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Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Failure

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
hand-to-mouth

describing a situation where income is just sufficient to cover basic needs

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inefficacious

not effective in achieving the intended purpose

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abortive

failing to produce or accomplish the desired outcome

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unprosperous

not doing well or not having enough money or success

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ill-fated

marked by bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

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bungled

poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

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unavailing

resulting in little or no effect or success

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foiled

prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome

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destitute

lacking various essential needs that are important for well-being or function

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indigent

extremely poor or in need

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to backfire

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

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to blunder

to commit an embarrassing and serious mistake out of carelessness or stupidity

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to bungle

to handle a task or activity clumsily, often causing damage or problem

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to fizzle

to fail or end in a weak or disappointing manner

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to languish

to fail to be successful or make any progress

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to fold

(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems

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to underperform

to not succeed as much as intended

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to relinquish

to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something

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to fumble

to handle or grip something clumsily or ineffectively

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to misfire

(of a plan) to fail to have the intended result

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languishing

suffering or experiencing a lack of progress, vitality, or growth, often characterized by a feeling of being stuck or in decline

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