Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 15 Vocabulary List

the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes

"Refrigeration keeps the food fresh longer."

"Refrigeration keeps the food fresh longer and prevents bacteria from growing quickly."

the tiny pieces of wood that are left over after you cut or shape a piece of wood with a saw or other tool

"The workshop floor is covered in sawdust."

"The workshop floor is covered in sawdust and the air smells strongly of fresh cut wood."

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

"I came across a book."

"While cleaning out the attic, I unexpectedly came across some old family photographs."

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

"I need to get rid of this old chair."

"I need to get rid of all these old clothes that I never wear anymore."

to make a waste product usable again

"People recycle plastic bottles and paper."

"It is important to recycle plastic bottles and paper to help protect the environment for future generations."

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

"The countryside is peaceful."

"They moved to the countryside to escape the noise and pollution of the city but soon missed having restaurants and entertainment options nearby."

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

"He hardly ever eats junk food."

"He hardly ever eats junk food because he is very health conscious and prefers to cook fresh meals at home."

used to describe the typical or average value or amount based on a set of data or observations

"It rains on average."

"On average, students in this program achieve a high level of proficiency in their chosen field."

a machine or device that is designed to do a particular thing, like cleaning or cooking, in a home

"The refrigerator is an essential household appliance."

"The refrigerator is an essential household appliance and most homes cannot function without one."

used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or justification

"After all we are family."

"After all we are family so we should support each other no matter what happens in life."

food that is not preserved by canning or dehydration or freezing or smoking

"The market sells fresh food daily."

"The market sells fresh food daily and the vegetables are brought in from local farms each morning."

to fail to remember what one previously knew

"My mind went blank suddenly."

"During the exam, my mind went completely blank, and I couldn't remember anything I had studied the night before."

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

"Can you do me a favor?"

"I was in a difficult situation, so my neighbor offered to do me a favor by helping me move all the heavy furniture."

products grown or made on a farm, such as fruits, vegetables, etc.

"The farm produce was fresh."

"The local farmers market sells fresh produce every Saturday morning directly from local growers."

used as a preface to a candid or frank statement, opinion, or observation

"To be honest, I don't like it."

"To be honest I do not really like the food at that restaurant but everyone else seems to love it."

the study of how money, goods, and resources are produced, distributed, and used in a country or society

"Economics studies money and markets."

"Economics helps us understand how societies allocate scarce resources to meet unlimited wants."

a difficult and challenging situation or task that requires significant effort to overcome or complete

"This task is heavy going."

"Climbing that steep, icy mountain was heavy going, demanding every ounce of his strength and determination."

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

"I want to have a go at painting."

"I have never tried snowboarding before but I would like to have a go this winter."

a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad

"The railroad car is loaded with coal."

"The railroad car is loaded with coal and will travel to the power plant by evening."

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

"Can you differentiate between these two sounds?"

"It is often difficult to differentiate between identical twins because they look exactly the same."

a house for storing ice

"The icehouse stored blocks of ice before electric refrigeration."

"The icehouse stored blocks of ice before electric refrigeration and was filled during the winter months."

to emphasize, express, or communicate a specific idea or argument

"She made a good point."

"During the meeting, she made a point about improving communication, which everyone agreed was important for the team."

used to indicate a relationship or association between two or more things

"He was arrested in connection with the crime."

"The police arrested two men in connection with the robbery that happened last week."

the quality of being intricate and compounded

"The complexity of the problem baffles the engineers."

"The complexity of the problem baffles the engineers and they need more time to find a solution."

in a manner lacking a sense of duty, often characterized by carelessness

"He spent money irresponsibly."

"The teenager irresponsibly spent his entire paycheck on video games and he did not have any money left for food or rent."

the worth of a product or service in relation to its price

"This phone offers excellent value for money."

"This phone offers excellent value for money and has features found in much more expensive models."

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

"Freeze the leftovers for later use."

"You can freeze leftover soup in small containers so you have an easy meal ready whenever you are busy."

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

"He finally realized his mistake."

"He did not realize how much his words had hurt her until he saw the tears streaming down her face."

to protect or shield from cold, heat, sound, or electricity by surrounding with a material that prevents the transfer of energy

"We insulate the house."

"Properly insulating the attic will significantly reduce heating costs during the winter months."

the dried stalks of cereal plants after the grain has been removed, used for animal bedding, fodder, thatching, or making woven items such as baskets and hats

"Use straw for bedding."

"The farmer used dried straw to provide comfortable bedding for his livestock in the barn."

a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

"Dig a pit."

"The construction crew accidentally unearthed a deep pit while excavating the foundation."

to be able to pay the cost of something

"She cannot afford a new car now."

"We cannot afford to buy a new car right now because we are saving for a house."

relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life

"This is a domestic task."

"She preferred to focus on domestic matters rather than career advancements."

not easy to understand or analyze

"The system is complex."

"The human brain is an incredibly complex organ that scientists are still trying to fully understand after many years of research."

a part that combines with others to form a larger whole, often separable and functional within a system

"The engine has many components."

"This small component is very important for the proper functioning of the entire machine."

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

"Don't dump trash here."

"Illegal dumping of industrial waste poses a significant threat to the local ecosystem."

used to express the sum or entire amount

"Pay altogether now."

"The total cost for the renovations came to nearly fifty thousand dollars altogether."

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

"It sounds good."

"The proposal for a new park sounds like an excellent idea for improving community well-being."

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

"The car will break down."

"My old car is likely to break down again due to its age and poor maintenance."

barely at a particular time in the past

"I hardly saw him."

"She had hardly begun her speech when the fire alarm sounded loudly."

to provide a report on or talk about an event in a news piece or media

"The news will cover it."

"The investigative journalist was assigned to cover the complex corruption scandal."

to collaborate or work collectively on a shared project or task

"Let's get together."

"The team will get together next week to brainstorm innovative solutions for the project."

items made or produced for sale

"These goods are cheap."

"The store received a new shipment of high-quality goods from its international suppliers this morning."

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

"Doctor gave strong medicine for headache."

"He forgot to take his medicine for three days which caused his symptoms to return worse than before reminding him why consistent treatment was necessary."

a substance or compound produced or used in a process involving chemistry

"Workers wear protective suits when handling any dangerous chemical in the lab."

"The laboratory experiment involved mixing several different chemicals to observe their reactions."

to like or want someone or something

"I fancy this."

"He began to fancy the idea of moving abroad after seeing pictures of the beautiful coastline."

to carry a sense of gratitude, recognition, or indebtedness toward someone or something for intellectual or abstract contributions

"We owe thanks to them."

"The scientific community owes a great debt to the researchers who pioneered this groundbreaking field."

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

"I will have a go."

"Even though it seemed difficult, she decided to have a go at solving the complex puzzle."

to fulfill or satisfy the needs, desires, or preferences of individuals or groups

"This will suit you."

"The flexible work schedule will greatly suit employees who need to balance personal and professional life."

to throw away something, often in a responsible manner

"Dispose of the waste."

"It is important to dispose of electronic waste responsibly to prevent environmental contamination."