Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

to cause something or someone to fall

"He knocked over the vase."

"The clumsy waiter accidentally knocked over a full glass of red wine onto the white tablecloth."

to lose the opportunity to do or participate in something useful or fun

"Do not miss out on this opportunity."

"Do not miss out on this opportunity because it may never come again in the future."

a vehicle often pulled by horses used for carrying people over snow from one place to the other

"The children pulled their sled up the hill."

"The children dragged their plastic sled up the hill for the hundredth time that snowy afternoon."

causing great surprise or amazement due to being impressive, unexpected, or remarkable

"The view is astonishing."

"The astonishing speed of the cheetah makes it the fastest land animal on earth."

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

"The dodo bird was hunted to extinction many years ago by humans."

"Extinction is the complete and permanent disappearance of a species from the Earth"

impressive and noble, often with a grand or dignified appearance

"The mountain is majestic."

"The majestic eagle soared above the mountains and the hikers watched in awe."

an increase in power, intensity, or quantity, usually one that happens gradually

"The build-up to the election is intense."

"The build up to the election is intense and both candidates are campaigning hard across the country."

having significant effects, implications, or consequences that extend over a wide area or range

"The decision had far-reaching effects."

"The decision had far reaching effects and changed the lives of millions of people for generations."

a line of latitude near but to the south of the north pole; it marks the northernmost point at which the sun is visible on the northern winter solstice and the southernmost point at which the midnight sun can be seen on the northern summer solstice

"The arctic circle marks the boundary of the midnight sun."

"The arctic circle marks the boundary of the midnight sun where summer days have twenty four hours of daylight."

a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs

"Adipose tissue stores fat in the body."

"Adipose tissue stores fat in the body and also helps to insulate and protect internal organs."

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

"The man is obese."

"The obese man had difficulty walking up stairs and his doctor warned him that he needed to lose weight to avoid serious health problems."

a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin

"She has diabetes illness."

"She has diabetes illness and must control her blood sugar level carefully every single day with medicine."

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

"This document sheds light on the mystery."

"The document sheds light on the secret negotiations that took place between the two countries last year."

(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality

"A specific gene is linked to the disease."

"A recessive gene will only express its trait if inherited from both parents."

(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features

"The genetic mutation caused the flower to be white."

"The genetic mutation caused the plant to produce flowers with unusual colors and shapes."

not enough in degree or amount

"The evidence was insufficient."

"The committee rejected the proposal due to insufficient funding and a lack of clear objectives."

to change the figure, appearance or structure of something

"They remodeled their old kitchen."

"The homeowners decided to remodel their outdated kitchen by installing new cabinets and modern appliances."

to experience or endure a process, change, or event

"The patient will undergo surgery tomorrow."

"The patient will undergo a series of medical tests to determine the cause of her persistent symptoms."

the condition of carrying a developing baby in the womb

"The pregnancy advanced without problems."

"She had a healthy pregnancy and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl last month."

a young carnivorous mammal, such as a bear, lion, fox, etc.

"Lion cub played happily."

"The cute lion cub played happily with its mother in the zoo enclosure yesterday afternoon under the sun."

abstaining from food

"Intermittent fasting involves cycling between periods of eating and periods of fasting."

"Fasting for a specific religious holiday is an act of spiritual purification and self-discipline found in many of the world's major and ancient faith traditions."

to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance

"Fishing depletes the ocean's resources."

"Overfishing has dangerously depleted the population of tuna in many parts of the ocean around the world."

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

"The bear is hibernating."

"The hibernating bear slept peacefully in its den and it would not wake up until the spring thaw."

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

"The patient is bedridden."

"The bedridden patient needed round the clock care and the nurses helped him with eating bathing and moving."

to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

"We will take your idea into consideration."

"The judge will take all the evidence into consideration before making a final decision."

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

"Primates include humans."

"Primates have forward-facing eyes and large brains."

to forcefully remove something that is stuck or fixed in a particular position

"Dislodge the rock."

"The rescue team worked for hours to dislodge the trapped climber from the wreckage."

carefully thought out in advance

"His response was calculated."

"The chess player made a calculated move, anticipating his opponent's strategy several steps ahead."

carefully planned or considered before being done or decided

"The plan is well thought-out."

"The well thought out plan anticipated every possible problem and the team executed it flawlessly without any unexpected issues."

(of a person) to feed and care for a baby animal from birth instead of letting its mother do it

"They hand-raise baby lambs."

"The wildlife sanctuary staff had to hand-raise the orphaned elephant calf after its mother was tragically killed by poachers in the region."

carefully planned or thought out in advance

"It was deliberate."

