Difficult IELTS Words - Group 6

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a. periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals


Spelling Word: intermittent
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n. point where lines intersect; act of intersecting


Spelling Word: intersection
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v. pose a threat to; present a danger to; threaten


Spelling Word: jeopardise
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n. jagged wound or cut; irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue


Spelling Word: laceration
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a. loose and not easily controlled; lacking in rigor or strictness


Spelling Word: lax
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n. waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth


Spelling Word: mackintosh
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a. generous; high-minded; chivalrous


Spelling Word: magnanimous
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n. powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry


Spelling Word: magnate
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a. deliberately harmful; as a result of malice or spite


Spelling Word: malicious
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v. treat ill; abuse; treat roughly.


Spelling Word: maltreat