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Here are important IELTS vocabulary words starting with “A” with their meanings and usage:
Abandon - to leave behind or give up completely (He abandoned his car in the middle of the road.)
Abate - to reduce in amount, intensity, or degree (The storm abated after several hours.)
Abduct - to kidnap or take away someone by force (The girl was abducted from her home.)
Abhor - to regard with disgust or hatred (I abhor violence.)
Abundant - present in large quantities (The garden was filled with abundant flowers.)
Accelerate - to increase the speed or rate of something (The car accelerated down the road.)
Accommodate - to provide lodging or make room for (The hotel can accommodate up to 100 guests.)
Accurate - free from errors or mistakes (The report was accurate and well-researched.)
Accuse - to charge someone with wrongdoing or a crime (He was accused of stealing money from the company.)
Achieve - to accomplish or attain a goal (She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.)
Acknowledge - to recognize the existence or truth of something (He acknowledged that he was wrong.)
Acquire - to gain possession of something (She acquired a new skill through practice.)
Adapt - to adjust or change to suit different conditions (He had to adapt to the new environment.)
Adept - skilled or proficient at something (She was adept at playing the piano.)
Adequate - sufficient or satisfactory for a particular purpose (The facilities were adequate for the event.)
Adhere - to stick to or follow a particular belief or rule (She adhered to her strict diet plan.)
Adjacent - next to or adjoining something (The hotel room was adjacent to the swimming pool.)
Administer - to manage or direct the affairs of something (He was appointed to administer the company.)
Admire - to regard with respect or approval (I admire her for her courage.)
Adopt - to take up or start using a new idea or practice (She decided to adopt a healthier lifestyle.)
Adore - to love or admire deeply (She adored her little sister.)
Advance - to move forward or make progress (The company advanced rapidly in the market.)
Advantage - a favorable circumstance or benefit (Her knowledge of the subject gave her an advantage in the competition.)
Adventure - an exciting or unusual experience (The trip was filled with adventure and excitement.)
Adversary - an opponent or enemy (He considered his colleague to be his adversary.)
Advertise - to promote or publicize a product or service (The company advertised its new product on social media.)
Advocate - to support or recommend a particular policy or action (He advocated for better healthcare policies.)
Aesthetic - relating to beauty or artistic expression (The painting had a pleasing aesthetic.)
Affection - a feeling of fondness or love (She felt a great affection for her pet.)
Affirm - to declare or assert positively (She affirmed her belief in the power of education.)
Afford - to have enough money to pay for something (She couldn't afford to buy a new car.)
Aggravate - to make a problem or situation worse (The rain aggravated the flooding in the area.)
Agitate - to disturb or excite someone (The loud noise agitated the dog.)
Ailment - a physical or mental illness or disorder (He suffered from a chronic ailment.)
Aim - to direct one's efforts
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Absolute - complete and without limitations (e.g. The ruler had absolute power over his subjects.) Absorb - to take in or soak up (e.g. The sponge absorbed all the water.) Abstract - existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence (e.g. The concept of love is abstract.) Abundance - a very large quantity of something (e.g. The garden had an abundance of flowers.) Abuse - improper or excessive use or treatment (e.g. The animal was subjected to abuse.) Accede - to agree or give consent (e.g. The government acceded to the demands of the protesters.) Accelerate - to increase in speed or rate (e.g. The car accelerated down the highway.) Accentuate - to emphasize or highlight (e.g. The dress accentuated her curves.) Access - the ability to enter or use (e.g. The building has wheelchair access.) Accommodate - to provide lodging or make adjustments for someone or something (e.g. The hotel can accommodate up to 100 guests.) Accompany - to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort (e.g. She accompanied her friend to the concert.) Accomplice - a person who helps someone else commit a crime or wrongdoing (e.g. The robber's accomplice was also arrested.) Accord - an agreement or understanding (e.g. The two countries signed an accord to promote trade.) Accrue - to accumulate or increase over time (e.g. Interest on the account will accrue over the year.) Accuracy - the quality of being exact or precise (e.g. The survey was conducted with great accuracy.) Accusation - a charge or claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal (e.g. The defendant denied the accusation of theft.) Accuse - to charge or blame someone for something (e.g. The police accused him of stealing the car.) Achieve - to reach or accomplish a goal or desired outcome (e.g. She achieved her dream of becoming a doctor.) Acknowledge - to recognize or admit the existence or truth of something (e.g. She acknowledged her mistake.) Acquaint - to make someone familiar with or aware of something (e.g. She acquainted herself with the new company policies.) Acquire - to obtain or come into possession of something (e.g. He acquired a new skill.) Across - from one side to the other (e.g. The river flowed across the valley.) Act - to do something (e.g. She acted quickly to save the drowning child.) Action - the process of doing something