How to Master the ielts

derogatory
disrespectful, eg derogatory remarks
expectations
something that you believe will happen in the future
‘fit in’
feelings of acceptance or belonging, eg ‘fitting in’ with the team
gifted
having exceptional ability, eg gifted piano player
link
a connection, relationship or association, eg a link exists between poverty and 
poor health
merit
deserved, eg awarded top prize based on merit
opportunity
to have been given a chance, eg an opportunity of employment
Oxbridge
a collective term for Oxford and Cambridge Universities
social stratification
refers to social class and inequalities in society
talent
having natural ability and skill, eg a talented and gifted football player
unrealistic
not realistic, not seeing the situation as it really is, eg unrealistic 
expectations

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anniversary
the same date every year (annually) eg wedding anniversary
antiquities
objects from antiquity (earlier or ancient times)
artefacts
man­made object
authentic
genuine, real; not false or copied, not a forgery
context
in a given situation or setting
deciphered
to understand/break a code
declaration
an important statement or announcement
hieroglyphs
words in pictures and symbols
legacy
something handed down from the past; also money left in a will
loan
the act of borrowing something (from a lender) with the intention of returning 
it, eg to loan the use of a car, or to loan money
lobbied
an attempt to influence a decision
nevertheless
in spite of; however; nevertheless links a previous sentence/idea, 
eg The IELTS is a difficult test. Nevertheless, most people are successful.