13 IELTS VOCABULARY

Cue – a thing said or done that serves as a signal

Sentence – They all took their cue from their leader.

Culture – the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.

Sentence – India has diversity in cultures.

Curved – bent

Sentence – The road curves to the north.

Dart – a small pointed missile that can be thrown or fired.

Sentence – The prisoner made a dart for the door.

Decade – a period of ten years.

Sentence – Air traffic has increased 30% in the last decade.

Denied – state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.

Sentence – They all denied ever having seen her.

Diversity – variety

Sentence – Many employers seek diversity in their staffs.

Dodge – avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.

Sentence – She tried to dodge paying her taxes.

Drenched – wet thoroughly

Sentence – He was drenched in sweat.

Drowsy – sleepy and lethargic

Sentence – I feel drowsy after lunch every day.

Exclaim – cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion

Sentence – He can not help exclaim at how much his son have grow.

Appetite – a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Sentence – He has a healthy appetite

Bashful – shy

Sentence – Don’t be bashful — speak up for yourself.