Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 (2) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

in a beautiful manner

"The room was attractively decorated."

"The room was attractively decorated with colorful flowers and soft lighting for the romantic dinner."

to fall into pieces or separate

"The old chair broke apart."

"The ancient vase fell off the shelf and broke apart into hundreds of tiny pieces on the floor."

used to convey sorrow, sympathy, concern, or disappointment in response to a situation or outcome

"Oh dear! You fell."

"Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear about the unexpected job loss you have experienced."

to express amusement or ridicule through laughter, either in a friendly or mocking manner

"It is rude to laugh at others."

"It is not polite to laugh at other people's mistakes because everyone makes errors sometimes."

previously owned or used by someone else

"I bought a secondhand bike."

"The secondhand furniture was cheap but it needed a lot of work to make it look nice again."

the first printing of a book, typically printed in limited quantities and often considered the most desirable edition for collectors

"Own the first edition."

"The first edition of the novel was valuable because the publisher revised the text significantly in later printings."

the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

"The theft happened last night."

"The theft of confidential documents caused major problems for the company."

the floor of a building at ground level

"The shop is on the ground floor of the building."

"The apartment on the ground floor had a small patio that opened onto the garden."

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

"The toddler ran fast."

"The toddler was curious and explored everything in the room."

a small, wheeled seat with a handle for pushing a baby while walking

"The pushchair is lightweight and easy to maneuver."

"The pushchair was lightweight and compact suitable for toddlers who could sit upright."

a light snack or drink that is taken to restore energy or refresh oneself

"The conference provides free refreshments during the break."

"The conference provided light refreshments including coffee tea and cookies during the morning break."

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."

not desired or welcomed

"This is unwanted attention."

"The unwanted emails clogged her inbox and she spent an hour unsubscribing from mailing lists that she had never signed up for."

the main entrance to a person's house

"The front door is locked."

"He painted the front door bright red to make the house stand out from the neighbors all of whom had boring white or brown entrances."

to ask for something politely or formally

"I request a refund please."

"The customer requested a refund after receiving a damaged product that was missing several important components."

enclosed in or as if in a box

"The gift is boxed."

"The boxed wine was not as fancy as bottled wine but it was cheaper and perfect for the casual picnic in the park."

a textbook or instructional material used in a particular course or educational program to guide teaching and learning activities

"The coursebook includes practice exercises."

"The coursebook includes practice exercises and comes with a CD for listening activities."

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

"He returns to his hometown every summer."

"He returned to his hometown every Christmas to visit family and catch up with old friends."

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

"Sweet smells attract bees and wasps."

"The bright colorful flowers are designed to attract bees and other important pollinating insects to the garden."

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

"Good advice helps."

"She gave me valuable advice about my career."

the ability to make sound judgments and think in a practical way

"Common sense is useful."

"Common sense told her to stay home in the storm."

(of a person) showing too much care or concern for someone, often unnecessarily

"Her mother is overprotective."

"The overprotective mother would not let her teenage son go to the movies alone and she insisted on driving him everywhere."

the act of retaining something

"The keeping of secrets is hard."

"The careful keeping of historical documents ensures their preservation for future generations to study."

to contemplate or think deeply about something for insight or understanding

"I will reflect on this."

"After the challenging project, she took time to reflect on her mistakes and learn from them."

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

"The change is significant."

"The significant increase in temperature over the past century is a clear sign of climate change caused by human activity."

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."

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

"The entrance is over there."

"We waited at the main entrance of the museum until it opened at nine o'clock this morning."

to place something somewhere noticeable

"Put up the picture."

"The building owners decided to put up a new fence around the property for additional security."

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

"He is nice though sometimes grumpy."

"He is very kind though he sometimes says things that hurt other people feelings."

to have or store a supply of a product for future sale

"We stock this."

"The supermarket ensures they stock a wide variety of fresh produce throughout the year."

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

"The attic is dusty."

"She stored old boxes in the attic."

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

"This is rare."

"Finding such a rare artifact in pristine condition is an extraordinary stroke of luck."

to a degree that is higher than usual

"I particularly enjoy Italian food."

"I particularly enjoy Italian food especially pasta dishes like spaghetti and lasagna with rich tomato sauce."

a number of objects placed one on top of the other

"There is a pile."

"A large pile of laundry had accumulated in the corner of the bedroom."

formally or solemnly set apart for a special, often sacred, purpose

"It is dedicated."

"This beautiful garden was dedicated to the memory of the town's beloved founder."

a bag made of cloth that is filled with soft material, used for leaning or sitting on

"The cushion is comfortable."

"He placed a soft cushion on the wooden chair to make sitting for long hours more comfortable while he worked on his laptop."

a large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function

"This institution helps poor people."

"The charitable institution has been providing essential services to the homeless population for over fifty years."

to prevent someone or something from coming into contact with a specific thing

"Keep out of trouble please."

"His parents advised him to keep out of trouble and stay away from the dangerous crowd at school."

having the highest level of significance or central importance

"The main problem is money."

"The main reason for the project's delay was the unexpected shortage of materials and the team worked overtime to catch up."

in accordance with what is logical, typical, or expected

"Naturally she was scared."

"Naturally she was nervous before the interview but she did her best and got the job."

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

"I follow your idea."

"It was difficult to follow the complex instructions for assembling the furniture."

characterized by or expressing feelings

"He is sentimental."

"Her sentimental attachment to the old photograph made it difficult for her to part with it."

something presented for public viewing

"See the display."

"The museum's new display features fascinating artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization."