Difficult IELTS Words - Group 10

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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. new organization or business venture


Spelling Word: startup
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n. three-dimensional work of art, usually of a person or animal


Spelling Word: statue
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n. vessel propelled by steam; steamship or steamboat; road locomotive for use on common roads


Spelling Word: steamer
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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. subordinate; secondary; serving to assist or supplement


Spelling Word: subsidiary
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n. direct financial aid by government


Spelling Word: subsidy
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n. person who has the authority to supervise or direct; janitor or custodian in a building


Spelling Word: superintendent
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v. be placed in or take the room of; replace; make obsolete; make void or useless by superior power


Spelling Word: supersede
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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