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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Materials

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)
plastic
plastic
[Adjective]

made or consisting of plastic, a substance produced in a chemical process

Ex: Plastic packaging is often criticized for contributing to environmental pollution .
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glass
glass
[noun]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

Ex: Modern smartphones use toughened glass to protect their screens .
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ceramic
ceramic
[noun]

a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials

Ex: Ceramic is are ideal for making durable, long-lasting products.
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natural
natural
[Adjective]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

Ex: He preferred using natural fabrics like cotton and linen for his clothing .
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stone
stone
[noun]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

Ex: The quarry produces various types of stone for construction projects .
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leather
leather
[noun]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

Ex: After years of use , the leather shoes had developed a rich patina that added character and charm .
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paper
paper
[noun]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

Ex: The printer ran out of paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .
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metal
metal
[noun]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

Ex: Mercury is a unique metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .
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wooden
wooden
[Adjective]

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

Ex: She treasured the wooden jewelry box her grandfather had made , storing her most precious possessions inside .
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woolen
woolen
[Adjective]

made of or related to wool

Ex: After a long day outside , she loved to curl up on the couch with a woolen throw draped over her legs .
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cotton
cotton
[noun]

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

Ex: She examined the raw cotton before it was processed into yarn .
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nylon
nylon
[noun]

a tough synthetic fiber that is light and elastic, used in textile industry

Ex: This stretchy nylon fabric is ideal for activewear like leggings .
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silver
silver
[noun]

a shiny grayish-white metal of high value that heat and electricity can move through it and is used in jewelry making, electronics, etc.

Ex: The Olympic medal for second place is traditionally made of silver.
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gold
gold
[noun]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally made of gold, silver , and bronze .
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