Difficult IELTS Words - Group 3

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n. course; program


Spelling Word: curriculum
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v. cut short or reduce; cut off end or tail, or any part


Spelling Word: curtail
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v. lead forth; reach a conclusion by reasoning; trace the origin or derivation of


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n. act of emptying, reducing, or exhausting


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v. indicate or specify; point out; assign a name or title to


Spelling Word: designate
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n. graph; chart; figure or drawing made to illustrate a statement; plan


Spelling Word: diagram
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n. loud, confused, harsh noise; loud, continuous, rattling or clanging sound


Spelling Word: din
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a. darkened with smoke and grime; dirty or discolored


Spelling Word: dingy
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n. one who is in charge to deal with others, like an ambassador, who is appointed to represent a government in relations with other governments


Spelling Word: diplomat
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v. throw out something from one's hand; get rid of


Spelling Word: discard