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: We tried to find a parking spot but had to park far away .
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to attempt
[Verb]
to try to complete or do something difficult
Ex: The company has attempted various marketing strategies to boost sales .
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to fight
[Verb]
to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something
Ex: He fought for better working conditions in the factory .
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to escape
[Verb]
to get away from captivity
Ex: The bird escaped from its cage when the door was left open.
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to flee
[Verb]
to escape danger or from a place
Ex: The frightened deer fled as a predator approached .
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to avoid
[Verb]
to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone
Ex: They avoided him at the party , pretending not to notice his presence .
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[Verb]
to escape from someone or somewhere
Ex: The bank robber tried to get away with the stolen cash, but the police caught up to him.
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to prevent
[Verb]
to not let someone do something
Ex: Right now , the police are taking action to prevent the protest from escalating .
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to block
[Verb]
to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
Ex: The debris from the storm blocked the entrance to the harbor , preventing ships from docking .
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to counteract
[Verb]
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Ex: The organization is consistently counteracting the environmental impact of its operations by adopting sustainable practices .
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