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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Vocabulary for IELTS (General)

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

Ex: The wealthy businessman plans to buy up real estate in the downtown area .

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The scientist collected samples of soil and water from different locations for environmental analysis .

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

to amass [verb]

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

Ex: Over time , the scholar amasses a wealth of knowledge on ancient civilizations .

to collect an increasing amount of something over time

Ex: Throughout their lives , some people accumulate a variety of experiences that shape their perspectives .
to hoard [verb]

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

Ex: He recently hoarded money under the mattress as a precautionary measure .

to get something, often with difficulty

Ex: By this time , she has already obtained a degree in computer science .
to gain [verb]

to obtain or achieve something that is needed or desired

Ex: They gained access to the exclusive event with VIP passes .

to get something from a specific source

Ex: Investors hope to derive substantial profits from their well-placed financial investments .

to buy or begin to have something

Ex: The team has recently acquired new equipment to improve operational efficiency .
to earn [verb]

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

Ex: The athlete earned a gold medal in the competition by setting a new world record .
finesse [noun]

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

Ex: His finesse in managing difficult conversations made him a valued leader .

to catch fish or other animals for consumption

Ex: It is important to harvest responsibly to maintain wildlife populations .

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

Ex: The family home was inherited by the youngest son after the parents ' death .

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

Ex: The charity received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor .

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

Ex: The homeowner reclaimed her stolen jewelry after it was recovered by the police .

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

Ex: The chef sourced fresh fish from the harbor .
to wrest [verb]

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

Ex: She had to wrest the truth from his evasive answers .
to fetch [verb]

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

Ex: I 'll need to fetch some groceries from the store on my way home .
heir [noun]

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

Ex: The king 's only heir to the throne is his daughter , who will succeed him as queen .

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

Ex: He became the recipient of numerous letters of support .

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

to regain something that was previously lost

Ex: The team is determined to win back their championship title .

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

Ex: The art collector 's latest acquisition is a rare painting by a renowned artist .

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

the act of gathering things or people from different places

Ex: The teacher oversaw the collection of assignments from all the students .

to regain a former financial or material condition after a loss

Ex: The small business recuperated after a slow quarter .

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 new policy faced a cold reception from employees .

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

Ex: The company accrues profits from its investments .

to seize or get control of something by force

Ex: The soldiers captured the city , marking the end of the war .