Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (2) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

the action of laughing or the sound it makes

"The room was filled with the sound of laughter."

"The sound of a child's laughter is often enough to brighten up even the gloomiest of days."

causing great amusement and laughter

"The story was hilarious."

"Her hilarious anecdote about the mistaken identity had everyone in the room roaring with uncontrollable laughter."

(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors

"The old film is black-and-white."

"The classic silent film was entirely black-and-white, with no color to distract from the dramatic storytelling."

an obstacle to attention

"The noise is a constant distraction while working."

"The constant notifications from his phone were a major distraction while he was trying to study."

the current period of time or to the present situation, often implying a change from the past

"Everyone has a phone these days."

"People rarely write letters these days because everyone uses email or text messages instead."

to set aside a period for a specific activity or purpose despite a busy schedule or other commitments

"You need to make time for exercise."

"Even though she is very busy she always makes time to have dinner with her family every evening."

in a voice that can be heard clearly

"She read aloud."

"The teacher asked the student to read the poem aloud so that everyone in the class could hear it clearly."

to record or write down something for the purpose of remembering it or referring to it later

"I will make a note of that."

"Please make a note of the meeting time so you don't forget it later."

someone who is in charge of a library or works in it

"The librarian helped me."

"The librarian helped the student find books for her research paper on the history of civil rights movements in the American south."

holding first place in a contest

"The film is prizewinning."

"The prizewinning photograph captured a moment of pure joy and the judges unanimously agreed that it deserved the first place award."

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

"Her disability does not limit her ambition."

"The company installed wheelchair ramps and accessible bathrooms to accommodate employees with physical disabilities and comply with the new regulations."

related to or involving only one certain thing

"Please be more specific."

"Please be more specific about the problem so I can help you find a solution."

a group of people having approximately the same age

"The game appeals to a younger age group."

"The toy was designed for children in the three to five age group with no small parts."

a percussion instrument originally from Trinidad and Tobago that consists of a concave metal oil container which is beaten in differnet places to produce various notes

"Steel drum is pitched percussion."

"The steel drum is a pitched percussion instrument made from a fifty five gallon oil drum that originated in Trinidad and Tobago."

to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

"We need to raise awareness about pollution."

"The charity campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health support for young people."

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

"Please reply as soon as possible."

"Please send me the report as soon as possible because the deadline is tomorrow morning."

a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

"The illustration is clear."

"The book's illustration showed a detailed map of the fantasy world where the story takes place."

a matter that is dealt with in a conversation, text, or study

"Choose a topic."

"The main topic of discussion was climate change."

to record something on a piece of paper by writing

"Write down your phone number."

"Please write down your contact information so I can call you if there are any changes."

to offer someone the option to make a decision between two or more alternatives or possibilities

"They gave us a choice today."

"The teacher gave the students a choice between writing an essay or giving a presentation."

in a certain way

"She will definitely win."

"I will definitely call you later tonight after I finish my homework and eat dinner with my family."

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

"Immigration changes many people's lives."

"The government is reviewing its policies on immigration and border control."

a difficulty emerging from the fact that people cannot communicate because they do not have a common language

"Language barrier makes communication difficult."

"The language barrier made it difficult for the tourists to order food at the local restaurant."

continuing in the same way

"Books, pens, etc."

"We need to buy fruits apples bananas oranges etc for the fruit salad at the party."

(of people) still alive and in good health

"My old dog is still alive and kicking."

"Despite the rumours my old professor is still alive and well and living in the countryside."

drawing of a human or animal that represents the head by a circle and the rest of the body by straight lines

"The child draws a stick figure of his family."

"The child drew a stick figure of her family with large heads and thin lines for bodies."

an item that is written in a book, dictionary, list, etc. or a piece of information that is entered on a computer database

"The entry in his diary describes the storm."

"Each new word added to the dictionary was carefully checked before its entry was finalized."

to stop or end an activity or state

"Don't give up hope."

"Despite numerous setbacks, they refused to give up on their ambitious project."

without assistance from others

"He worked independently."

"After years of training, the young entrepreneur decided to launch her business independently."

to design something for a particular audience or market

"The book aims at children."

"This new educational software is specifically designed to aim at young learners who are just beginning to read."

the art of performing stories on stage, in film, or on television through acting and dialogue

"I like drama."

"The theatre company specializes in performing classic drama with modern interpretations."

to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it

"Explore the new area."

"The team will explore the uncharted territory to document its unique flora and fauna."

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

"That is a particular case."

"The teacher asked a particular student to stay after class because she wanted to discuss his recent poor performance on the exams."

likely to happen or sure to experience something

"He is bound to fail."

"With his current attitude, he is bound to face significant challenges in his career."

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."

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

"It sounds good."

"The proposal for a new park sounds like an excellent idea for improving community well-being."

to want to know about something particular

"She wonders about the future often."

"I often wonder what my life would be like if I had chosen a different career path."

someone who reads a certain magazine or newspaper

"He is a reader."

"As a regular reader of the financial times, she is well-informed on global markets."

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

"This is worth money."

"Her contribution to the project was worth far more than we initially anticipated."

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."

evoking admiration through quality, skill, or performance

"His work is impressive."

"The architect's design for the skyscraper was truly impressive, blending innovation with sustainability."

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 book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

"Diary records daily personal events."

"The diary was a daily personal record of events thoughts and feelings never intended for publication."

(of people) still alive and in good health

"He is alive and well."

"After a difficult surgery, the patient was reported to be alive and well."