Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 17 Vocabulary List

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

"The dog is loyal."

"The loyal dog waited at the train station every day for his owner to return even though the man had died years ago."

easily and without any difficulty or disruptions

"The car runs smoothly now."

"The car runs smoothly after the repair and there is no strange noise coming from the engine anymore."

(of an activity, task, or process) taking up a significant amount of time, and therefore requiring a considerable amount of effort or patience

"The task is time-consuming."

"The time consuming process of applying for a visa required many documents and several visits to the government office."

to a harsh, serious, or excessively intense degree

"He was severely injured in the accident."

"He was severely injured in the accident and had to spend several weeks in the hospital recovering from his injuries."

feeling anger because of perceived unfairness or wrongdoing

"She feels resentful."

"The resentful employee complained that her coworker received a promotion despite doing less work and she considered quitting her job."

showing or giving advantage, favor, or priority to someone or something over others

"The treatment is preferential."

"The preferential treatment given to the CEO's son angered other employees who felt that promotions should be based on merit not family connections."

act as a substitute

"Step in to help your friend."

"The teacher had to step in quickly to stop the fight between the two angry students in the hallway."

a duration during which someone remains in a place

"Our stay was pleasant."

"We enjoyed our short stay at the charming countryside inn."

a strong sense of commitment, faithfulness, and devotion towards someone or something

"The dog shows absolute loyalty to its owner."

"The dog shows absolute loyalty to its owner and waits by the door every day for his return."

the act of keeping something that one already has

"Customer retention is key."

"The company has a high retention rate because employees are happy with their working conditions."

someone who reaches a high level of success, particularly in their occupation

"The achiever worked hard"

"The achiever worked hard every day to reach the top position in the competitive industry"

a place where beer is produced

"The brewery offers tours and free samples."

"The brewery offers tours and free samples and visitors can see how beer is made from grain to glass."

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

"The effort is worthwhile."

"The worthwhile project required many hours of volunteer work but the results made a real difference in the community."

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

"Teaching is rewarding."

"Teaching can be a rewarding career because you have the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives."

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

"The prospect of a promotion excited her."

"The young graduate has a bright prospect for a successful career in the technology industry."

showing concern for the well-being of others and being kind and supportive in one's actions and interactions

"The nurse is caring."

"The caring nurse held the hand of the frightened patient and spoke to her softly until the surgery began."

the act of looking after children, especially while their parents are working

"The employer provides onsite childcare."

"The employer provides onsite childcare so parents can work without worrying about their children."

to pay for expenses or expenditures related to a particular item, service, or endeavor

"The grant will cover our costs."

"The insurance money was enough to cover the costs of repairing the damage to our car."

giving encouragement or providing help

"Her family is supportive."

"The supportive parents attended every one of their daughter's soccer games and cheered loudly from the sidelines."

lacking knowledge or realization of a fact or situation

"They were unaware."

"He is unaware of the danger because he did not read the warning signs posted on the fence."

the amount of work that a person or organization has to do

"Heavy workload today."

"The increased workload caused many employees to work overtime every day for weeks."

the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new hires within a specified period

"Staff turnover is high."

"High employee turnover can negatively impact productivity and increase recruitment costs for the company."

(of plans, systems, or organizations) to function or progress in a certain way

"The system will run."

"The new software is designed to run efficiently on most modern operating systems."

to employ people for a company, etc.

"We need to recruit staff."

"The company decided to recruit experienced professionals from rival firms to boost innovation."

to fill the position or substitute for another person

"I will cover for you."

"Since Sarah was ill, her colleague kindly agreed to cover her duties for the entire week."

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

"How is the treatment?"

"The patient's successful recovery was attributed to the innovative treatment plan."

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

"Treat people kindly."

"It is fundamentally important to treat all individuals with respect, regardless of their background or beliefs."

in a manner that is free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

"He judged fairly."

"The judge promised to consider all the evidence fairly before making a final verdict."

concrete and real rather than abstract

"This is tangible."

"The consultant provided tangible evidence to support her recommendations for improving efficiency."

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

"I have a complaint."

"The customer filed a formal complaint about the poor service he received."

an organized and carefully planned course of action

"It is a clever scheme."

"The intricate scheme was designed to outwit their competitors and secure market dominance."

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

"I value your honest opinion greatly."

"I value your honest opinion even when it is difficult to hear because it helps me grow as a person."

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

"He will contribute money."

"His insightful comments will contribute significantly to our final decision-making process."

to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something

"I recognize you from school."

"It is crucial to recognize the significant impact that climate change is having on our planet."

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."

used to indicate inclusion within a group, set, or category

"He was among the winners."

"The secret was shared among the trusted members of the clandestine organization."

the inherent capability or ability to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future

"He has potential."

"The young athlete demonstrated considerable potential to excel in the upcoming national competition."

to make something more likely to exist, happen, or develop

"We encourage growth."

"The government introduced new policies to encourage investment in renewable energy technologies."

the place or desk usually at a hotel entrance where people go to book a room or check in

"The reception was very friendly."

"The hotel reception was understaffed causing long queues of tired guests who just wanted to check in after their flights."

a course of study or curriculum offered by an educational institution

"This is the program."

"The university offers a comprehensive four-year program in biomedical engineering for aspiring scientists."

to provide or give something to someone

"We will issue a statement soon."

"The company will issue new shares to raise capital for expansion."

a digital code or a printed piece of paper that can be used instead of money when making a purchase or used to receive a discount

"She used a voucher to get twenty percent off."

"He received a voucher for twenty percent off his next purchase as compensation for the delayed delivery."

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

"The crime rate has fallen significantly."

"An exchange rate is the value of one currency against another"

characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others

"The child is cooperative."

"The cooperative child listened to his teacher and helped clean up the classroom without being asked so he received a special reward."

the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed

"The team's morale is high."

"A supportive work environment is crucial for maintaining high employee morale."

to fail to do something, particularly as a result of carelessness

"Do not neglect your dental health ever."

"Do not neglect your health by skipping regular checkups and ignoring small symptoms that could indicate a serious problem."

something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor

"A bonus is an incentive."

"The company offered a significant financial incentive to employees who met their sales targets."