The most important words for IELTS 1

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word

Definition

used in sentence

meaning in Turkish

arbitrary

1 [more arbitrary; most arbitrary] : not planned or chosen for a particular reason

I don't know why I chose that one; it was a completely arbitrary decision.

keyfi, isteğe göre, rastgele

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assess

to make a judgment about (something)

The school will assess [=evaluate] the students' progress each year.

değerlendirmek, değerini bilmek

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assume

to think that something is true or probably true without knowing that it is true

I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

farzetmek, varsaymak

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compensate

to provide something good as a balance against something bad or undesirable : to make up for some defect or weakness

His enthusiasm compensates for his lack of skill.

tazmin etmek, zararını karşılamk, telafi etmek

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complex

not easy to understand or explain : not simple

The situation is more complex than you realize.

karmaşık, anlaşılması güç

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comply

to do what you have been asked or ordered to do

I asked the waitress to refill my coffee cup and she happily complied.

itaat etmek, razı olmak

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concept

an idea of what something is or how it works

She is familiar with basic concepts of psychology.

fikir, kavram, anlayış

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conclude

to stop or finish : to come to an end

The investigation has not yet concluded.

bitirmek, sonuçlandırmak

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consist

to have (something) as an essential or main part

Happiness consists in being satisfied with what you have.

-den oluşmak, meydana gelmek,müteşekkil

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constant

happening all the time or very often over a period of time

He suffers from constant headaches.

sürekli

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construct

to build or make (something physical, such as a road, bridge, or building)

The table is constructed [=made] of wood and steel.

inşa etmek, yapmak

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consult

to go to (someone, such as a doctor or lawyer) for advice : to ask for the professional opinion of (someone)

You should not attempt these exercises without first consulting your doctor.

danışmak, fikir sormak

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context

the words that are used with a certain word or phrase and that help to explain its meaning

When taken out of context, his comments sound cruel, but he was really only joking.

bağlam, konuyla ilgili tüm unsurlar

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criterion

something that is used as a reason for making a judgment or decision

ur main criterion for hiring new employees is that they have a lot of past work experience.

değer ölçütü, kriter

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data

facts or information used usually to calculate, analyze, or plan something

She spent hours reviewing the data from the experiment.

bilgi, veri

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define

to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)

How would you define (the word) “grotesque”?

tarif etmek, açıklamak

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definite

[more definite; most definite] 1 : said or done in a such way that others know exactly what you mean

We'll need a definite answer by Tuesday.

kesin, sabit, değişmez

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denote

of a word : to have (something) as a meaning : to mean (something)

The word “derby” can denote a horse race or a kind of hat.

işareti olmak, manasına gelmek

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derive

1 [+ obj] : to take or get (something) from (something else)

Many English words are derived from French.

bir şeyi bir şeyden türetmek

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devise

[+ obj] : to invent or plan (something that is difficult or complicated)

They have devised a new method for converting sunlight into electricity.

tasarlamak, icat etmek

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dimension

: the length, width, height, or depth of something : a measurement in one direction (such as the distance from the ceiling to the floor in a room)

She carefully measured each dimension of the room.

yön, boyut, taraf

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distinct

[more distinct; most distinct] 1 : different in a way that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : noticeably different

The two plants are quite distinct (from one another).

farklı, ayrı, apayrı

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element

[count] chemistry : one of the basic substances that are made of atoms of only one kind and that cannot be separated by ordinary chemical means into simpler substances

Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen.

element

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environment

the conditions that surround someone or something : the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health, progress, etc., of someone or something [count]

We're trying to create a better business/learning environment.

çevre

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equate

[+ obj] : to say or think that (two things) are equal or the same

You shouldn't equate material wealth with happiness.

bir tutmak, eşit saymak

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equivalent

having the same value, use, meaning, etc.

Those less-known companies manufacture equivalent products at cheaper prices.

eşit, denk

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establish

to cause (someone or something) to be widely known and accepted

The film established her as a star.

kurmak, tesis etmek, oluşturmak

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evaluate

[+ obj] : to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way

We need to evaluate our options.

değerlendirmek

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evident

[more evident; most evident] : clear to the sight or mind : obvious

he problems have been evident for quite some time.

açık, aşikar

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formulate

[+ obj] : to create, invent, or produce (something) by careful thought and effort

A long-range plan is being formulated.

plan geliştirmek

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guarantee

a usually written promise: such as a : a promise that the quality of something (such as a product that is being sold) will be as good as expected

The washer comes with a guarantee against major defects.

garanti

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hypothesis

[count] : an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion

Other chemists rejected his hypothesis.

varsayım

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identify

[+ obj] 1 : to know and say who someone is or what something is

She identified the dog as her lost pet.

belirlemek, tespit etmek

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ignore

[+ obj] 1 : to refuse to show that you hear or see (something or someone)

She tried to ignore him but he wouldn't leave her alone.

görmezden gelmek, yok saymak

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illuminate

[+ obj] 1 : to supply (something) with light : to shine light on (something)

A university study has illuminated the problem.

aydınlatmak, ışıklandırmak

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illustrate

[+ obj] 1 : to give examples in order to make (something) easier to understand

Please give a few examples to illustrate your point.

resimle, örnekle anlatmak

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impact

the act or force of one thing hitting another [cou

No one could have survived such an impact.

etki, tesir, şiddetli çarpma

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alternative

always used before a noun : offering or expressing a choice

We have alternative [=other] plans in case the weather is bad.

alternatif

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approach

to move or become near or nearer to something or someone

The cat approached the baby cautiously.

yaklaşım, yaklaşmak

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