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

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

"He has a knee injury."

"The athlete suffered a serious injury during the game and had to be taken to the hospital immediately."

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

"The shoes are unsuitable."

"The unsuitable shoes caused blisters on her feet and she had to stop hiking after only two miles on the trail."

a group of people having approximately the same age

"The game appeals to a younger age group."

"The toy was designed for children in the three to five age group with no small parts."

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

"He won despite the rain."

"Despite the overwhelming odds, the determined team managed to secure a surprising victory in the championship game."

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

"The job is demanding."

"The demanding job required long hours and constant travel but the salary was high enough to make it worthwhile."

to make an attempt at doing or trying something, often with the intent of testing one's abilities or exploring a new experience

"I will give the game a go."

"I have never tried surfing before but I am willing to give it a go next summer."

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

"I look forward to meeting you."

"I am really looking forward to the weekend because I have no plans and can finally relax."

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

"She has the courage to speak the truth."

"It took courage for her to quit her stable job and start her own business."

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

"Contact me by phone."

"Please contact our customer service department if you have any problems with your new device."

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

"I feel reassured."

"The reassured mother watched her child board the school bus for the first time without crying because she knew he would be safe."

used to convey that something has occurred or happened very recently or narrowly

"He only just arrived five minutes ago."

"He only just arrived five minutes ago so you have not missed him if you hurry."

at or to a midpoint between two locations

"He stopped halfway up the stairs."

"He stopped halfway up the stairs to catch his breath because climbing all the way to the tenth floor was very tiring."

a person who watches sport competitions closely

"Each spectator cheered for their team."

"The excited spectator cheered loudly for his favorite team during the football match."

to continue moving or making progress without stopping

"Just keep going, don't stop now."

"Even when things get difficult, you should keep going and never give up on your dreams."

encouraging action or effort by providing energy, drive, or enthusiasm

"His words are motivating."

"The coach's motivating speech inspired the team to play with renewed determination and effort."

to make an effort to achieve a particular goal

"Work toward your long term goals."

"She continues to work toward her goal of becoming a professional musician by practicing several hours each day."

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

"Practice makes you better."

"She needs regular practice to improve her speaking skills."

an act of trying out, testing, or evaluating something

"This is a run."

"The company decided to conduct a trial run of the new software before its official launch."

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

"Did he mention the meeting time?"

"The article mentioned several studies that support the claim but did not provide specific details about their methodologies."

given to or related to one single person or thing

"Each egg is in an individual cup."

"Each individual student received a personalized learning plan based on their strengths weaknesses and academic goals for the school year."

the feeling of not liking something or someone

"His dislike was obvious."

"My strong dislike for early mornings means I dread alarm clocks."

something that is greatly desired

"She has ambition."

"His relentless ambition drove him to overcome numerous obstacles on his path to success."

to a degree that is close to being complete

"The baby is nearly one year old."

"The baby is nearly one year old and will start walking very soon according to the doctor."

to not go to or be present at an event or activity

"I will miss the party."

"He was so ill that he had to miss the important conference he had been looking forward to."

to be dedicated to a person, cause, policy, etc.

"She will commit to the relationship."

"She was not ready to commit to a serious relationship because she wanted to focus on her career first."

a plan or timetable outlining the sequence of events or activities

"Check the schedule."

"The project schedule outlines all critical milestones and deadlines for the development team."

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

"That is typical behavior."

"The typical response to such a challenging question involved a lot of thought and careful consideration."

to regard someone or something in a certain way

"I consider him smart."

"We should consider the long-term consequences before making such a significant investment decision."

active in or enthusiastic about sports and physical activities

"He is very sporty."

"Her sporty attire and athletic prowess made her a formidable competitor on the field."

a process of change or development that happens over time

"It was a long journey."

"Her personal journey from shyness to confidence was an inspiring testament to her inner strength and determination."

to do something difficult successfully

"She can manage it."

"Despite numerous setbacks, the determined entrepreneur managed to successfully launch her innovative new business."

to formally register for a specific group, event, or undertaking

"Sign up for the class."

"Interested participants are encouraged to sign up for the workshop before all the spots are filled."

one or some or every or all without specification

"Whatever decision is fine."

"Whatever decision you make I will support you because I trust your judgment and I know you will choose what is best."

size of the gap between two places

"The length is too much."

"We underestimated the considerable length of the journey across the arid desert."

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

"It's an achievement."

"Completing the marathon was a significant personal achievement that filled her with immense pride."

in a highly probable or inevitable manner

"Big cars are not necessarily safer."

"Bigger cars are not necessarily safer than smaller ones despite what many people seem to believe."

to register someone for a particular purpose, such as an event, task, appointment, or opportunity

"Put down your name."

"We need to put down your name for the exclusive guest list at the event."