IELTS Vocabulary — Set 113

Set 113 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: bound, rest, contaminant, glue, perception. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. bound · verb/baʊnd/

   to tie or secure something tightly

   The carpenter bound the wooden planks together with strong rope to ensure they stay in place during transport.

   Synonyms: tie, fasten, secure

   Origin: Middle English 'bunden', from Old Norse 'bunda', related to the Proto-Germanic '*bindaną'.

2. rest · noun/rɛst/

   a state of inactivity or repose

   After a long week of work, I decided to take a rest to recharge my energy.

   Synonyms: relaxation, repose, downtime

   Origin: Old French 'reste', from Latin 'restare' meaning 'to remain'.

3. contaminant · noun/kənˈtæmɪnənt/

   a substance that makes something impure or unsafe by adding unwanted elements

   The water supply was tested for hazardous contaminants that could pose serious health risks to the community.

   Synonyms: pollutant, impurity, taint

   Origin: from Latin 'contaminare', meaning 'to make impure', from 'com-' (together) + 'taminare' (to touch, handle)

4. glue · noun/ɡlu/

   a substance used for sticking objects or materials together

   She applied a generous amount of glue to the wooden pieces before pressing them together.

   Synonyms: adhesive, paste, bond

   Origin: The word 'glue' originates from the Old French 'glu' or Latin 'gluten', meaning 'glue' or 'to stick'.

5. perception · noun/pərˈsɛpʃən/

   the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information to understand the environment

   Her perception of the world around her greatly influenced her artistic style.

   Synonyms: awareness, understanding, insight

   Origin: Late Middle English: from Latin perceptio(n-), from the verb percipere, from per- 'through' + capere 'to seize, take'.