Lecture 1: Pick the right English word
Real Tests Questions
Tireless
Signation
Soak
Words to remember
Fiend
Demon/Devil
Grease
A oily substance usually used to lubricate vehicles
Ivory
It is a hard creamy substance mainly found in the outer tusks of elephants (Elephant's tooth)
Serenity
The sate of being calm
Formidable
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
Uber
Ponzi
Roster
Bulwark
Beaver
Indubitably
Undoubtedly
Curtain
Zany
amusingly unconventional or idiosyncratic
Avocation
a minor occupation or hobby
Protracted
lasting for a long time or longer than usual
Pensive
Engaged in, involved in or reflecting deep or serious thought
Wrangle
Fallow
farm land that isn't being used right now
Hiatus
A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
Nimble
Quick or light in movement or action
Homage
Special honor or respect shown publicly
Anachronism
Something that's old fashioned
Epitome
A perfect example of something
Ineluctable
Unable to be resisted or avoided
Irksome
Something that is annoying
Ruffle
Disorder or disarrange, typically by running one's hand through it
Eschew
To eschew means to stay away from it or avoid it
Ogle
To ogle means to flirt with
Aphorism
A very concise statement, something that is thought of as a general truth
Marmalade
sort of a sweet jelly
Diurnal
Something that belongs to the day time
Goad
To goad something is to stick it with your pointy object
Haggle
Dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.
Ember
A small piece of buring coal or wood in a dying fire.
Haired
Having hair of a specific kind
Dingy
Gloomy or drab
Jiffy
a moment
Heinous
Utterly odious or wicked
Decree
An official order issued by a legal authority.
Write at least 50 words
- Task relevance is important. Answer all parts of the question
- Example answer
Describe a picture
- Look at the photo and think of a good vocabulary word
- Frame 2 simple sentences
- Combine the 2 sentences
Speaking for 30 seconds
- If they're asking you to speak for 30 seconds, you should at least speak for 45 seconds
- Remember that the system is not checking your content of the speech rather than your speaking ability
The image shows a family enjoying a vacation in a sea beach. On the foreground,..... On the background one can see the beautiful ocean.....
You need to practice with at least 30/40 images