Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 17 Vocabulary List

the action of finding someone a job, home, or school

"The job placement was successful."

"The university's career services department offers excellent support for student placement into internships and full-time positions."

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

"The farmer raised livestock for meat."

"The farmer keeps livestock such as cows, pigs, and sheep on his large farm."

to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something

"Can you help out with dinner?"

"Can you help out with the dinner preparations because we have a lot of guests coming tonight?"

the event or process of a baby being born

"The birth was healthy."

"They celebrated the birth of their daughter with great joy."

without any delay

"I will do it straight away."

"I will do it straight away as soon as I finish this other task that I am currently working on."

to discuss thoroughly and understand all the details of something

"Talk through the problem step by step."

"The therapist encouraged the couple to talk through their problems instead of shouting at each other."

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

"The valley is beautiful."

"The small village was located in a peaceful valley surrounded by tall mountains and a gentle river."

of relatively low or level country

"The area is lowland."

"The lowland areas are prone to flooding during heavy rains and many residents have moved to higher ground."

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

"The veterinarian treated the sick cat."

"The veterinarian examined the sick dog and prescribed medication to help it recover from its illness."

greatly desired

"The job is sought after."

"The sought after position received over two hundred applications and the hiring committee had a difficult time choosing the best candidate."

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

"The fabric is hard-wearing."

"The hard wearing carpet lasted for twenty years in the busy hallway without showing any signs of wear or tear."

a substance that, when dissolved in a solution, produces ions and enables the conduction of electric current

"An electrolyte helps carry electric charge through a liquid or a body."

"An electrolyte is a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in water"

expensive in way that is not reasonable

"The meal is overpriced."

"The overpriced coffee cost six dollars for a small cup and the customer complained that it was not worth the money."

a small amount of time, quantity, or degree

"It's a matter of minutes."

"The project completion will be a matter of weeks, not months."

cattle that are reared for their milk

"The dairy cow produces ten gallons of milk per day."

"The dairy cow produces ten gallons of milk per day and is milked twice daily by the farmer."

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

"The situation is embarrassing."

"The embarrassing moment happened when he called his teacher mom in front of the whole class."

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

"He throws away the empty bottles."

"Do not throw away that old chair because I can repair it and make it look like new again."

having the ability or capacity to do something

"She is a capable worker."

"The capable young woman managed the entire project by herself and finished it ahead of schedule and under budget."

a unit of study within a course offered by a college or university, covering a specific topic or area of study

"This module is required."

"Students can choose from a range of elective modules to tailor their degree program."

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."

a set of specialized terms that are used in a specific science, art, business, or profession

"Medical terminology is hard for patients to understand."

"Medical terminology could be confusing for patients who did not understand the Latin roots."

used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something

"Her heart sank down fast."

"When she saw the final exam results posted on the board, her heart sank because she realized she had failed despite studying very hard."

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

"The water is contaminated."

"The contaminated water supply caused hundreds of residents to become sick with a dangerous bacterial infection."

used to highlight differences or similarities when comparing two or more things or people

"In comparison, this is better."

"By comparison, the new model of the car is much more fuel-efficient than the older version we used to drive."

(of a wild animal) tamed and adapted to live with or to the benefit of humans

"The cat is domesticated."

"The domesticated dog has lived alongside humans for thousands of years and it is one of the most popular pets in the world."

a domestic mammal of the cow family with long horns that is used in farming, originated in Asia

"The water buffalo pulls the plow through the rice paddy."

"The water buffalo pulls the plow through the rice paddy and helps prepare the field for planting."

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

"We must eradicate poverty worldwide."

"The World Health Organization is working hard to eradicate polio from every country on the planet through massive vaccination campaigns."

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

"Take your medication on time."

"The doctor prescribed a new medication to control her allergy symptoms during the spring pollen season."

the accidental or deliberate release of liquid petroleum or its products into the environment, especially into bodies of water, causing ecological damage

"The oil spill killed many fish."

"An oil spill is the accidental release of liquid petroleum into the ocean"

a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

"Write your dissertation."

"She spent two years meticulously researching and writing her doctoral dissertation."

of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine

"She works at a veterinary clinic."

