Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 15 Vocabulary List

not deserving of trust or confidence

"The bus is unreliable."

"The unreliable bus service made her late for work several times so she bought a bicycle instead."

preferring solitude over socializing

"She is quite introverted."

"The introverted student preferred quiet study time over large social gatherings and parties."

showing concern for the well-being of others and being kind and supportive in one's actions and interactions

"The nurse is caring."

"The caring nurse held the hand of the frightened patient and spoke to her softly until the surgery began."

showing opposing ideas or opinions that do not agree, causing confusion or disagreement

"The reports are conflicting."

"The conflicting reports made it impossible to know what really happened during the protest."

referring to factors or conditions that involve both social and economic aspects

"Her status is socioeconomic."

"The socioeconomic status of a family affects the quality of education healthcare and housing that they can afford for their children."

to defend or support someone or something

"Stand up for your rights always."

"You should always stand up for your rights and not let anyone take advantage of you."

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

"The movie is criticized for its use of a tired racial stereotype."

"A stereotype threat is a situational predicament where a person is anxious about confirming a negative stereotype about their own social group."

an agreement reached by all members of a group

"The team reached a consensus on the new project plan."

"A consensus is a general agreement reached by a group after considering all opinions"

free from psychological disorder

"The child is well-adjusted."

"The well-adjusted child easily made friends and navigated social situations with confidence and ease."

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

"Who looks after your dog?"

"The elderly woman needs someone to look after her because she cannot live alone safely anymore."

having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

"I am eager to start."

"The eager student raised her hand first to answer every question the teacher asked."

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

"She felt envious."

"He was envious of his friend's new car and wished he had one too."

the traits, behaviors, or qualities acquired as a consequence of upbringing or treatment during childhood

"Nurture plays a role."

"The debate about nature versus nurture explores how upbringing influences a person's development."

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

"He is a loner."

"The quiet man was a loner, preferring his own company to that of others."

to focus on something or someone as the primary subject or point of interest

"The story revolves around a detective."

"The plot of the movie revolves around a young detective trying to solve a mysterious murder case."

a group of items that share a common feature

"Which category does this item belong to?"

"The novel won awards in both the science fiction and fantasy categories that year."

to loudly complain about something or demand something

"The children clamor for attention loudly."

"The children clamored for attention when their mother walked through the door after being away on a business trip for a week."

to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

"We will take your idea into consideration."

"The judge will take all the evidence into consideration before making a final decision."

to a very small or barely noticeable degree

"Her score improved marginally."

"Her test scores improved marginally this semester but she still needs to study harder."

to express in words or articulate verbally

"She finds it hard to verbalize her feelings."

"It is sometimes very difficult for young children to verbalize their complicated emotions and complex feelings in a clear way."

a situation that involves two or multiple people, teams, businesses, etc. competing for the same status, object, or thing

"The rivalry is intense."

"The intense rivalry between the two companies led to a fierce competition for market share."

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

"I cannot put up with this noise."

"I cannot put up with this constant noise anymore and I am going to complain to the landlord."

in a friendly and peaceable way, showing goodwill and avoiding conflict

"They parted amicably."

"The divorced couple amicably agreed on the terms of their separation and they remained friends after the marriage ended."

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

"He is tall whereas his brother is short."

"My brother loves action movies whereas I prefer romantic comedies and dramas."

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

"She is very outgoing."

"The outgoing host greeted every guest with enthusiasm, making everyone feel welcome and included."

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

"He is quite independent."

"The independent teenager managed her own finances and made her own decisions about her future."

characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others

"The child is cooperative."

"The cooperative child listened to his teacher and helped clean up the classroom without being asked so he received a special reward."

having a strong desire to win or succeed

"She is competitive."

"Her highly competitive nature drove her to consistently outperform her colleagues in every project."

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

"We must be tolerant of others."

"We must be tolerant of others even when their beliefs are different from our own."

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

"I will get on well."

"With her positive attitude and strong work ethic, she is sure to get on well in her new career."

remaining strong and effective even when facing challenges or difficulties

"The system is robust."

"The system is robust and can handle many users without crashing or slowing down."

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

"He outlines the main points clearly."

"The professor asked the students to outline their essays before writing the full draft to organize their ideas clearly."

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

"Let's go back then."

"Historians often go back to ancient texts to understand the origins of current traditions."

to go over, read, or explain something quickly

"Run through the checklist quickly."

"Let us run through the presentation one more time before the client arrives for the meeting."

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

"She got over her fear of flying."

"It took her a long time to get over the death of her beloved pet cat."

a distinctive quality or emotional tone associated with a piece of writing or situation

"The story had a sad note."

"A subtle, melancholic note permeated the author's latest novel, evoking deep empathy from readers."

to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

"We nurture plants."

"It is our responsibility to nurture and guide our children toward becoming responsible adults."

a typical example of some state or quality

"He is a picture of health."

"This particular case serves as a stark picture of the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition."

to have a good relationship with someone

"They get on with each other."

"Despite their initial differences, the new colleagues quickly learned to get on with each other."

to make someone satisfied or happy

"Good service pleases the restaurant customers."

"The restaurant owner tries hard to please every customer who walks through the door with good food and friendly service."

a person or thing that is difficult, unpleasant, or causes trouble

"The job is a nightmare."

"Dealing with their constant demands and unrealistic expectations has become an absolute nightmare for the manager."

to feel a connection or understanding with someone or something

"I relate to that feeling."

"It is easy to relate to the protagonist's struggles in the novel."

used to compare or to show contrast between two choices, decisions, etc.

"This versus that."

"The debate focused on the merits of renewable energy versus traditional fossil fuels."

to require someone or something for support, maintenance, help, etc.

"We depend on rain."

"The entire community will depend on the successful harvest for their survival through the long winter."

to take part in or become involved with something actively

"Let's engage in the game."

"She decided to engage actively in the community project to make a positive impact."

to stigmatize or label someone or something with a negative reputation or association

"They will brand him."

"The media's relentless criticism threatened to brand the politician with an indelible reputation for incompetence."

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

"The press arrived quickly."

"The press gathered outside the courthouse waiting for the famous actor to appear after his trial."

(of conditions or actions) unpleasantly rough or severe

"The winter is harsh."

"The harsh winter killed many plants and the gardeners had to replant the flowers in the spring."

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

"How is the treatment?"

"The patient's successful recovery was attributed to the innovative treatment plan."

an example of a certain kind of situation

"This is a common case."

"In this particular case, the evidence strongly suggests innocence."

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

"The survey collected a lot of data."

"Analyzing big data requires sophisticated algorithms and powerful computational resources."

to judge the value or importance of something

"Rate this book."

"We should carefully rate the performance of each team member to ensure fair evaluation."

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

"It's an achievement."

"Completing the marathon was a significant personal achievement that filled her with immense pride."

to serve as the reason for a particular occurrence or outcome

"This explains the outcome."

"We must account for the sudden drop in sales by analyzing market trends and competitor actions."

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

"He will contribute money."

"His insightful comments will contribute significantly to our final decision-making process."

to live or exist together peacefully despite differences in beliefs or interests

"They can coexist."

"Despite their vastly different political ideologies, the two nations managed to coexist peacefully for decades."