Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

used to warn people to think carefully about their desires, as the things they wish for may have unforeseen and unintended consequences

"Be careful what you wish for."

"You should be careful what you wish for because it might actually come true."

the ability or potential of doing something or achieving a certain goal

"The machine has great capability."

"She has great capability to solve complex problems quickly and efficiently even under strong pressure."

to do better than someone or something

"This car outperforms all its competitors."

"The small startup managed to outperform all of its larger competitors in terms of customer satisfaction and product quality."

to give special attention or importance to something

"Give special attention to this."

"The speaker will emphasize the key takeaways from the presentation for everyone to remember."

the act of working together toward a common goal

"The project requires cooperation between departments."

"The success of the project depended entirely on the close cooperation between the two teams."

a mode of action

"What is the best course of action?"

"The committee discussed the best course of action to take in response to the emergency situation."

behaving in a manner that shows one's high moral standards

"She is principled."

"The principled politician refused to accept bribes from corporations even though they offered him large sums of money."

to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something

"Summarize the article in three sentences."

"The student was asked to summarize the three hundred page novel in just two paragraphs for the class assignment."

to cause something to occur

"The accident resulted in injuries."

"The heavy rainfall could result in serious flooding in low lying areas near the river."

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

"His main shortcoming was impatience."

"His only shortcoming as a manager was his impatience with slow workers though he was otherwise fair and supportive."

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

"The prospect of a promotion excited her."

"The young graduate has a bright prospect for a successful career in the technology industry."

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

"We allocate funds for projects."

"The company decided to allocate a significant portion of its budget towards research and development for new products."

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."

being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand

"The policy is discriminatory."

"The discriminatory policy prevented qualified candidates from being hired based on their race and the company was sued for violating the law."

someone who practices medicine

"The medical practitioner advises the patient to quit smoking."

"The medical practitioner advised the patient to quit smoking and lose some weight."

the quality of being ready or glad to do something when the time comes or if the need arises

"Willingness to help."

"Her willingness to help others made her very popular among all colleagues and friends."

a focus on personal gain without concern for others

"His decision is based on pure self-interest."

"His decision was based on pure self-interest without any concern for how it affected others."

the act of rational and logical thinking about something

"Logical reasoning used."

"His reasoning was logical but he lacked enough evidence to support his initial claim."

in a way not like anything else

"Each snowflake is uniquely shaped."

"Each snowflake is uniquely shaped and no two are exactly alike because of how they form in the clouds."

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

"This is a development."

"The rapid development of renewable energy technologies is crucial for combating climate change."

to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis

"This indicates a problem."

"The declining sales figures clearly indicate a need for a new marketing strategy."

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

"Did he mention the meeting time?"

"The article mentioned several studies that support the claim but did not provide specific details about their methodologies."

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."

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

"These examples illustrate the problem well."

"The graph illustrates the relationship between population growth and the increasing demand for natural resources."

to mark clear boundaries or distinctions for a concept or area

"Define the word please."

"It is important to clearly define the scope and parameters of the research project before beginning."

a goal that one wants to achieve

"The main objective is to reduce costs."

"The main objective is to reduce costs by twenty percent while maintaining the same quality level."

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

"The product is superior."

"The superior quality of the handmade furniture was obvious compared to the cheap factory made pieces."

to firmly resist something

"We oppose the plan."

"Many citizens strongly oppose the proposed development project due to environmental concerns."

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

"He has a good argument."

"Her argument was so compelling that it convinced every member of the committee."

improper, harmful, or excessive use of something

"Abuse is harmful."

"The police were called to investigate the abuse of a child by his own parents."

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."

the state of being free from the control of others

"Independence is valuable."

"Independence gave the country control over its own future."

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

"The patient is resting."

"The doctor explained the treatment options to the patient with great care."

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

"Exercise provides great benefit for mental health"

"Regular exercise provides the benefit of improved cardiovascular health and stronger bones."

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."

characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others

"The child is cooperative."

"The cooperative child listened to his teacher and helped clean up the classroom without being asked so he received a special reward."

a core emotional or motivating force that shapes a person's character

"Her spirit was high."

"The team's fighting spirit was evident throughout the entire championship match."

to ignore something temporarily in favor of more important matters

"Set aside your worries."

"We must set aside minor disagreements to focus on the critical issues facing the committee."

concerned with right and wrong behavior

"Is it the moral thing?"

"It is important to consider the moral implications of our actions before proceeding."

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

"It has great capacity."

"The stadium has the capacity to hold over fifty thousand spectators."

a set of things that are offered or sold together as one single unit

"This is a package deal."

"The software package includes several integrated modules designed to streamline business operations."

a particular detail, feature, or aspect of something

"I respect that point."

"In this respect, the new policy is significantly more effective than the previous one implemented."