Test 2 - Listening - Part 1 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 17 Vocabulary List

to start participating or engaging in a situation, event, or activity

"Do not get involved in their fight."

"She became involved in local politics because she wanted to make a difference in her community."

to think that something is true based on probability or likelihood

"I presume you have finished your homework."

"I presume that you have already eaten dinner because it is quite late and the restaurant is closed now."

created or designed for a specific task or function

"The lab is purpose-built."

"The purpose built laboratory contains state of the art equipment for conducting advanced research in genetics and molecular biology."

advanced in age

"The woman is elderly."

"The elderly woman needed assistance with grocery shopping and her kind neighbor volunteered to help her every week."

(of a place) close to another

"We visited neighboring towns."

"The neighboring countries signed a trade agreement that allows goods to cross the border without taxes or delays."

a happening that occurs only once and is not repeated

"The custom car is a one-off"

"The custom car is a one off built for the show and there will never be another exactly like it."

the act of removing unwanted wild plants from a garden or area

"Weeding takes time."

"The tedious task of weeding the flowerbeds occupied most of her Saturday morning."

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

"Presumably he forgot about our meeting."

"Presumably he will arrive later today because his flight was delayed due to bad weather in Chicago."

a light snack or drink that is taken to restore energy or refresh oneself

"The conference provides free refreshments during the break."

"The conference provided light refreshments including coffee tea and cookies during the morning break."

prior to a particular time or event

"Thank you in advance for your help."

"Thank you in advance for your help and I promise to return the favor when you need something from me."

used to refer to something that is exactly what a person knows a lot about or likes to do

"This is up my street."

"Learning about ancient history and mythology is definitely up my street, so I'm excited about this course."

to understand information based on what is available

"Gather the facts."

"The journalist worked diligently to gather all relevant information for her investigative report."

to control and organize the different parts of an activity and the group of people involved so that a good result is achieved

"She coordinates the event logistics efficiently."

"The event planner had to coordinate with several different vendors to ensure that everything was ready on time for the wedding."

working without pay

"This work is voluntary."

"The voluntary work at the animal shelter is not paid but it is very rewarding and meaningful."

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

"People donate money to charity organizations."

"The wealthy businessman decided to donate a large sum of money to the local children's hospital."

to start participating or engaging in a situation, event, or activity

"Let's to get involved."

"She decided to get involved with something new by volunteering at the local animal shelter."

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

"My schedule is flexible."

"The flexible work schedule allows employees to choose their own hours as long as they complete their tasks each week."

to be a good or acceptable match for someone or something's preferences, needs, or circumstances

"This will suit you."

"The proposed solution should adequately suit the diverse needs of all stakeholders involved."

an item that provides lasting evidence or information about past events, actions, or conditions

"This is a record."

"The library meticulously maintains a detailed record of every book accessioned into its collection."

conforming to the most recent developments, updates, or facts

"The software is up-to-date."

"The up to date software includes all the latest security patches and the company recommends that users install updates immediately."

to store information in digital form within a computer

"We will computerize data."

"The company decided to computerize all its customer records for easier access and management."

a large room or a building that various events, such as meetings, concerts, etc., are held in

"The hall was big."

"The grand hall hosted a spectacular awards ceremony attended by many dignitaries."

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

"He will run the shop."

"She decided to run a small bakery after years of working in corporate finance."

a group of individuals who come together based on shared interests, hobbies, activities, or objectives

"Join the book club."

"The astronomy club organized a special stargazing event for members interested in observing distant galaxies."

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

"The resident is happy."

"The new community center aims to provide essential services for every resident in the surrounding neighborhoods."

a ride in a vehicle that takes someone from one place to another

"The driver gives her a lift to the station."

"The driver gives her a lift to the station and refuses to accept gas money."

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

"Many students struggle with math."

"Many students struggle with time management during their first year of university because they have more freedom."

to have the necessary knowledge, experience, or set of skills in a particular field

"She will specialize."

"After obtaining her general degree, she decided to specialize in marine biology."

a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel

"It is a bottleneck."

"The single lane on the highway created a significant bottleneck during rush hour."

an initial sketch or rough outline of a design, plan, or picture

"This is a draft."

"The architect presented a draft of the building's blueprint for initial review."