abbreviation
A shortened form of a word or phrase
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IELTS Vocabulary
Essential vocabulary for the IELTS exam. · 5,038 words
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ability
The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power
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abnormal
Deviating from what is typical or normal
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abolish
To formally put an end to a law or institution
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aboriginal
Indigenous; relating to the original inhabitants of a region
abort
To end a pregnancy or stop a process before completion
abortion
Termination of pregnancy; failure of a plan
abound
To exist in large quantities; to be plentiful
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abrasion
The wearing away of a surface by friction; a scraped area on skin
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abridge
To shorten a text while keeping essential content; to curtail
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abrupt
Sudden and unexpected; curt in manner
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absorb
To soak up a substance; to take in information; to fully engage attention
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abstract
Theoretical, not concrete; a summary of a text
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absurd
Contrary to reason or common sense; ridiculous; the philosophical concept of life's meaninglessness
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abundance
A very large quantity; a plentiful supply
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abuse
Cruel or improper treatment; to misuse or treat harmfully; offensive language
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academic
Relating to education or scholarship (adj.); a university scholar or teacher (n.)
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accelerate
To cause to move faster; to increase in speed or rate
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access
To gain or obtain access to; A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage
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accessible
Easy to reach, use, or understand
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accessory
An additional item or fashion complement; a person assisting in a crime
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accidents
Unexpected events causing damage or injury
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acclaim
To praise enthusiastically; enthusiastic public praise
accommodate
To provide space or lodging; to adapt to suit needs
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accommodation
A place to stay; an adaptation or adjustment
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accommodations
Lodging or living quarters; arrangements to meet needs
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accompany
To go with someone; to occur alongside; to play musical accompaniment
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accomplish
To successfully complete or achieve something
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accord
To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust; Agreement or concurrence of opinion, will, or action
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account
To provide explanation; A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review
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