Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 · Cambridge IELTS Academic 18 Vocabulary List

to make someone want to do something by giving them a reason or encouragement

"Good teachers motivate their students."

"Good teachers know how to motivate their students by making lessons interesting and relevant to their lives."

content with a result or outcome

"I am satisfied."

"The satisfied customer wrote a positive review online and recommended the restaurant to all of her friends and family."

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

"In the end everything worked out fine."

"In the end everything worked out fine and we all had a wonderful time at the party."

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."

relating to or expressed using spoken language

"He gave a verbal warning."

"The verbal agreement between the two friends was not legally binding so they decided to write a formal contract instead."

pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

"The job offer is appealing."

"The idea of a tropical vacation proved incredibly appealing to the weary office workers."

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

"I am aware of the danger."

"She was aware of the risks involved in starting a new business but she decided to take the chance anyway."

a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

"She loves making craft items."

"Learning a traditional craft like pottery requires a lot of patience, practice, and dedication over many years."

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

"He is so clumsy."

"The clumsy waiter tripped and spilled a tray of drinks all over the surprised diners."

connected with the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between lines, angles and surfaces

"The tiles have a geometric pattern."

"The tiles have a geometric pattern with triangles squares and hexagons arranged in a repeating sequence."

a number obtained by dividing one integer or rational number by another, typically written in the form a/b

"One fraction is 1/2."

"An improper fraction is one where the numerator exceeds the denominator"

the quality of having two halves that are exactly the same, which are separated by an axis

"The butterfly has symmetry."

"The artist achieved perfect symmetry by dividing the canvas down the middle."

in a manner that involves two or more parties working together supportively

"They worked cooperatively."

"The students worked cooperatively on the group project and they finished the assignment ahead of the deadline without any conflicts."

feeling happy and satisfied with something that has happened or with someone's actions

"She is pleased now."

"The manager was very pleased with the team's performance and their dedication to completing the project successfully."

a set of specialized terms that are used in a specific science, art, business, or profession

"Medical terminology is hard for patients to understand."

"Medical terminology could be confusing for patients who did not understand the Latin roots."

reluctant or resistant to do something

"He seemed unwilling."

"I am unwilling to go to the party because I do not know anyone who will be there."

the skill of using the eyes to guide the hands in doing tasks that require accurate and controlled movement

"Juggling improves hand-eye coordination."

"Juggling improves hand eye coordination and requires practice to keep multiple objects in the air."

the practice or art of folding paper into desired shapes, which is originated from Japanese culture

"Origami is fun."

"She learned origami from a book and folded a paper crane."

to see people or things through a different perspective

"I see my job in a new light now."

"After talking to him I saw the situation in a new light and understood his point of view."

one by one; separately from the others

"The students met individually with the teacher."

"The students met individually with the teacher to discuss their progress and receive personalized feedback on their assignments."

to make a written record of something for later use

"Please take a note now."

"The teacher asked us to take a note of the most important dates in history."

interrupting or disturbing the normal flow or function of something

"His behavior is disruptive."

"The disruptive student kept talking during the lesson and the teacher asked him to leave the classroom."

to find a solution to a problem

"Let's work out this."

"The detectives are working out the complex financial motives behind the elaborate corporate fraud."

to test something new or different to see how good or effective it is

"Let's try out."

"Before buying the expensive equipment, the company decided to try out a sample unit to assess its performance."

not confident enough in oneself, especially in one's abilities

"He feels unsure."

"Despite his training, the young intern remained unsure about his ability to handle the complex task."

to be required to do something, especially because of a rule, agreement, tradition, etc.

"You suppose it."

"Under the terms of the contract, the tenant is supposed to pay rent on the first of the month."

to emerge as a particular outcome

"The cake turned out perfectly."

"The party turned out to be much more fun than I had expected it would be."

having been made ready or suitable beforehand for a particular purpose or situation

"I am prepared."

