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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
to buy up
[Verb]

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

Ex: The company managed to buy up the limited edition items and create a buzz. 
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to collect

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The students were instructed to collect leaves for their biology project. 
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to scrape
to scrape
[Verb]

to gather something, such as money, with difficulty and over time

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to amass
to amass
[Verb]

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

Ex: Through years of hard work and dedication, she was able to amass a considerable fortune in real estate investments. 
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to accumulate

to collect an increasing amount of something over time

Ex: Over the years, he has accumulated a vast collection of rare stamps from all over the world. 
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to hoard
to hoard
[Verb]

to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret

Ex: The survivalist hoarded canned food and water in a hidden bunker in preparation for a potential disaster. 
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to obtain
to obtain
[Verb]

to get something, often with difficulty

Ex: She obtains a new book from the library every week. 
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to gain
to gain
[Verb]

to obtain or achieve something that is needed or desired

Ex: He gained the knowledge necessary to excel in his field through extensive research. 
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to derive
to derive
[Verb]

to get something from a specific source

Ex: She was able to derive valuable insights from her research on sustainable energy. 
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to acquire

to buy or begin to have something

Ex: Sophie was thrilled to acquire a rare and valuable stamp for her collection. 
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to earn
to earn
[Verb]

to receive something one deserves as a result of something one has done or the qualities one possesses

Ex: By consistently delivering outstanding performance, she earned a promotion at work. 
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finesse
finesse
[noun]

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

Ex: She handled the negotiation with great finesse, ensuring both sides were satisfied. 
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to harvest

to catch fish or other animals for consumption

Ex: They harvest the fish from the lake each summer. 
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to inherit

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

Ex: After her grandmother's passing, she inherited a beautiful antique necklace. 
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to receive

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

Ex: Every morning, he receives a newspaper at his doorstep. 
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to reclaim

to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

Ex: After years of legal battles, she finally reclaimed her family's ancestral land. 
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to source
to source
[Verb]

to obtain or procure a product, material, or service from a particular supplier, location, or country

Ex: The company sourced raw materials from overseas. 
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to wrest
to wrest
[Verb]

to forcibly pull or take something, often from someone's grasp

Ex: He managed to wrest the gun from the attacker's hands. 
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to fetch
to fetch
[Verb]

to go and bring a person or thing, typically at someone's request or for a specific purpose

Ex: Can you please fetch my coat from the car? It's cold outside. 
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heir
heir
[noun]

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

Ex: As the eldest son, he is the rightful heir to his father's estate. 
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recipient
recipient
[noun]

a person who receives something, such as an award, message, or item

Ex: She was the recipient of the scholarship. 
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addressee
addressee
[noun]

a person to whom a letter, package, etc. is addressed to

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to win back

to regain something that was previously lost

Ex: It took a sincere apology to win back their support. 
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acquisition

the act of buying or obtaining something, especially something that is valuable

Ex: The company announced its acquisition of a smaller competitor to expand its market share. 
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retrieval
retrieval
[noun]

the act or process of getting something back from where it was left or lost

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collection

the act of gathering things or people from different places

Ex: The collection of donations for the charity event took place over several weeks. 
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to recuperate

to regain a former financial or material condition after a loss

Ex: The company quickly recuperated its losses after the market slump. 
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reception
reception
[noun]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

Ex: The movie had a mixed reception, with some critics praising it and others disappointed. 
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to accrue
to accrue
[Verb]

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

Ex: Over the years, he accrued a lot of vacation days at work. 
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to capture

to seize or get control of something by force

Ex: The army captured the fortress after a long battle. 
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to take possession (of)

to begin to own or control something

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