Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

"It is a coincidence that we wear the same shirt."

"It was a strange coincidence that both sisters wore the same dress to the party without planning it."

divided into separate parts or sections

"The worm is segmented."

"The segmented worm has a body divided into many similar sections and it can regenerate lost parts."

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

"I took a short nap after lunch."

"A brief afternoon nap can significantly enhance cognitive performance and alertness."

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

"That is not appropriate."

"That is not appropriate behavior for a formal dinner so please apologize to the host immediately."

a series of methods by which a certain subject is studied or a particular activity is done

"The research methodology was carefully planned"

"The researcher's flawed methodology cast doubt on the validity of the entire experiment's results."

to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong

"He can't justify it."

"The young man tried to justify his rude behavior by saying that he was very tired and stressed from work."

a written document that clearly lists what needs to be done, who will do it, and when it will be done in order to reach a specific goal or finish a project

"The team creates an action plan to meet the deadline."

"The team creates an action plan to meet the deadline and assigns specific tasks to each member."

relating to the branch of mathematics concerned with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data

"The data is statistical."

"The statistical analysis showed a strong correlation between smoking and lung cancer and the results were published in a medical journal."

to freely provide information about oneself, often related to personal experiences, behaviors, etc.

"Patients self-report their symptoms to the doctor."

"Participants in the study were asked to self report their daily exercise habits and calorie intake for the research."

used to refer to a specific situation or scenario being discussed

"In that case we should leave now."

"In that case we should leave now because there is no point in waiting any longer."

a principle or instruction based on which a person should behave or act in a particular situation

"The guideline is clear."

"The safety guidelines clearly state that all workers must wear hard hats and safety goggles while in the construction zone."

a mutual relationship between things, where one tends to influence the other

"Strong correlation exists."

"There is a strong correlation between regular exercise and good health according to many scientific studies."

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

"She learned to cope with anxiety."

"She learned various techniques to cope with stress after attending several mindfulness and meditation workshops."

as a result of a specific cause or reason

"The game was canceled due to rain."

"Due to the bad weather the flight was delayed for over three hours at the airport."

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

"A controversial decision."

"The controversial decision to build the factory near the school angered many parents and teachers in the community."

a task given to a student to do

"The reporter is on a special assignment."

"The professor assigned a challenging research paper as the final assignment for the advanced literature course."

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

"Read the article."

"The journalist published an insightful article detailing the complex socio-economic factors at play."

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."

to fail to recognize a person or thing properly by assuming that they are another person or thing

"I mix up their names."

"Many people often mix up the identical twins because they bear such a striking resemblance to each other."

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

"Assume he is wrong."

"Do not assume that everyone shares your opinions because people come from different backgrounds and have various perspectives."

to become aware of something through seeing, hearing, or feeling it

"Did you notice it?"

"She didn't notice the subtle change in his demeanor until he spoke directly to her."

to cause something to happen

"The loud noise triggers his anxiety."

"The loud noise could trigger a panic attack in people who suffer from severe anxiety disorders."

a test done to prove the truthfulness of a hypothesis

"The science experiment was a success."

"The controlled experiment yielded groundbreaking results that challenged existing theories."

to find a solution to a problem

"Let's work out this."

"The detectives are working out the complex financial motives behind the elaborate corporate fraud."

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

"This is a new stage."

"The project is entering its final stage, and completion is expected next month."

to lower a score or assessment given to someone in an exam, etc. due to errors or shortcomings

"The teacher will mark down errors."

"The examiner decided to mark down his essay significantly due to several grammatical mistakes."

the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles

"The assessment was fair."

"The teacher's careful assessment of the student's work revealed significant areas for improvement."

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how good a student's performance is; a point given for a correct answer in an exam or competition

"She got a good mark."

"A high mark on the final exam boosted his overall course grade significantly."

a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

"The HR department handles all employee issues."

"The State Department is the executive branch department of the U.S. federal government responsible for international relations and crafting the country's foreign policy."

the process or action of carefully watching a thing or person, often for learning something about them

"Her observation of the birds was detailed."

"Careful observation is the bedrock of the empirical scientific method."

sticking to principles of right and wrong conduct and moral standards

"His decision is ethical."

"The ethical dilemma forced the doctor to choose between saving one patient or five others and she struggled to make the right decision."

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

"The new regulation affects all drivers."

"The new safety regulations require all construction workers to wear hard hats and protective boots."

each of the parts into which a place or object is divided

"Read this section carefully."

"This section of the report explains the main findings in detail."

something that is subject to change and can affect the result of a situation

"This is a variable."

"The unpredictable variable in the experiment caused a significant deviation from the expected results."

to deliver a speech or presentation that publicly expresses one's ideas, plans, etc.

"They will present."

"The CEO will present the company's quarterly earnings report to the shareholders next week."

a visual representation of the relationship between quantities, shown as points plotted relative to axes

"Look at the graph."

"The scientist presented a graph showing a clear upward trend in temperature over time."

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

"The manager will evaluate employee performance."

"The manager will evaluate each employee's performance annually to determine promotions and salary increases fairly."

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

"The answer is straightforward."

"The instructions for assembling the furniture were surprisingly straightforward, making the process quite simple."

not functioning correctly or failing to meet proper standards

"The brake is faulty."

"The faulty wiring in the old house caused a fire and the family lost all of their belongings."