IELTS Speaking Fluency

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abilitythe power or capacity to do something; skill or talentSAT · IELTSaccessibleAble to be reached or used; friendly and easy to talk to.SAT · TOEFL · IELTSaccomplishto complete or achieve something; to fulfill a goalSAT · IELTSachievementA thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.SAT · IELTSactuallyAs the truth or facts of a situation; really or in fact.IELTSadaptTo become adjusted to new conditions; to modify for a new purpose.SAT · TOEFL · IELTSadmireto regard with approval or respect; to wonder atSAT · IELTSadmittedlyUsed to introduce a concession or unwelcome fact.SAT · IELTSaffectTo have an effect on; to make a difference to.SAT · TOEFL · IELTSaffordTo have enough money, time, or means to do or have something.SAT · IELTSaggravateTo make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.SAT · TOEFL · IELTSalarmingCausing concern or anxiety; worrying.IELTSambitionA strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination an…IELTSannoyingCausing irritation or slight anger.IELTSannuallyEvery year; once a year.IELTSanxiousExperiencing worry, unease, or nervousness about an uncertain matter.IELTSappreciateTo recognise the value or significance of something; to be grateful for somethin…IELTSappropriatesuitable or proper for a particular situation; to take or adoptGRE · SAT · TOEFL · IELTSaspireTo direct one's hopes toward achieving something.IELTSassistanceThe action of helping someone with a task or difficulty; help.IELTSatmosphereThe pervading tone or mood of a place or situation.TOEFL · IELTSattemptTo make an effort to do or achieve something; an act of trying to do something.IELTSattitudeA settled way of thinking or feeling about something.TOEFL · IELTSauthenticOf undisputed origin; genuine; true to one's own values.IELTS

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candidTruthful and straightforward; not hiding what you think.SAT · IELTScapabilityThe power or ability to do something; a feature or faculty allowing performance.IELTScasualRelaxed and unconcerned; not regular or permanent.IELTScircumstanceA fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.TOEFL · IELTSclarificationThe action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensi…IELTScollaborativeInvolving two or more parties working together.IELTScommitmentThe state of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or task.IELTScompareTo examine two or more quantities or expressions to determine their relative siz…GRE · TOEFL · IELTScompetitionThe activity of striving to gain an advantage over rivals.TOEFL · IELTScompetitiveRelating to or characterised by competition; as good as or better than others.IELTSconcernA matter of interest or importance; to make someone anxious or worried.TOEFL · IELTSconcreteExisting in a material or physical form; specific and definite.IELTSconfidentFeeling or showing certainty about something; self-assured.IELTScongratulateTo express pleasure to someone over their success or good fortune.IELTSconnectionA relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something…TOEFL · IELTSconsciousAware of and responding to one's surroundings; aware of something.IELTSconservativeReluctant to accept change; holding traditional values.IELTSconsiderateCareful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others.IELTSconstantlyContinuously over a period of time; persistently.IELTSconstructiveServing a useful purpose; tending to build up rather than destroy.IELTSconvenienceThe state of being able to do something with little effort; something that facil…IELTSconvenientFitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; easy and quick to …IELTScooperateTo work jointly towards the same end.TOEFL · IELTScopeTo deal effectively with something difficult.TOEFL · IELTScreativityThe use of imagination or original ideas to produce something; inventiveness.IELTSculturalRelating to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a society.IELTSculture shockThe feeling of disorientation experienced when encountering an unfamiliar cultur…IELTScuriousEager to know or learn something; strange or unusual.IELTScurrentlyAt the present time; now.IELTS

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deal withTo take action in order to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation.IELTSdecisiveSettling an issue; able to make decisions quickly and firmly.IELTSdedicatedDevoted to a task or purpose; hardworking and committed.IELTSdedicationThe quality of being committed to a task or purpose.IELTSdefinitelyWithout doubt; clearly.IELTSdemandingRequiring much skill or effort; making strong demands.IELTSdependableTrustworthy and reliable.IELTSdependentRelying on someone or something for support; conditional on something else.IELTSdesireA strong feeling of wanting to have or achieve something.IELTSdeterminedHaving made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.IELTSdevoteTo give time, effort, or oneself to a particular task or purpose.IELTSdilemmaA situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of ac…SAT · TOEFL · IELTSdisagreeTo have or express a different opinion; to fail to agree.IELTSdisciplineThe practice of training people to obey rules and follow a code of behaviour; a …TOEFL · IELTSdiscomfortSlight pain or physical inconvenience; mild unease or embarrassment.IELTSdiscourageTo cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; to make something less likely…IELTSdisruptTo interrupt the normal course of; to radically change the way something works.TOEFL · IELTSdistinctionA difference or contrast between similar things; recognition of excellence.TOEFL · IELTSdistractionA thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.IELTSdownsideThe negative aspect of something otherwise considered good or desirable.IELTSdramaticSudden and striking; relating to drama or the theatre.IELTSdrawbackA feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem.IELTSdurableAble to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; long-lasting.TOEFL · IELTS

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effectivelyIn a way that produces a desired result; successfully.TOEFL · IELTSelderlyOld; in later life; relating to people who are old.IELTSeliminateTo completely remove or get rid of somethingTOEFL · IELTSemphasiseTo give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.IELTSenableTo give someone the authority or means to do something; to make possible.TOEFL · IELTSencourageTo give support, confidence, or hope to someone.IELTSenergyThe strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.IELTSengageTo occupy, attract, or involve someone's interest or attention.TOEFL · IELTSenormousVery large in size, quantity, or extent.TOEFL · IELTSenrichTo improve or enhance the quality or value of something.TOEFL · IELTSenthusiasmIntense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.IELTSenvironmentThe surroundings in which a person, animal, or plant lives; the natural world.TOEFL · IELTSequalHaving the same quantity, value, or measure as another; identical in mathematica…GRE · TOEFL · IELTSessentialAbsolutely necessary; extremely important.IELTSestimateTo roughly calculate or judge the value, number, or extent of something.TOEFL · IELTSevolveTo develop gradually; to change over time.TOEFL · IELTSexactlyWithout discrepancy; used for emphasis.IELTSexchangeAn act of giving one thing and receiving another in return; a brief conversation…IELTSexhaustingMaking one very tired; draining one's physical or mental resources.IELTSexpectationA belief that something will happen; a standard of behaviour considered appropri…IELTSexperiencePractical contact with and observation of facts or events; an event or occurrenc…IELTSexposureThe state of being subjected to something; contact with and experience of someth…TOEFL · IELTSexpressTo convey a thought or feeling in words or by gestures and conduct.IELTSextraordinaryVery unusual or remarkable; exceptional.IELTS