Difficult IELTS Words - Group 1

ad. by surprise; behind; in the rear

n. shortening something by omitting parts of it

v. cancel; put an end to; destroy completely

a. being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native

v. be full of; be plentiful

n. scratch; friction

v. condense; shorten; reduce length of written text

n. great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing

v. move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected

v. applaud; announce with great approval

n. living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience

n. settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states

v. pile up; collect; mount up; increase

n. act of gathering or amassing, as into a heap or pile

n. one who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault

v. inform about; cause to come to know personally; make familiar

v. consent or comply passively or without protest; assent

a. expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

v. stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with

a. adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near