Test 3 - Listening - Part 1 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

to interact and spend time with people

"Teens socialize through social media."

"Many people use social media platforms to socialize with friends and family who live far away from them."

the state of belonging to a group, organization, etc.

"The gym membership costs fifty dollars monthly."

"He paid an annual membership fee to join the gym so he could use the facilities whenever he wanted."

a member of an organization with limited membership

"He is an associate."

"As a junior associate at the law firm, she was responsible for conducting research and assisting senior partners."

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

"The feedback was helpful."

"The musicians carefully considered the audience's feedback to improve their live performance for the next show."

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

"The coast is very beautiful."

"We enjoyed a leisurely drive along the scenic coast, stopping frequently to admire the ocean views."

filled with great pleasure or joy

"I am delighted."

"The delighted child tore open the birthday presents and squealed with joy when she saw the new bicycle."

used when answering the phone to let the caller know that the person they are trying to reach is on the line

"Speaking, who is it?"

"Speaking, this is Sarah, how may I help you with your inquiry today?"

through the use of a communication or transmission channel

"News came over the radio."

"We received the urgent message over the secure communication channel."

a numeral or sequence of numerals used for identification, often linked to accounts, memberships, or official records

"What is your number?"

"Please provide your membership number to access your account details."

(of letters and numbers) referring to the same letter or number occurring consecutively, one immediately following the other

"The word has a double 'l'."

"Please spell the word 'accommodate' with a double 'c' and a double 'm'."

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

"The competition was intense."

"The competition was fierce but she managed to win first place by staying calm and focusing only on her own performance."

to officially sign up and become a member or participant of an organization or group

"I will enter the club."

"She decided to enter the prestigious university program to further her academic pursuits."

to create, approve, or provide something through a formal decision made by voting

"We will vote yes."

"The committee will vote to approve the new budget proposal at the next meeting."

to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact

"Find out the truth."

"She was determined to find out the real reason behind his sudden departure."

to join in a contest or game

"Athletes compete in many running races."

"Athletes from more than one hundred countries will compete in the upcoming Olympic Games for gold medals and national pride."

the topic or idea that is being discussed

"What is the theme?"

"The central theme of the novel explores the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations."

to give a title to something, such as a book, movie, piece of art, etc.

"Entitle this story."

"The author decided to entitle his latest novel 'The Whispering Woods'."

relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life

"This is a domestic task."

"She preferred to focus on domestic matters rather than career advancements."

to be connected to or about a particular subject

"I relate to your experience."

"Many young people can relate to the main character's struggles with fitting in at school."

the artistic arrangement of people, objects, or elements in a painting or image

"The composition is good."

"The careful composition of the photograph drew the viewer's eye to the intended focal point."

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

"They criticize him."

"It is important not to criticize someone's efforts without offering constructive suggestions for improvement."

guidance on how to carry out a task or operate something

"Read the instruction carefully."

"The user manual provided clear instruction on how to assemble the furniture correctly."

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

"The painting captured the mood."

"The artist skillfully managed to capture the fleeting essence of a Parisian morning in his work."

an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

"I took a quick shot."

"The candid shot captured the genuine emotion of the moment perfectly."

the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)

"Good timing is important."

"The precise timing of the rescue operation was crucial for its success."

in a simple or fundamental manner, without concern for less important details

"It is basically simple."

"Basically, the project aims to streamline the workflow by eliminating unnecessary steps."

a person, object, or scene chosen as the focus for artistic or photographic representation

"The subject was a dog."

"The landscape artist chose the rugged mountain range as the primary subject for his next series."

a painting, drawing or photograph of somewhere, depicting the objects and events in that place

"I like this scene."

"The artist captured a breathtaking mountain scene in his latest watercolor."

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

"I suspect he is lying."

"The detective began to suspect that the witness was withholding crucial information about the incident."

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

"She is a keen student."

"She is a keen student and always sits in the front row taking careful notes."

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

"He outlines the main points clearly."

"The professor asked the students to outline their essays before writing the full draft to organize their ideas clearly."