Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

"He is tall whereas his brother is short."

"My brother loves action movies whereas I prefer romantic comedies and dramas."

a stationary machine for taking exercise that can be pedaled like a bicycle

"She pedals on the exercise bike while watching TV."

"She pedals on the exercise bike while watching TV and listens to music through headphones."

referring to mental processes involved in understanding, thinking, and remembering

"She has cognitive abilities."

"Cognitive abilities such as memory and problem solving can be improved with regular mental exercise and challenging puzzles."

the act of sharing in the activities of a group

"Your participation in the study is voluntary."

"Your participation in the study is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time without penalty."

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

"I want to have a go at painting."

"I have never tried snowboarding before but I would like to have a go this winter."

having a positive effect or helpful result

"Exercise is beneficial."

"Regular exercise is beneficial for both physical health and mental well being."

a session of physical exercise or practice meant to improve or maintain health, fitness, or strength

"The daily workout includes push ups and sit ups."

"The daily workout includes push ups and sit ups and takes about thirty minutes to complete."

the driving force or reason behind someone's actions, behaviors, or desires

"Lack of motivation makes it hard to get out of bed."

"Lack of motivation makes it hard to get out of bed and she struggles to find a reason to exercise."

the act or process of working with someone to produce or achieve something

"The song was an unexpected but brilliant collaboration between the two artists."

"The collaboration between the two departments led to great results."

the act of communicating or working together with someone or something

"Social interaction is important for mental health."

"Social interaction is important for mental health and helps prevent feelings of loneliness and isolation."

to an average extent or degree

"She is moderately interested in sports."

"She is moderately interested in sports but she prefers to watch them on television rather than play."

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

"Obesity increases the risk of heart disease."

"Obesity is a serious health problem that increases the risk of heart disease diabetes and high blood pressure."

a type of exercise where a person repeatedly steps up onto and down from a raised platform while following a set rhythm or routine to improve fitness

"Step aerobics uses a raised platform for exercise."

"Step aerobics uses a raised platform for exercise and participants step up and down to the beat of music."

(of an event, atmosphere, place, etc.) encouraging people to talk, interact, and spend time with each other

"The party was sociable."

"The cozy cafe had a sociable atmosphere, making it the perfect place for friends to gather and chat for hours."

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

"She compares prices before buying anything."

"It is often useful to compare prices from different online stores before making a large purchase to ensure you are getting the best deal possible."

a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation

"Work in the laboratory."

"The new laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for advanced scientific research."

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

"He cycles to work every day."

"He cycles to work every day to save money on gas and get some exercise at the same time."

to have an illness or disease

"She will suffer soon."

"Many people suffer from chronic conditions that require ongoing medical attention."

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

"Doctors prescribe medicine for the cough."

"The doctor decided to prescribe a strong antibiotic to treat the patient's persistent bacterial infection that had not responded to weaker medications."

the systematic treatment of a disease, injury, or disorder through medical, rehabilitative, or remedial methods

"He needs some therapy."

"Physical therapy is often prescribed to help patients recover from injuries and regain mobility."

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

"He must overcome his fear of heights."

"She managed to overcome her fear of public speaking by practicing regularly and joining a supportive group."

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

"She suffers from depression."

"The Great Depression of the 1930s was a severe economic downturn."

widely acknowledged as valid or customary

"The rule is established."

"The established procedure for handling complaints required the manager to respond within twenty four hours."

in the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood

"Her son is adolescent."

"The adolescent boy spent most of his time playing video games and his parents worried about his lack of physical activity."

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

"This is a study."

"The scientific study investigated the complex relationship between diet and cardiovascular health."

extremely large in degree or intensity

"The building is enormous."

"The enormous whale surfaced near the boat and the tourists gasped as the giant creature spouted water into the air."

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

"Language barrier exists."

"The language barrier made communication difficult between the tourists and local people in the foreign country."

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

"I will have a go."

"Even though it seemed difficult, she decided to have a go at solving the complex puzzle."

reaching a high level of focus, effort, or energy

"Intense heat today."

"The athletes trained with intense focus, pushing their bodies to the absolute limit."

mild or soft in manner, action, or effect

"The dog is gentle."

"The gentle mother spoke softly to her frightened child and the boy slowly calmed down and stopped crying."

to help or support the progress or development of something

"They promote equality."

"The organization works tirelessly to promote understanding and cooperation among diverse cultural communities worldwide."

to lead one to believe or consider that something exists or is true

"It suggest a problem."

"The subtle changes in the patient's behavior suggest a deeper, underlying medical condition that needs investigation."

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

"This job requires five years experience."

"This job requires at least five years of experience in a similar role as well as excellent communication skills."

complete attention; intense mental effort

"Show some concentration."

"Achieving deep concentration requires blocking out all distractions and focusing on the task."

a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance

"A dance step."

"Her elegant step captivated the audience with its grace and precision."

a set of jokes, movements, songs, etc. practiced and used regularly in a performance

"The dancer’s routine includes quick spins and a split."

"The dancer's routine includes quick spins and a split planned to fit perfectly with the music."

to think about or understand information carefully and in steps

"Please process this."

"The system will process all incoming applications according to the established protocol."

to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness

"She retains knowledge from her studies well."

"She tried to retain all the new vocabulary words learned during the intensive language course."

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

"My dog is active."

"The active child played soccer ran track and swam on the weekends because he had so much energy that he could never sit still for long."

the act of to physically or socially separating someone or something from others

"The patient is kept in isolation to prevent infection."

"The patient is kept in isolation to prevent infection and only medical staff are allowed to enter the room."

(of physical exercise) including activities that increase one's heart rate and oxygen consumption rate

"The exercise is aerobic."

"The aerobic exercise class included jumping jacks and running in place and the participants worked up a good sweat."

to use calories as energy through physical activity or bodily processes

"Burn calories by walking."

"Regular exercise helps to burn calories and maintain a healthy weight throughout the year."

a beneficial or advantageous quality or outcome

"A gain in weight."

"The company reported a significant gain in profits during the last fiscal quarter."

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

"The finding surprised all scientists."

"The finding of the research showed that children who read more books tend to perform better in school."

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

"People associate dark clouds with rain."

"Most people associate the color red with love and passion but it can also symbolize danger and anger."

easy to acquire or use

"The library is accessible."

"The new software is designed to be highly accessible for users of all technical abilities."

a place designed for performers, especially dancers, to practice, train, and rehearse

"Practice in the studio."

"The dance studio was equipped with mirrors and a polished wooden floor for optimal practice."