Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

(chemistry) a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed ratio

"Water is a chemical compound of hydrogen and oxygen."

"The chemical compound was synthesized in the laboratory for the first time by a team of chemists."

a short reference to someone or something, often made in speech or writing without giving many details

"He did not make any mention of the incident."

"The report did not make any mention of the safety violations found during the inspection."

regularly and with short time in between

"He frequently travels abroad for work."

"He frequently travels abroad for work and spends a lot of time in airports and hotels around the world."

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

"Heart disease kills millions yearly."

"Heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions including coronary artery disease heart attacks and congenital defects."

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."

a professional who studies behavior and mental processes to understand and treat psychological disorders and improve overall mental health

"The psychologist listened carefully."

"The psychologist met with the anxious patient every week to discuss coping strategies for managing stress and reducing panic attacks."

an uneasy psychological state

"He has nerves."

"The upcoming exam caused her to have severe nerves, making it difficult to concentrate."

a mental image that is similar to a visual perception

"Visualisation helps athletes prepare for competition."

"Visualisation of the successful outcome helped the athlete perform better under competitive pressure."

a clear and telling mental image

"She forms a mental picture of the finished painting."

"He created a mental picture of the ski slope before his run imagining every turn."

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

"He is my peer."

"As a member of the House of Lords he is considered a peer of the realm."

a person who takes part in sports, either professionally or for enjoyment

"The sportsperson signs autographs for fans."

"The sportsperson trained year round with coaches in strength conditioning and technical skills."

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

"Serious threat appeared suddenly."

"The threat of fire made everyone leave."

a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something

"Nota bene means "note well" in Latin."

"The nota bene at the bottom of the page warned readers about an important exception."

to provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances

"Account for the cost."

"The manager asked the team to account for the significant budget overrun."

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

"The sign indicates the correct direction."

"The arrows on the floor indicate the direction of the emergency exit in case of a fire."

a relationship or connection between two or more things or people

"The detective finds a link between the two crimes."

"The detective found a link between the two crimes that no one had noticed before."

to become aware or conscious of something

"How do you perceive this situation?"

"Humans perceive the world through their five main senses which are sight hearing touch taste and smell working all together."

to regard or consider something in a particular way

"I view it differently."

"Many people view this historical period as a turning point in technological advancement."

a segment or phase of a journey or process

"This is the next stage."

"The project has successfully completed the initial planning stage and is moving into development."

to admit defeat and discontinue an effort

"Don't drop out."

"Despite facing numerous setbacks, she refused to drop out of the demanding marathon."

anything that occurs alongside a particular condition or phenomenon, serving as an indication of its presence or existence

"This is a symptom."

"The persistent cough is a common symptom of the respiratory infection spreading through the community."

any action or maneuver taken as part of a plan or strategy to achieve a specific goal or progress toward an objective

"This is a good measure."

"The government implemented a new measure to combat rising inflation and stabilize the economy."

a defining or distinctive feature of something

"The most interesting aspect is the historical context."

"One important aspect of the job was the ability to work well under pressure."

a piece of writing, image, etc. published online, usually on a social media website or application, or a blog

"Read the post."

"Her latest blog post about sustainable living received thousands of likes and comments from her dedicated followers."

intense or extreme in impact

"The storm was severe."

"The region experienced severe flooding following several days of unrelenting, heavy rainfall."

easy to see or notice

"His disappointment was apparent."

"His disappointment was apparent to everyone because he could not hide the sad look on his face."

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

"You may encounter some difficulties."

"You may encounter some difficulties while learning a new language but do not give up easily."

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

"Many people suffer from allergies."

"Many people suffer from allergies during spring because of the high pollen levels in the air."

any of the separate events or series of events occurring in a sequence

"A new episode aired."

"The documentary series will explore a new episode each week, detailing significant historical events."

to join or connect together to form a pair

"They couple together."

"The architect designed the two wings of the building to couple seamlessly at the central atrium."

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."

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."

used to indicate the method or channel by which something is done

"We went through the door."

"The information was disseminated through a network of trusted intermediaries, ensuring its accurate transmission."

used to indicate a preference between two alternatives, often suggesting one option is chosen over the other

"He chose tea rather than coffee."

"I would prefer to walk rather than take the bus because I need some exercise."

to create a mental image or representation

"Picture yourself on a beach."

"Close your eyes and try to picture yourself lying on a warm sandy beach with gentle waves."

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

"He is very competitive."

"The two rival teams engaged in a highly competitive match, each determined to secure victory."

an overall, conscious recognition or understanding of a situation, feeling, or environment

"I have a sense."

"There was a general sense of unease among the passengers as the storm intensified."

a scheduled period of teaching, instruction, or learning activities conducted within a defined timeframe

"The morning session ends at noon."

"The morning session ends at noon and the afternoon session begins after a one hour lunch break."

to record or keep track of the points, goals, or runs achieved by players or teams during a game or contest

"We will score."

"The coach instructed the team to focus on defensive plays to score fewer points than the opposition."