IELTS Speaking Flashcards
Telemarketer
looking back I wish I had the call from an unknown number (the telemarketers)
industrious
hardworking
co’mmunicator
someone who is able to express ideas or their feelings clearly to other people She’s a skilled communicator.
excellent communicator
carefree
having no worries or problems
Swarm(n) (v) - teeming
crowd of people who are moving quickly
swarm of
Swarms of tourists jostled through the square.
Photographers were swarming around the princess.
the teeming streets of the city
to squeeze through the crowd
just to get a closer look
become a victim of pickpockets
in a teeming area
work/do wonders
to be very effective in solving a problem
therapeutic
making you feel calm and relaxed
I find swimming very therapeutic.
the therapeutic effect of gardening
a therapeutic routine
getaway (n, c)
especially American English a short holiday away from home, or a place where people go for a short holiday
an ideal solo getaway
Big Bear Lake is a popular weekend getaway.
combo (n, c)
COMBINATION of different things, especially of different types of foods – used especially in product names
a bookshop-cafe combo
wander(n)
a short relaxed walk SYN stroll
take/go for/have a wander
I had a bit of a wander round the shops
bridge (v)
to reduce or get rid of the difference between two things
The differences between our two cultures can be bridged if we continue to communicate.
Alvin managed to bridge the gap between ballet and modern dance.
thriving (adj)
a thriving company, business etc is very successful SYN flourishing
a thriving tourism industry
conquer (v)
to gain control over something that is difficult, using a lot of effort
conquer your nerves/fear/the obstacles
She was determined to conquer her fear of flying.
efforts to conquer inflation
drugs to conquer the disease
