Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (1) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

a situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the capacity of the environment to support them

"Overpopulation strains resources."

"Overpopulation in major cities leads to serious environmental problems."

a small, pointed object designed to be thrown or shot, often used in games or hunting

"The dart flew fast."

"He carefully aimed the dart at the bullseye, hoping for a perfect score in the competition."

cause to be unable to move

"The ice immobilizes the car."

"The thick mud and heavy rain combined to immobilize the vehicle, preventing it from moving forward on the track."

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

"This is a tricky task."

"Navigating the narrow, winding mountain road proved to be a tricky challenge for the inexperienced driver."

a measured amount of drug or medicine that is taken at a given time

"Take one dose of medicine before bedtime."

"The doctor prescribed a daily dose of fifty milligrams of the medication which she takes every morning with breakfast."

a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep

"The tranquilizer sedates the aggressive patient."

"A tranquilizer is a drug used to reduce anxiety tension or agitation without causing sleep."

to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant

"You should minimize your daily sugar intake."

"You can minimize the risk of injury by wearing proper safety equipment and following all the instructions carefully."

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

"I take care of my cat."

"She takes care of her younger brother every afternoon after school."

the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)

"The bag causes a risk of suffocation for children."

"The warning label on the plastic bag indicated a risk of suffocation for small children."

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

"The lung is important."

"Smoking damages the tiny air sacs in your lungs permanently reducing their ability to transfer oxygen into your bloodstream and causing shortness of breath."

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

"We visited beautiful national park."

"Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the world established in 1872 to preserve its unique geothermal features and wildlife."

stock again

"The store restocks shelves overnight."

"The store needs to restock the shelves with fresh produce every morning before opening to the customers."

the activities carried out by individuals or organizations in ensuring that laws are obeyed, and offenders are brought to justice

"Law enforcement caught the thief."

"Law enforcement officers worked diligently to apprehend the suspect responsible for the recent string of burglaries."

the process of mating animals, plants, or microorganisms with desirable characteristics to produce offspring with those same traits

"Breeding season for these frogs begins after heavy rain."

"Breeding season for the deer began in autumn when stags competed loudly for mating rights."

away from one's usual place of residence

"We wandered far afield."

"We wandered far afield from our original path and got lost in the woods for several hours."

in a regular or habitual manner, often following a fixed procedure or schedule

"She routinely checks her email every morning."

"She routinely checks her email every morning before starting her work to make sure she does not miss anything important."

to try to complete or do something difficult

"Do not attempt this dangerous stunt."

"Do not attempt to repair the electrical wiring yourself unless you are a qualified electrician because it is dangerous."

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."

someone whose job is to take care of a forest, park, or an area of countryside

"The ranger patrols forest."

"The park ranger warned hikers about the bear that had been spotted near the trail."

to gather people or things, often to organize or deal with them

"Round up the students now."

"The teacher asked the students to round up their scattered belongings before the bell rang for recess."

the process of moving something from one location to another

"The translocation of the artifact was complex."

"The translocation of the endangered species required careful planning and specialized transport to ensure their safety."

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

"They will settle here."

"After years of traveling, they decided to settle in a quiet coastal town."

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

"This is a wildlife reserve."

"The national park serves as a vital reserve for numerous endangered species, protecting their natural habitats."

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

"They carry out the plan carefully."

"The scientist needed special permission to carry out his dangerous experiment safely."

a plan for attaining a particular goal

"This is a clever maneuver."

"The company's strategic maneuver aimed to capture a larger market share by acquiring its competitor."

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

"He will flop down."

"Exhausted from the long hike, the weary traveler decided to flop onto the nearest available chair."

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

"She will take care of the baby."

"It is important to take care of your mental and physical well-being."

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

"The cat will lie down."

"The tired dog decided to lie on the cool tile floor to escape the summer heat."

to become damaged, broken, or deformed under pressure

"The can will crush."

"The heavy weight caused the delicate box to crush, damaging its contents."

the posture of the body and its limbs

"What is your position?"

"Her relaxed position on the sofa indicated she was comfortable and at ease."

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."

a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

"The population is large."

"Conservation efforts aim to protect the entire population of this endangered species."

to completely remove or destroy something so that it no longer exists

"Wipe out the enemy."

"The devastating wildfire threatened to wipe out the entire forest and its inhabitants."

a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain

"Illegal poacher caught."

"The illegal poacher was caught hunting protected animals in the national park last week."

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

"The sale of ivory is banned in many countries."

"The international ivory trade was banned to protect endangered elephant populations from poachers."

to formally present a new law or proposal for discussion and consideration in a legislative body

"Introduce the bill."

"The senator plans to introduce a new bill aimed at improving public education funding."

to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas

"He poached deer from the national park."

"The hunter was arrested for trying to poach elephants for their valuable ivory tusks."

to experience great growth and improvement

"The economy boomed after the war."

"The economy began to boom after the war as factories converted back to producing consumer goods and people had more money to spend on luxuries."

the rivalry between two or more organisms or species, as they actively compete for a scarce environmental resource

"There is competition."

"Intense competition among the various species for limited food resources shapes the ecosystem."

to feel discomfort, distress, or unease due to a particular condition or situation

"I suffer from cold."

"Many people suffer from seasonal allergies during the spring and fall months."

beyond a certain point in space, indicating a greater distance from the starting location

"Go further away."

"The hikers decided to venture further into the uncharted territory despite the approaching storm."

to cause something or someone to fall to the ground

"He will knock down."

"The strong gust of wind managed to knock down the old oak tree in the yard."

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

"The change is significant."

"The significant increase in temperature over the past century is a clear sign of climate change caused by human activity."

a large, unspecified number of something

"I need a dozen eggs."

"A dozen people gathered at the town square to protest the new policy."

the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities

"Good practice makes perfect."

"The consistent practice of mindfulness meditation helped him manage his daily stress effectively."

to aim or direct something, such as an action or effort, towards a specific goal or objective

"Target the red dot."

"The marketing team will target specific demographics for their new product launch campaign."

a vast area of flat land

"The plain was very wide."

"We drove across the plain for many hours without seeing a single tree or building."

to show or indicate the exact location of something

"Designate the place."

"Please designate a specific area for the picnic to avoid disturbing other visitors."

to shoot a small, pointed object at an animal to give it medicine or make it sleep

"Dart the animal."

"The veterinarian had to dart the frightened horse to administer a much-needed sedative."