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

Approbation: MEANING: approval or praise
SENTENCE: He wrote many approbations to works of Hebrew literature.
Appropriate: MEANING: suitable or proper in the circumstances
SENTENCE: It was entirely appropriate that she brought her boyfriend to
the family Christmas party.
Arcane : MEANING: Secret, mysterious, known only to the initiated
SENTENCE: Cursive writing is becoming arcane in our world of word
processing.
Arduous: MEANING: Requiring lots of hard work, very difficult
SENTENCE: Without a proper teacher, the exam is far too arduous to
study for by yourself.
Articulate: MEANING: Using language in a clear, fluent way
SENTENCE: Her articulate presentation of the advertising campaign
impressed her employers.

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Artless: MEANING: Natural, without pretence or deception
SENTENCE: Many people believe that Imran Khan seems to be an artless
politician who can eliminate corruption from Pakistan.
Ascetic: MEANING: Practising pronounced self-discipline from all forms
of indulgence
SENTENCE: Religious people can live frugal and ascetic lives.
Assiduous: MEANING: Showing great care and perseverance
SENTENCE: She was assiduous in pointing out every feature of the home
to the prospective buyers.
Assuage: MEANING: Provide relief from an unpleasant feeling
SENTENCE: The electricity supply finally resumed, and it assuaged the
angry people; because after a few minutes they forgot their inconvenience.