Exam: IELTS

Definition: A term used to describe something that is expected to increase or develop, especially in terms of business or finance.

Example: Investors are looking for growth stocks that can provide better returns.

Definition: The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength; it can also refer to development or improvement over time.

Example: The growth of the city has led to more job opportunities.

Definition: The most dirty or unclean; very messy or filthy.

Example: After playing in the mud, the children looked their grubbiest.

Definition: A strong feeling of anger or dislike towards someone because of something they did in the past.

Example: She held a grudge against him for years after their argument.

Definition: To feel resentment or anger towards someone for something they have or have done, often leading to a desire to withhold something from them.

Example: She grudged him the praise he received for his work.

Definition: Not wanting to do something; done with hesitation or reluctance.

Example: She gave a grudging apology after realizing her mistake.

Definition: In a way that shows unwillingness or reluctance to do something, often with a sense of resentment.

Example: She grudgingly agreed to help him with his project.

Definition: Very difficult and tiring, often causing exhaustion.

Example: The marathon was a grueling test of endurance for all the runners.

Definition: In a way that is extremely tiring or demanding, often involving great effort or endurance.

Example: She worked gruelingly long hours to finish the project on time.

Definition: Very difficult and tiring, often causing exhaustion.

Example: The marathon was a gruelling test of endurance for all the runners.

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of shock or disgust, often because of something violent or horrifying.

Example: The movie was so gruesome that many people left the theater feeling sick.

Definition: In a way that is very unpleasant, shocking, or causing horror.

Example: The movie was gruesomely realistic, making many viewers feel uncomfortable.