IELTS VERBS (1)

transform

The internet has transformed our lives.

purchase

You can purchase tickets for the play from the box office.

irrigate

The water from the lake is used to irrigate the land.

preserve

We need to preserve historic buildings for future generations.

attain

He attained his driving licence at the third attempt.

commence

The academic year commences at the beginning of October.

conserve

Governments need to do more to conserve endangered species.

persist

The heavy rain persisted for many days.

trigger

The earthquake triggered a tsunami.

analyse

The scientists analysed the data.

construct

The government is planning to construct a new nuclear power plant.

justify

No argument can justify war.

to publish

The newspaper published an article about the murder.

insert

He inserted the key into the lock and opened the door.

release

The substance released toxic fumes.

consume

Many children consume too much junk food.

prohibit

The law prohibits cigarette advertising on television.

modify

They modified the design in order to improve it.

reject

The government rejected the proposal.

monitor

Students need feedback from tutors to monitor their progress.

ensure

Students must ensure that they take their passport to the IELTS test.

demonstrate

The test demonstrates a link between consumption of fast food and obesity.

examine

He examined her passport carefully before stamping it.

promote

The government wants to promote tourism with a new advertising campaign.