Test 1 - Listening - Part 1 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

"The battery powers the small device fully."

"The new solar panels can power an entire house during the day when the sun is shining brightly."

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

"Presumably he forgot about our meeting."

"Presumably he will arrive later today because his flight was delayed due to bad weather in Chicago."

act of writing in code or cipher

"Coding requires logical thinking and problem-solving."

"Coding requires logical thinking and problem solving and many jobs now require basic programming skills."

used again or transformed into a new product after being processed

"The paper is recycled."

"The recycled paper is better for the environment because it reduces the number of trees that need to be cut down."

to generate ideas or concepts, often in a creative manner

"Think up a new game."

"The marketing team had to think up an innovative campaign to capture the attention of younger audiences."

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

"Install new software now."

"The company decided to update all its software to improve productivity and security across every department."

to make a place tidy by putting things back where they belong, often following a particular activity or event

"Clear up after the party ends."

"The janitor was responsible to clear up after the school cafeteria lunch service each day."

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

"The city is industrial."

"The industrial city is known for its steel mills and factories that produce heavy machinery and equipment."

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

"The estate includes a large manor house and farmlands."

"The wealthy businessman owned a sprawling estate with manicured gardens and a luxurious mansion."

to officially register oneself or someone else as a participant in a course, school, etc.

"She enrolled in a cooking class."

"She decided to enroll in a Spanish course at the local community college to improve her language skills for work."

an automaton that resembles a human being

"The robot is humanoid in shape."

"The robot is humanoid in shape and can walk and talk like a human being."

to greatly surprise someone

"His talent amazes the entire audience."

"The young magician's tricks amazed the audience and left them wondering how he had performed them so perfectly."

physically connected or joined to something

"The picture is attached."

"A small, handwritten note was attached to the gift, expressing sincere gratitude."

to find a solution to a problem, often through analysis, experimentation, or mathematical calculation

"Work out the problem."

"We need to work out a fair solution that satisfies all the stakeholders involved."

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task

"He learned to program."

"She learned to program computers at a young age and eventually became a successful software engineer at a large tech company."

(often used in negative or question form) to be upset, offended, or bothered by something

"I don't mind it."

"Please don't mind the mess; we're in the middle of renovating the entire house."

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

"We will hold a party."

"The committee decided to hold a special meeting to discuss the upcoming budget proposal."

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

"Look at the sign."

"The bright red sign clearly warned pedestrians about the ongoing construction ahead."

to not notice, hear, or understand something

"Did you miss the train?"

"He was so engrossed in his book that he completely missed the crucial announcement regarding the flight delay."

a set or group of related items or quantities that are handled, dealt with, or considered as a single unit

"A block of ice."

"The company decided to handle the customer complaints as a single block to streamline the resolution process."

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

"He loves engineering projects."

"Her passion for mechanical engineering led her to design innovative solutions for renewable energy systems."

a meeting where people focus on a particular subject or project, share ideas, and practice skills together

"We attended a workshop."

"The interactive workshop provided valuable practical skills and fostered collaborative problem-solving among attendees."

to create or plan something with a specific function or purpose in mind

"Design a nice toy."

"Engineers will design a new bridge that can withstand extreme weather conditions and heavy traffic."