Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 15 Vocabulary List

someone who makes works of art by carving or shaping stone, wood, clay, metal, etc. into different forms

"The sculptor carved stone."

"The sculptor spent months carving a figure from a single block of white marble."

greatest in significance, importance, degree, or achievement

"She is the leading expert."

"The leading cause of death in the country is heart disease followed by cancer."

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

"We must comply now."

"All employees are expected to comply with the company's strict safety protocols to prevent accidents."

to officially register oneself or someone else as a participant in a course, school, etc.

"She enrolled in a cooking class."

"She decided to enroll in a Spanish course at the local community college to improve her language skills for work."

to give a responsibility or job to someone

"The president will appoint a new judge."

"The board of directors will appoint a new chief executive officer after interviewing several qualified candidates."

a sum of money given by an educational institution to someone with great ability in order to financially support their education

"She got a scholarship."

"He was awarded a prestigious scholarship for his outstanding academic achievements."

to have or include a variety of what is mentioned

"Prices range from very cheap to expensive."

"The prices of the products range from ten dollars to over one thousand dollars depending on the quality and brand."

an angle measuring exactly 90 degrees

"The corner made a right angle."

"The corner of a square book forms a right angle that measures exactly ninety degrees."

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

"Space exploration fascinates young children."

"The documentary about space exploration fascinated the young boy who dreamed of becoming an astronaut."

coming into existence

"The market is emerging."

"The emerging market in southeast Asia offers many opportunities for investors who are willing to take some risks."

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

"Ancient civilization thrived."

"The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for thousands of years along the Nile River."

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

"The art exhibition opens today."

"We visited the exhibition and saw many beautiful paintings from famous artists around the world."

a written document indicating an individual's intention to leave their job or position

"The manager's resignation surprises everyone."

"The manager's resignation surprises everyone and the company must now search for a replacement."

one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner

"She has an inclination to arrive late."

"She has a natural inclination toward music and started playing piano at a very young age."

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

"Heat can distort metal."

"Extreme heat can distort the metal structure, causing it to lose its original shape and integrity over time."

at moments that are not constant or regular

"At times I feel lonely."

"At times I feel lonely but then I call my friends and they always cheer me up."

a book with sheets of paper that can be used for drawing

"The sketchbook contains pencil drawings."

"The sketchbook contains pencil drawings and the artist carries it everywhere to capture quick impressions."

to share similarities in appearance, characteristics, or qualities

"You bear a resemblance to my cousin."

"The little boy bears a strong resemblance to his grandfather when he was young."

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 native or resident of London

"The Londoner knows all the best underground stations."

"The Londoner knows all the best underground stations and can navigate the city without a map."

to indicate a meaning

"This will signify peace."

"The ringing of the bells at midnight is traditionally meant to signify the end of the old year and the beginning of the new."

the specific theme or topic that a work of art, speech, etc. contains

"The subject matter is serious."

"The subject matter of the book is family life and change."

an increase in price or expense, often sudden or noticeable

"A boost in price."

"The tax cut gives a boost to the economy and consumers spend more on goods and services."

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

"The critic wrote a review."

"The critic praised the performance but also pointed out a few weak parts."

a clear understanding of a problem, situation, or concept

"Gain appreciation for art."

"Gaining an appreciation for modern art requires understanding its historical context and artistic intent."

admiration for achievements, often in art, performance, leadership, or innovation

"Her performance receives critical acclaim."

"The movie received critical acclaim for its screenplay acting and direction at film festivals."

a person of importance, fame, or public recognition

"He is a big figure."

"The renowned scientist was considered a significant figure in the field of theoretical physics."

a type of secondary school in the UK that traditionally provided education in classical languages and literature, as well as mathematics and sciences

"He went to grammar school."

"Historically, grammar school education focused on classical languages and prepared students for university studies."

to no longer continue something altogether

"They abandon the plan."

"After careful consideration, the committee decided to abandon the controversial project due to public outcry."

to recognize someone's achievements by giving them something such as an official prize, payment, etc.

"They award the prize."

"The committee will award a scholarship to the most deserving student."

the act of teaching someone a subject or skill

"She gave instruction."

