Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (2) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

the material or container that the products are sold in

"The packaging is made from recycled cardboard."

"The packaging contained a recycling symbol indicating the cardboard box could be placed in the green bin."

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

"Order a takeaway."

"We decided to get a takeaway pizza and enjoy it at home tonight."

a thick and stiff type of paper material that is often used for packaging and making boxes

"The cardboard box is empty."

"The cardboard box is empty and will be collapsed and put in the recycling bin."

a room where things are kept while they are not needed or used

"The storeroom is full."

"The storeroom was filled with old furniture boxes of clothes and broken electronics that nobody had used for years but nobody wanted to throw away either."

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

"Use the plant spray."

"The gardener applied a special organic spray to protect the vegetables from pests."

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

"The sink is full."

"The kitchen sink was clogged with food scraps and grease forcing him to call a plumber who charged an expensive fee to clear the drain."

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

"The customer was waiting at the counter."

"The customer requested a full refund after discovering that the electronic device had a serious manufacturing defect."

to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

"She wipes the table after meals."

"Please wipe the table with a damp cloth after dinner to remove any food stains and crumbs."

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

"He put on a glove to touch the hot pan."

"He lost one leather glove on the subway and threw the matching glove away in frustration."

a serious injury resulting from excessive exposure to severely cold weather or things, causing the freezing of the nose, toes, fingers, etc.

"The climber got frostbite on his fingers in the extreme cold."

"Frostbite is a severe cold-weather injury where skin and underlying tissues freeze"

used to acknowledge that one has received and comprehended a message, instruction, or directive

"Understood. I will follow the rules."

"Understood. I will follow the rules and regulations as you have instructed me to do."

stock again

"The store restocks shelves overnight."

"The store needs to restock the shelves with fresh produce every morning before opening to the customers."

a device used to measure the weight of an object or a person

"The weighing scale measures in grams and kilograms."

"She stepped on the weighing scale every morning to track her progress toward her weight loss goal."

a specially designed room kept at a low temperature to store goods like food, medicine, or flowers and prevent them from spoiling

"The meat is stored in a cold room."

"The cold room kept the cheese at a constant temperature and humidity for aging."

the items available for sale in a store or its warehouse

"We have stock."

"The company's inventory management system tracks every item of stock in real-time."

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

"The staff were helpful."

"The staff cleaned the room after the meeting and made sure everything was ready for the next group."

to cook food for eating

"Let's prepare dinner quickly."

"She decided to prepare a traditional meal for the holiday celebration."

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

"What a dish!"

"This particular dish, a regional specialty, is renowned for its unique blend of spices."

a piece of fabric used in the kitchen for cleaning, drying dishes, or wiping surfaces

"Use this cloth."

"She grabbed a clean cloth from the drawer to wipe down the kitchen counter."

to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating

"Wash up the dishes."

"After the big family dinner, everyone helped to wash up all the dirty plates and cutlery."

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

"The dishwasher is broken."

"He loaded the dishwasher after dinner."

to assist customers by providing what they need in a store or business

"The waiter will serve."

"The attentive waiter will serve the guests with promptness and a friendly demeanor."

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

"Lay the book down."

"The construction workers will lay the foundation for the new building next week if the weather permits."

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

"Ice will melt in the sun."

"The ice cream began to melt quickly under the hot summer sun so they had to eat it fast before it became a liquid mess."

(of clothes) designed with special material that keeps the wearer warm

"Wear thermal underwear inside."

"These thermal socks are essential for keeping your feet warm during extreme cold weather."

to go and get something that belongs to one or is ready for one

"I will collect the mail."

"Could you please collect the packages from the post office before it closes today?"

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

"The preparation is hot."

"The careful preparation of the ingredients was essential for the success of the elaborate dish."

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."