Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (2) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

"The screen is rectangular."

"The rectangular pool was long enough for swimming laps but not very wide at all."

a person who moves to a new area to live and establish a community

"The first settler built a cabin near the river."

"The first European settlers arrived in the region during the early seventeenth century."

a small piece or part that has broken off from a larger whole, often referring to objects or materials

"Small pottery fragment."

"Archaeologists found a small pottery fragment that provided important information about ancient civilization."

burning with flames

"The fire was alight."

"The bird set the dry twigs alight when it knocked over the burning candle."

small enclosed area or field where horses are kept, exercised, or prepared before a race

"The horse walks in the paddock before the race."

"Horse owners gathered in the paddock to watch their animals parade before the race."

a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles

"Her extended family lives nearby."

"Her extended family includes grandparents aunts uncles and cousins who all live nearby."

the act of allowing animals to eat too much grass in an area, which damages the land and prevents new grass from growing

"Overgrazing has damaged the pasture land."

"Overgrazing by cattle had stripped the land of vegetation and caused severe soil erosion."

happening the whole year

"The pool is open year-round."

"The ski resort is open year round because they offer hiking and mountain biking in the summer months as well."

in a sudden or unexpected manner

"She abruptly left the room without saying goodbye."

"She abruptly left the room without saying goodbye and everyone wondered what had upset her so much."

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

"The circumstance forced us to change plans."

"She showed great strength in a very difficult circumstance last year."

to a specific extent or degree

"The sky is partly cloudy today."

"The sky is partly cloudy today so you might want to bring an umbrella just in case it rains later."

related to the weather of a specific area

"These are climatic conditions."

"The climatic conditions in the desert are extreme with very hot days and surprisingly cold nights throughout the year."

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

"The house is relatively cheap."

"The house is relatively cheap compared to others in the same neighborhood because it needs some repairs and renovations."

related to the study or exploration of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and sites

"The site is archeological."

"The archeological dig uncovered ancient pottery and tools that provided new insights into the lives of early settlers."

a change toward a smaller, lower, or reduced state

"There has been a decline in sales this month."

"The country experienced economic decline after the global financial crisis hit hard last year badly."

the process of new growth returning after something has been removed, damaged, or lost

"The forest shows signs of regrowth after the fire."

"Forest regrowth after the fire was slow but new saplings emerged within several months."

(of a gas, liquid, light, or heat) to come out or leak from a place where it was contained

"Gas will escape."

"The faulty seal allowed dangerous fumes to escape from the chemical reactor into the atmosphere."

a method, product, way of doing something, etc. that is newly introduced

"The telephone was a major innovation."

"The company's innovation in battery technology gave it a competitive advantage over other manufacturers."

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

"The sign indicates the correct direction."

"The arrows on the floor indicate the direction of the emergency exit in case of a fire."

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

"She made pottery."

"The museum displayed a collection of ancient pottery, showcasing the craftsmanship of early civilizations."

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

"He boiled pasta in a large pot."

"The pasta pot was large enough to hold four gallons of boiling water for spaghetti."

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

"Store the food in airtight containers."

"It is best to store potatoes in a cool dark place rather than in the refrigerator because cold temperatures change their taste."

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

"Sheep graze here."

"The peaceful herd of sheep was content to graze lazily on the lush green meadow all afternoon."

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

"There is no evidence of a crime."

"Circumstantial evidence alone is insufficient for a conviction in a court of law."

a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening

"The garden plot is small."

"She reserved a small plot of land for growing organic vegetables and herbs."

to provide the necessary nourishment or resources needed for survival or well-being

"Sustain your life."

"Adequate rainfall and sunlight are essential to sustain the diverse ecosystem of the rainforest."

moving animals from one area to another regularly so the grass has time to grow back

"Use rotational grazing."

"Implementing rotational grazing helps improve pasture quality and prevent overgrazing of the land."

a return to a previous or normal state

"The recovery was slow."

"The patient's full recovery from the serious illness took several months of dedicated rehabilitation."

a structure offering protection and privacy from danger

"Find shelter from rain."

"The makeshift shelter provided essential protection from the harsh elements for the stranded travelers during the blizzard."

to stop happening or existing

"Cease the noise."

"The company decided to cease production of the outdated model due to declining sales figures."

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

"Money is one factor."

"Climate change is an important factor that affects the migration patterns of birds across different continents."

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."

causing or resulting in a specific outcome

"The meeting was productive."

"The productive meeting resulted in a clear action plan and everyone left with specific tasks to complete by the deadline."

to be the cause of something

"This will lead."

"The economic downturn is expected to lead to increased unemployment rates across the country."

the act of leaving someone or something behind, usually without care or intention to return

"Avoid abandonment."

"The abandonment of the old lighthouse left it vulnerable to decay and the elements."

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

"The crop is healthy."

"Farmers rotate their crops each season to prevent soil depletion and reduce the buildup of pests that target specific plants."

the process of changing the crops grown in a particular field each season to maintain soil health and reduce pests

"Practice crop rotation."

"Crop rotation is a beneficial agricultural practice that helps replenish soil nutrients and control pests."

being the main cause of something

"He is responsible for it."

"The company was found responsible for the environmental damage caused by their industrial waste disposal practices."

involving a lot of effort, attention, and activity in a short period of time

"It was an intensive course."

"The company offered an intensive training program to quickly equip new employees with essential job skills."

able to continue for a long period of time

"This plan is sustainable."

"The company adopted sustainable practices to ensure long-term environmental viability."

(of weather) characterized by a lack of precipitation

"It is dry."

"During the prolonged dry spell, water restrictions were imposed on all residents of the region."

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

"She will undertake a huge project."

"The scientist decided to undertake a dangerous expedition to study the effects of climate change in Antarctica."

the act or process of gathering evidence or facts of a matter in a scientific and systematic way

"The police launched an investigation."

"A thorough investigation into the incident uncovered multiple procedural failures."

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

"Restrict the access."

"The government may restrict access to certain areas during the national emergency."

to provide accommodation for someone, typically by giving them a place to live

"They will house us."

"The generous family offered to house the refugees until they could find permanent accommodation."

to find or discover something by searching for its features, characteristics, or details

"Identify the object."

"Investigators worked tirelessly to identify the source of the mysterious signals emanating from deep space."