IELTS VOCABULARY FOR TODAY: 1) Audacious /[adj] /ɔ:dei∫əs/ = Bold; fearlessly daring Ex 1: Risking serious injury, the outfielder made an audacious leap against the concrete wall and caught the powerfully hit ball. = Too bold; insolent; impudent Ex 2: After we had waited for about twenty minutes, an audacious freshman came along and tried to get in at the head of our line. 2) Dauntless /[adj] /dɔ:ntlis/ = Fearless; intrepid; very brave; valiant Ex: The frightened sailors wanted to turn back, but their dauntless leader urged them to sail on. 3) Exploit / [n,v] /eksplɔit/ = Heroic act; daring deed; feat Ex: Robert E. Peary won worldwide fame for his exploits as an Arctic explorer. 4) Fortitude / [n] /fɔ:titju / = Courage in facing danger, hardship, or pain; endurance; bravery; pluck; backbone; valor Ex: The captain showed remarkable fortitude in continuing to lead his men despite a painful wound. 5) Indomitable /[adj] /indɔmitəbl/ = Incapable of being subdued; unconquerable; invincible Ex: Columbus had an indomitable belief that he would reach land by sailing west. 6) Plucky / [adj] /plʌki/ = Courageous; brave; valiant; valorous Ex: Though defeated, our team put up a plucky defense against their taller and huskier opponents. 7) Rash / [n, adj] /ræ∫/ = Overhasty; foolhardy; reckless; impetuous; taking too much risk => antonyms: Deliberate /dilibərit/ Ex: When a person loses his temper, he may say or do something rash and regret it afterwards.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 22:00:34 +0000
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