Test 1 - Listening - Part 2 (1) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

"By the way I like your shirt."

"By the way have you seen my new phone because I cannot find it anywhere."

something that has been crushed or flattened

"The box is squashed."

"The squashed tomato was accidentally dropped on the floor and made a mess."

the level to which something or someone can be counted on

"The car is known for its reliability."

"The reliability of the data was questioned because the collection methods were not properly documented."

extremely important or essential

"This step is crucial."

"The crucial piece of evidence was found by a detective who noticed a small detail that everyone else had missed."

to occur at a specific time or location

"The event will take place tomorrow."

"The annual conference will take place in London next month, attracting experts from around the world."

to have or include a variety of what is mentioned

"Prices range from very cheap to expensive."

"The prices of the products range from ten dollars to over one thousand dollars depending on the quality and brand."

the knowledge, skills, and understanding gained from performing jobs or tasks in a professional setting

"The internship provides valuable work experience."

"The internship provided valuable work experience that helped him get a full time job later."

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

"This dress is suitable."

"This dress is suitable for a wedding because it is elegant and not too casual or revealing."

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

"My job is stressful."

"The stressful job required her to meet tight deadlines and handle angry customers and she often came home feeling exhausted and overwhelmed at the end of the day."

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

"The dog is loyal."

"The loyal dog waited at the train station every day for his owner to return even though the man had died years ago."

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

"Creativity is an inner ability."

"Creativity is the ability to generate original and valuable ideas for art science or business."

to set aside a portion of time for a specific activity, task, or purpose

"Take the time to read the instructions."

"You should take the time to read the instructions carefully before you start using the new machine."

a group of people who work together for a particular reason, such as a business, department, etc.

"She joined a new organization."

"The environmental organization is dedicated to protecting endangered species and their natural habitats worldwide."

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

"The bed is comfortable."

"She felt comfortable and relaxed in her new, cozy apartment."

to move someone or something indoors

"Bring in the laundry please."

"Please bring in the chairs from the patio before it starts raining heavily."

more than enough or the amount needed

"I need an extra chair."

"The restaurant offered extra bread rolls to satisfy everyone's hunger at the table."

a place in a plane, train, theater, etc. that is designed for people to sit on, particularly one requiring a ticket

"The seat is very soft."

"He reserved a window seat on the plane because he enjoys watching the clouds and the landscape during takeoff and landing."

to willingly provide help or support without being asked or paid

"I will volunteer."

"Many citizens will volunteer their time and expertise to help rebuild the community after the disaster."

information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

"Give it consideration."

"The committee needs to give careful consideration to all potential risks before approving the new development."

to be connected to or about a particular subject

"I relate to your experience."

"Many young people can relate to the main character's struggles with fitting in at school."

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

"There is plenty of food."

"There is plenty of evidence to support the conclusion that early intervention leads to better outcomes."

to offer educational programs or courses to individuals to participate in

"They run classes."

"The university will run several intensive summer programs designed to help students improve their language skills."

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

"She tends to arrive late daily."

"Young children tend to imitate the behavior of their parents and other adults around them."

to continue doing something, especially after being interrupted

"Let's get on with it."

"After the unexpected power outage, the team had to get on with their work using backup generators."

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

"Apply for the job online."

"She decided to apply for the management position because she felt she had the necessary qualifications and experience."

extremely important or necessary

"This is a critical time."

"Having a clear understanding of the problem is critical to finding an effective solution that will last."

anything or everything

"Whatever you decide is fine."

"Whatever you decide to do I will support you because I believe in your judgment."

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

"I value your honest opinion greatly."

"I value your honest opinion even when it is difficult to hear because it helps me grow as a person."

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

"Show your dedication."

"Her unwavering dedication to mastering the violin was evident in the countless hours she practiced daily."

to want to do or have something

"I wish you well."

"He didn't just wish for a better future; he actively worked towards achieving it every single day."

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

"You can simply turn off the lights."

"You can simply turn off the lights when you leave the room to save electricity and reduce your energy bill."

to assemble money or resources, particularly in order to achieve or create something

"We raise money for school."

"The community will raise funds to build a new playground for the children."

a speech that is open to the public

"It was a talk."

"The keynote talk at the conference offered profound insights into the future of artificial intelligence."

working without pay

"This work is voluntary."

"The voluntary work at the animal shelter is not paid but it is very rewarding and meaningful."

to try to find something or someone

"Look for your keys."

"He had to look for his misplaced wallet in the entire house."