IELTS exam preparation becomes tough for students who are unable to cram vocabulary. However, the MCQs Platform has made it easy to memorize the IELTS Word List with the help of a story-based learning approach. If you would like to memorize IELTS vocabulary conceptually, go for IELTS Vocabulary Part 8 and all previous parts, one by one. After every part, you will get a quiz to practice the words with four options, similar to the MCQs of IELTS Vocabulary. So, once a student reads the story and practices the quizzes provided just below the story, they can easily memorize the words.
This is a 1000-word IELTS series, and each part of the IELTS Vocabulary covers one alphabet, like this part covering the alphabet “H”. So, at the end, you will memorize 1000+ words in your mind and can easily qualify for any competitive exam, like IELTS exam, GRE, TOEFL, TESOL, GAT, NAT, FPSC, PPSC, SPCS, BPSC, KPSC, etc.
STORY: The Halcyon Village of Harmony Hill
In a halcyon (peaceful) village called Harmony Hill, people lived in perfect harmony (agreement). Their days were calm, and their nights were warm. But one morning, the peace came to a sudden halt (stop) when a hasty (quick) traveler arrived with worrying news.
The traveler explained that a great storm was coming, one that could hinder (obstruct) the village and cause havoc (chaos). The villagers did not hesitate (pause). They gathered together because they were known to be hospitable (welcoming), humble (modest), and hardworking (diligent).
However, one man in the village, Hector, was haughty (arrogant). He tried to humiliate (embarrass) the traveler by calling his warning foolish. His rude words created hostility (animosity), and his behavior became a hindrance (obstacle) to the others. But the village elder stayed hearty (sincere) and focused on solutions.
Near the village stood an old tower, a mix of old and new designs — a true hybrid (mixture) of their heritage (ancestry). The elder believed the tower could heighten (increase) their safety by giving them a high place to watch the coming storm. But the path to the tower was filled with haphazard (random) rocks that seemed to appear from nowhere.
As they walked, colorful flowers of every hue (color) brightened the homely path. While some villagers looked simple and homely (plain), their hearts were rich with kindness. Birds hovered (lingered) above them as if watching over their journey.
At the tower, the villagers worked together to harmonize (blend) their ideas. One group cleared the rocks that could hamper (hinder) their movement. Another group tried to hone (sharpen) their plan. A few villagers even began to hypothesize (speculate) about the exact time the storm would arrive.
Suddenly, the wind brought heavy humidity (moisture), a harbinger (forerunner) of the approaching storm. The villagers hurried inside the tower. The elder reminded them of their hereditary (inherited) strength and unity that had always protected them during hardship (difficulty).
As they waited, some children laughed at funny stories told by Uncle Hugo, whose humorous (funny) nature calmed everyone. Outside, the storm arrived with full power, causing trees to fall in a completely haphazard way. But inside the tower, the villagers felt safe.
When the storm finally passed, the village was damaged, but the people were safe. The villagers looked at the elder with great homage (respect). They hailed (praised) him and thanked him for guiding them. Though some homes were broken, the unity of the villagers remained the hallmark (distinctive mark) of Harmony Hill.
Life slowly returned to normal. Animals came out as if waking from hibernation (sleep). The villagers rebuilt their homes, and soon the village was peaceful once more — a true halcyon home again.
