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

used to describe doing things in separate amounts, steps, or groups instead of all at once

"Take one pill at a time."

"Take one pill at a time and do not exceed the recommended daily dose on the bottle."

to briefly or casually turn one's eyes toward something, typically to see, inspect, or observe it

"Let me have a look."

"Before making a decision, I decided to have a look at all the available options to ensure I chose the best one."

to engage in a conversation, typically a casual and friendly one

"Let's have a chat after work."

"Let us have a chat over coffee tomorrow morning to discuss your plans for the future."

a person who organizes, plans, or manages activities and resources within a group or organization

"The event coordinator planned the schedule."

"The project coordinator organized all meetings and tasks efficiently for the whole team."

providing comfort, confidence, or relief from anxiety

"Her words are reassuring."

"The doctor's reassuring words helped calm the anxious patient before the surgery and she felt much more relaxed."

a type of dance where a person makes clear, quick sounds by hitting the floor with special shoes that have small metal plates on the bottom

"She takes tap dancing lessons on Tuesdays."

"She started tap dancing at age six and performed in local theater productions throughout high school."

the school for young people, usually between the ages of 11 to 16 or 18 in the UK

"Secondary school ends with a leaving certificate."

"Secondary school ends with a leaving certificate and students specialize in certain subjects for their final exams."

a circular intersection with a central island where traffic flows in one direction around the island

"The roundabout yields to traffic already in the circle."

"The roundabout reduced serious accidents compared to traditional intersections with traffic signals."

previously owned or used by someone else

"I bought a secondhand bike."

"The secondhand furniture was cheap but it needed a lot of work to make it look nice again."

used to show that a list could continue in the same way without naming everything

"We need milk eggs bread and so on."

"We need to buy milk eggs bread butter cheese and so on for the party this weekend."

a small flat piece of plastic, wood, etc. that is used in plucking the strings of a musical instrument such as a guitar, harpsichord, etc.

"The plectrum plucked the strings."

"She used a plectrum to pluck the strings of the harpsichord, producing a clear, bright sound."

a lasting version of sounds, images, or data made for future use

"The recording studio is soundproof."

"The recording studio was soundproofed so that no external noise could interfere with the session."

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

"I know this tune."

"She hummed a familiar tune, its simple melody instantly recognizable to everyone present."

the act of moving fingers or something like a pick across the strings of a musical instrument, such as a guitar, to make sound

"He is strumming his guitar now."

"He sat on the porch strumming his guitar and singing old folk songs softly."

the act of plucking the strings of a musical instrument, usually a guitar, using the fingers one by one instead of brushing them across

"Fingerpicking creates a more intricate sound."

"Fingerpicking on the acoustic guitar produced a delicate melody that strumming could not achieve."

to match or follow a steady beat or rhythm, usually in music, by moving or playing in the correct timing

"Can you keep time?"

"The drummer was excellent at keeping time, providing a solid foundation for the entire band's performance."

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

"Her resume is impressive."

"The young athlete's impressive performance at the championship earned her a spot on the national team."

to force or convince someone to do something

"I will get you there."

"Despite initial reluctance, the team leader managed to get everyone to commit to the challenging project."

coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank

"The following day was sunny."

"The following day after the storm the sun finally came out and people began to clean up the damage."

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

"It sounds good."

"The proposal for a new park sounds like an excellent idea for improving community well-being."

to go someplace with another person

"You should come along with us."

"You should come along with us to the beach because it will be a fun day trip."

to offer educational programs or courses to individuals to participate in

"They run classes."

"The university will run several intensive summer programs designed to help students improve their language skills."

three or more musical notes that form a harmony when played together

"The opening chord of the song is instantly recognizable to any fan."

"A power chord is a simple two-note chord played on an electric guitar with heavy"

to the same amount or degree

"Share the candy equally."

"Share the candy equally among yourselves and do not fight over who gets the biggest piece."

unable to do something properly, often without the possibility of improvement

"He is a hopeless case."

"The team's performance was so consistently poor that many fans considered their chances of winning to be hopeless."

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

"Play the instrument."

"He learned to play the complex stringed instrument by practicing for several hours daily."

representing the usual characteristics of a person, thing, or group

"That is typical behavior."

"It is typical for teenagers to want more independence and parents should try to understand their need for freedom."

to adjust or regulate the pitch or sound of a musical instrument

"Please tune the guitar."

"Before the concert, the musician carefully worked to tune his acoustic guitar to the perfect pitch."

used to indicate a period of time during which an action takes place or a state of affairs exists, often denoting simultaneous or concurrent events

"I read while he slept."

"While I was cooking dinner my husband was setting the table for us."

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

"Please hand out flyers."

"The volunteers will hand out free samples of the new product to everyone attending the festival."

to play a piece of music by ear, without the use of sheet music

"She can pick out songs."

"The self-taught pianist could effortlessly pick out complex melodies by ear after hearing them only once."

to create something by combining together different parts or ingredients

"Make up a story."

"The chef will make up a new dish using fresh, seasonal ingredients."

a person's performance or capability in comparison to others

"The level is too high."

"She reached a new level in the game."

to record something in writing

"Note the important dates on your calendar."

"Please note that the office will be closed for the holidays from December twenty fourth until January second."