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14.1Core

Intermediate: 50 words

Fifty words that belong in your everyday speaking and in every essay you write. Aim to use at least one of them in each answer.

abundant

adjective

say it like uh-BUN-dunt

وافر، بہت زیادہ
plentifulamplerich in
  1. Fresh fruit is abundant in Pakistan during the summer.
  2. The country has abundant natural resources.
  3. There was abundant evidence that she had prepared well for the interview.

accurate

adjective

say it like AK-yuh-rut

درست، صحیح
correctexactprecise
  1. Every detail on your visa form must be accurate.
  2. The weather forecast was surprisingly accurate.
  3. She gave an accurate description of the accident.

achieve

verb

say it like uh-CHEEV

حاصل کرنا، پانا
accomplishattainreach
  1. I want to achieve a band score of 7 in IELTS.
  2. He achieved his goal after two years of hard work.
  3. You cannot achieve fluency without daily practice.

adequate

adjective

say it like AD-i-kwut

کافی، مناسب
sufficientenoughsatisfactory
  1. The room is small but adequate for one student.
  2. Make sure you have adequate funds in your bank account.
  3. His English is adequate for daily conversation.

adopt

verb

say it like uh-DOPT

اپنانا، اختیار کرنا
take upfollowembrace
  1. The school adopted a new teaching method this year.
  2. She adopted a healthier lifestyle after her illness.
  3. Many universities have adopted online interviews.

anxious

adjective

say it like ANK-shus

بے چین، فکرمند
worriednervousuneasy
  1. I felt anxious before my first speaking test.
  2. She is anxious about her visa decision.
  3. There is no reason to be anxious if you have prepared.

appreciate

verb

say it like uh-PREE-shee-ayt

قدر کرنا، سراہنا
valuebe grateful foradmire
  1. I appreciate your help with my application.
  2. Students appreciate a teacher who explains slowly.
  3. You will appreciate the value of grammar once you start writing.

approach

noun / verb

say it like uh-PROHCH

طریقۂ کار / قریب آنا
methodway of doingcome near
  1. Her approach to learning vocabulary is very organised.
  2. We need a different approach to this problem.
  3. As the deadline approached, he began to worry.

attempt

verb / noun

say it like uh-TEMPT

کوشش کرنا، کوشش
tryeffortendeavour
  1. I will attempt the test again in March.
  2. His first attempt was unsuccessful, but the second one worked.
  3. Do not attempt the writing task without planning it first.

attitude

noun

say it like AT-i-tyood

رویہ، سوچ
mindsetoutlookapproach
  1. A positive attitude helps you learn faster.
  2. His attitude towards study has changed completely.
  3. Employers look for a professional attitude.

benefit

noun / verb

say it like BEN-uh-fit

فائدہ
advantagegainprofit
  1. One benefit of studying abroad is meeting people from many countries.
  2. Regular reading will benefit your writing.
  3. The students benefited from the extra classes.

brief

adjective

say it like BREEF

مختصر
shortconcisequick
  1. He gave a brief introduction before the lecture.
  2. Please write a brief summary of the article.
  3. We had a brief conversation about the course fee.

capable

adjective

say it like KAY-puh-bul

قابل، اہل
ableskilledcompetent
  1. She is capable of scoring 7 in IELTS.
  2. He is a capable manager and a good listener.
  3. You are capable of much more than you think.

cautious

adjective

say it like KAW-shus

محتاط
carefulwatchfulalert
  1. Be cautious when you sign any financial document.
  2. He is a cautious driver.
  3. The teacher was cautious about promising a high score.

compare

verb

say it like kum-PAIR

موازنہ کرنا
contrastweigh upmatch
  1. Compare the two universities before you decide.
  2. If you compare the prices, this course is cheaper.
  3. She compared her old essay with her new one and saw the progress.

complex

adjective

say it like KOM-pleks

پیچیدہ
complicateddifficultinvolved
  1. English tenses look complex at first, but they follow a pattern.
  2. The visa process is complex, so read every instruction.
  3. He explained a complex idea in simple words.

