Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (3) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

to occur at a specific time or location

"The event will take place tomorrow."

"The annual conference will take place in London next month, attracting experts from around the world."

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

"The arrival of the train is on platform three."

"We waited at the airport for the arrival of our delayed flight from London."

at any point in time

"Have you ever been to London?"

"Have you ever been to London or visited any other major cities in the United Kingdom?"

existing or situated all around something or someone

"The surrounding hills are green."

"The surrounding mountains protect the valley from strong winds and the climate is mild and pleasant all year round."

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 kind of natural glass produced when molten lava cools very rapidly

"Volcanic glass forms when lava cools rapidly."

"Volcanic glass formed when lava cooled so quickly that crystals did not have time to grow."

acid or granitic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava without crystallization; usually dark, but transparent in thin pieces

"The arrowhead is made of black obsidian."

"Obsidian was prized by ancient civilizations for making razor sharp knives and arrowheads."

an inhabitant of an island

"The islander knows every cove and beach."

"The islander had lived on the remote atoll his entire life and knew every reef and current."

in a regular or habitual manner, often following a fixed procedure or schedule

"She routinely checks her email every morning."

"She routinely checks her email every morning before starting her work to make sure she does not miss anything important."

used to introduce another item or person that is included in the same category or group as the previous one

"He is smart as well as kind."

"She speaks French as well as Spanish and is learning Italian and German too."

considering a particular fact or circumstance

"In view of the facts."

"In view of recent events we have decided to increase security at all of our buildings."

to be the setting or time of an event

"I did see the accident."

"Next Tuesday will see the grand opening of the much-anticipated new museum."

relating to a person or event that is a part of the past and is documented in historical records, often preserved for educational or cultural purposes

"The building is historic."

"The historic building was built in eighteen ninety and it is now protected as a national landmark by the government."

a particular type of business or industry that deals with buying and selling goods or services

"It is a good trade."

"The import/export trade is a vital component of the global economy."

a part of something that is left

"I have some rest left."

"The rest of the cake was saved for dessert the following day."

a habitual or customary way of doing something; a repeated or regular action or behavior

"It is good practice."

"Regular exercise is a healthy practice that contributes to overall well-being."

without any pause or interruption

"The machine runs continuously for twelve hours."

"The machine runs continuously for twelve hours a day producing thousands of bottles for the factory."

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."

according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help

"Naturally she was nervous before the interview."

"Naturally she was nervous before the interview but she did her best and got the job in the end."

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

"She switches topics quickly."

"He decided to switch careers after realizing his current job was not fulfilling."

the act of selling something

"This is a sale."

"The store is having a massive sale on all winter clothing items this weekend."

material of a particular kind or constitution

"What is this substance?"

"The mysterious substance found at the crash site required immediate scientific analysis."

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."

one of a series of small balls of wood, glass, etc. with a hole in the middle that a string can go through to make a rosary or necklace, etc.

"She strung a blue bead onto the necklace."

"She strung colorful glass beads onto a thread to make a handmade necklace for her friend."

a valuable or productive insight, idea, or piece of information

"The insight was a find."

"The archaeological find was one of the most significant discoveries of the century."

to leave a place, especially because it is difficult or dangerous to stay

"They will abandon the ship."

"Due to the severe damage sustained in the storm, the crew had no choice but to abandon the sinking vessel."

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

"The resident is happy."

"The new community center aims to provide essential services for every resident in the surrounding neighborhoods."

something that corresponds to or harmonizes with another

"It is a match."

"The engagement ring was a perfect match for her exquisite taste in fine jewelry."

to direct one's interest or attention toward a specific subject or activity

"I turn to music."

"When faced with difficult decisions, he would often turn to his trusted mentors for advice."

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

"He found a way."

"The company explored various innovative means to improve customer satisfaction and boost overall sales figures."

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

"Survival is the main goal."

"Survival in the desert depended on finding water before dehydration caused serious illness."

used to represent anything or everything as the subject or object of verb or preposition

"Take whatever you need."

"Whatever challenges arise during implementation, the team must adapt without compromising quality standards."

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

"The departure of the flight was delayed by an hour."

"The departure of the flight was delayed by two hours due to bad weather conditions at the airport."

to have something as for ourselves

"I own this book."

"He is lucky to own a beautiful house near the beach with a stunning ocean view."

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

"She made pottery."

"The museum displayed a collection of ancient pottery, showcasing the craftsmanship of early civilizations."

a distinct period or stage in a sequence of events or development

"This is a new phase."

"The project entered its final phase, focusing on implementation and testing."

to live in a place that is either rented or owned

"They will occupy it."

"The new tenants were excited to officially occupy the spacious apartment they had recently rented."