Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 15 Vocabulary List

to share moments of humor and laughter with others

"We had a good laugh."

"After a long week at work, my friends and I got together and had a laugh over old memories and funny stories."

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

"I like his sense of humor."

"His sense of humor is very dry so not everyone understands when he is making a joke."

as a reaction or answer to something

"In response to your letter I am writing back."

"In response to your question I can tell you that we are working on the problem."

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

"The stimulus caused a reaction."

"In behavioral psychology, a stimulus triggers a measurable response from the subject."

to have or include a variety of what is mentioned

"Prices range from very cheap to expensive."

"The prices of the products range from ten dollars to over one thousand dollars depending on the quality and brand."

the scientific study of the nervous system

"Neuroscience studies the brain and nervous system."

"Neuroscience research used brain imaging to understand how neural networks processed information and memories."

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

"Extrasensory perception is a controversial topic."

"Visual perception involves the brain's complex process of interpreting raw light signals from the retina."

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

"Evolution explains how animals change."

"The theory of evolution suggests that all living species have gradually developed from simpler organisms over millions of years."

pre-recorded laughter added to a radio or television show to make it seem like the audience is having a laugh

"Laugh track adds artificial laughter."

"A laugh track is recorded laughter added to a television comedy show."

to notice something that is not immediately obvious

"Pick up on social cues easily."

"The experienced detective was able to pick up on the suspect's nervous behavior during the interrogation."

a scientist who studies human beings, especially their societies, cultures, languages, and physical development, both past and present

"The anthropologist studied ancient tools."

"The anthropologist studied human societies and cultures around the world."

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

"The group is diverse."

"The diverse student body represents many different cultures and backgrounds and everyone learns from each other."

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

"Cave dwellers lived there long ago."

"The city dweller enjoyed the fast pace of urban life every single day."

used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

"The trip takes approximately two hours."

"The trip takes approximately two hours depending on traffic conditions and the route you choose to take."

a set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to classify or identify something

"The programmer writes hundreds of lines of code daily."

"The programmer writes hundreds of lines of code daily and debugs errors to ensure the software runs smoothly."

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

"Media can influence public opinion."

"Parents have a strong influence on their children's values but peers also play an important role."

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

"She is submissive."

"The submissive employee never questioned her boss's decisions and she did whatever she was told without complaining."

causing offense or disrespect

"His remark is insulting."

"The insulting comment about her weight made her cry and she left the room immediately without saying a word."

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

"The blood analysis took three hours."

"A thorough analysis of the data revealed an unexpected and significant correlation."

any new participant in some activity

"The newcomer is nervous on his first day."

"The newcomer is nervous on his first day and does not know where the cafeteria is located."

used to convey that someone or something is conforming to a particular standard, guideline, or expectation

"His actions in line with policy."

"The new regulations are in line with international standards for environmental protection and sustainability."

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

"Test the hypothesis now."

"The scientist formulated a testable hypothesis to explain the observed phenomenon."

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

"The work is tedious."

"The tedious task of sorting through thousands of old documents made him feel incredibly weary and uninspired."

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

"Technology facilitates communication across long distances."

"The new software is designed to facilitate communication between different departments within the large organization."

the process of refilling or restoring something to its original level or condition

"The replenishment of supplies arrived."

"The store needs regular stock replenishment to keep all shelves full for customers."

in a way that is based on appearances or perception

"He ostensibly agreed to help."

"The company ostensibly offered a discount, but hidden fees made it more expensive."

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

"She found deep contentment living a simple life in the quiet countryside."

"After years of hard work, he finally felt true contentment in his peaceful new home."

based on facts or reality, rather than opinions or emotions

"The report is factual."

"The factual report contained only verifiable information and no opinions or speculation from the author."

the ongoing existence or continuous effort of something over a period of time, especially despite difficulties

"Her persistence leads to a breakthrough."

"His persistence in applying for jobs finally paid off when he was offered a position."

following one after another without interruptions

"She won three games in a row."

"She won three games in a row and everyone was amazed by her incredible winning streak."

continuously happening one after another

"Five consecutive wins occurred."

"It rained for three consecutive days and the basement flooded because the ground could not absorb any more water."

the process or action of adding a number to itself a specific number of times

"He is good at multiplication."

"The teacher explained that multiplication is a shortcut for repeated addition of the same number."

supplying motive force

"The drink is energising."

