Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 16 Vocabulary List

goods on board an aircraft, ship, or vehicle, being transported

"The ship carried heavy cargo."

"The ship carried a large amount of heavy cargo across the ocean last month."

the work of covering an area with planks

"The planking of the deck is made of teak wood."

"The planking of the deck is made of teak wood and is very durable even in wet conditions."

(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel

"The rudder steers the ship."

"The rudder steers the ship and is controlled by a wheel or tiller at the helm."

lever used to turn the rudder on a boat

"Turn the tiller left."

"The experienced sailor adjusted the tiller smoothly to steer the sailboat through the choppy waters."

a tall, vertical pole on a ship or boat that supports the sails and rigging

"The mast holds the sail."

"The mast holds the sail and is a tall vertical spar on a sailboat."

to match or follow a steady beat or rhythm, usually in music, by moving or playing in the correct timing

"Can you keep time?"

"The drummer was excellent at keeping time, providing a solid foundation for the entire band's performance."

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

"The floor is white marble."

"The beautiful statue was carved from a single block of white marble."

a durable and visually appealing natural rock used for countertops, flooring, and other architectural applications

"Granite is hard rock."

"Granite is a very hard igneous rock commonly used for kitchen countertops and building construction."

related to the practice or science of farming

"The land is agricultural."

"The agricultural fair featured cows pigs sheep and giant pumpkins grown by local farmers in the area."

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

"The valley is beautiful."

"The small village was located in a peaceful valley surrounded by tall mountains and a gentle river."

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

"The island's only inhabitant is a hermit."

"The local inhabitant knew all the hidden beautiful places in the small town."

to place something in a particular position or setting

"The house is situated near the lake."

"The architect decided to situate the large windows on the south side to capture the maximum amount of sunlight."

extremely large in size or extent

"The whale is gigantic."

"The gigantic whale surfaced right next to our small boat and we were terrified but amazed."

to stop or catch before reaching intended destination

"The police intercepted the drug shipment."

"The police were able to intercept the drug shipment before it could reach the city streets."

a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

"The towboat pushes the barge down the river."

"The towboat pushes the barge down the river and is very powerful despite its small size."

a structure built along the edge of a body of water, such as a river or an ocean

"The ship docks at the quay to unload its cargo."

"The ship docks at the quay to unload its cargo and the crew ties the ropes to the dock cleats."

the main part of a continent or country that is connected to a larger landmass, excluding surrounding islands or territories

"The ferry takes passengers from the island to the mainland."

"The ferry departed from the island every two hours and crossed to the mainland in forty minutes."

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

"Technology facilitates communication across long distances."

"The new software is designed to facilitate communication between different departments within the large organization."

able to be identified or distinguished from other things or people

"The building is recognizable."

"The distinctive red roof of the old library made it easily recognizable from a distance."

a man who serves as a sailor

"The old mariner tells tales of the sea."

"The old mariner tells tales of the sea and his face is weathered from years of wind and salt spray."

the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

"The swell made us seasick."

"The gentle swell of the ocean rocked the small boat, creating a peaceful and rhythmic motion."

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

"This painting resembles a famous masterpiece."

"The young boy closely resembles his father in both appearance and personality traits which is quite remarkable."

a skilled professional who creates items by hand, often using traditional methods and techniques

"Craftsman makes functional objects skillfully."

"A craftsman makes high quality objects by hand with skill and attention to detail."

aimlessly drifting

"The raft is afloat."

"The life jacket kept him afloat until the rescue boat arrived to pull him out of the water."

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

"We sat on the shore."

"After the storm, we found many beautiful shells scattered along the shore near the lake."

a person who works on a ship, especially one who helps operate or take care of the ship but is not an officer

"The seaman climbs the mast to check the rigging."

"The seaman climbs the mast to check the rigging and is not afraid of heights despite the strong wind."

the quality of being fixed or steady and unlikely to change

"Stability is important."

"Political stability attracts foreign investment and helps the economy grow steadily over many years."

the rear or aft part of a ship or boat

"The name of the ship is painted on the stern."

"The name of the ship is painted on the stern and can be seen from behind the vessel."

a solid, rigid piece of metal or wood, typically used for support, obstruction, fastening, or as a tool

"This is a bar."

"A heavy iron bar was used to secure the entrance against any intruders."

the forward-most part of a ship, boat, or aircraft

"The ship's bow moved."

"As the ship sailed forward, the waves crashed against its sharp bow."

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 help a person in performing a task, achieving a goal, or dealing with a problem

"I will assist you."

"The librarian will assist patrons in finding the books they need."

(of a material) having not undergone any processing or refinement

"The fish is raw."

"The chef insisted on using only raw ingredients to create the freshest possible flavors for the dish."

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

"Copper pipes carry the water."

"Copper is a soft reddish metal widely used in electrical wiring because it conducts electricity very well."

a territory governed by an emperor or empress, under imperial authority

"The Roman Empire ruled for several centuries."

"The Roman Empire was a vast territory ruled by an emperor for centuries."

a place of shelter for ships

"The ship is in the port."

"The bustling port served as a vital hub for international trade and maritime activities."

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

"The small boat was anchored safely in the bay."

"We sailed into the calm bay and anchored our boat near the beautiful sandy beach."

to go close or closer to something or someone

"Please approach cautiously."

"As the storm intensified, the rescue team decided to approach the damaged structure with extreme caution."

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

"Prices vary widely."

"The success of the project will vary depending on the team's dedication and available resources."

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

"Our compass showed we were heading north."

"The explorer used a magnetic compass to navigate through the dense jungle and find the correct path."

the process or action of carefully watching a thing or person, often for learning something about them

"Her observation of the birds was detailed."

"Careful observation is the bedrock of the empirical scientific method."

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

"A strange phenomenon occurred."

"The aurora borealis is a beautiful natural phenomenon visible in polar regions."

measured or judged in comparison to something else

"It is a relative success."

"The success of the project was relative to the limited resources available at the time."

a group of people or things arranged or following in order

"A succession of events."

"The long succession of rulers over the centuries shaped the nation's complex history."

something such as a building, tree, etc. that is easy to recognize, which we can use to know where we are

"That is a landmark."

"The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark that attracts millions of tourists annually."

to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

"The champion dominates every single match."

"The powerful team managed to dominate the entire game and easily defeated their weaker opponents by a large margin."

a vertical wooden post or stake, often used for fencing, support, or markers

"Use this timber."

"The sturdy timber posts were essential for constructing the fence around the property."

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

"She steers the car around the corner."

"The captain managed to steer the large ship safely through the narrow channel despite the strong currents."

firm and stable in form, not like a gas or liquid

"The wall is solid."

"The solid oak table has been in our family for generations and still looks as good as new."

the internal part of a building, car, etc.

"The interior of the house was beautifully decorated."

"The interior of the church is decorated with beautiful frescoes and has a high vaulted ceiling."