Words for Basic IELTS - Lesson 15

the period of the year during which schools and universities hold classes

(of two things) regularly happening one after another

before an event or an action

before common, current, or Christian era, especially used by non-Christians referring to a date before the birth of Jesus Christ

common or Christian era, especially used by non-Christians referring to the years after the birth of Jesus Christ

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

not clearly defined; without clear limits

a moment or a certain point in time

closest to the end of a particular period of time

happening or done from time to time, not frequently

taking place at precisely the same time

appearing or happening once a year

after the time or event that has already been mentioned

once in a year; yearly

a period of history marked by particular features or events

a period consisting of two weeks or 14 days

the fact or quality of arriving, happening, or being done after the usual or expected time

a period of 1000 years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

after something specific; afterward

without any pause or interruption

taking place or existing now and needing quick action

a period of six month; half a year

a length of time

a year in every four years that has 366 days instead of 365

temporarily or for a short period of time