IELTS Vocabulary

#241

academy

Noun

Example sentences

1. He studies at a sports academy.
2. The academy offers courses in art and music.
3. She was accepted into a well-known military academy.

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#242

adjust

Verb

Example sentences

1. Please adjust the chair to a comfortable height.
2. It took him time to adjust to his new job.
3. We adjusted the plan after receiving feedback.

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#243

alter

Verb

Example sentences

1. The tailor altered the dress for me.
2. The new information may alter our decision.
3. Do not alter the document without permission.

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#244

amend

Verb

Example sentences

1. The committee amended the proposal.
2. You can amend your application before the deadline.
3. The law was amended last year.

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#245

aware

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Are you aware of the new rules?
2. She became aware that someone was following her.
3. People should be aware of online risks.

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#246

capacity

Noun

Example sentences

1. The hall has a capacity of 300 people.
2. She has a great capacity for learning.
3. The factory is working at full capacity.

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#247

challenge

Noun

Example sentences

1. Learning a new language is a challenge.
2. She challenged his opinion during the debate.
3. The team faced several challenges this year.

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#248

clause

Noun

Example sentences

1. The contract contains a cancellation clause.
2. Read each clause carefully before signing.
3. The sentence has a main clause and a dependent clause.

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#249

compound

Noun

Example sentences

1. Water is a chemical compound.
2. The problem was compounded by heavy rain.
3. They live in a secure residential compound.

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#250

conflict

Noun

Example sentences

1. The two countries are trying to end the conflict.
2. His work schedule conflicts with the meeting time.
3. Good communication can prevent conflict.

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#251

consult

Verb

Example sentences

1. You should consult a doctor about the pain.
2. The manager consulted the team before deciding.
3. Please consult the manual for more information.

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#252

contact

Noun

Example sentences

1. Please contact me by email.
2. I lost contact with an old friend.
3. The website provides contact details for the office.

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#253

decline

Noun

Example sentences

1. Sales declined during the winter.
2. She politely declined the invitation.
3. There has been a decline in traffic accidents.

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#254

discrete

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The project has three discrete stages.
2. The data was divided into discrete groups.
3. These are two discrete problems and need separate solutions.

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#255

draft

Noun

Example sentences

1. I wrote the first draft of my essay.
2. The lawyer drafted a new contract.
3. Please review the draft before the meeting.

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#256

enable

Verb

Example sentences

1. This course will enable you to improve your writing.
2. The new bridge enables faster travel.
3. Technology enables people to work from home.

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#257

energy

Noun

Example sentences

1. Solar panels produce clean energy.
2. I do not have enough energy to exercise today.
3. Children often have a lot of energy.

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#258

enforce

Verb

Example sentences

1. Police enforce the traffic laws.
2. The school must enforce its safety rules.
3. The new law is difficult to enforce.

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#259

entity

Noun

Example sentences

1. The company operates as a separate legal entity.
2. Each department is treated as an independent entity.
3. The organization became a public entity.

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#260

equivalent

Adjective

Example sentences

1. One kilometre is equivalent to one thousand metres.
2. This qualification is equivalent to a university degree.
3. The two jobs offer equivalent salaries.

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