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Complexity

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) / Complexity

Complexity

16 Words

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1
complicate
comp
li
cate
Verb

to make something harder to understand or deal with

Introducing a new software halfway through the project might complicate our progress.

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2
complex
comp
lex
Adjective

having or made of several parts

The human brain is a complex organ with billions of interconnected neurons.

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3
confuse
con
fuse
Verb

to misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else

She confused her coworker's instructions with those of her manager, leading to a mix-up in the project requirements.

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4
difficult
di
ffi
cult
Adjective

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Solving complex mathematical equations can be difficult without a strong understanding of mathematical principles.

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5
puzzle
pu
zzle
Verb

to confuse someone, often by presenting something mysterious or difficult to understand

The riddle puzzles her.

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6
simple
sim
ple
Adjective

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

The recipe was simple, requiring only a few ingredients and basic cooking techniques.

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7
easy
ea
sy
Adjective

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Cooking pasta is easy; you just boil water and add the noodles.

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8
straightforward
straight
for
ward
Adjective

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

His explanation of the problem was straightforward, making it easy for everyone to understand.

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9
uncomplicated
un
comp
li
ca
ted
Adjective

clear and easy to understand

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10
basic
ba
sic
Adjective

forming or being the necessary part of something, on which other things are built

Learning basic arithmetic skills is essential for understanding more advanced math concepts.

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11
elementary
e
le
men
ta
ry
Adjective

not difficult to understand

The instructions were elementary, making it easy for everyone to follow.

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12
obvious
ob
vious
Adjective

noticeable and easily understood

The answer to the riddle was obvious once you thought about it.

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13
clear
clear
Adjective

easy to understand

His instructions were clear, allowing everyone to follow them without confusion.

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14
understandable
un
ders
tan
da
ble
Adjective

able to be grasped mentally without difficulty

His explanation of the concept was clear and understandable to everyone in the class.

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15
comprehensible
comp
re
hen
si
ble
Adjective

clear in meaning or expression

The instructions were so comprehensible that even someone with no technical background could follow them.

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transparent
trans
pa
rent
Adjective

able to be seen through

The glass was so transparent that it was almost invisible, allowing a clear view of the garden beyond.

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