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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Language and Grammar

Here, you will learn some English words related to Language and Grammar that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
rhetoric
rhetoric
[noun]

the study of techniques and principles for using language effectively, especially in public speaking

Ex: She studied rhetoric to improve her debate skills. 
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suffix
suffix
[noun]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the end of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

Ex: Adding the suffix '-ly' to 'quick' changes the word to 'quickly,' turning it into an adverb. 
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prefix
prefix
[noun]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

Ex: Understanding common prefixes, such as 'pre-' and 'dis-,' can help students decode unfamiliar words. 
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homonym
homonym
[noun]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

Ex: It's essential to consider context when deciphering the meaning of a homonym in a sentence. 
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jargon
jargon
[noun]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

Ex: Medical professionals often use jargon such as 'stat,' 'BP,' and 'code blue,' which can be confusing to those outside the healthcare field. 
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colloquialism

a word or phrase that is not formal or literary and is used in everyday conversations

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polyglot
polyglot
[noun]

a person who can speak or understand multiple languages

Ex: She is a polyglot who speaks seven languages fluently. 
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acronym
acronym
[noun]

a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a single word

Ex: NASA is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 
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abbreviation

the shortened form of a word, etc.

Ex: The abbreviation 'CEO' stands for Chief Executive Officer. 
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bilingual
bilingual
[noun]

a person who can speak and understand two different languages with ease and fluency

Ex: As a bilingual, she easily switches between English and Spanish. 
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monolingual

a person who speaks or is fluent in only one language

Ex: As a monolingual, she had to rely on a translator during her travels abroad. 
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multilingual

a person who speaks multiple languages

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euphemism
euphemism
[noun]

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

Ex: "Between jobs" is a euphemism for being unemployed. 
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alliteration

the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device

Ex: The poet employed alliteration to create a melodic effect in the verse. 
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eloquence
eloquence
[noun]

the ability to deliver a clear and strong message

Ex: The politician's eloquence captivated the audience and earned a standing ovation. 
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determiner

(grammar) a word coming before a noun or noun phrase to specify its denotation

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sign language

a system used to communicate with deaf people that involves using hands and body gestures instead of words

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