Set 166 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, or course of action
Despite the challenges she faced, she chose to persist in her studies and achieve her academic goals.
Set 166 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: persist, attain, reckon, imitate, clarify. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, or course of action
Despite the challenges she faced, she chose to persist in her studies and achieve her academic goals.
to achieve or reach something through effort
After years of dedicated study, she was finally able to attain her dream of becoming a doctor.
to think or suppose something
I reckon we'll need to leave early to avoid the traffic.
to copy or mimic someone else's actions or behavior
Young children often imitate their parents' behavior as they learn how to communicate.
to make something clear or easier to understand
The teacher took a moment to clarify the instructions for the assignment, ensuring that all the students understood what was expected of them.