Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (1) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

the case history of a medical patient as recalled by the patient

"Patient recalls his medical record."

"The doctor asked the patient to provide a detailed medical record of their previous illnesses and treatments."

the assurance that sensitive information will not be divulged without proper consent

"Confidentiality is crucial."

"The doctor assured the patient that strict confidentiality would be maintained regarding their medical records."

a decision reached after thoroughly considering all relevant information

"We reached a final conclusion."

"After reviewing all the evidence and testimonies, the jury reached a conclusion that the defendant was not guilty."

unable to be prevented

"Change is inevitable."

"Change is inevitable so we should accept it and adapt rather than fighting against it."

relating to or involving scientific experiments, especially those designed to test hypotheses or explore new ideas

"The drug is experimental."

"The experimental drug showed promising results in clinical trials and the researchers hope to make it available to patients soon."

after the time mentioned or in the future

"I will explain later on."

"I will explain later on when we have more time and everyone is present to hear the details."

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

"Teaching requires patience and dedication."

"Teaching required patience creativity and the ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms."

a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work

"The nurse does a follow-up call after the appointment."

"The doctor scheduled a follow up appointment for two weeks after the patient finished the antibiotics."

to spend time doing nothing or nothing productive

"Do not sit around all day."

"Do not just sit around all day watching television because you need to be productive and active."

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

"She records her voice for practice."

"The journalist used a small device to record the entire interview for later use."

a series of methods by which a certain subject is studied or a particular activity is done

"The research methodology was carefully planned"

"The researcher's flawed methodology cast doubt on the validity of the entire experiment's results."

in the exact way described

"As such the plan was rejected."

"As such the plan was rejected by the committee because it did not meet their requirements."

to be able to use the information from a computer system, network, database, etc.

"You need a password to access the system."

"You need a password to access the secure database containing confidential employee information and financial records."

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

"The survey collected a lot of data."

"Analyzing big data requires sophisticated algorithms and powerful computational resources."

referring to a result or finding that is unlikely to have occurred by chance, indicating a real effect or relationship

"This is significant."

"The experimental results showed a statistically significant difference between the two treatment groups."

to doubt the truth, honesty, or reliability of someone or something

"I suspect him."

"The detective began to suspect that the witness was not telling the whole truth."

to formally present something, such as a proposal or document, to someone in authority for review or decision

"Submit your homework before Friday."

"You must submit your application before the deadline if you want to be considered for the scholarship program at the university."

a simplified summary that lists the main points or key ideas of a subject, providing an organized framework

"Give me an outline."

"The professor provided a detailed outline of the course curriculum for the semester."

to write all the information that is needed in a form

"Fill in the form."

"Please fill in all the required fields on the application form before submitting it."

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

"The answer is straightforward."

"The instructions for assembling the furniture were surprisingly straightforward, making the process quite simple."

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

"She finds out the truth now."

"I called the receptionist to find out what time the meeting was scheduled to start because no one had told me."

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."

in a highly probable or inevitable manner

"Big cars are not necessarily safer."

"Bigger cars are not necessarily safer than smaller ones despite what many people seem to believe."

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

"The finding surprised all scientists."

"The finding of the research showed that children who read more books tend to perform better in school."

to examine something scientifically, typically to discover facts or evidence

"We must investigate this."

"The detectives will investigate the mysterious disappearance of the valuable artifact."

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

"Nutrition affects health."

"Good nutrition gives the body energy and helps people stay strong."

an additional component or element that enhances or improves the capability of something

"This is a supplement."

"The new software acts as a supplement to the existing system, improving its overall efficiency."

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

"She is rather tired today."

"She is rather tired after the long journey so she is going to rest for a while before dinner."

covering or including a wide range of topics, subjects, or people

"The topic is broad."

"The conference offered a broad range of workshops covering everything from advanced technology to personal development."

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

"I will get on well."

"With her positive attitude and strong work ethic, she is sure to get on well in her new career."

focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

"This is a practical tool."

"While theoretical frameworks are valuable, a practical approach often yields more immediate and tangible results."

very good at accomplishing a desired result

"The idea is brilliant."

"The brilliant scientist came up with a simple solution to a complex problem that had puzzled researchers for decades."

to move forward or make progress with difficulty

"He had to struggle."

"The small business had to struggle for survival in the highly competitive market."

something that is subject to change and can affect the result of a situation

"This is a variable."

"The unpredictable variable in the experiment caused a significant deviation from the expected results."

the personal quality of behaving properly and keeping one's actions under control

"Show discipline."

"Maintaining discipline is crucial for achieving long-term goals and personal growth."

the outcome or final score of a competition, match, test, etc.

"What is the result?"

"The final result of the championship was a nail-biting victory for the underdog team."

to make, do, or perform something again

"Repeat the word."

"Please repeat your question so that everyone in the room can hear it clearly."

the act of participating or being actively involved in something

"What is your engagement?"

"The community's engagement in the local environmental initiative has led to significant positive changes."

connected to the parts of the DNA in cells, called genes, that determine hereditary traits

"The disease is genetic."

"The genetic disease is inherited from parents and scientists are working to develop treatments that can correct the faulty genes."

a part of a living organism that is made up of cells and is designed to perform a specific function

"The heart is a structure."

"The intricate structure of the human brain allows for complex thought processes and emotional responses."

to feel interested or uncertain about something and want to know more

"I wonder why."

"She couldn't help but wonder about the mysterious circumstances surrounding his sudden departure."

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

"What is your diet?"

"A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables is essential for maintaining good health."

to establish a relationship or association between two things

"Link these ideas."

"Scientists are trying to link the environmental changes to the observed increase in disease."

a person or thing's condition at a particular time

"The state is bad."

"Her emotional state was clearly visible due to a lack of sleep."