IELTS Academic Words List

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n.
platform projecting from the wall of a building


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n.
agreement between parties concerning the sale of property


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n.
instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere


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n. Syn. vessel
vessel; large cylindrical container


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n. Syn. obstacle; hindrance; hurdle
obstacle; structure built to bar passage; boundary or limit


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n. Syn. cellar
cellar; storage room


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a. Syn. helpful; useful
helpful; tending to promote physical well-being


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v. Syn. chunk
hinder; obstruct; indicate broadly without great detail; sketch


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a. Syn. insensitive
having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive


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n.
guard to protect or defend person; lifeguard


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