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

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."

in a way that is natural or present from birth

"She is innately talented at music."

"She is innately talented at music and could play the piano by ear without any formal training at all."

(of a person) very successful and respected

"He is a distinguished professor."

"The distinguished professor received a lifetime achievement award for her contributions to the field of molecular biology."

a specialist in the theory of education

"The educationist advocates for smaller class sizes."

"The educationist argued that standardized tests did not accurately measure student learning or teacher effectiveness."

(of a quality or skill) gained from the moment that one was born

"She has innate talent."

"Her innate talent for music was evident from a young age and she could play the piano without any formal lessons."

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

"This could potentially help you."

"This decision could potentially change your life so think carefully before you make any final choices."

to work with someone else in order to create something or reach the same goal

"Scientists collaborate on important research projects together."

"The two artists decided to collaborate on a new song that would combine their unique musical styles."

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."

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

"She is a talented singer."

"The talented musician could play three different instruments by the age of twelve and composed his first symphony at fifteen."

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."

having a position or quality that is noticeably great and respected

"He is an eminent scientist."

"The eminent surgeon was invited to teach at the medical school and students from around the world applied to attend his lectures."

high level of skill, knowledge, or proficiency in a particular field or subject matter

"Her expertise was great."

"A center of expertise is a dedicated team within an organization that provides deep"

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."

consistently accomplishing significant success or goals

"The school is high-achieving."

"The high achieving students were accepted into top universities and their parents were very proud of their accomplishments."

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

"She performed ballet."

"The ballet performance at the theater was so graceful that the audience gave a standing ovation."

a branch of medical science particularly concerned with the disorders of the nervous system

"Neurology studies the nervous system."

"Neurology is the branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system and the brain."

the attitude and effort a person shows toward their work, including being responsible, reliable, and dedicated

"His strong work ethic impresses his boss."

"Her strong work ethic meant she was always the first to arrive and the last to leave."

to cause someone to stop and think carefully about something, often because it raises doubts or presents something unexpected

"It gave him pause."

"The unexpected question during the interview gave her pause for thought, making her reconsider her entire career path."

capable of being copied or reproduced with the same outcome

"The result is replicable."

"The experiment's results were replicable and other scientists confirmed the findings by repeating the study under the same conditions."

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 describe or address someone or something in a particular way

"They call him smart."

"Many critics call this groundbreaking novel a masterpiece of contemporary literature."

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."

in regard to what someone has said or written

"According to the teacher we have homework."

"According to the weather forecast it will rain tomorrow so bring an umbrella."

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

"Her attitude is positive."

"His positive attitude towards challenges helped him succeed where others gave up after facing initial difficulties or setbacks."

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

"This approach works very well."

"The new approach to teaching mathematics has helped students understand complex problems more easily than before."

a distinguishing quality that is considered a key part of someone or something's nature

"Honesty is a great attribute."

"Her most remarkable attribute was her unwavering dedication to helping others."

the stage or point of highest quality, activity, success, etc.

"The show reached its peak."

"The artist's career reached its peak with the release of her critically acclaimed masterpiece."

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

"Let's go back then."

"Historians often go back to ancient texts to understand the origins of current traditions."

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

"It's an achievement."

"Completing the marathon was a significant personal achievement that filled her with immense pride."

an area located near the center of a larger region

"The heart of the city."

"Located in the heart of the bustling metropolis, the park offered a peaceful escape."

slow, unhurried, and conducted with care or dignity

"The walk was slow, deliberate."

"He made a deliberate decision to carefully consider all the available options before proceeding."

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

"This is a big step."

"Taking this step is crucial for achieving our long-term strategic objectives."

to cause or bring about something

"The factory will produce cars."

"The new technology is expected to produce significant improvements in energy efficiency."

describing or practicing special abilities or powers

"This is magic power."

"The magic trick made the rabbit disappear from the hat and then reappear behind the curtain."

to transition or shift to a different topic or activity

"Let us move on now."

"After a brief discussion about the past, it's time to move on to future plans."

to a degree that is higher than usual

"I particularly enjoy Italian food."

"I particularly enjoy Italian food especially pasta dishes like spaghetti and lasagna with rich tomato sauce."

to an exceptionally high degree

"She is extraordinarily talented."

"She is extraordinarily talented and can play the piano the violin and the cello at a professional level."

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."

the art of shaping and engraving clay, stone, etc. to create artistic objects or figures

"The museum has a sculpture."

"The museum displayed a magnificent marble sculpture that depicted a mythical creature from ancient legends."

a specific field or subject of study or expertise

"This is my area."

"His area of expertise lies in the complex interplay between quantum physics and cosmology."

superior to others in terms of excellence

"His work is outstanding."

"The outstanding performance of the young actress earned her an Academy Award nomination for best supporting role."

in a way that is always the same

"She consistently arrives on time."

"She consistently arrives on time for work and never misses a day because she is very responsible."

(of an opinion or belief) held in a way that is firm and determined

"She has strong beliefs."

"Despite facing significant opposition, he maintained a strong conviction that his business plan was the right way forward."

a person or thing that carries out an action or task in a particular way

"The performer was great."

"The new software is a high-performance performer, significantly reducing processing times."

in a way that is extremely important, where the result can greatly influence success or failure

"This is critically important."

"The successful completion of this project depends critically on securing adequate funding within the next quarter."

to cause someone to fully use their skills and abilities, often beyond what they are used to

"Please stretch your legs."

"This challenging assignment will stretch your abilities and push you to discover new talents."

the qualities or abilities needed to achieve a specific goal or result

"He has the goods."

"She possesses all the necessary goods to excel in this demanding leadership role."