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

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

"I want to take part in the game."

"All students are encouraged to take part in the school sports day activities next month."

extending throughout an entire nation

"The news spread across the country."

"The news spread across the country within hours and everyone was talking about the shocking event."

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

"Her asthma attack required immediate medication."

"The child had an asthma attack and needed to use his inhaler immediately to breathe properly."

related to or involving only one certain thing

"Please be more specific."

"Please be more specific about the problem so I can help you find a solution."

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

"This topic is related to our discussion."

"This issue is closely related to the topic we discussed at the last meeting."

to measure how long an event, action, or someone performing an action takes

"Time the race now."

"We will time your performance to see how quickly you can complete the task."

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

"A movie helped get my mind off my problems."

"He listened to loud music to get his mind off his problems at work and at home."

to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

"He lacks confidence in his abilities."

"The report lacks sufficient evidence to support its claims about the effectiveness of the new drug."

to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances

"She started her own business and never looked back."

"After she moved to the big city she never looked back and completely forgot her small hometown."

someone who feels active, alert, and works best early in the day

"He is not a morning person; he hates waking up early."

"She was a morning person who woke up at five am without an alarm clock."

a person who runs as a sport or hobby

"She is a good runner."

"The dedicated runner trains every morning before sunrise to improve her endurance."

a group of individuals who come together based on shared interests, hobbies, activities, or objectives

"Join the book club."

"The astronomy club organized a special stargazing event for members interested in observing distant galaxies."

to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life

"I will take up tennis."

"She decided to take up painting as a way to relax after work."

a set of planned actions or steps to be followed in order to achieve specific goals or complete a task

"The program helps students learn."

"This comprehensive program aims to improve public health and reduce disease transmission."

to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

"He wants to build up muscle."

"It takes time to build up enough savings for a down payment on a house."

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."

to encourage or influence someone, or oneself, to work harder

"You must push yourself."

"The coach's motivational speech was designed to push the athletes to their absolute best."

to have an illness or disease

"She will suffer soon."

"Many people suffer from chronic conditions that require ongoing medical attention."

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

"What is the condition?"

"The patient's underlying medical condition made them more susceptible to developing other complications."

to design something for a particular audience or market

"The book aims at children."

"This new educational software is specifically designed to aim at young learners who are just beginning to read."

a standard level that is considered to be ordinary or usual

"This is average."

"His performance this quarter was slightly below the average for his team."

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

"She works out every day to maintain fitness."

"Fitness trackers monitored heart rate step count and sleep patterns to encourage healthy habits."

(usually plural) a set of things that allow someone to achieve their goal or live comfortably

"They have many needs."

"Basic human needs include shelter, food, and a sense of security."

a small, unspecified number of things or people, usually two or a few

"A couple of birds flew."

"We only need a couple of volunteers to help with the event setup."

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

"Give me a good tip."

"She offered some excellent advice, a really useful tip for the upcoming exam."

(of a person) lacking training or experience in a particular field or activity

"He is new here."

"As a new intern, she was eager to learn all aspects of the legal profession."

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

"The bed is comfortable."

"She felt comfortable and relaxed in her new, cozy apartment."

a recurring sequence or interval in the timing of events or actions

"The rhythm is fast."

"The consistent rhythm of the drummer provided a solid foundation for the entire band's performance."

having a strong desire to win or succeed

"She is competitive."

"Her highly competitive nature drove her to consistently outperform her colleagues in every project."

only a short time ago

"I am just leaving now."

"I am just leaving now so can I call you later when I arrive at my destination safely?"

following the same course of action or behavior over time

"Stay consistent always."

"His story is consistent every time he tells it so I believe he is telling the truth."

many times or habitually

"She exercises regularly to stay healthy."

"She exercises regularly to stay healthy and maintain her weight without following any strict diets."

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

"Do not put off your homework."

"Do not put off your homework until the last minute because you may not have enough time to complete it properly before the deadline."

to surpass someone or something in development, achievement, or advancement

"They will leave behind others."

"With their innovative approach, the company managed to leave behind all competitors in the market."

having a pleasing or agreeable nature

"It was a welcome change."

"The cool breeze was a welcome relief from the oppressive heat of the summer day."

to go someplace with another person

"You should come along with us."

"You should come along with us to the beach because it will be a fun day trip."

to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances

"I will not look back."

"Having overcome his past struggles, he vowed to not look back and focus solely on his future."

a small amount or short experience of something given as a sample to let someone try it

"Try this taster."

"The chef offered a small taster of the new dessert before the main course."