Ielts vocabulary Masterclass book + ielts listening & Reading Dictionary: Dominate Proficiency Level Vocabulary for ielts listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking

Attenuate: MEANING: Reduce the force, effect, or value of
SENTENCE: Many people claim that the flu vaccine attenuates their
illness.
Audacious : MEANING: Daring, bold; taking risks
SENTENCE: She made an audacious decision to quit her job.
Auspicious: MEANING: Favourable, positive
SENTENCE: The opening night of the musical received an auspicious
review from the theatre critic.
Austere : MEANING: Severely simple, plain
SENTENCE: The graduation speaker Delivered an austere message: the
economy Is bad, and academic success alone isn't enough to succeed in the

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job market.
Austerity: MEANING: Sternness, severity; reduced public spending
During the recession, the government introduced austerity measures, and
many public servants were retrenched.