Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 15 Vocabulary List

to continue or start an activity

"How do you go about solving this?"

"How should we go about solving this complicated problem that seems to have no easy solution?"

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

"The headline was bold."

"The headline grabbed attention and made readers want to know more."

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

"Bear this in mind always."

"When planning your budget for the trip, you should bear in mind that accommodation costs tend to be much higher during the peak tourist season."

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

"The journalist wrote a report."

"The journalist refused to reveal her sources because protecting their identity was more important than publishing the story immediately."

showing opposing ideas or opinions that do not agree, causing confusion or disagreement

"The reports are conflicting."

"The conflicting reports made it impossible to know what really happened during the protest."

intended to give a wrong idea or make one believe something that is untrue

"The sign was misleading."

"The misleading advertisement promised amazing results but the product did not work as described at all."

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

"Good advice helps."

"She gave me valuable advice about my career."

an academic discipline that examines the production, consumption, and effects of various forms of media, including television, film, digital media, and journalism

"Media studies analyzes television and film."

"Media studies analyzes television film and social media and examines how messages are created and received."

a strong disagreement or argument over something that involves many people

"Public controversy arose."

"The controversy over the law lasted for weeks."

used to express surprise, amazement, or mild emphasis without swearing

"Gosh! I did not see that coming."

"Gosh! I did not see that coming. It was a complete surprise to me and everyone else."

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

"That is a false assumption."

"She made a wrong assumption about his intentions and later regretted it deeply."

to examine or study something in detail in order to explain or understand it

"The scientist will analyze the data."

"The scientist spent months analyzing the data collected during the experiment to draw meaningful conclusions."

in a manner that is direct and clear

"The teacher explicitly told us not to run."

"The teacher explicitly told us not to run in the hallway but some students still disobeyed and got into trouble."

a task given to a student to do

"The reporter is on a special assignment."

"The professor assigned a challenging research paper as the final assignment for the advanced literature course."

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

"Live coverage was excellent."

"The coverage of the event was live and detailed."

someone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published

"The editor checked the article."

"The editor revised the text carefully so the final version would be clear"

a section of a newspaper or magazine that regularly publishes articles about a particular subject

"Read the sports column."

"Her weekly column in the financial times offers insightful analysis of market trends."

the designs, pictures or drawings that are used in publications

"Computer graphics look realistic."

"Modern computer graphics look very realistic in video games and movies nowadays."

to find a solution to a problem

"Let's work out this."

"The detectives are working out the complex financial motives behind the elaborate corporate fraud."

to be linked or connected in a cause-and-effect relationship

"The two events relate."

"Scientists are investigating how the recent seismic activity may relate to volcanic eruptions."

to happen or exist alongside something else or at the same time

"Rain can accompany snow."

"The unexpected success of the play was accompanied by a surge of public admiration."

standing out clearly or easily noticeable

"The tower was prominent."

"Her prominent role in the research project made her a key figure in the scientific community."

to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner

"We will inform you about the decision."

"Please inform the receptionist when you arrive so she can notify the manager of your presence."

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

"Don't patronize me."

"He had a habit of explaining simple concepts to his colleagues in a way that seemed to patronize their intelligence."

to show or portray someone or something, often to convey a specific image

"He will present himself well."

"The advertisement was designed to present the product as a luxurious and essential item for modern living."

to provide a report on or talk about an event in a news piece or media

"The news will cover it."

"The investigative journalist was assigned to cover the complex corruption scandal."

the underlying principles that serve as the foundation upon which something is initiated, developed, calculated, or explained

"This is the basis."

"Honesty and integrity form the essential basis for any successful business relationship."

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."

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

"The newspaper editorial criticized the government."

"The newspaper's editorial strongly endorsed one candidate for governor urging readers to vote for change after years of ineffective leadership."

to a very great extent in a negative or distressing way

"I am terribly sorry for being late."

"I am terribly sorry for being late but there was a lot of traffic on the highway this morning."

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

"The treatment helped him recover."

"The doctor recommended a new treatment that could cure the disease within just a few weeks."

to regard someone or something in a certain way

"I consider him smart."

"We should consider the long-term consequences before making such a significant investment decision."

covering a wide scope without focusing on specifics

"It was a broad topic."

"The politician offered a broad overview of his economic policies without delving into specific details."

a situation treated as an observable object

"Look at the picture."

"The media painted a grim picture of the economic situation."

the act of providing money or capital to support a project, organization, or activity

"The research project receives federal funding."

"The research project receives federal funding and the grant covers equipment salaries and travel expenses."