"The energising music at the gym helped her push through the last few minutes of her exhausting workout."

in a way that is done consciously and intentionally

"She deliberately ignored his message."

"She deliberately ignored his call because she was still angry about the argument they had last night."

causing feelings of disappointment or annoyance by stopping someone from achieving their desires or goals

"The delay is frustrating."

"The frustrating puzzle took her three hours to solve and she almost gave up several times before finally finishing it."

a general concept or belief

"The notion of time travel fascinates him."

"The notion that success required sacrificing happiness was a belief she strongly rejected."

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

"We need resources."

"The non-profit organization struggled to secure adequate resources to fund its vital community programs."

the process of adjusting or modifying oneself or something to fit new circumstances or conditions

"This adaptation works."

"The company's successful adaptation to market changes ensured its continued profitability."

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."

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

"They conduct the meeting."

"The orchestra conductor will conduct the symphony with precision and passion."

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

"They are indigenous people."

"The indigenous tribe fought to preserve their ancestral lands and unique cultural heritage from exploitation."

a social group united by shared ancestry, culture, or customs

"The tribe lives in the Amazon rainforest."

"The tribe lived in the Amazon rainforest and had no contact with the outside world."

following the same course of action or behavior over time

"Stay consistent always."

"His story is consistent every time he tells it so I believe he is telling the truth."

to produce a specific result or effect

"This will serve well."

"His extensive experience in project management will serve him well in his new leadership role."

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

"The company has hierarchy."

"Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a psychological theory that human motivation is driven by a five-tier pyramid of increasingly complex and self-fulfilling needs."

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

"He is dominant."

"The dominant wolf in the pack eats first and makes all the decisions for the group."

to categorize or organize something into specific groups or classifications

"Assign students to groups."

"The manager decided to assign the tasks based on each team member's specialized skills."

to form or make up a whole

"They compose the team."

"Several different elements compose the complex mixture that creates this unique flavor."

a social club for male students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

"He joined a fraternity."

"The freshman was eager to join a fraternity and experience college life."

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

"Do not tease your little brother."

"The older children teased the new student about his accent but the teacher quickly stopped their hurtful behavior."

measured or judged in comparison to something else

"It is a relative success."

"The success of the project was relative to the limited resources available at the time."

having a base

"It is based on facts."

"The new policy is based on extensive research and public feedback."

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

"The singer hit a high pitch."

"The soprano's voice reached an incredibly high pitch, captivating the entire audience."

subject to change or variation

"The weather is variable."

"The variable weather in spring can be sunny one minute and rainy the next without any warning at all."

the character or quality of a person's voice

"Her tone was nice."

"Despite his harsh words, the underlying tone of his voice conveyed genuine concern."

to understand or think about someone or something in a certain way

"I perceive you are sad."

"Many people perceive the artist's later works as less accessible than their earlier pieces."

to judge and assign a score or rank to something according to a set scale

"Customers rate the product five stars."

"Customers rate the restaurant highly for its excellent service and delicious food at reasonable prices."

a temporary easing or reduction of something unpleasant or difficult

"The weekend provides a brief respite from work."

"The weekend provides a brief respite from work and she spends it relaxing at home with her family."

to bring someone into a group, organization, or cause as a member or worker

"We need to recruit."

"The organization decided to recruit volunteers with a passion for environmental conservation."

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

"The joke elicited loud laughter from everyone."

"The teacher's clever question managed to elicit a thoughtful response from even the shyest student in the class."

a brief description of a person's life, achievements, and characteristics

"Read the profile."

"The magazine published a detailed profile of the groundbreaking scientist and her achievements."

the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles

"The assessment was fair."

"The teacher's careful assessment of the student's work revealed significant areas for improvement."

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."

to conduct an experiment or test again, often under the same conditions, in order to verify or confirm the results

"Replicate the test."

"Researchers attempted to replicate the groundbreaking experiment to confirm its validity and findings."

to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

"The drug will relieve your symptoms."

"Taking a hot bath can help relieve muscle tension and reduce stress after a long day at work."

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

"The show will appeal."

"Her innovative design managed to appeal to a wide range of critics and consumers."

a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities

"A wide spectrum exists."

"The political spectrum ranges from extreme left to extreme right, encompassing many viewpoints."

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

"Physics is a discipline."

"Theoretical physics is a challenging academic discipline that requires a strong foundation in mathematics and abstract reasoning."

to cause or give rise to something

"Generate more power."

"The new technology is designed to generate clean energy from renewable sources."

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."