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Very thorough, careful and demanding.
Medical students undergo rigorous training before treating patients.
IELTS tip: Works in education and science: 'rigorous research', 'a rigorous curriculum'.
To accept new ideas, beliefs or methods eagerly and willingly.
Older people are increasingly embracing online shopping.
IELTS tip: A positive verb for describing how groups adopt technology in Task 2.
In reasonable amounts; not too much.
Chocolate is fine as long as it is eaten in moderation.
IELTS tip: A natural Speaking phrase for balanced opinions about food and habits.
The information or conclusions discovered as a result of research.
The findings suggest that children learn languages faster than adults.
IELTS tip: Usually plural; 'the findings suggest/indicate' is a natural academic phrase.
The amount of goods and services that money or income can buy.
Rising prices have eroded the purchasing power of pensioners.
IELTS tip: A precise way to explain how inflation affects people in Task 2.
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