"The experienced mentor provided clear instruction on effective research methodologies for the postgraduate students."

basic and simple, lacking modern features or advancements

"This is a primitive tool."

"The indigenous tribe still uses primitive methods for hunting and survival."

to move away from one's area of interest or original path

"Do not turn away from me."

"The artist decided to turn away from traditional techniques to explore a more abstract style."

an object produced by pouring liquid material into a mold and letting it solidify

"The cast was cold."

"A delicate cast of the dancer's hand was displayed as a tribute to her artistic legacy."

an immaterial supernatural being that can appear or be perceived by humans

"Good spirit protected the forest."

"Many cultures believe in spirits that can interact with the living world."

to bend the upper body backwards

"Recline your body back."

"Passengers can recline their seats slightly on long flights to make sleeping more comfortable during the journey."

a recreation of a human or animal body in sculpture or drawing

"A clay figure."

"The artist meticulously sculpted a lifelike figure of a horse, capturing its powerful musculature."

the quality or state of being new, creative, and unique, not copied from another thing

"The artist's originality sets her apart."

"The artist's originality sets her apart from others because no one else paints like her."

representation by drawing or painting etc

"The depiction was vivid."

"The artist's striking depiction of the bustling marketplace captured the vibrant energy of the city."

a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance

"The doctor wore a mask during surgery."

"The surgeon wore a sterile mask and gloves to prevent spreading germs to the patient during the operation."

significantly better or greater than what is typical or expected

"Her talent is exceptional."

"The exceptional student graduated at the top of her class and received scholarship offers from several prestigious universities."

acknowledgment or approval given to someone or something for their achievements, qualities, or actions

"She received international recognition."

"She received international recognition for her important discovery in cancer research last year."

to make someone feel certain about the truth of something

"Convince me that it is true."

"The lawyer worked diligently to convince the judge of his client's innocence."

an admirable quality, trait, or characteristic in a person or thing

"She has great merit."

"The committee recognized the candidate's exceptional merit and decided to award her the prestigious scholarship."

a collective of individuals united by shared beliefs or ideology, working toward general social, political, or cultural goals

"The movement grew larger."

"The civil rights movement inspired millions to fight for equality and justice."

to reside in a specific place

"Birds inhabit the trees."

"These remote islands are home to a unique species of bird that exclusively inhabits the dense, tropical rainforests found there."

(of a form of art) showing forms, colors, or shapes that do not represent real-world objects, focusing on ideas or emotions instead

"Abstract art uses shapes."

"The abstract painting did not look like anything real and was hard to understand."

used to refer to someone who shares similarities with one such as job, interest, etc. or is in the same situation

"He is my fellow student."

"The fellow students helped each other study for the exam and they formed a group that met every evening in the library."

a strong request or demand for something to happen, often expressed publicly

"There was a call for help."

"The organization issued a strong call for immediate humanitarian aid to the affected region."

(of a document, contract, etc.) to no longer be legally recognized because of reaching the end of validity period

"Your passport expires next month, so renew it."

"My passport will expire next month so I need to renew it before I can travel internationally again."

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

"His idea is radical."

"The radical change in the company's strategy surprised investors but the new approach proved to be very successful in the long run."

a formal request for an artist to paint, design or compose a piece of art

"A commission was given."

"The wealthy patron issued a significant commission for a grand portrait of his family."

to represent or show something or someone by a work of art

"The painting will depict."

"The mural was commissioned to depict the historical events of the city's founding."

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

"Her approach is humanistic."

"The humanistic approach to psychology focuses on the individual potential for growth and self actualization rather than on disorders."

to shape metal or other material by pouring it into a mold while it is in a molten or liquid state

"They will cast the metal."

"The skilled artisan will cast the bronze statue using a traditional lost-wax technique."

to accept something as a challenge

"She will take on new responsibilities."

"The young manager decided to take on new responsibilities despite having limited experience in that area."

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

"The map has a scale of one inch to a mile."

"The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to quantify the size of earthquakes based on the amplitude of seismic waves recorded by seismographs."

someone or something that causes or is likely to cause danger or damage

"The storm was a menace."

"The aggressive dog was considered a menace to the neighborhood children playing outside."

the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

"Her reputation is solid."

"The company’s reputation was damaged by the scandal."