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: Unforunately , the poor elderly couple relied on government assistance to cover their expenses .
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unsuccessful
[Adjective]
not achieving the intended or desired outcome
Ex: The experiment was deemed unsuccessful due to unforeseen complications .
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failed
[Adjective]
not successful in achieving the desired result
Ex: The failed attempt to fix the leaky roof resulted in water damage to the house .
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[Adjective]
having been beaten in a competition, battle, or struggle
Ex: The defeated proposal failed to gain support from the board members .
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deprived
[Adjective]
lacking the basic necessities of life
Ex: Despite living in a deprived area , he remained determined to break the cycle of poverty .
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[Adjective]
lacking enough money or resources to meet basic living requirements
Ex: The charity 's goal is to improve the lives of needy children around the world .
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to fail
[Verb]
to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something
Ex: Her proposal failed despite being well-prepared .
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to break down
[Verb]
(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to fail to function properly
Ex: The communication between the team members broke down, affecting their productivity .
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to give up
[Verb]
to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties
Ex: Do n’t give up now ; you ’re almost there .
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to experience a sudden and complete failure
Ex: The team 's strategy collapsed in the final minutes of the game .
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unproductive
[Adjective]
ineffective in producing positive or meaningful outcomes
Ex: The unproductive use of resources led to budget overspending and inefficiency .
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