Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

a true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events

"The tale was interesting."

"She told a tale about a brave child and a hidden treasure."

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

"The ocean creature glowed in the dark."

"The deep ocean is home to bizarre creatures that have adapted to extreme pressure darkness and cold including fish with transparent heads and glowing lures."

a field of science that deals with creating programs able to learn or copy human behavior

"Artificial intelligence is being used to diagnose diseases."

"Generative artificial intelligence is a type of AI that creates new"

in a way that can be trusted to work well or be accurate

"The car runs reliably."

"The old truck reliably starts every morning even in the cold winter and the farmer trusts it completely for his daily work."

to oversee and enforce laws, regulations, or safety measures in a specific area, typically carried out by law enforcement or responsible authorities

"They police the area."

"The park rangers are responsible to police the national forest and ensure visitors follow the rules."

causing great surprise or amazement due to being impressive, unexpected, or remarkable

"The view is astonishing."

"The astonishing speed of the cheetah makes it the fastest land animal on earth."

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

"Climbing is amazing feat."

"Climbing Mount Everest is an amazing feat that requires great courage and serious physical preparation."

impressively great in amount or degree

"He has a prodigious appetite."

"The prodigious talent of the young pianist amazed the audience and he received a standing ovation for his performance."

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

"The accomplishment was great"

"The accomplishment of completing the project ahead of schedule impressed the entire management team"

in a favorable or approving manner

"She is a highly respected doctor."

"She is a highly respected doctor and many patients travel from far away just to see her."

made or designed for a specific function

"He has specialized knowledge."

"The specialized medical equipment can only be operated by trained professionals because it is very complex and dangerous to use incorrectly."

a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

"The restriction is strict."

"The restriction stopped visitors from entering."

referring to processes or substances related to the chemical reactions that occur within living organisms

"The process is biochemical."

"The biochemical processes in the human body are incredibly complex and scientists are still discovering new details about how they work."

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

"We measured the dimensions of the room."

"The architect carefully considered every dimension of the room before designing the new kitchen layout."

a passage in the uterus and vagina through which a fetus passes during vaginal birth

"The baby passes through the birth canal during delivery."

"The baby passes through the birth canal during delivery and emerges head first."

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

"The view is remarkable."

"The remarkable recovery of the patient surprised the doctors who had expected him to remain in a coma for much longer."

to make sure that something will happen

"Seat belts ensure passenger safety always."

"Please check the door twice to ensure that it is locked before you leave the house for your vacation."

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

"The effort is worthwhile."

"The worthwhile project required many hours of volunteer work but the results made a real difference in the community."

existing peacefully together

"The peaceful coexistence of different religions is possible."

"The peaceful coexistence of different religions is possible with mutual respect and understanding."

(of a business) providing benefits or valuable returns

"The business is profitable."

"The profitable company shared its earnings with employees by giving generous bonuses at the end of each fiscal year."

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

"Local folklore is rich."

"The story comes from old folklore."

the act of dealing with information, materials, or tasks in an organized way

"The data processing unit is very fast."

"The data processing unit is very fast and can handle millions of calculations per second."

used to introduce a good or positive point about a situation

"On the plus side, we have more time now."

"The hotel room was small but on the plus side it was very clean and comfortable."

very harmful or bad

"The result was disastrous."

"The disastrous consequences of the oil spill affected wildlife and fishing industries for many years after the accident occurred."

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

"He intends to visit his parents soon."

"She intends to apply for the manager position because she has the required qualifications and experience."

extremely serious or intense in degree or extent

"It was a deep problem."

"The economic downturn has had a deep and lasting impact on the traditional manufacturing sector."

to increase the size, effect, or extent of something

"The sound will amplify."

"The microphone is used to amplify the speaker's voice so that everyone in the large hall can hear."

an aspect or element of something contrasted with another aspect

"See the other side."

"Understanding the opposing side's perspective is crucial for effective negotiation and conflict resolution."

to arrange or organize something in a consistent, systematic way, often with a particular purpose or goal in mind

"Align the books neatly."

"We must align our strategies to ensure that all departments are working towards the same overarching objectives."

a time not long ago, often refers to trends or achievements

"Yesterday's success was huge."

"The economic boom of yesterday seems like a distant memory compared to today's challenges."

referring to a name commonly used for something

"The so-called expert is wrong."

"The so-called miracle cure was eventually exposed as a fraudulent deception."

characterized by a very specific and restricted range, focus, or interpretation, often excluding broader perspectives or additional information

"This is a narrow focus."

"His narrow interpretation of the law failed to consider the broader societal implications of his ruling."

referring to the middle part of a decade, era, or period

"The mid-1980s were colorful."

"She was born in the mid-eighties, a time of significant cultural change."

process or manner of functioning or operating

"The performance was good."

"The consistent performance of the stock market indicates a stable economic environment for investors."

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

"We must tackle climate change now."

"The government needs to tackle the problem of unemployment by creating more jobs for young people."

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task

"He learned to program."

"She learned to program computers at a young age and eventually became a successful software engineer at a large tech company."

something that limits or restricts actions, choices, or development

"Time is the main constraint on this project."

"The main constraint on the project was the tight deadline rather than the budget."

(of computer programs) to function and execute its tasks

"The program will run."

"Please run this diagnostic program to check for any system errors and optimize performance."

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

"Restrict the access."

"The government may restrict access to certain areas during the national emergency."

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

"I will accomplish my goals."

"Despite numerous obstacles, she managed to accomplish her ambitious project before the deadline."

stated or specified; acknowledged or supposed

"It is a given fact."

"The given circumstances forced us to change our plans and we had to cancel the trip because of the unexpected snowstorm."

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

"He has physical handicap."

"He has a physical handicap but still achieves great success in his professional career through hard work."

to create or plan something with a specific function or purpose in mind

"Design a nice toy."

"Engineers will design a new bridge that can withstand extreme weather conditions and heavy traffic."

to rise in amount, rate, etc.

"Prices will accelerate."

"The new technology will accelerate the company's growth and market penetration."

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

"Take care of it."

"Parents demonstrate immense care when ensuring the safety and well-being of their young children."

inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile

"The staff is friendly."

"The friendly neighbors welcomed the new family with a homemade pie and an offer to help them unpack their boxes."