IELTS Vocabulary

#281

orient

Verb

Example sentences

1. The map helped us orient ourselves in the city.
2. The training is oriented toward new employees.
3. She needed time to orient herself in the new office.

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#282

perspective

Noun

Example sentences

1. Try to see the problem from her perspective.
2. Travel gave him a wider perspective on life.
3. The drawing shows the building from a different perspective.

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#283

precise

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Please give me a precise time.
2. The machine makes very precise measurements.
3. Her instructions were clear and precise.

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#284

prime

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Safety is our prime concern.
2. The house is in a prime location.
3. The prime minister spoke on television.

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#285

psychology

Noun

Example sentences

1. She studies psychology at university.
2. Understanding psychology can improve communication.
3. The book explains the psychology of fear.

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#286

pursue

Verb

Example sentences

1. She wants to pursue a career in medicine.
2. The police pursued the stolen car.
3. He decided to pursue his dream of becoming a writer.

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#287

ratio

Noun

Example sentences

1. The ratio of boys to girls is two to three.
2. Mix the paint and water in a one-to-one ratio.
3. The school has a low student-to-teacher ratio.

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#288

reject

Verb

Example sentences

1. The company rejected his application.
2. She rejected the offer politely.
3. The committee rejected the proposal.

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#289

revenue

Noun

Example sentences

1. The company's revenue increased last year.
2. Tourism provides important revenue for the city.
3. Ticket sales are the event's main source of revenue.

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#290

stable

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The patient is now in a stable condition.
2. The table is stable and does not move.
3. The company needs a stable source of income.

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#291

style

Noun

Example sentences

1. I like her simple writing style.
2. This building has a modern style.
3. He completed the task in his own style.

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#292

substitute

Noun

Example sentences

1. You can substitute honey for sugar.
2. The coach sent on a substitute player.
3. There is no substitute for regular practice.

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#293

sustain

Verb

Example sentences

1. The bridge can sustain heavy traffic.
2. The business cannot sustain these losses.
3. Food and water sustain human life.

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#294

symbol

Noun

Example sentences

1. The dove is a symbol of peace.
2. This symbol means that recycling is possible.
3. The flag is an important national symbol.

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#295

target

Noun

Example sentences

1. The company reached its sales target.
2. The campaign targets young adults.
3. Set a realistic target for each week.

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#296

transit

Noun

Example sentences

1. The goods were damaged during transit.
2. The city needs a better public transit system.
3. Passengers in transit waited at the airport.

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#297

trend

Noun

Example sentences

1. Online shopping is a growing trend.
2. The chart shows a downward trend in prices.
3. Fashion trends change quickly.

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#298

version

Noun

Example sentences

1. I downloaded the latest version of the app.
2. Her version of the story was different.
3. This is a simpler version of the original book.

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#299

welfare

Noun

Example sentences

1. The organization protects the welfare of children.
2. The government provides welfare support to poor families.
3. Animal welfare is an important issue.

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#300

whereas

Conjunction

Example sentences

1. My brother likes tea, whereas I prefer coffee.
2. The north is dry, whereas the south receives more rain.
3. She works quickly, whereas he takes more time.

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