Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

"Obesity increases the risk of heart disease."

"Obesity is a serious health problem that increases the risk of heart disease diabetes and high blood pressure."

to recognize the dissimilarities between two or more things

"Can you tell the difference between these two colors?"

"The twins look so similar that it is difficult to tell the difference between them at first glance."

made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

"The flower is artificial."

"The artificial flower looked so real that I tried to smell it before realizing it was made of plastic."

a substance used to add sweetness to food or beverages

"She uses an artificial sweetener in her coffee instead of regular sugar."

"A sweetener is any substance added to food or drink to give it a sweet taste"

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

"This bus is taking ages to arrive."

"The bus took ages to arrive so I was nearly an hour late for my appointment."

related to the nourishment provided by food and its impact on health, promoting growth and overall bodily well-being

"The value is nutritional."

"The nutritional value of fresh vegetables is much higher than processed foods and doctors recommend eating a variety of colorful produce."

to crush or break something into small pieces or powder

"Grind up the coffee beans."

"The coffee machine will grind up the whole beans into a fine powder before brewing the fresh coffee."

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

"The situation is problematic."

"The problematic software crashed several times and caused us to lose all our work."

in a way that is intentional and not accidental

"He broke the window on purpose."

"He broke the window on purpose because he was angry and wanted to cause damage to the building."

in a manner based on facts rather than personal feelings, opinions, or biases

"He analyzed objectively."

"The scientist analyzed the data objectively and she reported the results without letting her personal opinions influence her conclusions."

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

"The motion sensor detected movement and turned on the light."

"A charge-coupled device is a type of light sensor found in a digital camera"

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

"The escalator moved slowly."

"We took the escalator to the second floor of the mall."

the distance of something from side to side

"The width of the gap was less than a millimeter."

"The width of the river is too great for the team to build a bridge without expensive equipment."

the act of making small changes in something, usually for an enhancement

"We made a slight modification to the design."

"The modification to the engine increased horsepower but reduced fuel efficiency significantly."

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

"The weatherman predicts rain tomorrow."

"The weather report predicts rain for tomorrow so do not forget to bring your umbrella with you."

lacking knowledge or realization of a fact or situation

"They were unaware."

"He is unaware of the danger because he did not read the warning signs posted on the fence."

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

"The shoes are unsuitable."

"The unsuitable shoes caused blisters on her feet and she had to stop hiking after only two miles on the trail."

in a way that is done consciously and intentionally

"She deliberately ignored his message."

"She deliberately ignored his call because she was still angry about the argument they had last night."

the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

"The knee injury limits his mobility."

"The knee injury limits his mobility and he cannot run or jump until it heals completely."

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

"The crowd cheers as the team scores."

"The crowd cheers as the team scores and the noise echoes through the stadium for several minutes."

to intentionally exclude someone or something

"Do not leave out important details."

"Please do not leave out any important details when you write your report about the incident."

conforming to the expected standards

"Be proper now."

"It is important to maintain proper etiquette during formal gatherings."

a comprehensive collection of all the known facts and information regarding a particular subject, person, or event, often used for reference, analysis, or evidence

"This is a new record."

"The detective meticulously compiled a detailed record of all the evidence found at the crime scene."

to find out the exact size of something or someone

"He measures the length of the table."

"The tailor carefully measured the customer's arms and legs to ensure that the custom made suit would fit perfectly when it was finished."

the proportion of a substance in an alloy or mixture

"Check the content of the metal."

"The precise content of gold in the alloy determines its karat value and overall purity."

a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices

"The packet is sealed."

"The instruction packet included diagrams written in six different languages making it easy for international customers to assemble the furniture correctly."

to take in energy, liquid, etc.

"The sponge will absorb water."

"This special material is designed to absorb excess moisture and prevent mold growth."

to think or have an opinion about something

"I reckon it's cold."

"She didn't want to say for sure, but she reckoned that the project would be delayed."

a device used to weigh people or objects

"Use the scale to weigh."

"The doctor asked the patient to step onto the scale to record their current weight."

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

"He finally realized his mistake."

"He did not realize how much his words had hurt her until he saw the tears streaming down her face."

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."

a portion that represents one-fourth of a whole

"The pizza was cut into quarters."

"She requested a quarter of the inheritance to fund her new entrepreneurial venture."

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."

quick and energetic in movement or action

"The walk was brisk."

"The brisk walk in the cold air woke her up and she felt ready to face the busy day ahead."

a natural process involving a change in position or orientation of an object

"The ball is in motion."

"The camera captured every motion of the dancer on stage."

done automatically, without deliberate thought

"He made an unconscious gesture."

"Her unconscious habit of tapping her pen made her seem nervous during the presentation."

a teacher at a university or college who helps and guides a group of students with their studies

"He is my tutor."

"The university appointed a dedicated tutor to provide academic guidance to struggling students."

food that is essential to one's growth and health

"Eat good nutrition."

"A balanced diet rich in essential vitamins and minerals is crucial for optimal nutrition."

a randomly selected part of a larger group, put to study in order to gain knowledge or to draw conclusions about the larger group

"They took a water sample."

"The scientist collected a soil sample from the forest floor to analyze its microbial composition and nutrient levels."

into very small or thin parts

"Chop it finely."

"The chef finely chopped the herbs to release their aromatic essence into the dish."

not achieving the desired outcome or intended result

"The medicine is ineffective."

"The ineffective treatment did not improve the patient's condition and the doctors decided to try a different medication instead."

to guess or calculate a value, size, or etc. to be higher than it actually is

"Do not overestimate your abilities."

"It is easy to overestimate your own abilities when you have never faced a truly difficult challenge before."

having a design or use that effectively serves a specific need

"It is practical."

"This multi-functional tool offers a practical solution for various household repairs, saving both time and money."

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

"These examples illustrate the problem well."

"The graph illustrates the relationship between population growth and the increasing demand for natural resources."

the subject matter or information covered in a speech, literary work, or other forms of communication, distinct from its style or presentation

"The content was good."

"While the presentation was visually appealing, the actual content of the lecture lacked depth."

a single page or screen in a computer-made presentation that shows text, images, or both to explain or share information during a talk

"Look at this slide."

"Each slide in the presentation was carefully designed to convey complex information visually."