Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Poverty and Failure

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

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poor [adjective]

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

Ex: The poor family lived in a small , rundown house .

unsuccessful [adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain ended in disappointment .

failed [adjective]

not successful in achieving the desired result

Ex: The failed experiment forced the scientists back to the drawing board .

defeated [adjective]

having been beaten in a competition, battle, or struggle

Ex: The defeated boxer left the ring with a bruised ego and a sense of failure .

deprived [adjective]

lacking the basic necessities of life

Ex: The deprived community lacked access to clean water and adequate healthcare .

needy [adjective]

lacking enough money or resources to meet basic living requirements

Ex: The school holds a fundraiser every year to support needy students .

broken [adjective]

having no money

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to fail [verb]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

Ex: He worked hard , but in the end , he failed .

to lose [verb]

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

Ex: Our team lost to the undefeated champions .

to break down [verb]

(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to fail to function properly

Ex: The trust between the two friends broke down after one of them betrayed a confidence .

to give up [verb]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: The team was losing , but they did n't give up , and their determination led to a comeback victory .

to collapse [verb]

to experience a sudden and complete failure

Ex: Their marriage collapsed after years of unresolved conflicts and misunderstandings .

unproductive [adjective]

ineffective in producing positive or meaningful outcomes

Ex: The unproductive employee consistently missed deadlines and failed to meet targets .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
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Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
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Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
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