Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 17 Vocabulary List

the state of not believing or accepting something as true or real

"She stares at the bill in disbelief."

"She stares at the bill in disbelief and cannot understand why the meal cost so much money."

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

"I admire your courage and honesty."

"I truly admire people who dedicate their lives to helping others without expecting anything in return for their kindness."

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

"The athlete trained hard for the Olympics."

"Becoming a professional athlete requires sacrificing many normal activities because training must always be the highest priority in your life."

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

"We are fortunate."

"The fortunate family escaped the fire without any injuries and the Red Cross helped them find a temporary place to live."

an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

"The covering on the sofa is made of velvet."

"The covering on the sofa is made of velvet and is very soft but difficult to clean."

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

"The helmet protected him."

"The bicyclist always wears a helmet to protect his head in case he falls or gets hit by a car."

show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

"The crowd booed the referee."

"The unhappy crowd began to boo loudly when the referee made a controversial decision against the home team."

to mockingly laugh or shout at someone

"Do not jeer at the performer."

"The opposing fans started to jeer the visiting team as they walked off the field after the loss."

someone who rides a motorcycle or bicycle

"The biker rode his motorcycle."

"The group of enthusiastic bikers enjoyed a scenic ride through the countryside on their motorcycles."

someone who rides a bicycle

"The cyclist wore a helmet."

"The cyclist rode carefully through traffic and stayed close to the edge of the road."

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

"They end up lost."

"If you keep taking wrong turns, you will inevitably end up in the wrong part of town."

an opening or device designed to allow the flow of air into or out of a confined space, such as a room, building, or HVAC system, for the purpose of ventilation, air circulation, or temperature regulation

"The air vent allows stale air to escape."

"The air vent in the bathroom removes steam and unpleasant smells after taking a hot shower."

a sport equipment used by players to hit, pass, and control the puck or ball in hockey games

"The hockey stick has a flat blade."

"The hockey stick has a flat blade and is made of wood or composite material."

to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

"The factory manufactures car parts."

"The factory was built to manufacture car parts for several major automotive companies around the world on a large scale."

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

"The spending is excessive."

"The excessive use of plastic bottles harms the environment and many cities have banned single use containers to reduce waste."

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."

a strong feeling of missing home and wanting to return

"Homesickness makes him call his mother every day."

"Homesickness makes him call his mother every day and he misses the familiar food of his childhood."

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

"She expressed her gratitude with tears."

"He expressed his sincere gratitude to the firefighters who saved his family from the burning house."

covered with many small raised bumps or spots on a surface

"The teenager is pimpled."

"The pimpled teenager was embarrassed about his acne and he tried many creams and lotions to clear his skin."

used to refer to someone who shares similarities with one such as job, interest, etc. or is in the same situation

"He is my fellow student."

"The fellow students helped each other study for the exam and they formed a group that met every evening in the library."

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

"I'm taking a photography course now."

"This intensive course offers a comprehensive overview of modern economic theory."

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

"He is professional."

"She decided to pursue a professional career in medicine after volunteering at the local hospital."

exceptionally impressive or outstanding

"That idea is brilliant."

"Her solution to the math problem was brilliant and everyone admired her intelligence."

hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result

"This is an academic problem."

"Their discussion remained purely academic, without any practical application in sight."

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 join in a contest or game

"Athletes compete in many running races."

"Athletes from more than one hundred countries will compete in the upcoming Olympic Games for gold medals and national pride."

past the worst stage of something, especially a difficulty or illness

"He is over the flu."

"After a long illness, she was finally over the worst of her recovery."

connected logically, causally, or by shared characteristics

"They are related."

"The scientists discovered that the two phenomena were closely related, sharing a common underlying cause."

a specific field or subject of study or expertise

"This is my area."

"His area of expertise lies in the complex interplay between quantum physics and cosmology."

a scheduled period of teaching, instruction, or learning activities conducted within a defined timeframe

"The morning session ends at noon."

"The morning session ends at noon and the afternoon session begins after a one hour lunch break."

a small racket with a long handle, used to hit a ball in games such as squash

"He swung the bat."

"The squash player expertly maneuvered the bat to return the fast-paced serve."

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

"Tires are made of rubber."

"Rubber is a highly elastic polymer material made from the latex sap of rubber trees or produced synthetically from petroleum-based chemical monomers."

something that is wrapped around a tube or shaped into one

"The roll is soft."

"He ordered a bread roll with his soup instead of crackers using the soft bread to soak up every last drop of broth."

the property of something that is great in magnitude

"The bulk of the work is done."

"The sheer bulk of the iceberg was intimidating as the ship approached."

a piece of equipment that fits around an animal's body, typically a dog or cat, and is used to secure and control the animal

"The dog wore a harness."

"The dog walker carefully adjusted the comfortable harness on the energetic puppy before their afternoon walk."

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

"This is an innovative idea."

"The company's innovative approach to renewable energy has positioned it as a leader in the industry."

a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

"Use a soft pad."

"She placed a protective pad under the fragile vase to prevent damage."

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

"Cricket is very popular there."

"A single cricket match can last up to five days which surprises people who are more accustomed to faster paced sports like basketball."

a vehicle with two wheels designed for propulsion by foot pedals like a bicycle or tricycle

"Ride your cycle."

"He enjoyed his morning commute, choosing to ride his cycle instead of taking the bus."

a piece of golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball

"He used his club."

"The golfer chose the right club for the challenging shot across the water hazard."

to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle

"The surgeon stitches the wound carefully."

"The doctor had to stitch the deep wound on the patient's arm with ten small sutures."

to strike the ball with the head, usually to pass or score in soccer

"He will head the ball."

"The striker instinctively headed the powerful cross past the outstretched hands of the goalkeeper for the equalizer."

involving or impacting a large number of things or people collectively

"Mass protests occurred."

"The mass production of goods has made many products cheaper but it has also led to environmental problems and waste."