Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

achieving the intended or desired result

"The treatment is effective."

"The effective marketing campaign increased sales by fifty percent and the company reached its annual goal three months early."

traffic created by the movement of aircraft

"Air traffic is heavy around the holiday weekend."

"The air traffic controller directed the pilot to a different runway to avoid congestion."

to make sure that something will happen

"Seat belts ensure passenger safety always."

"Please check the door twice to ensure that it is locked before you leave the house for your vacation."

a principle or idea that is abstract

"The concept is simple."

"The concept of supply and demand is fundamental to understanding how prices are determined in a market economy."

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

"Technology enables people to work remotely."

"The scholarship enabled her to attend university because she could not afford the tuition fees without financial assistance."

at the current moment or during the existing time

"At present I am busy."

"At present I am busy with another project so I cannot take on any additional work right now."

used to introduce a specific point or reason in a discussion or argument

"For one thing it is too expensive."

"For one thing it is too expensive and for another it is not even very good quality."

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

"The house is relatively cheap."

"The house is relatively cheap compared to others in the same neighborhood because it needs some repairs and renovations."

to be formed from particular parts or things

"The team consists of five members."

"The committee will consist of ten members who will be elected by the board next week."

regardless of a particular circumstance or obstacle

"In spite of the storm, they sailed."

"In spite of the challenging economic conditions, the small business managed to maintain steady growth throughout the year."

the act of designating or identifying something

"The police officer asks for identification."

"The police officer asks for identification and checks the driver's license and registration."

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

"Serious threat appeared suddenly."

"The threat of fire made everyone leave."

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

"The storm left debris everywhere."

"Debris is the scattered remains of something broken or destroyed"

things that are considered useless, worthless, or of little value, often discarded or thrown away

"The basement is full of old junk."

"The basement is full of old junk that should be thrown away or donated to charity."

a large structure used as a long-term base for people to stay in space and conduct research

"The space station orbits Earth."

"Astronauts live and work on the space station."

a branch of science that studies space, planets, etc.

"He developed a keen interest in astronomy early on."

"Radio astronomy allows scientists to observe celestial phenomena otherwise invisible."

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

"The lecture was very boring."

"The guest speaker delivered an insightful lecture on the future of artificial intelligence and its societal impact."

an object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information

"The satellite sends data daily."

"A communication satellite was launched into orbit to improve television and internet signals across the entire country."

the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.

"The moon orbits around Earth."

"The International Space Station completes one orbit around the Earth approximately every ninety minutes at high speed."

used to provide an alternative or clearer way of expressing the same idea

"He is lazy in other words."

"He is lazy in other words he does not like to work and always finds excuses to avoid it."

interested or ready to do something

"She is willing to try."

"She was willing to try the new recipe, even though she had never cooked that dish before in her life."

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

"He put forward a brilliant idea."

"The scientist put forward a new theory that challenged the traditional understanding of the universe."

related to someone or something

"He asked questions concerning the project."

"I have a question concerning the new policy that was announced yesterday by management."

a large structure of data stored in a computer that makes accessing necessary information easier

"The customer data is stored in a secure database."

"A relational database stores structured information in tables with rows and columns that can be linked using shared key values."

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

"She learned to cope with anxiety."

"She learned various techniques to cope with stress after attending several mindfulness and meditation workshops."

indicating a large number of something

"He has numerous friends."

"There are numerous reasons to exercise regularly including better health more energy and improved mood."

a vehicle designed to travel in space

"The spacecraft docked with the space station."

"An uncrewed spacecraft was launched to explore the methane lakes of a distant moon."

in a way that involves an entire nation

"The news was nationally broadcast."

"The news was nationally broadcast on every major network and people across the country watched the historic event unfold live on television."

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

"The disease is widespread."

"The widespread use of smartphones has changed the way people communicate and access information in their daily lives."

to travel across or on an area of water by a ship or boat

"Sailors navigate using the stars."

"It was very difficult to navigate through the dense fog without a compass but the experienced sailor managed to find the way safely."

(physics) the act of two or more moving items crashing into each other

"A collision occurred."

"The sudden collision between the two vehicles resulted in significant damage to both."

a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way

"This is a set."

"She bought a beautiful set of antique china for her dining room."

any action or maneuver taken as part of a plan or strategy to achieve a specific goal or progress toward an objective

"This is a good measure."

"The government implemented a new measure to combat rising inflation and stabilize the economy."

to be able to pay the cost of something

"She cannot afford a new car now."

"We cannot afford to buy a new car right now because we are saving for a house."

to send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space

"They will launch the rocket."

"Scientists are preparing to launch the new satellite into the Earth's orbit next week."

an organized grouping or arrangement of parts, elements, or ideas

"A constellation of stars."

"The astronomer identified a new constellation of stars in the northern hemisphere."

conforming to the expected standards

"Be proper now."

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

to follow someone or something by examining the marks they leave behind in order to catch them or know what they are doing

"Scientists track the animal's movements carefully."

"The police used dogs to track the missing child through the forest after he wandered away from home."

to weigh relevant information to understand a situation or form a conclusion

"Please consider this."

"We need to carefully consider all the available options before making a decision."

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

"There is space."

"Astronauts explore the vast expanse of space, encountering celestial wonders."

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

"Traffic is heavy today."

"Traffic was backed up for kilometers because a truck had overturned on the highway spilling its cargo across all lanes during morning rush hour."

a person who controls or works an apparatus, machine, or system

"The machine operator worked."

"The skilled operator expertly maneuvered the complex machinery to complete the intricate task."

a person, organization, country, etc. that engages in commercial competition with others

"He is a competitor."

"The new entrepreneur quickly became a formidable competitor in the tech industry."

a small fact or piece of information

"Pay attention to detail."

"Every small detail in the design was carefully considered."

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 way that continues without any pause

"The baby cries constantly."

"The baby is constantly crying for attention and his exhausted parents do not know what to do anymore."

to pursue the direction or movement of someone or something

"Follow the path."

"She decided to follow her dreams and pursue a career in art."

to move toward a particular direction

"He heads toward the nearest exit."

"We decided to head toward the beach instead of going to the mountains for our vacation."

to state or describe how two things or persons are similar

"Compare these two."

"It is difficult to compare the efficiency of the two systems without more data."

easy to acquire or use

"The library is accessible."

"The new software is designed to be highly accessible for users of all technical abilities."

to introduce or create laws or policies

"They establish new rules."

"The government decided to establish stricter regulations to protect the environment."

to show or give something to others for inspection, consideration, or approval

"Present your ticket."

"The museum curator will present the newly acquired artifact to the board for their official approval."

to actively promote or publicize a product, service, or idea

"We will push the product."

"The marketing team will aggressively push the new software to increase market share."

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

"Traffic congestion was bad today."

"The morning commute was severely impacted by unexpected road congestion due to an accident."

to control and organize the different parts of an activity and the group of people involved so that a good result is achieved

"She coordinates the event logistics efficiently."

"The event planner had to coordinate with several different vendors to ensure that everything was ready on time for the wedding."

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

"Set up the tent carefully."

"They plan to set up a small charity to help homeless people find shelter and food."

to convey or communicate something, such as information, ideas, or emotions, from one person to another

"Radios transmit signals over long distances."

"The radio tower can transmit signals over a very long distance allowing communication with ships far out at sea."

stated or specified; acknowledged or supposed

"It is a given fact."

"The given circumstances forced us to change our plans and we had to cancel the trip because of the unexpected snowstorm."