IELTS Vocabulary English Vocabulary Lesson 34 IELTS Exams Preparation

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341-Recession (Noun)

Definition: a period of temporary economic decline.

Synonyms: depression, slump, slowdown, economic decline, downturn.

Usage: Some countries are in the depths of a recession.

342-Ease (Verb) gerund or present participle: easing

Definition: make (something unpleasant or intense) less severe.

Synonyms: mitigate, soothe, relieve, alleviate,

Usage: They hoped the alcohol would ease their pain.

343-Cite (Verb)

Definition: refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justify an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

Synonyms: quote, reproduce

Usage: Authors who their peers highly regard tend to be cited.

344-Unwind (Verb)

Definition: relax after a period of tension or work.

Synonyms: relax, loosen up, unbend

Usage: It’s an excellent place to unwind after work.

345-Brinkmanship (Noun)

Definition: the art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping.

Usage: In any game of brinkmanship, one side may collapse suddenly.

346-Arsenal (Noun)

Definition: a place where weapons and military equipment are stored or made.

Synonyms: arms cache, ordnance depot, armory, arms depot,

Usage: The mutineers broke into the arsenal.

347-Demigod (Noun)

Definition: a being with partial divine status,

Usage: Some Roman emperors believed in descent from demigods such as Hercules.

348-Gulag (Noun)

Definition: a system of labor camps maintained in the Soviet Union from 1930 to 1955 in which many people died.

349-Garrisons (Noun)

Definition: a group of the army stationed in a fortress.

Synonyms: military detachment, military unit, armed force, force.

Usage: The entire garrison gathered on the parade ground.

350-Confrontation (Noun)

Definition: a hostile or meeting between opposing parties.

Synonyms: fight, battle, conflict, clash, brash.

Usage: A light, peaceful protest turned into a violent confrontation with police.

IELTS Vocabulary English Vocabulary Lesson 30 IELTS Exams Preparation