Vocabulary for IELTS

2021-12-02 14:48:27 DRAWBACK n.
a problem or disadvantage, minus

The drawback of having a car is that it is very expensive to maintain.
Every strategic choice has its benefits and drawbacks.
London is a great city – the only drawback is the weather.


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2021-11-28 10:32:13 PURSUIT n.
the act of looking for or trying to get something

The pursuit of happiness is a basic human right.
She explores the world in pursuit of her dreams.
We must be dedicated in the pursuit of our goals.


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2021-11-10 13:23:04 ADOPT v.
take a child into a family; start using idea or method

The girl was adopted by the couple when she was 3.
We need to adopt a more pragmatic approach.
I adopted a positive outlook on life.


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2021-11-03 09:30:57 FANCY adj.
having a lot of decoration; expensive and fashionable

Their table was all set for a fancy dinner.
Everyone at the party was wearing fancy clothes, except me. I was dressed casually.
We prefer plain food - nothing too fancy.


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2021-11-01 13:15:03 GLOOM n.
almost total darkness

In the gloom of the morning, it was difficult to see the boat on the lake.
Mary could barely see the moon through the gloom of the dark night and wall of clouds.
My car's headlights easily penetrated the gloom.


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