Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Friendship and Enmity

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)

friend

[noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex: David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature.

buddy

[noun]

a close friend

Ex: James and David have been best buddies since they were kids, always looking out for each other.

pal

[noun]

a close friend or companion, typically used in a friendly manner

Ex: Hey, pal, want to grab lunch later?

mate

[noun]

a friend, especially of the same gender

Ex: Hey mate, can you help me carry this?

companion

[noun]

someone or something that regularly keeps another company, providing friendship, support, or association

Ex: She has been his loyal companion for many years.

best friend

[noun]

a person's closest and most trusted friend, with whom they share a strong bond and deep understanding

schoolmate

[noun]

a person who attends or attended the same school as another

classmate

[noun]

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

Ex: At the class reunion, old classmates reminisced about their shared experiences and achievements.

teammate

[noun]

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

Ex: She passed the ball to her teammate.

neighbor

[noun]

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

Ex: I noticed my neighbor's mailbox was overflowing, so I let them know.

colleague

[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach.

roommate

[noun]

a person sharing a room, apartment, or house with one or more people

Ex: She met her roommate on the first day of college and they quickly became friends.

fellowship

[noun]

the state of companionship or mutual support among members of a group

best friend forever

[noun]

someone's best friend, ‌used by young people on social media, especially in text messages

Ex: Despite living in different cities, Tom and James have remained BFFs for over a decade, talking on the phone every day.

soulmate

[noun]

the perfect romantic partner for a person

enemy

[noun]

someone who is against a person, or hates them

Ex: Despite being childhood friends, they grew apart and became bitter enemies in adulthood.

adversary

[noun]

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

Ex: In the final round of the chess tournament, he faced his toughest adversary yet.

alienation

[noun]

‌the feeling that one is different from others and therefore not part of a particular group

Ex: The constant moving left her with a deep sense of alienation from her peers.

conflict

[noun]

a disagreement or argument over something important

Ex: She avoided conflict by compromising early.

rival

[noun]

a person or entity competing against another for the same objective or superiority in a field

opponent

[noun]

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

Ex: The two opponents faced off in the final match of the tennis tournament.

competitor

[noun]

someone who competes with others in a sport event

Ex: The marathon attracted thousands of competitors from around the world.

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5)
Shopping	Finance and Currency	Office Life	Specialised Careers
Manual Labour Careers	Service and Support Careers	Creative and Artistic Careers	House
Human Body	Health	Sports	Sports Competitions
Transportation	Society and Social Events	City Parts	Friendship and Enmity
Romantic Relationships	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions	Family

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