IELTS: Intermediate Cause and Effect Vocabulary Set 5
modernisation
(noun) A process that involves changing specific qualities or processes to adhere to current expectations.
condition
(noun) A requirement that is given before an action can be done.
recovery
(noun) An act of regaining possession after something, especially if it was lost.
recovery
(noun) An action to return to an earlier state.
intention
(noun) One's goal that they are trying to achieve by using different means.
pull out
(phrasal verb) To remove from a place or situation.
go under
(phrasal verb) To sink or fail.
enable
(verb) The action of giving ability or power to someone else to do something.
generate
(verb) To be the reason for, to create or bring into existence.
modify
(verb) To change or adjust something.
resolve
(verb) To decide on further action.
retrieve
(verb) To find and return something.
affect
(verb) To influence someone or something and cause change.
release
(verb) To make something available and move/act freely.
deteriorate
(verb) To progressively worsen in state.
recovery
After much effort, the _____ of the family's lost jewellery was accomplised.
recovery
Economic _____ following the pandemic is already ongoing.
deteriorated
His mind _____ as he grew older.
condition
His only _____ for joining the mission was that he would not be paid.
resolve
I _____ on my own to be more patient.
modify
I will need to _____ that dress before the fashion show starts.
generate
In order to _____ more revenue, the manager had to improve efficiency.
deliberately
It almost seems like John _____ ate something bad so he'd miss work.
intention
My _____ is to blow up and then act like I don't know anyone.
go under
Our business was one of the only ones not to _____ during the recession.
nevertheless
She said the test was difficult, _____ she got an A.
retrieve
She went to _____ her phone from the lost-and-found.
optional
Taking this course is _____ but highly recommended.
decisive
The battle was a _____ moment in the war.
affected
The earthquake _____ all the inhabitants of the poor region.
enables
The newly implemented system _____ us to work much faster.
modernisation
The school's theatre was well overdue for a bout of _____, having last been updated in the 1970s.
release
They will _____ the tiger and return it to its natural habitat.
deteriorate
Which word has the following antonyms? approve, compliment, elevate, grow, improve, increase,
optional
Which word has the following antonyms? compulsory, forced, required
intention
Which word has the following antonyms? discouragement
enable
Which word has the following antonyms? forbid, prevent, reject, refuse
resolve
Which word has the following antonyms? hesitate, refuse, abstain
generate
Which word has the following antonyms? impede, limit, restrict
release
Which word has the following antonyms? imprisoment, incarceration, restraint, gathering
decisive
Which word has the following antonyms? inconclusive, indefinite, irresolute, inconsequential, minor
pull out
Which word has the following antonyms? insert, enter, deploy, inject, invade
retrieve
Which word has the following antonyms? leave, drop off, lose
modify
Which word has the following antonyms? preserve, maintain, retain
go under
Which word has the following antonyms? prevail, float, survive, succeed
modernisation
Which word has the following antonyms? stagnation, habit, tradition
deliberately
Which word has the following antonyms? unintentionally, indetermindedly, unwittingly
intention
Which word has the following synonyms? aim, hope, motive, objective, plan
modify
Which word has the following synonyms? alter, adjust, adapt, change, amend
affect
Which word has the following synonyms? alter, influence, touch
generate
Which word has the following synonyms? bring about, beget, catalyse
release
Which word has the following synonyms? clemency, discharge, absolution, acquittal
decisive
Which word has the following synonyms? conclusive, deciding, determining, final, pivotal
resolve
Which word has the following synonyms? decide, choose, determine
deteriorate
Which word has the following synonyms? decline, degrade, depreciate, disintegrate, fade, fail, languish, lessen, lower, regress,
modernisation
Which word has the following synonyms? deviation, modification, variation
optional
Which word has the following synonyms? elective, possible, voluntary
enable
Which word has the following synonyms? empower, facilitate, allow
recovery
Which word has the following synonyms? improvement, rehabilitation, restoration
deliberately
Which word has the following synonyms? intentionally, consciously, knowingly, purposely, willfully.
nevertheless
Which word has the following synonyms? nontheless, still, though, notwithstanding, yet
retrieve
Which word has the following synonyms? pick up, rescue, fetch, bring back
pull out
Which word has the following synonyms? remove, retreat, depart, evacuate, withdraw
condition
Which word has the following synonyms? requirement, prerequisite, stipulation, necessity
go under
Which word has the following synonyms? sink, fail, founder, collapse
pull out
You're clearly not going to change your mind, so I'm going to _____ from this discussion.
optional
(adjective) Able to be chosen, rather than being required.
decisive
(adjective) Relating to a situation with a conclusive and definite result.
deliberately
(adverb) Done intentionally after consideration; done on purpose.
nevertheless
(adverb) Happening or staying the same in spite of something.