IELTS Vocabulary Part – 185

Disagree – to not have the same opinion, idea, etc.

Sentence – You must continue to see them no matter how much you may disagree with them.

Invoice – a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, for payment at a later time.

Sentence – If an invoice is not paid within seven days, we automatically send out a reminder.

To withstand – to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully.

Sentence – Our toys are designed to withstand the rough treatment of the average five-year-old.

Insupportable – difficult or impossible to bear.

Sentence – Some of them even had to endure the presence of stepbrothers and -sisters, which to Camille would have been insupportable.

Meeting – a planned occasion when people come together, either in person or online (= using the internet), to discuss something.

Sentence – They sinned against the unwritten rules of this meeting.

To convey – to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people.

Sentence – We would like to take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.

To denationalize – to change an industry from being publicly owned to being privately owned.

Sentence – There was little or no attempt to denationalize the giant state monopolies thereafter.

Abstract – existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object.

Sentence – The research shows that pre-school children are capable of thinking in abstract terms.

Attractive – very pleasing in appearance or sound.

Sentence – Happy birthday to an attractive, intellectual, sophisticated and all round splendid person.

Illiberal – limiting freedom of expression, thought, behaviour, etc.

Sentence – The main 3 types of personality disorder of violence criminals are impulsive, illiberal and antisocial personality disorder, respectively.

To overhaul – to repair an engine, machine, etc. so that every part of it works as it should.

Sentence – The government said it wanted to overhaul the employment training scheme to make it cost effective.

Anyway – whatever else is happening, without considering other things.

Sentence – I’m certain David’s told you his business troubles. Anyway, it’s no secret that he owes money.

To respond – to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done.

Sentence – The future of the company will depend crucially on how consumers respond.

Precis – a short form of a text that gives only the important parts.

Sentence – Precis, however, does not specify particular receivers or adjust the information content to them.

Dry – used to describe something that has no water or other liquid in, on, or around it.

Sentence – Dry curly hair naturally for maximum curl and shine.

To minimize – to reduce something to the least possible level or amount.

Sentence – The polar explorers took every precaution to minimize the dangers of their trip.

Satisfied – pleased because you have got what you wanted, or because something has happened in the way that you wanted.

Sentence – If you’re not satisfied with the life you’re living, don’t just complain. Do something about it.

Vain – unsuccessful; of no value.

Sentence – I knocked loudly in the vain hope that someone might answer.

To conform – to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society.

Sentence – He doesn’t conform to the usual stereotype of the businessman with a dark suit and briefcase.