Adhere | IELTS vocabulary

by Manjusha Nambiar · Published August 30, 2016 · Updated April 10, 2024

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate form of the word adhere.

1. The decal didn’t ………………. to the window.

2. She put more glue on the wallpaper to increase its ………………….

3. He …………………. to the faith of his parents.

4. The principal demanded …………………. to the rules.

5. Paste and glue are ………………….. substances.

6. He is a popular leader with numerous ……………………

7. Scrape off that ………………… substance with a blade.

8. You need an ………………… to hold these pieces in place.

Answers

1. The decal didn’t adhere to the window.

2. She put more glue on the wallpaper to increase its adherence / adhesiveness.

3. He adhered to the faith of his parents.

4. The principal demanded adherence to the rules.

5. Paste and glue are adhesive substances.

6. He is a popular leader with numerous adherents.

7. Scrape off that adherent / adhesive substance with a blade.

8. You need an adhesive to hold these pieces in place.