confident

adjective

say it like KON-fi-dunt

پُراعتماد
self-assuredsurecertain
  1. Speak slowly and you will sound more confident.
  2. I am confident that you will pass this time.
  3. She became confident after two months of practice.

consequence

noun

say it like KON-si-kwuns

نتیجہ
resultoutcomeeffect
  1. Missing the deadline had a serious consequence.
  2. As a consequence of the strike, the office was closed.
  3. Every choice has a consequence, so think before you act.

consider

verb

say it like kun-SID-ur

غور کرنا، سمجھنا
think aboutweighregard
  1. Consider all your options before applying.
  2. I consider him the best teacher in the academy.
  3. Have you considered taking the test in January?

contribute

verb

say it like kun-TRIB-yoot

حصہ ڈالنا
addgiveplay a part
  1. Every student should contribute to the discussion.
  2. Reading newspapers contributes to a wider vocabulary.
  3. He contributed money to build the school library.

convenient

adjective

say it like kun-VEE-nee-unt

سہولت والا، آسان
suitablehandyeasy to use
  1. The evening class is more convenient for working students.
  2. Is Monday convenient for you?
  3. Online payment is a convenient option.

crucial

adjective

say it like KROO-shul

نہایت اہم، فیصلہ کن
vitalessentialcritical
  1. Grammar is crucial for a good writing score.
  2. The next two weeks are crucial for your preparation.
  3. It is crucial to arrive at the test centre on time.

curious

adjective

say it like KYOOR-ee-us

متجسس، جاننے کا شوقین
inquisitiveinterestedeager to know
  1. A curious student asks questions in every class.
  2. I am curious about life in London.
  3. She was curious to know why the class was cancelled.

decline

verb / noun

say it like di-KLYN

کمی آنا / شائستگی سے انکار کرنا
decreasefallrefuse politely
  1. There has been a decline in the number of applicants this year.
  2. He declined the offer because the salary was low.
  3. Her health declined after the long journey.

demand

noun / verb

say it like di-MAHND

طلب، مطالبہ
requirementneedrequest firmly
  1. There is a high demand for nurses in the UK.
  2. The workers demanded better pay.
  3. This job demands patience and clear communication.

develop

verb

say it like di-VEL-up

ترقی دینا، بڑھانا
build upgrowimprove
  1. You can develop your speaking skills by recording yourself.
  2. The city has developed very quickly.
  3. He developed an interest in economics at college.

efficient

adjective

say it like i-FISH-unt

کارآمد، مستعد
effectiveproductivewell-organised
  1. Making a study timetable is an efficient way to prepare.
  2. The new machine is more efficient than the old one.
  3. She is an efficient worker and never wastes time.

emerge

verb

say it like i-MURJ

ابھرنا، سامنے آنا
appearcome outarise
  1. A new problem emerged during the interview.
  2. The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
  3. He emerged as the strongest candidate.

encourage

verb

say it like in-KUR-ij

حوصلہ افزائی کرنا
motivatesupportinspire
  1. My teacher encouraged me to take the test again.
  2. Parents should encourage children to read.
  3. The result encouraged the whole class.

essential

adjective

say it like i-SEN-shul

لازمی، ضروری
necessaryvitalkey
  1. A valid passport is essential for the application.
  2. It is essential to practise listening every day.
  3. Water is essential for life.

establish

verb

say it like i-STAB-lish

قائم کرنا
set upfoundcreate
  1. The academy was established in 2019.
  2. You must establish a study routine.
  3. The report established a clear link between practice and progress.

eventually

adverb

say it like i-VEN-choo-uh-lee

آخرکار
finallyin the endat last
  1. He struggled for months but eventually passed.
  2. Eventually, she moved to Manchester.
  3. If you practise daily, you will eventually speak fluently.

evidence

noun

say it like EV-i-duns

ثبوت، شہادت
proofsignindication
  1. The bank statement is evidence of your funds.
  2. There is clear evidence that reading improves writing.
  3. The police found no evidence at the scene.

