IELTS & TOEFL Academic Vocabulary - Verbs (AWL) – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.Hey guys, I'm Alex
2.Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on IELTS and TOEFL academic vocabulary, with the focus being on verbs
3.So, on the IELTS and on the TOEFL, vocabulary is, of course,
4.It's in the reading section, in the writing sections, obviously in the listening, and it can help you in your speaking as well
5.So today what I'm going to do is look at 10 verbs that you can find in the back of almost any TOEFL or IELTS preparation book which comes with an academic word list
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR C2)
extremely
A2(degree) To an extreme degree.
Example:
"vocabulary is, of course, extremely important. It's necessary in the reading section, in"
important
A2Having relevant and crucial value.
Example:
"vocabulary is, of course, extremely important. It's necessary in the reading section, in"
necessary
A2(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.
Example:
"vocabulary is, of course, extremely important. It's necessary in the reading section, in"
attempted
A2To try.
Example:
"to keep it at a low level. So for example: "They attempted to minimise confusion.""
confusion
B2A lack of clarity or order.
Example:
"to keep it at a low level. So for example: "They attempted to minimise confusion.""
understand
A2To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
Example:
"could understand. And finally: "occur", a very common verb."
wondering
A2To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
Example:
"And you might be wondering: "Well, what does 'occur' mean?" It just means: "happen", it"
archaeologists
B1Someone who studies or practises archaeology.
Example:
"example: "Archaeologists obtained the lost artifact.""
essentially
B1In an essential manner; in essence
Example:
"They acquired it, they got it, essentially. The next verb is: "prohibit". This comes from"
protesters
A2One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.
Example:
"give permission to do something. So, for example: "Protesters were prohibited from entering.""
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| extremely | A2 | (degree) To an extreme degree. |
| important | A2 | Having relevant and crucial value. |
| necessary | A2 | (usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory. |
| attempted | A2 | To try. |
| confusion | B2 | A lack of clarity or order. |
| understand | A2 | To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of. |
| wondering | A2 | To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at. |
| archaeologists | B1 | Someone who studies or practises archaeology. |
| essentially | B1 | In an essential manner; in essence |
| protesters | A2 | One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling. |
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