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: He wanted to help the poor family who were struggling to afford basic necessities like food and clothing.

unsuccessful

[Adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The unsuccessful job applicant did not receive an offer.

failed

[Adjective]

not successful in achieving the desired result

Ex: The failed attempt to rescue the hostages led to further complications.

defeated

[Adjective]

having been beaten in a competition, battle, or struggle

Ex: Despite their best efforts, the defeated candidate conceded the election.

deprived

[Adjective]

lacking the basic necessities of life

Ex: The deprived children lacked access to proper nutrition and education.

needy

[Adjective]

lacking enough money or resources to meet basic living requirements

Ex: The organization provides food and clothing for needy families.

broken

[Adjective]

having no money

Ex: After paying his debts, he was completely broken and couldn't afford groceries.

to fail

[Verb]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

Ex: Despite their best efforts, the plan failed.

to lose

[Verb]

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

Ex: They lost the boxing match in the final round.

to break down

[Verb]

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

Ex: The negotiations broke down after hours of intense debate.

to give up

[Verb]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him.

to collapse

[Verb]

to experience a sudden and complete failure

Ex: The entire project collapsed under the weight of unrealistic expectations and poor planning.

unproductive

[Adjective]

ineffective in producing positive or meaningful outcomes

Ex: The unproductive meeting wasted everyone's time and didn't generate any new ideas.

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
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

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