Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 15 Vocabulary List

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

"The council voted on the issue."

"The council met to discuss local transport and public services."

a subset of committee members organized for a specific purpose

"The subcommittee meets to discuss the new law."

"The subcommittee meets to discuss the new law and will report its findings to the full committee next week."

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

"The facility is modern."

"The new sports facility includes an Olympic sized swimming pool and a fully equipped modern gymnasium."

a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject

"The presentation gives an overview of the project."

"The professor gave an overview of the course content during the first lecture of the semester."

a group of various kinds or categories of items or people

"The store has an assortment of candies."

"The shop offers a wide assortment of candies and chocolates for customers."

be oriented in a certain direction

"The hotel looks out over the sea."

"The balcony of the hotel room offers a stunning view and allows guests to look out over the beautiful blue ocean."

at the current moment or during the existing time

"At present I am busy."

"At present I am busy with another project so I cannot take on any additional work right now."

plant again or anew

"Replant the seedlings in larger pots."

"After clearing the old garden she decided to replant it with a variety of colorful flowers and shrubs."

a curve in a road, river, etc.

"The road makes a sharp bend ahead."

"The sharp bend in the road had a warning sign but many drivers still took the turn too fast."

to get rid of one's strong feelings, particularly by talking in an angry way

"He went for a run to blow off steam."

"After a stressful week at work he went for a long run to let off some steam."

happening the whole year

"The pool is open year-round."

"The ski resort is open year round because they offer hiking and mountain biking in the summer months as well."

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

"Irrespective of cost we must buy it."

"Irrespective of cost we must buy the best equipment available for the safety of our workers."

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

"Keep an eye on the kids."

"Please keep an eye on the oven while I step out to answer the door for a moment."

used to emphasize that what follows is the concluding point

"Lastly I want to thank my family."

"Lastly I want to thank my family for their support because without them I would not have achieved any of my goals."

a tall tree with a straight trunk and big leaves at the top that looks like an umbrella

"The palm tree sways in the tropical breeze."

"The palm tree sways in the tropical breeze and provides shade for the beachgoers below."

the person who leads or presides over meetings or activities of a committee, board, or organization

"She is the chair."

"The chair of the committee will call the meeting to order and present the agenda for discussion."

an object or installation designed to perform a specific function or provide convenience

"This is a facility."

"The new sports facility includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, and several tennis courts."

to make someone or something to be placed in a certain condition or state

"Bring the milk."

"His persistent efforts were intended to bring about a significant change in policy."

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

"Please hand out flyers."

"The volunteers will hand out free samples of the new product to everyone attending the festival."

the specific way things are positioned relative to each other

"The arrangement looks nice."

"The precise arrangement of the furniture created a sense of spaciousness in the room."

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

"I had a snack."

"A healthy snack like an apple or a handful of nuts can give you energy between meals."

the complete bathroom or restroom area, including facilities for personal hygiene and grooming

"Go to the toilet."

"The luxurious hotel suite featured a spacious marble-tiled toilet with all modern amenities."

in a remote location or at a distance from the usual route

"The shop is out of the way."

"They decided to build their cabin in a quiet spot, far out of the way from any busy roads."

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

"This is the boundary line."

"The surveyor carefully marked the boundary of the property to avoid future disputes with neighbors."

a sloped structure designed for performing stunts or jumps, often used with motorcycles, skateboards, or other vehicles

"He jumped the ramp."

"The skateboarder launched himself off the ramp, performing an impressive aerial maneuver."

to begin at a location and continue on a street or path away from it

"Lead off the road."

"The shortstop was chosen to lead off the inning because he had a high on base percentage."

not any single place

"There is nowhere to hide."

"The proposal came from nowhere and caught the entire executive team completely off guard."

a sum of money that is collected and saved for a particular purpose

"We have a school fund."

"The non-profit organization established a dedicated fund to support educational programs for underprivileged children in the community."

the right granted to someone to enter a place or event

"Show your entrance ticket."

"The festival offers free entrance to all attendees who arrive before noon."

very harmful or bad

"The result was disastrous."

"The disastrous consequences of the oil spill affected wildlife and fishing industries for many years after the accident occurred."

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

"The weather is tropical."

"The lush vegetation and high humidity are characteristic of the tropical climate found near the equator."

to prolong the duration or lifespan of something

"Please extend the deadline."

"We need to extend the contract by another year to complete the project."

to be in charge of someone or an activity and watch them to make sure everything is done properly

"The teacher supervises the exam hall."

"The manager needs to supervise the team closely until everyone learns how to do their jobs properly."

to increase the size, number, importance, or value of something

"We will expand our business."

"The company plans to significantly expand its operations into emerging markets next fiscal year."

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

"He behaved badly at school."

"He behaved badly at school and the teacher sent him to the principal office for punishment."