Difficult IELTS Words - Group 3

a. greatly desired

v. make a succession of slight sharp snapping noises; show liveliness, energy, or intensity

a. rugged and uneven; abounding with broken rocks

n. a bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano

n. a line or long thin mark made by folding or doubling

n. ornamental tuft or ridge on the head of animal; plume used as decoration on top of helmet; top, as of a hill or wave

n. standard of judging; any approved or established rule or test

v. bend down; stoop low; lie close to the ground with the legs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear

v. fall apart; fold or collapse; crush together or press into wrinkles

n. young of certain animals, such as the bear, wolf, or lion

a. relating to the kitchen, or to the art of cookery; used in kitchens

v. reach the highest or most decisive point; rise to summit

v. improve and prepare, as by plowing or fertilizing, for raising crops; promote the growth of

a. heavy; difficult to handle because of weight or bulk

a. increasing by successive addition

n. course; program

v. cut short or reduce; cut off end or tail, or any part

n. curator; guardian

v. make shorter by cutting; interrupt and curtail before the planned end time

a. mad; crazy; simple; stupid; foolish; gay; playful