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back

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Noun
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the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
he lay on his back
Adverb
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toward the rear; in the opposite direction from the one that one is facing or traveling.
she moved back a pace
Verb
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give financial, material, or moral support to.
he had a newspaper empire backing him

Adjective
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of or at the back of something.
the back garden

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clamp

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Noun
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a brace, band, or clasp used for strengthening or holding things together.

Verb
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fasten (something) in place with a clamp.
the sander is clamped onto the edge of a workbench

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critical

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Adjective
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expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.
he was critical of many U.S. welfare programs

2
expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art.
she never won the critical acclaim she sought

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(of a situation or problem) having the potential to become disastrous; at a point of crisis.
the flood waters had not receded, and the situation was still critical

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current

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Adjective
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belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now.
keep abreast of current events

Noun
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a body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.
ocean currents

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derive

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Verb
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obtain something from (a specified source).
they derived great comfort from this assurance

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device

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Noun
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a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
a measuring device

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a plan, method, or trick with a particular aim.
writing a public letter is a traditional device for signaling dissent

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entrepreneur

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Noun
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a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
many entrepreneurs see potential in this market

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file

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Noun
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a folder or box for holding loose papers that are typically arranged in a particular order for easy reference.
a file of correspondence

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a line of people or things one behind another.
Plains Cree warriors riding in file down the slopes
Verb
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place (a document) in a cabinet, box, or folder in a particular order for preservation and easy reference.
the contract, when signed, is filed

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infringement

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Noun
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the action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; violation.
copyright infringement

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the action of limiting or undermining something.
the infringement of the right to privacy

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inspiration

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Noun
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the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration

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a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea.
then I had an inspiration

3
the drawing in of breath; inhalation.
crackling sounds are heard in the stethoscope on inspiration

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invalid

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Noun
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a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury.
an invalid husband

Verb
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remove (someone) from active service in the armed forces because of injury or illness.
he was badly wounded and invalided out of the infantry

Adjective
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(of an official document or procedure) not legally recognized and therefore void because contravening a regulation or law.
the will was declared invalid and the children were entitled to the estate

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inventor

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Noun
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a person who invented a particular process or device or who invents things as an occupation.

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investor

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Noun
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a person or organization that puts money into financial plans, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit.
foreign investors in the British commercial property sector

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patent

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Noun
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a government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.
he took out a patent for an improved steam hammer

Adjective
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easily recognizable; obvious.
she was smiling with patent insincerity

Verb
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obtain a patent for (an invention).
an invention is not your own until it is patented

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ransack

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Verb
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go hurriedly through (a place) stealing things and causing damage.
burglars ransacked her home

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refinement

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Noun
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the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
the refinement of uranium

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ruling

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Noun
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an authoritative decision or pronouncement, especially one made by a judge.
the ruling was reversed in the appeal court

Adjective
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currently exercising authority or influence.
the ruling coalition

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specifically

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Adverb
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in a way that is exact and clear; precisely.
a workman called at the time I specifically stated I would not be in

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suitable

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Adjective
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right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
these toys are not suitable for children under five

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unveil

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Verb
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remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony.
the mayor unveiled a plaque

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aviation

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the flying or operating of aircraft.
two events launched the history of modern aviation

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blade

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Noun
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the flat cutting edge of a knife, saw, or other tool or weapon.
cut cleanly using a sharp blade
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the flat, wide section of an implement or device such as an oar or a propeller.
3
a shoulder bone in a cut of meat, or the cut of meat itse

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coarse

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Adjective
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rough or loose in texture or grain.
a coarse woolen cloth
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(of a person or their speech) rude, crude, or vulgar.
a man of coarse speech
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confer

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Verb
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grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right).
moves were made to confer an honorary degree on her

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have discussions; exchange opinions.
the officials were conferring with allies

