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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Possession

Here you will learn some English words about possession, such as "collect", "derive", "heir", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for General IELTS
to buy up
[Verb]

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

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to gather together things from different places or people

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to amass
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to gather a large amount of money, knowledge, etc. gradually

Ex: Despite facing numerous setbacks , he amassing enough experience to become an expert in his field .
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to collect an increasing amount of something over time

Ex: Sheaccumulating a vast collection of vintage records .
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to hoard
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to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret

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to obtain
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to get something, often with difficulty

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to gain
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to obtain or achieve something that is needed or desired

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to derive
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to get something from a specific source

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to buy or begin to have something

Ex: acquired a rare painting for her collection at the auction .
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to earn
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to receive something one deserves as a result of something one has done or the qualities one possesses

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finesse
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the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way

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to catch fish or other animals for consumption

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to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

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to be given something or to accept something that is sent

Ex: received an invitation to their wedding .
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to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

Ex: He managed reclaim his lost luggage from the airport ’s lost and found .
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to wrest
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to take something out of someone's hand usually by force

Ex: The thief attempted wrest the purse from the woman 's grasp .
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to fetch
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to go and bring a person or thing, typically at someone's request or for a specific purpose

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heir
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someone who has the legal right to inherit the property, money, or title of a deceased individual

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to regain something that was previously lost

Ex: Through dedication and hard work , she was able win back her position as team captain .
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the act of buying or obtaining something, especially something that is valuable

Ex: The government approved acquisition of land for the construction of a new highway .
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the act of gathering things or people from different places

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to accrue
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to gather or receive something, like money or benefits, slowly over a period of time

Ex: The pension plan accrue benefits over the next few years .
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to seize or get control of something by force

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Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
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