Barron's Essential Words for the IELTS Chapter 6

Semedjan (China)
A total of 600 words separated into 30 chapters, 20 words in each chapter. especially for the IELTS Academic.
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  1. acknowledge
    accept to be what is claimed
    The Archaeological Survey of India now refuses to acknowledge that it was actually looking for gold at all.
  2. authority
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
    Only department managers have the authority [=right, power] to change the schedule. Does he have the authority to do this? = (US) Does he have authority to do this?
  3. chunk
    a substantial amount
    She spends a good chunk of her day on the phone. He devoted a large chunk of time to the project. (US) He spent a big/hefty chunk of change [=a lot of money] on that car.
    a large amount or part of something
  4. crucial
    of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
    Vitamins are crucial for maintaining good health. Eggs are a crucial [=essential] ingredient in this recipe.
  5. deliberately
    with intention; in an intentional manner
    He deliberately tricked them.
  6. depression
    a sunken or lowered geological formation
  7. depression
    mental state characterized by a despondent lack of activity
    "But it also includes something called the General Health Questionnaire, which is used by clinicians and doctors to diagnose depression and anxiety disorders."
  8. emotion
    any strong feeling
    He's always found it hard to express (his) emotions. [=to show his feelings] strong/deep emotions
  9. industrious
    characterized by hard work and perseverance
    What if the brain requires substantial downtime to remain industrious and generate its most innovative ideas?
  10. intellectual
    involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
    He was a bureaucrat but saw himself as an intellectual, someone who read books about Russian history.
  11. merely
    and nothing more
    This is merely a minor delay. They were merely children when their father died. \Was it merely a coincidence? It was merely a suggestion.
  12. obesity
    the condition of being excessively overweight
    Changing the food supply is key to getting in front of the obesity problem, he says. Forbes (Jan 11, 2014)
  13. obvious
    easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
    Although the findings may seem obvious, it documents collective memories that people develop and rely upon for inspiration.
  14. overwhelming
    so strong as to be irresistible
    The overwhelming majority of the population is Muslim and clan links are an integral part of society.
  15. passive
    lacking in energy or will
    Interestingly, work mastery also came before inspiration, suggesting that inspiration is not purely passive, but does favor the prepared mind.
  16. pastime
    an interest or pursuit that someone pursues regularly
    Boating and cricket are popular pastimes on Anguilla.
  17. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
    The rigorous training programme will feature in a reality TV show and aims to test the wannabe-explorers' physical and emotional capabilities.
  18. rejuvenate
    make younger or more youthful
    “You’ll feel refreshed and rejuvenated, both during and after your cleanse,” its .
  19. reluctant
    unwilling to do something contrary to your custom
    But in Mr Gates’s telling, Mr Obama is oddly reluctant to own those decisions.
  20. suffer
    undergo or be subjected to
    His party confirmed on Saturday that he had suffered "closed-head injury, concussion and hematomas".
Created on Sun Jan 12 09:37:47 EST 2014 (updated Sun Jan 12 10:46:55 EST 2014)

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