Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Speed
Here, you will learn some English words related to Speed that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.
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fast
[Adjective]
having a high speed when doing something, especially moving
Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations.
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[Adverb]
in a manner that is fast and takes little time
Ex: The emergency response team acted quick to address the situation.
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[Adjective]
moving or functioning very fast
Ex: The high-speed train traveled from one city to another in a fraction of the usual time.
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[Adjective]
moving or happening quickly
Ex: The speedy delivery of the package arrived earlier than expected.
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snaillike
[Adjective]
resembling or moving at the slow and deliberate pace characteristic of a snail
Ex: The snaillike traffic made her late for work.
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snail-paced
[Adjective]
moving or progressing very slowly
Ex: The snail-paced progress of the construction project frustrated everyone involved.
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leisurely
[Adjective]
carried out in a relaxed and unhurried manner
Ex: They enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the park on a sunny afternoon.
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gradual
[Adjective]
occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time
Ex: The company experienced gradual growth over the past decade.
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to slow
[Verb]
to decrease the speed of something
Ex: The driver slowed the car as they approached the intersection.
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to brake
[Verb]
to slow down or stop a moving car, etc. by using the brakes
Ex: The cyclist had to quickly brake to avoid colliding with the pedestrian crossing the street.
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[Verb]
to move with a lower speed or rate of movement
Ex: In heavy traffic, it's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion.
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