4000 IELTS Academic Words

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4000 IELTS Academic Words

Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes

retreat

1

	[串焼き] expel or eject from the mouth; rain gently
	[スクープ] vessel with a long handle, used for dipping liquids; deep shovel for digging out and dipping; spoon-shaped instrument
	[トラップ] catch; hold or catch as if in a hole
	[リトリート] receding; pull back or move away or backward; withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position

reward

2

	[逆] overturn; turn inside out or upside down; turning in the opposite direction
	[低木] become smaller or draw together; compress
	[低木] nearly corresponding; somewhat like; having a general likeness
	[報酬] satisfying return or result; profit, return for performance of a desired behavior; positive reinforcement.

scratch

3

	[代替] exchange; put in the place of another
	[ロースト] cook with dry heat, usually in an oven; subject to laughter or ridicule
	[スクラッチ] cut the surface of; cause friction
	[低木] nearly corresponding; somewhat like; having a general likeness

slide

4

	[香り] a distinctive odor that is pleasant; fragrance; perfume
	[リッピング] tear or be torn violently; criticize or abuse forcefully and violently
	[リトリート] receding; pull back or move away or backward; withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position
	[スライドショー] slip; usually move in an uncontrolled manner; move smoothly along a surface

solution

5

	[昆布] draw upon; strike lightly; make good use of
	[誓い] a solemn promise made to God; the promise of fidelity; the pledge of love or affection
	[悲劇] disaster; event resulting in great loss and misfortune
	[ソリューション] method for solving a problem; successful action of solving a problem

sour

6

	[上昇] move from a lower position to a higher; mount up; move upward; reach a higher level
	[酸味] taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice; showing ill humor
	[誓い] a solemn promise made to God; the promise of fidelity; the pledge of love or affection
	[いじめ] tear into pieces; raise the fibers of

spit

7

	[野蛮] stewed fruit served with other foods; appetizing ingredients for meat, fish, or puddings
	[串焼き] expel or eject from the mouth; rain gently
	[儀式は] procedure for religious ceremonies; any customary practice
	[トーチ] large candle or lamp giving flaring flame; flashlight

standing

8

	[ソート] kind or species; a class of
	[立っ] high reputation; esteem; maintaining an erect position
	[奨学金] knowledge resulting from study and research; grant of financial aid awarded to a student
	[ソリューション] method for solving a problem; successful action of solving a problem

strategy

9

	[戦略] elaborate and systematic plan; plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal
	[ショック] unpleasant or disappointing surprise; surprise greatly; effect of such a collision or blow
	[悲劇] disaster; event resulting in great loss and misfortune
	[儀式は] procedure for religious ceremonies; any customary practice

substitute

10

	[誓い] a solemn promise made to God; the promise of fidelity; the pledge of love or affection
	[ロースト] cook with dry heat, usually in an oven; subject to laughter or ridicule
	[スーペリア] greater rank or station or quality; excellent
	[代替] exchange; put in the place of another

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