IELTS Vocabulary

#341

migrate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Many birds migrate south for the winter.
2. People may migrate to cities for work.
3. The company migrated its data to a new system.

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#342

minimum

Noun

Example sentences

1. The minimum age for the course is eighteen.
2. You need a minimum of six hours of sleep.
3. Keep costs to a minimum.

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#343

ministry

Noun

Example sentences

1. The Ministry of Health opened a new clinic.
2. She works at the education ministry.
3. The ministry published new guidelines.

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#344

motive

Noun

Example sentences

1. Police are trying to discover the motive for the crime.
2. Her main motive was to help her family.
3. He questioned the company's motives.

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#345

neutral

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The country remained neutral during the conflict.
2. The chairperson must remain neutral in the debate.
3. White and grey are neutral colours.

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#346

nevertheless

Adverb

Example sentences

1. The task was difficult; nevertheless, she completed it.
2. It was raining, but we went out nevertheless.
3. The price is high; nevertheless, the product is popular.

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#347

overseas

Adverb

Example sentences

1. She studied overseas for two years.
2. The company sells its products in overseas markets.
3. He received a call from an overseas office.

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#348

precede

Verb

Example sentences

1. A short introduction precedes each chapter.
2. The meeting was preceded by a safety check.
3. Dark clouds often precede heavy rain.

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#349

presume

Verb

Example sentences

1. I presume you have already read the email.
2. Do not presume that everyone understands.
3. She is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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#350

rational

Adjective

Example sentences

1. We need a rational solution to the problem.
2. His decision was based on rational thinking.
3. Try to remain calm and rational.

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#351

recover

Verb

Example sentences

1. She recovered quickly from the illness.
2. The police recovered the stolen car.
3. The business is beginning to recover from its losses.

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#352

reveal

Verb

Example sentences

1. The report revealed several serious problems.
2. She refused to reveal her password.
3. The test results may reveal the cause of the pain.

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#353

scope

Noun

Example sentences

1. The problem is beyond the scope of this report.
2. The job offers plenty of scope for creativity.
3. We need to define the scope of the project.

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#354

subsidy

Noun

Example sentences

1. Farmers receive a government subsidy.
2. The subsidy helps families pay for electricity.
3. The company cannot survive without the subsidy.

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#355

tape

Noun

Example sentences

1. Use tape to close the box.
2. The interview was recorded on tape.
3. She taped the note to the door.

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#356

trace

Verb

Example sentences

1. Police traced the phone call.
2. There was no trace of the missing bag.
3. The family can trace its history back two hundred years.

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#357

transform

Verb

Example sentences

1. The new road transformed the village.
2. Education can transform people's lives.
3. The old building was transformed into a hotel.

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#358

transport

Verb

Example sentences

1. Public transport is cheap in this city.
2. The goods were transported by truck.
3. We need a safe way to transport the equipment.

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#359

underlie

Verb

Example sentences

1. Trust underlies every strong relationship.
2. Several causes underlie the problem.
3. The study examines the beliefs that underlie these actions.

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#360

utilise

Verb

Example sentences

1. We should utilise the available space better.
2. The project utilises local materials.
3. She utilised her experience to solve the problem.

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