Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

belong to an earlier time

"The church dates from the fifteenth century."

"The beautiful old church dates from the fifteenth century and is a popular tourist attraction."

someone who has the legal right to inherit the property, money, or title of a deceased individual

"The heir was chosen."

"The wealthy businessman left his entire fortune to his only heir his youngest daughter."

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

"The council voted on the issue."

"The council met to discuss local transport and public services."

to happen, often unexpectedly

"How did this come about?"

"How did this interesting situation come about and what events led to it happening?"

a formal approval by a local authority to construct or change a building

"We need planning permission for the extension."

"Planning permission is official government approval required before constructing or altering buildings."

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

"The storm is imminent."

"Danger is imminent so we must evacuate the building immediately before the fire spreads to this floor."

the business of providing food, beverages, and other related services for events or occasions

"The catering service provided the food."

"The wedding catering service provided delicious food for more than two hundred guests."

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

"The facility is modern."

"The new sports facility includes an Olympic sized swimming pool and a fully equipped modern gymnasium."

an extra amount of food that is served with the main course, such as salad

"Rice is a common side dish."

"A side dish is a smaller portion of food served alongside the main course of a meal"

a roster of individuals who are queued or in line for a particular service, opportunity, or item

"The student is placed on the waiting list."

"The student is placed on the waiting list and will be admitted only if accepted students decline their offers."

to bring pleasure or joy to someone

"The news delighted her greatly."

"The magician's clever tricks never fail to delight the young children in the audience."

having all the necessary tools, supplies, or features for a specific purpose

"The lab is well-equipped."

"The new hospital is well-equipped with the latest medical technology and facilities."

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

"I want to take part in the game."

"All students are encouraged to take part in the school sports day activities next month."

extremely impressive and attractive

"The palace is magnificent."

"The magnificent cathedral took over two hundred years to build and its stained glass windows are famous around the world."

a large piano with three legs and a horizontal frame and strings, known for its powerful sound and wide range

"The grand piano is elegant."

"They placed the grand piano in the concert hall."

used to show that the following statement or discussion is about a specific topic, highlighting its importance and relevance

"With regard to your question."

"With regard to the recent complaints from customers, the company has decided to implement a new quality control system to address the issues."

to stand in a line of people waiting to do or buy something

"Queue here for the bus."

"The eager fans had to queue for hours in the cold rain to buy tickets for the popular concert."

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."

to request and approve the creation of something, like a building, artwork, or equipment

"We commission a painting."

"The city council decided to commission a new sculpture for the public park."

a central or most important group within a larger organization, often responsible for leadership or key decisions

"The nucleus of the group."

"The research nucleus of the university is working on groundbreaking new technologies."

to formally give something, often after careful consideration or approval, especially in a manner that acknowledges its significance or importance

"They will grant permission."

"The committee will grant an award to the scientist whose research promises significant advancements in renewable energy."

the process of making a piece of land produce more profit by building on it or using its resources for such purpose

"The land development is good."

"The rapid development of the waterfront property attracted many investors."

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

"The workers construct the new bridge."

"The workers need to construct a solid foundation before they can begin building the walls of the new house."

a person or company that prepares a piece of land for residential or commercial use

"The developer built houses."

"The property developer plans to transform the abandoned industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use residential area."

to involve or be about someone or something

"This concerns you."

"The new regulations will directly concern all small business owners in the district."

a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

"This is a new medical facility."

"The university has invested heavily in a state-of-the-art research facility for its science departments."

a restaurant or cafeteria located in a workplace, such as a factory or school, where employees or students can purchase and eat food

"The factory canteen serves lunch to workers."

"The factory canteen serves lunch to workers and offers hot meals sandwiches and drinks at subsidized prices."

the volume or amount that can be contained in a space or container

"The jug's capacity is large."

"The stadium's seating capacity was significantly increased after the recent renovations were completed."

someone who is receiving education, particularly a schoolchild

"The pupil listened carefully."

"The pupil raised her hand eagerly to answer every question demonstrating that she had studied hard and understood the lesson better than her classmates."

available for people to choose, use, or take

"There are many jobs on offer."

"There are many exciting activities on offer at the summer camp for children of all ages."

a basic element of design that refers to a small, clearly defined location or mark on a surface

"Draw a point here."

"A single point can serve as the foundational element from which more complex shapes and lines emerge."

barely at a particular time in the past

"I hardly saw him."

"She had hardly begun her speech when the fire alarm sounded loudly."

a large room or building within a school or university used for assemblies, lectures, performances, or dining

"The hall is big."

"The grand hall was filled with students and faculty for the commencement ceremony and subsequent reception."

characterized by a continuous and even movement

"A smooth road ahead."

"The car moved with a smooth, almost silent, transition into the next gear."

the state of being active, functioning, or in motion

"The machine is running."

"The constant running of the engine indicated that it was still in good working order."

appropriate, important, or connected to the current time, situation, or context, often reflecting modern interests or concerns

"This is relevant news."

"The professor's research on renewable energy is highly relevant to the current global environmental crisis."

to add credit or money to a prepaid phone account to enable continued use of its services

"Top up your phone."

"You can easily top up your prepaid mobile account online or at any convenience store."

to want to know about something particular

"She wonders about the future often."

"I often wonder what my life would be like if I had chosen a different career path."

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

"We need more storage."

"The new cloud storage solution offers ample space for all our digital assets."

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

"I like French cuisine."

"Exploring the local cuisine is one of the most enjoyable aspects of traveling to new countries."

to provide or deliver what is needed or wanted, often services or goods

"They cater for parties."

"The hotel can cater to all your needs, from accommodation to event planning."

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

"There is a variety."

"The store offers a wide variety of fresh produce sourced from local farms."

not paved or prepared for ordinary vehicles or regular street use

"An off-road vehicle."

"The rugged terrain required an off-road vehicle with four-wheel drive capabilities."

to gradually but consistently strive to achieve something or make something happen

"Work up a plan."

"Through diligent effort, she managed to work up a successful business from a small idea into a thriving enterprise."

a detailed plan of events and activities with the times and dates mentioned

"Check the timetable."

"The updated timetable for the conference indicated a slight change in the speaker's presentation time."

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

"I advise you to study more."

"I would advise you to save some money each month because unexpected expenses can arise at any time."

not serving or consisting of meat or fish

"She eats vegetarian food."

"The vegetarian restaurant serves plant based meals and even the meat eaters in the group enjoyed the delicious food."