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Advanced Vocabulary IELTS (unit 1-2)

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  • trait
    specific characteristic of an individual
  • self-reliant
    reliant on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others
  • clumsy
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  • dweller
    inhabitant
  • rapid
    fast
  • status quo
    the existing state of affairs
  • tactful
    diplomatic, polite
  • abrupt
    sudden and unexpected
  • characteristic
    typical of a particular person, place, or thing
  • era
    period of time
  • in next to no time
    very quickly
  • egotistical
    excessively self-centered; conceited
  • in retrospect
    looking back
  • self-absorbed
    only concerned about or interested in yourself
  • out of character
    unlike one's usual behaviour
  • kinaesthetic
    movement in muscles, tendons, joints
  • adolescent
    teenager
  • cynical
    believing the worst of human nature and motives
  • self-deprecating
    modest about or critical of oneself, especially humorously so
  • profound
    very great or intense
  • loot
    to steal things from stores or buildings after a riot, fire, etc.
  • well-bred
    of good upbringing; well-mannered and refined
  • assertive
    having or showing a confident and forceful personality
  • pressed for time
    in a hurry or working against a very tight schedule
  • eccentric
    unconventional and slightly strange
  • in the blink of an eye
    very quickly; in a short time
  • finds
    discoveries
  • self-conscious
    excessively aware of your appearance or behavior
  • infinitesimal
    extremely small
  • level out/off
    to stop rising or falling and stay at the same level
  • artefact
    a man-made object
  • topical
    dealing with current subject matter; relevant
  • turbulent
    unruly, agitated
  • have time on your hands
    to have nothing to do or not be busy
  • self-congratulatory
    praising yourself or saying how well you have done something
  • fleeting
    passing quickly, transitory
  • moderate
    not extreme
  • there aren't enough hours in the day
    there are too many things to do and not enough time
  • preceding
    coming before
  • immense
    very large
  • inconsiderate
    lacking concern for the needs of others; thoughtless; selfish
  • remnants
    remaining persons or things
  • apprehensive
    fearful or anxious, especially about the future
  • transition
    a change from one state or condition to another
  • bubbly personality
    someone who is always happy, friendly, and eager to do things
  • dwell
    to live or reside
  • well-adjusted
    mentally and emotionally stable
  • vital
    essential
  • character
    the distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves
  • minute
    very small; tiny
  • bygone
    well in the past
  • kinaesthetic learner
    a person who prefers to learn by experiencing ('doing') the task
  • indecisive
    not able to make a decision
  • gullible
    easily deceived
  • excavate
    to dig out of the ground and remove
  • self-assured
    confident
  • well-brought-up
    someone who is very polite because they have been taught good manners
  • well-rounded
    having a personality that is fully developed in all aspects
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