Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Attempt and Prevention
Here, you will learn some English words related to Attempt and Prevention that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.
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to try
[Verb]
to make an effort or attempt to do or have something
Ex: He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy.
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to attempt
[Verb]
to try to complete or do something difficult
Ex: He attempts the challenging crossword puzzle every morning.
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to fight
[Verb]
to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something
Ex: She fought for equal opportunities in the workplace throughout her career.
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to escape
[Verb]
to get away from captivity
Ex: Every day, the prisoners plan how to escape from their cells.
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to flee
[Verb]
to escape danger or from a place
Ex: As the fire spread rapidly, residents had to flee from their apartments.
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to avoid
[Verb]
to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone
Ex: To prevent a confrontation, he tried to avoid his ex-girlfriend at the party.
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Sign into get away
[Verb]
to escape from someone or somewhere
Ex: The thief tried to get away, but the police quickly caught him.
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to prevent
[Verb]
to not let someone do something
Ex: The security guard prevented the unauthorized person from entering the building.
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to block
[Verb]
to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
Ex: To prevent flooding, they had to block the drain with sandbags.
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to counteract
[Verb]
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Ex: Drinking plenty of water can help counteract the dehydrating effects of caffeine.
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