101 IELTS Flashcards
abbreviate
to make a word or expression shorter by not including letters or using only the first letter of each word
be abbreviated to something
‘Information technology’ is usually abbreviated to ‘IT’.
abundant
something that is abundant exists or is available in large quantities so that there is more than enough
abundant opportunities for well-qualified staff
the acme of something
the best and highest level of something
the acme of scientific knowledge
acquisition
the process by which you gain knowledge or learn a skill
the acquisition of language
adhered
to stick firmly to something
adhere to
The eggs of these fish adhere to plant leaves.
administer (V)
to manage the work or money of a company or organization
The money will be administered by local charities
advocate
to publicly support a particular way of doing something
Extremists were openly advocating violence.
affirmative
an affirmative answer or action means ‘yes’ or shows agreement
an affirmative nod
affluent
having plenty of money, nice houses, expensive things
affluent families
albeit
used to add information that reduces the force or importance of what you have just said
Chris went with her, albeit reluctantly
aloft
high up in the air
hold/bear something aloft
He emerged, holding a baby aloft.
altitude
the height of an object or place above the sea
amend
to correct or make small changes to something that is written or spoken
The law was amended to include women.
analogous
similar to another situation or thing so that a comparison can be made
analogous to/with
The report’s findings are analogous with our own.
anticipate
to expect that something will happen and be ready for it
Sales are better than anticipated.
appeal
an urgent request for something important
appeal for
The police have issued a new appeal for information.
appeal to
All the organizations involved have sent urgent appeals to the government, asking for extra funding.
array
a group of people or things, especially one that is large or impressive
array of
a dazzling array of flowers
asset
the things that a company owns, that can be sold to pay debts
in assets
a corporation with $9 billion in assets
assured
be assured of something
if you are assured of something, you will definitely get it or achieve it
His victory means that he is now assured of a place in the final.
auxiliary
auxiliary workers provide additional help for another group of workers
an auxiliary nurse
