a merit badge for his bravery in the battle. |
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baggage |
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n. trunks, bags, parcels, and suitcases in which one carries one's belongings while traveling; luggage When you fully engage in the present, there is no room for baggage from the past or fear of the future. |
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bait |
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v. harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap The school bully will bait the smaller children, terrorizing them. |
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bake |
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v. prepare, as food, by cooking in dry heat, either in an oven or under coals, or on heated stone or metal In some places, people still bake bricks in the sun. |
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balance |
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n. being in equilibrium; equilibrium; symmetry; stability Many here see the ruling against US cotton subsidies as just the first step in tipping the balance of future world trade talks in favour of developing countries. |
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balcony |
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n. platform projecting from the wall of a building He planted some flowers on the balcony that projects over the street. |
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bald |
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a. hairless; lacking a natural or usual covering Although he carried, under his wig, a perfectly bald and shiny head, he had only reached middle age. |
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ballet |
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n. a sort of theatrical representation by dancers That school strives to be an international leader in ballet training. |
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band |
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n. orchestra; team; strip; ribbon; belt; unite; ally The band, made up of four previously unknown young actors, has provoked hysteria across Asia since starring in the Taiwanese TV series. |
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bang |
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n. a vigorous blow; a conspicuous success But there are fears that if the Egyptian side doesn't play well, the crowds will stay away, and the African Cup may go off with a whimper rather than a bang. |
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banner |
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n. flag; sign; a newspaper headline that runs across the full page The red top refers to the color of the banner at the top of the paper. |
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bar |
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n. a counter where you can obtain food or drink; cafe; strip; stick For low-paid male workers the cafeterias are a social focus: the equivalent of a bar or pub in non-Muslim countries, a place to meet friends and workmates. |
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barbecue |
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n. a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors The authorities believe it could have been started by a barbecue that had not been put out properly and have announced that they will be questioning suspects in the morning. |
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bare |
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a. lacking the usual or appropriate covering or clothing Silent in bare feet, he swiftly crossed the cold marble floor, sliding into bed just as the door creaked open. |