Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (2) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

being incapable of or lacking the skill, means, etc. necessary for doing something

"I am unable to come."

"She was unable to attend the meeting because her flight was delayed and she sent her assistant to take notes for her."

at moments that are not constant or regular

"At times I feel lonely."

"At times I feel lonely but then I call my friends and they always cheer me up."

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

"Good advice helps."

"She gave me valuable advice about my career."

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

"He is dishonest."

"The dishonest mechanic overcharged customers for repairs that their cars did not need and he eventually lost his license."

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

"My employer is very kind."

"A good employer provides fair wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional development to their employees."

in a way that is honest or direct

"He openly criticized the government."

"He openly criticized the government and his comments were published in several newspapers around the country."

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

"Shop for clothes now."

"I plan to shop for groceries at the farmer's market this Saturday to get the freshest produce available."

at a previous time in the past

"Back then life was very different."

"Back then life was very different because there were no smartphones or computers or internet."

payment made in return for a service rendered

"There is a reward for the safe return of the dog."

"The reward for finding the lost dog was two hundred dollars offered by the grateful family."

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

"The lawyer has a client."

"The marketing firm worked diligently to meet the specific needs of their most important client."

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

"He obviously did not know the answer."

"He obviously did not know the answer because he kept looking at the ceiling and avoiding eye contact."

the activity of selling goods or products directly to consumers, typically in small quantities

"Retail store busy."

"The retail store sells many different products at reasonable prices every single day to customers."

at an unspecified time in the past, present, or future

"At some point, you have to decide."

"At some point in our lives we all have to make difficult decisions that affect our future."

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

"The shopper looked busy."

"The shopper compared prices carefully before choosing what to buy."

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

"The car manufacturer issues a recall."

"The manufacturer recalled thousands of vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system."

someone who buys and uses services or goods

"The consumer bought the product."

"Manufacturers must understand the evolving preferences of the modern consumer to remain competitive in the marketplace."

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

"The garment was tailored."

"This delicate garment must be hand washed in cold water because machine washing would ruin the fabric."

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

"There is a variety."

"The store offers a wide variety of fresh produce sourced from local farms."

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

"I follow your idea."

"It was difficult to follow the complex instructions for assembling the furniture."

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

"Be critical."

"The reviewer offered a critical analysis of the film's controversial themes."

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

"It is easy to criticize others."

"It is easy to criticize others but much harder to recognize and improve our own weaknesses."

to be subjected to or experience a particular reaction or feedback from others

"He will receive criticism."

"The controversial policy was expected to receive considerable backlash from environmental groups."

(of a person) having a practical and sensible outlook

"The goal is realistic."

"The realistic goal of saving two hundred dollars per month was achievable and she stuck to her budget carefully."

the professional work or business of a doctor, lawyer, dentist, or other experts providing services to clients or patients

"He has a private practice."

"The experienced dentist opened his own private practice in the city center."

to not like a person or thing

"I strongly dislike cold weather."

"Many people dislike waking up early on Monday mornings because it signals the start of a busy workweek."

created for or easily understood by a wide range of ordinary people

"This game is popular."

"The author's latest novel has become incredibly popular with readers of all ages."

to expect or hope for something

"We look for a good outcome."

"The detective spent hours looking for clues that could help solve the mysterious disappearance case."

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

"She is mean."

"The mean comment hurt her feelings and she decided not to talk to him for the rest of the day."

the way that someone or something looks

"Her appearance was elegant."

"Her elegant appearance at the gala immediately drew the attention of all the photographers present."

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

"Consider all options before deciding."

"Before making a final decision please consider all the possible consequences of your actions carefully."

to fail or cause someone to fail to get someone or something

"Do not lose the key."

"If you are not careful, you might lose your footing on the icy path."

to recover one's strength, often after a period of fatigue

"I need to pick up."

"After a long illness, she began to pick up and regain her energy."

to picture or imagine something in one's mind

"I fancy a holiday."

"She could fancy a quiet evening at home with a good book and a warm cup of tea."

to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact

"Find out the truth."

"She was determined to find out the real reason behind his sudden departure."

having no distinctive charactristics

"The house is average."

"The average temperature in this city during summer is around twenty five degrees Celsius which is very pleasant for outdoor activities."

an opportunity for a product or service that is not currently available

"Find the gap."

"There is a significant gap in the market for affordable, eco-friendly cleaning products."

the realm of economic activity where goods, services, and commodities are exchanged between buyers and sellers

"This is a big market."

"The company aims to capture a larger share of the global market with its innovative technology."

to provide with a supply of something, such as goods or inventory, for use or sale

"The store stocks fresh produce daily."

"The grocery store needs to stock enough fresh produce to meet the high demand from customers during the busy holiday season."

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

"Never give up on your dreams."

"Do not give up on your dreams just because you face a few obstacles along the way."

to return a previously bought item to a seller in order to receive a refund

"I take back this shirt."

"She decided to take back the faulty electronics to the store for a full refund."

to make or have an image of something in our mind

"Imagine a world without pollution."

"Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a peaceful beach with soft sand and gentle waves."

to bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund

"I will return this."

"You can return the defective merchandise for a full refund within thirty days."

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

"The old building falls apart slowly."

"The old book fell apart in my hands because the glue holding the pages together had dried out completely."

the act or process of cleaning something, typically using soap and water

"Give the car a wash."

"A good wash and wax will restore the car's original shine and protect the paint."

the extent or range of what can be seen

"What a great view!"

"From the mountaintop, the view stretched for miles, encompassing valleys and distant peaks."

the work or industry focused on creating plans or drawings for something to look good or function well

"I like the design."

"The architect's innovative design for the new museum won several prestigious awards."