IELTS VERBS (1)

Question	Answer
transform The internet has transformed our lives. Image: d305019f-899a-43d0-9c5a-0af22e24e61f (image/jpg)	to change completely (for the better)
purchase You can purchase tickets for the play from the box office. Image: ba5ffb52-1237-4e56-b5d7-d90b06f5482c (image/png)	to buy
irrigate The water from the lake is used to irrigate the land. Image: 190ffd8c-a2c7-41a8-b49a-7a990756826a (image/jpg)	to supply land with water to help crops grow.
preserve We need to preserve historic buildings for future generations. Image: 6a182ebc-d666-47d1-b8ba-6597b67d3cf2 (image/jpg)	to look after so that it lasts a long time
attain He attained his driving licence at the third attempt. Image: 9e8d1823-9e1b-4c6f-aa72-e9d90c4b4844 (image/jpg)	to achieve or gain something after a lot of effort
commence The academic year commences at the beginning of October. Image: 3587151b-1a07-4d4e-a1be-2b089c9425b7 (image/jpg)	to start / to begin
conserve Governments need to do more to conserve endangered species. Image: b9cefe45-2609-4f95-ad29-bc6ebec420d9 (image/jpg)	to protect something from harm or loss
persist The heavy rain persisted for many days. Image: b2d6c9e5-6f67-41c9-93d8-17a039876c2b (image/jpg)	to continue to exist (something bad)
trigger The earthquake triggered a tsunami. Image: 5e047c73-776c-43f0-b078-9a3324c14db8 (image/jpg)	to cause something to happen
analyse The scientists analysed the data. Image: b0317186-5202-47ae-ad5e-7eccd97476d8 (image/jpg)	to consider/examine carefully
construct The government is planning to construct a new nuclear power plant. Image: 2df48a8f-b404-4e26-9201-ceebb082cc9e (image/jpg)	to build
justify No argument can justify war. Image: 3992f71a-86c7-4c04-b035-f6c00d3ed2b6 (image/jpg)	to prove or show that something is necessary
to publish The newspaper published an article about the murder. Image: b9e4d05a-51e2-4857-8d7e-0d022f826438 (image/jpg)	to print copies of a book, article etc...
insert He inserted the key into the lock and opened the door. Image: b4b1e243-980c-4b63-aa2b-07069b1ac166 (image/jpg)	to put an object inside another object
release The substance released toxic fumes. Image: c15ab02b-2df4-4e16-8c6e-5a16bc090a0f (image/jpg)	to leave something and enter the surrounding area / atmosphere.
consume Many children consume too much junk food. Image: 4c7c57dc-6ae9-4fbd-9627-553d27f687d8 (image/png)	to eat or drink (food) to use up (energy / fuel)
prohibit The law prohibits cigarette advertising on television. Image: 8bb84aa5-1f32-4eb6-8936-1e2c6d189f2f (image/jpg)	to make something illegal to forbid something
modify They modified the design in order to improve it. Image: 0dc1a968-bfe8-4569-b0a0-4ab153185e01 (image/jpg)	to change something slightly in order to improve it
reject The government rejected the proposal. Image: ae2e17af-ebeb-4602-a8a4-05ca661d1fd2 (image/jpg)	to not accept / to not agree with an idea, proposal, request or offer
monitor Students need feedback from tutors to monitor their progress. Image: 3b45ce85-4411-4ec6-aced-03ba4e2e479c (image/png)	to regularly check and comment on progress
ensure Students must ensure that they take their passport to the IELTS test. Image: c4a437ac-ab84-4cd9-8afe-3d1013f38f85 (image/jpg)	to make certain
demonstrate The test demonstrates a link between consumption of fast food and obesity. Image: f26953a5-4064-4e75-a85f-5a46c85b3021 (image/jpg)	to show / to make clear
examine He examined her passport carefully before stamping it. Image: 483e030e-84e3-48b4-9514-256ca9895138 (image/jpg)	to look at something carefully
promote The government wants to promote tourism with a new advertising campaign. Image: 58304c49-cff1-45c4-9df8-cd938ec8cec7 (image/jpg)	to encourage or help something to happen

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