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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

TOEFL IELTS Vocabulary Fun - Post 01



These words are frequently found on TOEFL and IELTS tests. I have provided useful meaning and Memory tricks to memorizing them. Learn them, Above all practice!

Vocabulary Fun

abandon:
Definition
(noun) the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

ab means away andon similar to London . Away from London means leaving London i.e.giving up

The city of london


abduction:
Definition
(noun) the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife

ab+duck+station: A duck is arrested for kidnapping a kid. Visualize a duck with a small kid hanging from its mouth.
Girl being abducted


abstract
Definition
(noun) a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
abs+tract(able). Do u think getting abs is tractable(manageable) or easy, certainly not its only theoretical in most case.
Abs


accumulate
Definition
(verb) get or gather together

- Look at the word Late - I was late as I was collecting data!

Accumulating money



accuracy
Definition
(noun) the quality of being near to the true value

Close to Currency (Money) - it always gives exact value that is written on it.
currency






1 comment:

  1. It is a very informative and useful post thanks it is good material to read this post increases my knowledge. TOEFL Speaking

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