Exam: IELTS

Definition: A person who tricks others to gain money or something of value illegally.

Example: The police arrested the fraudster for stealing people's money through fake investments.

Definition: The state or quality of being dishonest or deceiving others, often for personal gain.

Example: The company was accused of fraudulence after it was discovered they had falsified their financial records.

Definition: Describing something that is dishonest or intended to deceive, often for personal gain.

Example: The company was sued for its fraudulent activities that misled customers.

Definition: In a way that involves deception or trickery, often for personal gain.

Example: He fraudulently claimed benefits that he was not entitled to.

Definition: The state or quality of being deceitful or dishonest, especially in a way that is intended to trick others.

Example: The fraudulentness of the scheme was revealed during the investigation.

Definition: Filled with something, often something negative or causing distress; it can also mean well supplied or provided.

Example: The meeting was fraught with tension as everyone awaited the decision.

Definition: A term used in Scots to refer to freight or cargo, typically goods transported by a vehicle or ship.

Example: The fraught was loaded onto the ship for its journey across the sea.

Definition: To become damaged or worn, especially at the edges, often due to friction or repeated use.

Example: The old carpet began to fray after years of heavy foot traffic.

Definition: A place where something is worn out or torn, especially on fabric, or a heated argument or fight.

Example: The old shirt had a fray at the collar, showing its age.

Definition: To wear away the edges of something, especially fabric, by rubbing or to cause something to become strained or frayed.

Example: The constant use of the backpack began to fray the straps.

Definition: Feeling very tired and stressed, often because of too much work or worry.

Example: After a long week of work, I felt completely frazzled and needed a break.

Definition: To make someone feel very tired, confused, or anxious, often due to stress or overwork.

Example: After a long day at work, I felt completely frazzled and needed to relax.

Definition: Something that is very unusual, strange, or abnormal in a surprising way.

Example: The freakish storm caused widespread damage across the city.

Definition: In a way that is very unusual or strange, often to an extreme degree.

Example: She was freakishly tall compared to her classmates.