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

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

"The estate includes a large manor house and farmlands."

"The wealthy businessman owned a sprawling estate with manicured gardens and a luxurious mansion."

to be formed from particular parts or things

"The team consists of five members."

"The committee will consist of ten members who will be elected by the board next week."

an area of land, often in a city or town, that is set aside for public use as a park or recreational space

"The parkland surrounds the castle."

"The parkland surrounds the castle and is open to the public for walking and picnics."

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

"The ruins date back centuries."

"The ancient ruins date back to the time of the Roman Empire over two thousand years ago."

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

"The dog waits for its owner to return."

"The owner of the small bookstore knew every regular customer by their first name."

to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

"She left her mark."

"The innovative scientist was determined to leave her mark on the field of renewable energy."

an extremely large room that is primarily used for formal dancing

"Elegant hotel ballroom."

"The grand ballroom was filled with elegantly dressed couples dancing to the live orchestra's music."

to a large extent

"I have a great deal of respect for you."

"She has spent a great deal of time practicing the piano and her skill shows it."

an area of ground planted with flowers or plants, often arranged in a decorative or artistic pattern

"The flower bed is full of tulips."

"The flower bed was mulched and planted with annuals that bloomed all summer."

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

"The politician gave a long speech."

"The politician promised to lower taxes during her campaign but after being elected she claimed the economic situation made that promise impossible to keep."

possessing qualities or abilities that deserve recognition or consideration

"She is a worthy winner."

"She is a worthy winner of the award because she worked harder than anyone else."

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

"We will host."

"Our family decided to host the annual neighborhood barbecue this year, inviting all our friends and neighbors."

a person who does the housework as a job

"The servant cleaned the room."

"In previous centuries servants often lived in their employers homes and worked six days a week with very few legal protections or rights."

to continue or start an activity

"How do you go about solving this?"

"How should we go about solving this complicated problem that seems to have no easy solution?"

a play area where kids play freely with simple materials like wood, tires, and tools, designed for creativity and manageable risk

"The adventure playground has ropes and climbing nets."

"The adventure playground had climbing nets zip lines and a rope swing for older children."

having a specified size or bulk, often used in combination with other words to describe the dimensions or magnitude of something

"The shirt is medium sized."

"The medium sized pizza was perfect for two people and they finished every slice without feeling too full."

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."

a large farm building used to keep animals and store crops or feed

"The old barn was painted bright red."

"The old barn had not been used for years and its roof was collapsing under the weight of snow that accumulated every winter."

to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

"Farmers plow the fields in spring."

"The farmer used a tractor to plow the field before planting the corn seeds in spring."

a simple and small cottage-like building that is built to store things or shelter animals

"Garden shed used."

"We keep gardening tools in the small garden shed behind the house every day."

pulled or powered by a horse or horses

"The carriage is horse-drawn."

"The horse drawn carriage carried tourists through the historic district and the clip clop of hooves echoed off the old buildings."

large farm animals, such as cows and bulls, raised for meat, milk, or labor

"The cattle graze there."

"The cattle were moved to a different field in the morning."

a small electronic device that plays recorded explanations or stories to help visitors understand what they are seeing in a museum, gallery, or similar place

"The audio guide explains the history of each room."

"The audio guide explains the history of each room and visitors can listen at their own pace."

a large and imposing house

"The hall was large."

"They inherited a magnificent hall with sprawling gardens and breathtaking architecture."

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

"The guide explained everything clearly."

"The tour guide entertained everyone with interesting historical facts and humorous stories while leading the group through the old city streets."

a room with a roof and walls made of glass, often affixed to one side of a building, used for relaxing or growing plants in

"Plants grow in the conservatory."

"The Victorian house had a beautiful glass conservatory with exotic plants."

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

"Workers demolish the unsafe old building."

"The city council decided to demolish the old abandoned factory to make room for a new public park."

people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest

"The whole world knows."

"The scientific world is abuzz with the discovery of a new exoplanet."

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

"I like this collection."

"The museum unveiled an impressive collection of rare artifacts from ancient civilizations."

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

"That is a cool sculpture."

"The artist meticulously carved the marble into a breathtaking sculpture of a mythical creature."

to end a romantic or personal relationship suddenly

"They will break off."

"After years of dating, the couple decided to break off their engagement unexpectedly."

a means of communication between different groups or individuals

"Make contact with them."

"Establishing contact with the isolated community proved challenging due to the rough terrain."

(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period

"He is the former coach."

"The former president delivered a powerful speech at the international summit."

someone who helps or supports someone else in certain activities or against someone else

"He is my ally."

"She found an unexpected ally in her colleague during the difficult project."

to wear specific clothing and accessories, often resembling a character or theme, for entertainment, celebrations, or events

"Let's dress up."

"The children loved to dress up as their favorite superheroes for the costume party."

to transition or progress gradually into a different state or circumstance

"We will step forward."

"The organization plans to step into a more prominent role in advocating for social change."

a farm where milk and related products are produced

"We visited a dairy."

"The local dairy farm is renowned for its high-quality cheese and butter."

to stand above and have a view or control over everything around it

"The castle will dominate the town."

"The towering skyscraper will dramatically dominate the city skyline for miles around."

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

"Farmers sow seeds in the spring."

"The farmer will sow the seeds in early spring to ensure a good harvest in autumn."

to brush and take care of the fur or coat of an animal

"I will groom my dog."

"She spent the afternoon meticulously grooming her prize-winning poodle before the competition."

a building, typically found on a farm, designed to house horses

"The stable smells of hay and horses."

"The stable smelled of hay horses and leather with each animal dozing in its individual stall."

a vehicle with usually four wheels, pulled by one or more horses

"The carriage moved slowly."

"The royal carriage passed through crowded streets during the national celebration gracefully."

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

"Her costume was colorful."

"She designed her Halloween costume herself using old curtains and recycled materials creating a unique outfit that won first prize at the party."

to collect milk from animals such as cows, goats, etc.

"She milks the cows every morning."

"The farmer wakes up at dawn every day to milk his cows before breakfast."

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

"The German Shepherd is a loyal dog breed."

"The shepherd decided to breed his best sheep with a champion ram from a neighboring farm."