500 IELTS Vocabulary

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 Group 2 - Spelling Practices
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/kən'fɜr(r)/ v.
bestow; present; have a conference in order to talk something over


Spelling Word: confer
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/'kɒnsɪkwənt/ a. Syn. resulting
resulting; following as a logical conclusion


Spelling Word: consequent
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/'kɒntrækt/ v. Syn. shrink; constrict
constrict; make smaller; compress or concentrate


Spelling Word: contract
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/kraɪ'tɪərə/ n.
standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based


Spelling Word: criteria
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/'kru:ʃ(ə)l/ a.
of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; of the greatest importance


Spelling Word: crucial
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/dɪ'prɛs/ v. Syn. lower
lower in spirits; press down


Spelling Word: depress
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/dɪ'tɛkt/ v. Syn. feel; discover the presence of; discern; sense; identify
feel; discover the presence of; identify


Spelling Word: detect
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/dɪ'skrɪmɪneɪt/ v.
make a clear distinction; distinguish; make sensible decisions; judge wisely


Spelling Word: discriminate
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/dɪ'spleɪ/ v. Syn. exhibit; present; show
exhibit; present or hold up to view; show; demonstrate; give evidence of; manifest


Spelling Word: display
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/daɪ'vɜrs/ a. Syn. various
differing in some characteristics; various


Spelling Word: diverse