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cruise
Verb 1 sail about in an area without a precise destination, especially for pleasure. they were cruising off the California coast 2 (of a motor vehicle or aircraft) travel smoothly at a moderate or economical speed. we sit in a jet, cruising at some 30,000 ft Noun 1 a voyage on a ship or boat taken for pleasure or as a vacation and usually calling in at several places. a cruise down the Nile
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curiosity
Noun 1 a strong desire to know or learn something. filled with curiosity, she peered through the window 2 a strange or unusual object or fact. he showed them some of the curiosities of the house
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design
Noun 1 a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is built or made. he has just unveiled his design for the new museum 2 an arrangement of lines or shapes created to form a pattern or decoration. pottery with a lovely blue and white design Verb 1 decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), by making a detailed drawing of it. a number of architectural students were designing a factory
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enthusiast
Noun 1 a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject. a sports car enthusiast
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handle
Verb 1 feel or manipulate with the hands. heavy paving slabs can be difficult to handle 2 manage (a situation or problem). a lawyer's ability to handle a case properly Noun 1 the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled. the pan features helpful lifting handles
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inflexibility
``` Noun 1 unwillingness to change or compromise. he had a reputation for arrogance and inflexibility 2 inability to be bent; stiffness. the inflexibility of the metal ```
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isolation
Noun 1 the process or fact of isolating or being isolated. the isolation of older people
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pitch
Noun 1 the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone. a car engine seems to change pitch downward as the vehicle passes you 2 the steepness of a slope, especially of a roof. 3 the level of intensity of something. he brought the machine to a high pitch of development
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prolonged
Adjective 1 continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy. the region suffered a prolonged drought
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propeller
Noun 1 a mechanical device for propelling a boat or aircraft, consisting of a revolving shaft with two or more broad, angled blades attached to it.
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reliably
Adverb 1 in a consistently good or accurate way. few of these paintings can be reliably dated
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revolutionize
Verb 1 change (something) radically or fundamentally. this fabulous new theory will revolutionize the whole of science
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rotation
Noun 1 the action of rotating around an axis or center. the moon moves in the same direction as the earth's rotation
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sustained
Adjective 1 continuing for an extended period or without interruption. several years of sustained economic growth
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Turbulence
Noun 1 violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid. the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence
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variable
Adjective 1 not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change. the quality of hospital food is highly variable 2 able to be changed or adapted. the drill has variable speed Noun 1 an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change. there are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions
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cable
Noun 1 a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles. steel cables held the convoy together Verb 1 contact or send a message to (someone) by cablegram. he cabled her to cancel all arrangements
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catastrophic
Adjective 1 involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. a catastrophic earthquake
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compensate
Verb 1 give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense. payments were made to farmers to compensate them for cuts in subsidies 2 reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant) by exerting an opposite force or effect. the manager is hoping for victory to compensate for the team's dismal league campaign
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compensate
Verb 1 give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense. payments were made to farmers to compensate them for cuts in subsidies 2 reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant) by exerting an opposite force or effect. the manager is hoping for victory to compensate for the team's dismal league campaign
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disparate
Adjective 1 essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison. they inhabit disparate worlds of thought
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flaw
Noun 1 a mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object. plates with flaws in them were sold at the outlet store Verb 1 (of an imperfection) mar, weaken, or invalidate (something). the computer game was flawed by poor programming
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indispensable
Adjective 1 absolutely necessary. he made himself indispensable to the parish priest
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inexplicably
Adverb 1 in a way that cannot be explained or accounted for. many crucial documents had inexplicably disappeared
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inquiry
Noun 1 an act of asking for information. a reporter from New York makes inquiries
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insulation
Noun 1 the action of insulating something. keep your home warmer through insulation
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perseverance
Noun 1 persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. his perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness
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rally
Verb 1 (of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion. De Montfort's troops rallied and drove back the king's infantry 2 recover or cause to recover in health, spirits, or poise. she floundered for a moment, then rallied again Noun 1 a mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause. a rally attended by around 100,000 people
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requisite
Adjective 1 made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. the application will not be processed until the requisite fee is paid Noun 1 a thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end. she believed privacy to be a requisite for a peaceful life
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set out
transitive verb 1a : to arrange and present graphically or systematically b : to mark out (something, such as a design) : lay out the plan of : to state, describe, or recite at length distributed copies of a pamphlet setting out his ideas in full — S. F. Mason 3 : to begin with a definite purpose : INTEND, UNDERTAKE
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snap
Verb 1 break or cause to break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound. guitar strings kept snapping Noun 1 a sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement. she closed her purse with a snap Adjective 1 done or taken on the spur of the moment, unexpectedly, or without notice. a snap judgment
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tow
Verb 1 (of a motor vehicle or boat) pull (another vehicle or boat) along with a rope, chain, or tow bar. a pickup van towing a trailer Noun 1 an act of towing a vehicle or boat. the cruiser got a tow from a warship after its engine failed
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transmit
Verb 1 cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another. knowledge is transmitted from teacher to student
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triumph
Noun 1 a great victory or achievement. a garden built to celebrate Napoleon's many triumphs Verb 1 achieve a victory; be successful. spectacle has once again triumphed over content
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utterly
Adverb 1 completely and without qualification; absolutely. he looked utterly ridiculous
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vilified
Verb 1 speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. he has been vilified in the press

Essential words for IELTS (10 decks)

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