expand

verb

say it like ik-SPAND

پھیلانا، وسعت دینا
growextendenlarge
  1. The company plans to expand into three new cities.
  2. Reading expands your vocabulary naturally.
  3. The class expanded from ten students to forty.

familiar

adjective

say it like fuh-MIL-ee-ur

مانوس، جانا پہچانا
well-knownrecognisableaccustomed
  1. This word looks familiar to me.
  2. She is familiar with the visa procedure.
  3. After a month, the city felt familiar.

frequent

adjective

say it like FREE-kwunt

بار بار ہونے والا
regularrepeatedcommon
  1. He is a frequent visitor to the library.
  2. Frequent mistakes in spelling will lower your score.
  3. There are frequent flights from Lahore to Dubai.

generous

adjective

say it like JEN-uh-rus

فراخ دل، سخی
kindgivingbig-hearted
  1. My uncle was generous enough to pay my fee.
  2. The university offers a generous scholarship.
  3. She is generous with her time and always helps juniors.

genuine

adjective

say it like JEN-yoo-in

اصلی، مخلص
realauthenticsincere
  1. The officer wanted to see a genuine bank statement.
  2. He showed genuine interest in the course.
  3. Her apology sounded genuine.

gradual

adjective

say it like GRAJ-oo-ul

بتدریج، آہستہ آہستہ
slow and steadystep by stepprogressive
  1. There has been a gradual improvement in his speaking.
  2. Learning a language is a gradual process.
  3. The road makes a gradual turn to the left.

impact

noun / verb

say it like IM-pakt

اثر
effectinfluenceresult
  1. Daily reading has a big impact on your writing.
  2. The new rule will impact thousands of students.
  3. His speech made an impact on the audience.

improve

verb

say it like im-PROOV

بہتر بنانا
get betterenhanceupgrade
  1. My listening has improved since I started watching the news.
  2. You can improve your score with regular mock tests.
  3. The weather improved by the afternoon.

income

noun

say it like IN-kum

آمدنی
earningssalaryrevenue
  1. The visa officer will ask about your family's income.
  2. His monthly income is enough to cover the rent.
  3. Tourism is a major source of income for the region.

influence

verb / noun

say it like IN-floo-uns

اثر ڈالنا، اثر
affectshapesway
  1. My teacher influenced my decision to study abroad.
  2. Friends have a strong influence on young people.
  3. Weather can influence your mood.

maintain

verb

say it like mayn-TAYN

برقرار رکھنا
keep uppreservecontinue
  1. Try to maintain a study routine even in the holidays.
  2. The building is well maintained.
  3. He maintained his calm during the interview.

obvious

adjective

say it like OB-vee-us

واضح، ظاہر
clearevidentplain
  1. It was obvious that he had not prepared.
  2. The answer is obvious once you read the question carefully.
  3. There is an obvious difference between the two forms.

opportunity

noun

say it like op-uh-TYOO-ni-tee

موقع
chanceopeningoccasion
  1. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to grow.
  2. Do not miss this opportunity to practise with a native speaker.
  3. The job offers an opportunity for promotion.

participate

verb

say it like pahr-TIS-i-payt

حصہ لینا
take partjoin inget involved
  1. All students must participate in the group discussion.
  2. She participated in a debate competition last year.
  3. Participate actively and your speaking will improve.

permanent

adjective

say it like PUR-muh-nunt

مستقل
lastingfixedlong-term
  1. He is looking for a permanent job, not a temporary one.
  2. This is my permanent address in Pakistan.
  3. The damage to the file was permanent.

reduce

verb

say it like ri-DYOOS

کم کرنا
decreaselowercut down
  1. Reduce the number of long sentences in your essay.
  2. The university reduced its tuition fee for early applicants.
  3. Walking daily reduces stress.

reliable

adjective

say it like ri-LY-uh-bul

قابلِ اعتماد
dependabletrustworthyconsistent
  1. Use a reliable dictionary when you learn new words.
  2. He is a reliable friend; he never breaks a promise.
  3. The information came from a reliable source.

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