Difficult IELTS Words - Group 10

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v. have new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud; shoot up


Spelling Word: sprout
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a. not moving or flowing; lacking vitality or briskness; stale; dull


Spelling Word: stagnant
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n. necessary foods or commodities; basic elements; secure or fasten; a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables


Spelling Word: staple
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n. man who substitutes for a performer in scenes requiring physical daring or involving physical risk


Spelling Word: stuntman
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v. quiet or bring under control by physical force or persuasion; make less intense; tone down


Spelling Word: subdue
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a. being beyond what is required or sufficient


Spelling Word: superfluous
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n. physical or conceptual structure extended or developed from a basic form; part of a building or other structure above the foundation


Spelling Word: superstructure
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a. added to complete or make up a deficiency


Spelling Word: supplementary
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v. exceed; to go beyond in degree or quality


Spelling Word: surpass
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v. happen at the same time; arrange or represent events so that they co-occur


Spelling Word: synchronize