Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (2) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

"You need to look at the bigger picture."

"You need to look at the bigger picture instead of focusing on small mistakes and problems."

popular and regarded as appealing or fashionable at a specific time, reflecting current trends and tastes

"Short skirts are in fashion again."

"Short skirts are in fashion this season according to all the major fashion magazines and designers."

describing something or someone that cannot be found

"The keys are missing."

"Several important documents were missing from the file, causing significant delays in the investigation."

having never been used or worn before

"I bought a brand-new car."

"The brand new car smelled like plastic and leather and the owner was afraid to drive it anywhere."

the lines of thread made by sewing cloth, leather, or other material together

"The stitching is neat."

"The intricate stitching on the handmade quilt added a touch of artisanal beauty to the fabric."

not clean enough to be safe or healthy

"The kitchen is unhygienic."

"The unhygienic conditions in the restaurant kitchen caused several customers to become sick and the health department closed it down."

a place where materials such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal are collected and sorted so they can be reused or turned into new products

"Take your old newspapers to the recycling center."

"The recycling center accepted paper plastic glass and metal separated into different bins."

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

"The garbage goes to a landfill."

"A landfill is a carefully engineered site where waste is systematically disposed of by burial"

a small living organism that causes disease or infection

"Wash hands from germ."

"It is important to wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of harmful germs."

a footwear designed for infants or toddlers typically made of soft materials such as cloth, leather or plastic

"The tiny baby shoe is cute."

"The tiny white baby shoes were so small that they fit in the palm of his hand."

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

"He obviously did not know the answer."

"He obviously did not know the answer because he kept looking at the ceiling and avoiding eye contact."

similar in every detail and totally alike

"The shirts are identical."

"The two sisters are identical twins and even their parents sometimes confuse them."

to send goods or individuals from one place to another using some form of transportation

"The company ships products."

"The company will ship your order within two business days after receiving payment confirmation from the bank."

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

"He moved overseas for work."

"He moved overseas for work and now lives in Singapore where he manages the regional office for his company."

a specific manner of considering something

"What is your perspective?"

"From his unique perspective, the political situation appeared much more complex."

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

"This approach works very well."

"The new approach to teaching mathematics has helped students understand complex problems more easily than before."

used to show complete agreement

"Absolutely! I agree completely."

"Absolutely! I agree one hundred percent with everything you just said to me right now."

the opportunity or capacity to do or achieve something

"What is the scope?"

"The international conference provided a broad scope for discussing global economic challenges and solutions."

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

"These shoes wear out quickly."

"The old carpet has worn out after many years of heavy use and needs to be replaced soon."

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

"Water consumption is very high."

"The consumption of plastic has increased dramatically over the past few decades, causing serious environmental problems worldwide."

to grow in number, amount, size, or value

"Prices continue to rise steadily."

"The temperature is expected to rise significantly tomorrow according to the latest weather forecast."

to throw away something, often in a responsible manner

"Dispose of the waste."

"It is important to dispose of electronic waste responsibly to prevent environmental contamination."

(of color) to lose vividness or brightness over time

"The color will fade."

"Over the years, the vibrant posters on the wall began to fade, losing their original intensity."

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

"There is a hole."

"The rabbit disappeared into a small hole in the ground."

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

"The twins look alike."

"The two sisters look so much alike that people often mistake them for twins even though they are three years apart."

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 particular perspective or way of looking at a situation or issue

"See this angle."

"From a different angle, the problem might seem much simpler to solve."

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

"That is not relevant."

"That information is not relevant to our discussion so please stick to the topic at hand."

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."

to put effort and energy into doing something

"Don't bother him now."

"He decided not to bother calling them back since it was late."

an unfortunate or disappointing situation that causes regret or sadness

"What a shame!"

"It was a great shame that the talented artist never received the recognition she deserved during her lifetime."

to be divided into smaller groups or parts

"The group will split."

"After the discussion, the committee decided to split into smaller working groups to address specific issues."

the bottom part of the shoe that goes under the foot

"The sole is worn out."

"The thick rubber sole provided excellent traction and durability for hiking through rough terrain."

from one side to the other side of something, typically through an opening or passage

"He walked through the door."

"The sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air."

to place something in a location hastily, casually, or without much concern for precision or orderliness

"Throw it away."

"He would often throw his dirty clothes on the floor, showing little regard for tidiness."

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

"Set up the tent carefully."

"They plan to set up a small charity to help homeless people find shelter and food."

to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection

"Match the colors."

"The interior designer meticulously selected furniture and decor to match the existing architectural style of the house."

to get sick, usually with bacteria or a virus

"I think I will catch a cold."

"Many people tend to catch the flu during the winter months."

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions

"She likes that shade."

"The interior designer chose a subtle shade of blue for the bedroom walls."