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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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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
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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defeated
[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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needy
[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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broken
[Adjective]

having no money

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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 lose
[Verb]

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

Ex: The underdog team lost to the favorites .
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(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 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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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
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