Ielts vocabulary

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What does 'sprawling' mean?

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Sprawling refers to something that spreads out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way, often used to describe cities that have grown in size.

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What is a 'destination'?

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A destination is a place to which someone is going or something is being sent.

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What does 'intense' mean in the context of weather?

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Intense means very strong or extreme, often used to describe heat or sunlight that is very powerful.

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What are 'farmlands'?

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Farmlands are areas of land that are used for farming, where crops are grown and animals are raised.

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What does 'pivotal' mean?

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Pivotal means of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something.

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What is the meaning of 'immigrants'?

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Immigrants are people who move to a country to live there permanently or for a long time.

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What does 'ecology' refer to?

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Ecology is the branch of biology that deals with the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

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What does 'overcome' mean?

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Overcome means to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

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What is the meaning of 'grassland'?

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Grassland is a large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing animals.

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What does 'estimate' mean?

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Estimate means to roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.