"The student came to class prepared with her textbook notebook and a pen so she could take notes during the lecture."

having a material presence that can be perceived by the senses

"It's a physical object."

"The detective searched for any physical evidence left behind at the crime scene."

in a manner accepted, used, or practiced by a large number of people or throughout many locations

"It is widely known."

"Her debut novel became widely acclaimed, earning her international recognition and praise."

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

"This job requires five years experience."

"This job requires at least five years of experience in a similar role as well as excellent communication skills."

the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities

"Good practice makes perfect."

"The consistent practice of mindfulness meditation helped him manage his daily stress effectively."

to enhance or make something more effective by providing additional resources, encouragement, or positive feedback

"The steel frame reinforces the building."

"The steel beams are designed to reinforce the concrete structure and make it strong enough to withstand earthquakes."

to deliver a speech or presentation that publicly expresses one's ideas, plans, etc.

"They will present."

"The CEO will present the company's quarterly earnings report to the shareholders next week."

(of an event or schedule) to be approaching or getting closer in time

"The date will come up."

"The final deadline for the project submission is coming up next week."

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

"Many students struggle with math."

"Many students struggle with time management during their first year of university because they have more freedom."

one of the three periods in the academic year during which multiple classes are held in schools, universities, etc.

"This term is short."

"Students often find the autumn term to be the most challenging due to the heavy workload."

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

"Follow the instructions carefully."

"Please follow the instructions carefully to avoid making mistakes that could delay the completion of the project."

guidance on how to carry out a task or operate something

"Read the instruction carefully."

"The user manual provided clear instruction on how to assemble the furniture correctly."

the state of being free from the control of others

"Independence is valuable."

"Independence gave the country control over its own future."

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."

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

"Her attitude is positive."

"His positive attitude towards challenges helped him succeed where others gave up after facing initial difficulties or setbacks."

a representation or replica of something, often created on a smaller scale, to show its design or function

"This is a model plane."

"The engineer presented a detailed model of the proposed skyscraper to the investors."

to explain something by providing examples, doing experiments, etc.

"He will demonstrate the machine."

"The scientist will demonstrate the effectiveness of the new vaccine through a series of controlled laboratory experiments."

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

"This is a new stage."

"The project is entering its final stage, and completion is expected next month."

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

"The book will take up space."

"This large sofa will take up too much space in our small living room, so we need a smaller one."

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

"That is a particular case."

"The teacher asked a particular student to stay after class because she wanted to discuss his recent poor performance on the exams."

the act of interpreting something incorrectly

"A misunderstanding caused trouble."

"The misunderstanding caused an argument."

to assign someone a task, goal, or target to complete

"I will set the task."

"The manager will set clear objectives for the team to achieve by the end of the quarter."

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

"Fold the letter into an envelope."

"You need to fold the laundry immediately after it dries so that nothing gets wrinkled or messy."

arranged correctly or in the proper condition

"Put it in order."

"Ensure all the documents are in order before the audit begins next week."

a message describing how something is to be done

"Follow the direction."

"The GPS provided clear direction, ensuring we reached our destination without getting lost."

to cause something to form or develop

"We will build a house."

"The company aims to build a strong reputation for excellent customer service."

to be prominent and easily noticeable

"Her red hair stands out."

"Her bright red hair made her stand out in the crowd of people at the concert."

showing careful detail or delicate quality

"The embroidery is fine."

"The intricate lacework on the antique dress was of such fine quality that it looked almost unreal."

relating to the transmission of signals from the central nervous system to muscles

"He has motor skills."

"The motor skills of the young child developed quickly and he could hold a crayon and draw circles by the age of two."

to make a written record of something for later use

"I will take note."

"Please take note of the important details discussed during the meeting for future reference."

to return to a state of calmness following a period of disturbance or activity

"Settle down in a quiet town."

"After years of traveling, he finally decided to settle down in a small coastal town and start a family."