Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

"Base your decision on evidence."

"The movie is based on a true story about a soldier who saved many lives during the war."

presented before the main subject, topic, etc. to provide context or familiarize

"The course is introductory."

"The introductory course covers the basics of the subject and students do not need any prior knowledge to enroll."

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

"I look forward to meeting you."

"I am really looking forward to the weekend because I have no plans and can finally relax."

a feeling of disappointment or sadness due to something not meeting one's expectations or hopes

"The movie is a terrible letdown after all the hype."

"The movie is a terrible letdown after all the hype and the special effects are very poor."

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

"Evolution explains how animals change."

"The theory of evolution suggests that all living species have gradually developed from simpler organisms over millions of years."

a collaborative technique for generating ideas or solutions through group discussion

"Brainstorming generates many ideas quickly."

"Brainstorming generates many ideas quickly without judging them and participants are encouraged to build on each other's suggestions."

to submit or deliver something, such as an assignment, document, application or lost item, usually to a person in authority or to an organization

"Hand in your homework now."

"Please remember to hand in your homework assignments to the teacher by Friday afternoon."

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

"The witness gives a description of the suspect."

"The job description listed the responsibilities required qualifications and reporting structure for the position."

a visual representation of ideas, concepts, or information, typically organized around a central topic or theme

"The mind map connects related ideas with branches."

"The mind map connects related ideas with branches and is used to brainstorm and organize thoughts visually."

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

"The rationale for the new rule is safety."

"She explained the clear rationale behind her decision to change the company policy last month."

in accordance with truth

"Give me the precise time."

"The precise measurements are important for the experiment to be successful."

referring to or concerning a particular topic, subject, or context

"With relation to your question."

"The committee will review all submitted proposals in relation to the overall goals and budget of the organization."

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

"The lion is a powerful predator."

"A predator is an animal that hunts"

a system in nature where animals and plants depend on each other for food

"Plastic pollution enters the food chain."

"The pesticide entered the food chain when insects ate contaminated plants and birds ate the insects."

a drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

"He painted a family portrait."

"The museum displayed a striking portrait of the queen, capturing her regal presence."

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

"Apparently he did not receive my message."

"Apparently he did not receive my message because his phone was turned off all day yesterday."

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

"The existence of life on other planets is debated."

"The existence of extraterrestrial life remained unproven despite decades of searching the cosmos."

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

"He made a fist."

"He clenched his fist in anger but took a deep breath and walked away from the fight."

relating to forming or giving an opinion about the qualities or values of something upon adequate consideration

"This is an evaluative report."

"The teacher provided an evaluative critique of the student's essay, focusing on its strengths and weaknesses."

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

"Serious threat appeared suddenly."

"The threat of fire made everyone leave."

a written document that clearly lists what needs to be done, who will do it, and when it will be done in order to reach a specific goal or finish a project

"The team creates an action plan to meet the deadline."

"The team creates an action plan to meet the deadline and assigns specific tasks to each member."

to continue or begin a task, journey, or project

"Let's get on now."

"After a brief discussion, the team agreed to get on with the project immediately."

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

"Love is a common theme."

"The recurring theme of loss was evident throughout the entire novel."

to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

"She wants to get into art."

"He decided to get into photography after seeing some amazing landscape pictures online and bought a new camera."

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

"This is a new stage."

"The project is entering its final stage, and completion is expected next month."

printed material given to people, usually at lectures, meetings, or conferences, to provide information or summarize key points

"Take this handout."

"Attendees received a detailed handout summarizing the key findings presented during the conference."

to cause a person to dislike someone or something

"It will put him off."

"His arrogant attitude tends to put off potential clients and collaborators."

the way something feels to the touch

"I like the texture."

"The rough texture of the ancient stone wall added character and a sense of history to the building."

to rain heavily and in a large amount

"It pours rain."

"The rain began to pour heavily just as we were leaving the restaurant after dinner."

to a very small degree or extent

"I can hardly wait."

"After the long hike, he could hardly move his tired legs and felt completely exhausted."

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."

a scheduled period of teaching, instruction, or learning activities conducted within a defined timeframe

"The morning session ends at noon."

"The morning session ends at noon and the afternoon session begins after a one hour lunch break."

to write something for the first time that needs corrections for the final presentation

"Draft a letter to the editor."

"The lawyer spent the entire weekend to draft a detailed contract that would protect his client's rights in the business deal."

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

"We submitted the proposal."

"The research proposal outlined a clear methodology and expected outcomes for the study."

to make adjustments to improve the quality or effectiveness of something

"We will amend the rules."

"The committee decided to amend the proposed legislation to better reflect public concerns and feedback."

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

"The manager will evaluate employee performance."

"The manager will evaluate each employee's performance annually to determine promotions and salary increases fairly."

a list of events arranged in the order of their occurance

"This timeline shows history."

"The historian created a detailed timeline illustrating the key battles of the Civil War."

the underlying principles that serve as the foundation upon which something is initiated, developed, calculated, or explained

"This is the basis."

"Honesty and integrity form the essential basis for any successful business relationship."

to find a solution to a problem

"Let's work out this."

"The detectives are working out the complex financial motives behind the elaborate corporate fraud."

the opportunity or capacity to do or achieve something

"What is the scope?"

"The international conference provided a broad scope for discussing global economic challenges and solutions."

to move quickly and suddenly downward through the air

"A bird will swoop."

"The eagle will swoop down from the sky to catch its prey."

a long, sharp nail on the foot of some birds, especially birds of prey

"The eagle grabbed prey using sharp talons"

"The hawk gripped the branch with its sharp talons."

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

"The book will take up space."

"This large sofa will take up too much space in our small living room, so we need a smaller one."

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

"The impression was strong."

"His first impression was positive and friendly."

a natural process involving a change in position or orientation of an object

"The ball is in motion."

"The camera captured every motion of the dancer on stage."

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

"The bird perches on the fence."

"The colorful parrot perched on its owner's shoulder and repeated words it had learned to say."

a tall grass-like plant that grows in water or near it

"Tall reeds grew by the river."

"The ducks found shelter among the tall reeds growing along the riverbank."

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

"A small stream flowed."

"The gentle stream meandered through the lush green meadow, teeming with life."

a relationship or connection between two or more things or people

"The detective finds a link between the two crimes."

"The detective found a link between the two crimes that no one had noticed before."

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

"Her expression changed."

"His expression showed that he was confused but trying not to worry."

unclear and not precisely stated or defined

"His answer is ambiguous."

"The ambiguous instructions confused the students and they asked the teacher to clarify what they were supposed to do."

to use someone or something in an unfair way, which is only advantageous to oneself

"They exploit workers."

"The company was accused of exploiting cheap labor to maximize its profits at the expense of worker welfare."

to mention or discuss someone or something

"Refer to the book."

"Please refer to chapter three for a more detailed explanation of the theory."

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea

"This is a reference to the book."

"The author made a direct reference to a previous study to support her argument."

a regularly repeating sequence or period of events

"The cycle repeats."

"The water cycle is a continuous process that sustains life on Earth."

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

"What is your source here?"

"A reliable source of information is essential when writing an academic essay or conducting scientific research."

the state of happening or existing over a period of time without change or interruption

"We need continuity."

"The project requires continuity in leadership to ensure its successful completion."

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

"Diary records daily personal events."

"The diary was a daily personal record of events thoughts and feelings never intended for publication."