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

noisy talk

"The chatter of the children fills the playground."

"The chatter in the classroom made it difficult for students to hear the teacher's instructions."

a person who travels by getting free rides from passing vehicles

"The hitchhiker stands by the road with his thumb out."

"The hitchhiker stood by the road holding a sign that indicated his destination was two hundred miles away."

a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

"Our sun belongs to the Milky Way galaxy."

"The Andromeda Galaxy is on a collision course with our own"

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

"The film features famous actors."

"The new film features an all star cast of famous actors and stunning special effects that will amaze audiences everywhere."

the characteristic bodily form of a mature organism

"The scientist discovers a new life form in the cave."

"The scientist discovered a new life form thriving in the boiling acidic waters of the hot spring."

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

"The universe is very big."

"Scientists believe the universe is constantly expanding and contains billions of galaxies that we have not yet discovered."

someone who has a strong interest in a particular activity, subject, or hobby, and really loves learning about it and doing it

"The car enthusiast attends every auto show."

"The car enthusiast could identify any vintage vehicle by its engine sound alone."

capable of being achieved or made possible

"The goal is realizable."

"The company's goals for the next quarter are realizable and the team is confident that they can achieve them with hard work."

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."

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."

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."

extraneous noise contaminating sound measurements that cannot be separated from the desired signal

"The background noise makes it hard to hear."

"The background noise in the cafe made it difficult to hear the conversation clearly."

at a distance from each other in either time or space

"The two houses stand apart."

"The two houses stand apart from each other by about fifty meters so there is plenty of space between them."

an organization focused on a specific field of study or training, offering programs and services related to science, technology, medicine, business, or the arts

"The research institute receives government funding."

"The research institute employed over five hundred scientists studying climate change and renewable energy."

the field of study that deals with computers and their uses

"He studied computer science in college."

"Computer science students learn programming languages like Python and Java to develop software and build websites."

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."

to a moderate degree or extent

"He was somewhat nervous before the exam."

"He was somewhat nervous before the exam but he managed to calm himself down and do well."

to provide a film or video with written translations or captions of the dialogue

"They subtitled the foreign film."

"The filmmaker decided to subtitle the foreign language film in English so that international audiences could understand the dialogue."

the use of technology, often powered by artificial intelligence, to convert spoken language into text or translate it into another language

"Artificial speech translation breaks down language barriers."

"The app used artificial speech translation to convert spoken English into Japanese in real time."

a relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation or feature

"What is your background?"

"Her extensive background in international relations provided valuable insights during the diplomatic negotiations."

a tool that explains symbols, colors, or codes on a map, chart, or diagram to make it easier to understand

"The map has a clear guide."

"Consult the legend, or guide, to interpret the complex symbols and colors on the topographical map."

to lay or put something somewhere

"She places the vase on the table."

"Please place the vase on the table carefully because it is very fragile and could break easily."

a person who listens attentively to others, often with the intention of understanding or empathizing with their perspective

"He is a good listener."

"An effective therapist must be an attentive listener, absorbing every nuance of their patient's story."

to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept

"You represent us."

"This particular artifact can represent the artistic achievements of the entire civilization."

in a practical manner

"There is practically no food left."

"There is practically no food left in the refrigerator so we need to go grocery shopping as soon as possible."

having a relatively broad surface in relation to depth or thickness

"The table is flat."

"The ancient civilization built their homes with a flat roof, which they used for various daily activities."

oral communication using words

"She gave a speech."

"The politician delivered a powerful speech that resonated with voters across the nation."

serious and of great importance

"This is major."

"The major hurricane caused widespread destruction along the coast and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes."

to identify someone or something based on a distinguishing feature, like appearance or voice

"I recognize her."

"Even after many years, he could still recognize his childhood friend by their distinctive laugh."

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

"The laboratory has many tools."

"The chemistry students wore safety goggles and white lab coats while working in the laboratory on their assigned experiment."

to be around something on all sides

"High walls surround the ancient castle."

"The police surrounded the building to prevent the suspect from escaping through any exits or windows."

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

"I follow your idea."

"It was difficult to follow the complex instructions for assembling the furniture."

having a harsh and unpleasant sound

"The sound was scratchy."

"The old vinyl record produced a scratchy sound that added a unique character to the music."

a telephone connection or service

"I need a line."

"Please put the new business on hold until the main line is free."

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

"Remind me to call."

"Can you remind me to pick up the dry cleaning on my way home today?"

to a degree that is close to being complete

"The baby is nearly one year old."

"The baby is nearly one year old and will start walking very soon according to the doctor."

up to now or the time stated

"She is still waiting for the bus."

"She is still waiting for the bus at the stop because it has not arrived despite being twenty minutes late."

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

"The biggest obstacle was lack of funding."

"The lack of funding was the biggest obstacle preventing the research team from completing their important project."

in a relaxed, easygoing, or unstressed way

"He sat comfortably."

"After a long day of work, she settled comfortably into the armchair with a good book."

by means of a particular person, system, etc.

"She sent it via email."

"The package was delivered to the correct address via a trusted courier service."

to create a new set of data by using a mathematical or logical process to transform an existing set of data

"We will generate new data."

"The algorithm is designed to generate unique product recommendations based on user behavior."

anything that is in written form

"Read the text."

"The professor asked the students to read the text carefully before class and highlight any difficult vocabulary words."

a person who teaches courses at a college or university, often with a focus on undergraduate education, but who does not hold the rank of professor

"The lecturer was clear."

"The lecturer explained the topic so carefully that even difficult ideas felt easier to understand."

to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things

"They compete fiercely."

"Several companies will compete for the lucrative government contract next year."