500 IELTS Vocabulary

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 Group 1 - Spelling Practices
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/ə'bændən/ n. Syn. relinquish
lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm


Spelling Word: abandon
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/'æbstrækt/ a. Syn. theoretical; abstruse
theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand


Spelling Word: abstract
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/ə'kædəmɪ/ n.
school for special instruction; society of scholars, scientists, or artists


Spelling Word: academy
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/'ækjʊrət/ a. Syn. precise; correct
capable of providing a correct reading or measurement; performing with care and precision


Spelling Word: accurate
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/ə'tʃi:v/ v. Syn. accomplish; fulfill
gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill


Spelling Word: achieve
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/ək'nɒlɪdʒ/ v. Syn. recognize; admit
declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks


Spelling Word: acknowledge
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/eɪd/ n.
person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; helper; assistant


Spelling Word: aid
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/ɔ:l'tɜrnətɪv/ a.
one of two or more things, ideas or courses of action that may be used; option; choice


Spelling Word: alternative
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/ə'sɛmb(ə)l/ v. Syn. gather
put together; bring or call together into a group or whole


Spelling Word: assemble
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/'ɔ:θə(r)/ n.
beginner, former, or first mover of anything; creator; originator; one who composes or writes book or composer


Spelling Word: author