Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - Friendship and Enmity

Here, you will learn some English words related to Friendship and Enmity that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)

bosom [buddy|friend] [phrase]

someone who is considered one's closest or most cherished friend

Ex: I can always count on my bosom buddy to be there for me .

crony [noun]

a close friend or companion, often used in a more negative or informal context

Ex: She 's hanging out with her old cronies at the bar tonight .

affinity [noun]

a strong and natural liking or sympathy toward someone or something

Ex: Despite their different backgrounds , they formed a strong affinity through their shared experiences .

fraternity [noun]

a group of people who have the same profession

Ex: The fraternity of writers supported each other through workshops and writing retreats .

rapport [noun]

a close relationship in which there is a good understanding and communication between people

Ex: Developing rapport with clients is crucial in sales ; it helps to establish trust and understanding , ultimately leading to successful transactions .

amity [noun]

pleasant, friendly, and peaceful relations between individuals or nations

Ex: The festival was a celebration of amity , bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to enjoy the festivities .

foe [noun]

an individual opponent or adversary

Ex: She confronted her foe with courage and determination .

friction [noun]

absence of agreement or friendliness between people with different opinions

Ex: Political debates often lead to friction among friends with differing views .

vendetta [noun]

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

Ex: Despite efforts at peace , the vendetta continued to fuel hatred and bloodshed in the community .

rift [noun]

an end to a friendly relationship between people or organizations caused by a serious disagreement

Ex: Efforts to heal the rift between the two countries were unsuccessful , and diplomatic relations remained strained .

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Weight and Steadiness	Dimensions and Areas	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed	Shapes
Significance	Uniqueness	Complexity	Value
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Attempt and Prevention	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming	Hobbies and Routines
Shopping	Finance and Currency	Office Life	Careers
House	Recovery	Sports	Transportation
Society and Social Events	Friendship and Enmity	Romantic Relationships	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Emotions	Travel and Migration	Weather
Pollution	Disasters	Animals	Food and Drinks
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