"The veterinary clinic treats sick and injured animals and the kind doctors have saved many pets' lives over the years."

related to the beginning of a series or process

"The initial plan was simple."

"The initial plan was to finish the project by Friday, but unforeseen circumstances caused a significant delay."

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

"We finally made contact yesterday."

"The astronaut tried to make contact with the space station but the signal was too weak."

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

"She learned to cope with anxiety."

"She learned various techniques to cope with stress after attending several mindfulness and meditation workshops."

related to the core and most important or basic parts of something

"The change is fundamental."

"The fundamental principles of mathematics are taught in elementary school and students build upon them throughout their education."

the area around a city or town where milk is produced and quickly delivered before it spoils

"The farm is in the milkshed of the city."

"The farm is in the milkshed of the city and supplies fresh milk to local supermarkets."

to give birth to a baby or offspring

"She will deliver soon."

"The medical team was prepared to assist the mother as she prepared to deliver her healthy baby."

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

"The answer is straightforward."

"The instructions for assembling the furniture were surprisingly straightforward, making the process quite simple."

to move unsteadily or with difficulty

"He staggered after drinking too much."

"The injured boxer managed to stagger back to his corner after being hit hard in the final round."

to reset broken or dislocated bones before the cast, brace, or splint is put on and without cutting the skin open

"The doctor set the bone."

"The skilled orthopedic surgeon was able to set the fracture with minimal intervention."

to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings

"Farmers breed cattle for milk production."

"Rabbits can breed very quickly and produce many offspring in a single year under the right conditions."

having a strong and sturdy structure

"The table is solid wood."

"The ancient castle stood on a solid foundation, weathering centuries of storms."

an additional component or element that enhances or improves the capability of something

"This is a supplement."

"The new software acts as a supplement to the existing system, improving its overall efficiency."

food for domestic livestock

"We buy feed for chickens."

"The farmer purchased a large quantity of high-quality feed for his livestock before winter."

a set of actions or behaviors that someone does regularly or habitually

"This is his routine."

"Her morning routine includes a cup of coffee and reading the news."

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

"This job requires five years experience."

"This job requires at least five years of experience in a similar role as well as excellent communication skills."

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

"Doctors treat patients with care."

"The doctor used a new method to treat the patient's rare skin condition successfully."

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

"The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the nasty throat infection."

"A broad-spectrum antibiotic works against many different types of bacteria"

the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth

"The consumption was high."

"The rapid consumption of sugary drinks has been linked to an increase in childhood obesity rates."

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

"The container is large."

"She stored leftover food in an airtight container to keep it fresh for several days instead of wrapping it loosely in plastic."

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

"Pour the milk now."

"Could you please pour some water into my glass while I'm busy?"

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

"It is a minor problem."

"The minor adjustments to the budget had a negligible impact on the overall project timeline."

a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

"The operation was successful."

"The delicate heart operation required years of specialized training and precise execution."

to think or have an opinion about something

"I reckon it's cold."

"She didn't want to say for sure, but she reckoned that the project would be delayed."

one of the three periods in the academic year during which multiple classes are held in schools, universities, etc.

"This term is short."

"Students often find the autumn term to be the most challenging due to the heavy workload."

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

"Nutrition affects health."

"Good nutrition gives the body energy and helps people stay strong."

an example of a certain kind of situation

"This is a common case."

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

a taxonomic rank below that of subspecies and refers to distinct forms of a species that differ in minor ways

"This is a new variety."

"The botanist identified a unique variety of orchid with unusually vibrant purple petals."

to care for and raise animals until they reach maturity

"They rear sheep."

"The farmer had a dedicated plan to rear the young lambs until they were strong."

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

"Can you identify the suspect?"

"The witness was asked to identify the robber from a lineup of several suspects at the police station this morning."

to cause someone to become confused

"You mix up the words."

"The confusing instructions on the assembly manual managed to mix up even the most experienced builders."

a fixed amount of educational instruction, often based on the number of hours spent in class

"This is a math unit."

"The new curriculum is divided into several thematic units, each requiring extensive study."