"The team made a deliberate decision to postpone the launch until next quarter."

a number of objects placed one on top of the other

"There is a pile."

"A large pile of laundry had accumulated in the corner of the bedroom."

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

"The teacher will demonstrate the experiment."

"The technician will demonstrate how to operate the new machine safely during the training session tomorrow morning."

mentally quick

"Agile mind solves problems."

"The agile cat leaped from the fence to the roof without making a sound and the bird never saw her coming."

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

"He could not hide his frustration when the computer crashed yet again."

"Frustration is the feeling of being upset or annoyed because you cannot change or achieve something despite your repeated and determined efforts."

in a way that is unusually impressive, effective, or surprising

"She is remarkably talented for her age."

"She is remarkably talented for her age and can play three different musical instruments very well indeed."

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

"The breakthrough changed science"

"The scientific breakthrough changed science by introducing a completely new approach to disease treatment"

a part of a tree divided into some other parts on which the leaves grow

"The branch broke."

"Birds sat on the branch."

done with purpose

"It was conscious."

"Her actions were deliberate and conscious, aimed at achieving a specific outcome."

ceasing to exist

"The disappearance was strange."

"The sudden disappearance of the ancient artifact baffled archaeologists for decades."

relating to or including the evaluation of similarities and differences between two or more things

"It is a comparative study."

"The comparative analysis revealed significant differences between the two economic models."

something that is hard to explain or understand, often involving a puzzling event or situation with an unknown explanation

"It is a mystery."

"The disappearance of the valuable artifact remains an unsolved mystery, baffling investigators for years."

connected to the parts of the DNA in cells, called genes, that determine hereditary traits

"The disease is genetic."

"The genetic disease is inherited from parents and scientists are working to develop treatments that can correct the faulty genes."

an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)

"It is a relative."

"This species is a close relative to the common house cat, sharing many traits."

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

"The test will determine your level."

"The scientists conducted several experiments to determine whether the new drug was safe for human use or not at all."

difficult to endure

"This is tough."

"The journey through the desert proved to be incredibly tough and demanding."

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

"People associate dark clouds with rain."

"Most people associate the color red with love and passion but it can also symbolize danger and anger."

an ideal or exemplary representation of a particular quality, type, or style

"She is a model."

"The scientist presented a new model that explained the complex phenomenon."

(physics) the degree to which a substance is compacted, measured by dividing its mass by its volume

"Ice has lower density than water."

"The density of a substance determines whether it will float or sink in water."

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

"His daily food intake is low."

"Monitoring your daily caloric intake is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight."

the state of suffering or dying from lack of food

"There is starvation here."

"The prolonged drought led to widespread starvation and a severe humanitarian crisis in the region."

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

"Muscle tissue helps movement."

"Nerve tissue transmits electrical signals throughout the body, enabling communication."

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

"Plants need nutrient."

"A balanced diet provides essential nutrients for good health."

the quality or fact of being a mother to a child or children

"The maternity ward is on the third floor."

"The maternity ward is on the third floor and has specially trained nurses to care for newborns."

the hidden place where a wild predatory animal lives

"The bear slept in its den."

"The wolf retreated to its den to rest and care for its newborn pups safely."

something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

"Keep it in reserve."

"She kept a small reserve of cash for unexpected emergencies."

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

"New evidence emerges during the investigation."

"The sun finally emerged from behind the dark clouds after three days of continuous heavy rain and gloomy weather."

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

"It has great capacity."

"The stadium has the capacity to hold over fifty thousand spectators."

to turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option

"Resort to violence."

"When all other options failed, they had to resort to drastic measures to save the business."

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

"All humanity exists."

"The advancements in medicine have improved the quality of life for all humanity."

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

"Conservation protects natural resources."

"Conservation efforts are essential to protect endangered animals and preserve natural resources for future generations."

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."

derived from personal experiences or stories, rather than from systematic research or data

"The evidence is anecdotal."

"The anecdotal evidence was not scientifically reliable and the researchers relied on data from controlled experiments instead."

to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.

"He can manipulate data."

"The politician was accused of attempting to manipulate public opinion through misleading statistics."

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

"I will witness the event."

"Many people will witness the historic launch of the new spacecraft into orbit tonight."

rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course

"The reformation was needed."

"The company underwent a significant reformation to improve its efficiency and productivity."

a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

"It is a mechanism."

"The intricate mechanism of the clockwork allowed for precise timekeeping."

to understand or think about someone or something in a certain way

"I perceive you are sad."

"Many people perceive the artist's later works as less accessible than their earlier pieces."