Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (2) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

to enjoy or benefit from a period of sudden success that something has brought

"They rode the wave of success."

"The company decided to ride the wave of growing demand for electric vehicles by launching several new models."

to think of someone or something in a particular way

"I regard him as a friend."

"Many people regard him as the best doctor in the city because he has saved countless lives."

visually striking or captivating

"Her dress was eye-catching."

"The artist used bold colors to create an eye-catching mural that dominated the town square."

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

"Hotel check-in is at three."

"Please complete your check-in at the counter before proceeding to the gate."

a person who is on a journey or someone who travels a lot

"The traveler carried a heavy bag."

"An experienced traveler always carries a copy of important documents in case the originals get lost or stolen during the trip."

the ability to act or function with minimum effort, time, and resources

"The new hybrid engine offers a ten percent increase in fuel efficiency."

"Implementing new software dramatically improved the team's efficiency, allowing them to complete tasks much faster."

someone who starts or creates something like a company or organization

"The founder of the company started it in his garage."

"The founder of the company started the business in his garage with only five thousand dollars."

the highest-ranking person in a company

"The CEO leads the company."

"The chief executive officer announced a new strategic direction for the company."

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

"We need to redress this injustice."

"The new law aims to redress the historical injustices suffered by indigenous people by providing compensation and land rights."

to require or involve certain actions, conditions, or consequences as a necessary part of a situation or decision

"The job entails frequent travel abroad."

"The new job will entail a great deal of travel to different countries which may be exciting but also exhausting."

the state or quality of being without any errors

"High accuracy needed."

"High accuracy is needed when performing delicate medical operations on patients."

a device placed in or on the ear that delivers sound, commonly used with phones, radios, hearing aids, or communication systems

"The earpiece fits snugly in his ear."

"The hidden earpiece allowed the agent to receive instructions from his team during the operation."

electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear

"He wore an earphone."

"She listened to the podcast using a comfortable earphone that fit snugly in her ear."

in a complete and absolute way

"I totally agree with your opinion."

"I totally agree with your opinion and I think we should implement your suggestion as soon as possible."

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

"We need to solve this problem."

"The engineer worked late into the night to solve the technical problem that had delayed the project."

to a degree or extent that is enough

"The meat is sufficiently cooked."

"The meat is sufficiently cooked so you can serve it to the guests without worrying about food poisoning."

widespread or commonly occurring at a particular time or in a particular place

"This disease is prevalent."

"The common cold is more prevalent during the winter months because people spend more time indoors in close contact with each other."

having a possibility of happening or being the case

"It is likely to snow."

"It is likely to rain tomorrow so you should bring an umbrella with you to work."

the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

"The prevalence of diabetes is increasing."

"The prevalence of diabetes had increased dramatically due to rising obesity rates and sedentary lifestyles."

in a manner that applies to the majority of situations, things, or people without specific details or exceptions

"In general he agrees."

"In general the students performed well on the exam but a few individuals struggled with the more difficult questions."

the state of being important or worthy of attention

"The discovery has great scientific significance."

"The significance of the discovery was not immediately recognized by the scientific community."

showing differences in comparison

"They have differing opinions."

"The differing opinions of the committee members made it impossible to reach a unanimous decision on the controversial issue."

operated by recognizing and responding to spoken commands

"The device is voice-controlled."

"The voice controlled speaker can play music answer questions and control smart home devices with simple spoken commands."

an occurrence or item that is so widespread it is no longer considered unusual

"Smartphones are now commonplace in society."

"Once considered exotic imported fruits like mangoes and avocados were now commonplace in grocery stores."

an early or preliminary model of something from which other forms are developed or copied

"The engineers tested a prototype of the new electric engine."

"The team built a working prototype to test the new software's core functionalities before full development."

something new or different from what is commonly experienced

"It is a novelty."

"The invention of the smartphone was a true novelty that revolutionized global communication and information access."

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

"This is a big step."

"Taking this step is crucial for achieving our long-term strategic objectives."

with the purpose of achieving something

"We work towards peace."

"The team collaborated tirelessly towards achieving their ambitious goal of launching the product by year-end."

clear enough to be easily understood

"The explanation was transparent."

"The transparent windows allowed natural light to fill the room and the workers enjoyed the bright cheerful atmosphere."

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

"She tends to arrive late daily."

"Young children tend to imitate the behavior of their parents and other adults around them."

relating to activities, issues, or affairs within a particular country

"Domestic flights are cheaper."

"The government is focusing on improving domestic infrastructure and services for its citizens."

(of a method, idea, or plan) likely to be successful or effective

"Your idea is practical."

"The practical solution was to buy a cheaper car and save the rest of the money."

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

"We need to find an alternative route."

"Since the main road was closed due to construction, we had to find an alternative route through the countryside to reach the village on time."

the purpose or intended use of something

"What is its function?"

"The primary function of this device is to regulate air quality within the building."

having a tendency to do something

"She is inclined to sleep."

"He is inclined to procrastinate when faced with difficult tasks."

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

"The teacher is patient."

"The patient teacher explained the math problem three times until every student in the class understood the solution."

relevant to, connected with, or appropriate for a profession

"This is a professional."

"The company hired a professional consultant to optimize their marketing strategies and improve overall efficiency."

the act of utilizing something effectively for a specific purpose or task

"This application is useful."

"The successful application of this new technology has led to significant improvements in manufacturing efficiency."

the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations

"The performance was good."

"The employee's outstanding performance exceeded all expectations, earning them a significant promotion."

a change for the better; progress in development

"The new software is a huge improvement over the old one."

"The new software update was a significant improvement over the previous version with fewer bugs."

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

"I have recognition."

"Through careful observation and study, she gained a profound recognition of the intricate workings of the ecosystem."

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

"He will deliver speech."

"The keynote speaker is expected to deliver a powerful message that will inspire innovation and encourage collaboration."

to discover that something is true only after trying, testing, searching, or after gaining proper experience

"I find it true."

"One can only truly find happiness after experiencing hardship and learning from their mistakes."

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

"Language barrier exists."

"The language barrier made communication difficult between the tourists and local people in the foreign country."

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

"This is a big problem."

"The sudden economic downturn presented a significant problem for small businesses nationwide."

to draw special attention to something or to emphasize its importance

"Highlight the key points in yellow."

"The teacher used a yellow marker to highlight the most important passages in the textbook for the students."

to mention something to make it stand out

"Note the time."

"Please note the critical importance of adhering to the strict safety regulations during the experiment."

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

"He will take off."

"The young singer's debut album was so successful that she began to take off immediately."

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

"A wide range of colors."

"The store offers an impressive range of artisanal cheeses from various European countries."