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

containing a small amount of moisture

"The cake is moist."

"The soil remained moist enough for the seeds to germinate and begin their growth cycle."

a liquid containing nutrients that flows through a plant

"The maple sap is collected in buckets."

"The maple sap is collected in buckets and is boiled down to make sweet maple syrup."

a tall tree, growing in northern countries, with leaves that have five points that turn gold or red in the fall

"Maple leaves are red."

"The maple tree produces sweet sap in spring that is boiled into delicious syrup."

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

"The pastry was flaky and sweet."

"The flaky pastry was filled with sweet apples and cinnamon, making it a delicious dessert."

a processed form of sugar that has undergone purification and removal of impurities

"Refined sugar has been processed to remove impurities."

"Refined sugar was processed from raw cane or beet juices to remove all molasses and impurities."

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

"Farmers spread fertilizer across the large field"

"Farmers apply organic fertilizer to the soil to improve its fertility and promote healthy plant growth."

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

"The soil needs moisture for plants to grow."

"The moisture in the air condensed on the cold window forming tiny droplets that ran down the glass in little streams."

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

"Plants need good soil to grow."

"The farmer tested the pH level of the soil to determine which crops would grow best in that particular field."

having an end or tip that is sharp

"The knife has a pointed tip."

"The knife has a pointed tip that can be used to pierce through tough packaging or rope."

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

"The film features famous actors."

"The new film features an all star cast of famous actors and stunning special effects that will amaze audiences everywhere."

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

"The facility is modern."

"The new sports facility includes an Olympic sized swimming pool and a fully equipped modern gymnasium."

(of temperature or weather) extremely high in degree

"The weather is scorching hot."

"The weather was scorching hot so we decided to stay inside with the air conditioning all day."

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

"Who looks after your dog?"

"The elderly woman needs someone to look after her because she cannot live alone safely anymore."

a straight line from one side of a round object, particularly a circle, passing through the center and joining the other side

"The diameter of the circle is ten centimeters."

"The diameter of the tree trunk was so large that two people could not wrap their arms around it."

the vessels and tissue that carry or circulate fluids such as blood or lymph or sap through the body of an animal or plant

"The vascular system of plants transports water and nutrients."

"The vascular system of plants transports water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves."

to place or add something into a specific space or object

"Insert the coin into the slot."

"You need to insert the coin into the slot before the vending machine will dispense your drink."

to remove or separate unwanted items or elements from a group

"Filter out the bad apples."

"The coffee machine has a special paper filter to filter out the small ground particles from the brewed liquid."

containing or resembling small, rough particles

"The texture is gritty."

"The rough, gritty sand scratched against his skin as he walked along the deserted beach."

to pack something in order to sell or transport it

"Factory workers package products for shipping."

"The company will package the fragile items in bubble wrap and sturdy boxes to prevent damage during shipping."

having the ability to flow or move smoothly without interruption or obstruction

"The movement is fluid."

"The fluid movements of the dancer captivated the audience because every motion flowed smoothly into the next without any awkward pauses."

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

"Pour the milk now."

"Could you please pour some water into my glass while I'm busy?"

the act of making food without using direct flame

"The baking of the bread fills the house with a warm smell."

"The baking of the bread fills the house with a warm smell that makes everyone feel hungry."

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

"This box contains old photographs."

"The old wooden box contained many valuable treasures that had been hidden for centuries."

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

"This bread has no preservatives."

"A preservative is a chemical compound added to food or products to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or undesirable chemical changes over time."

a specific condition or factor that is utilized for the evaluation of something

"The main criterion for admission is academic ability."

"The main criterion for admission is academic ability but extracurricular activities are also considered."

to satisfy a need, requirement, or condition

"I will fulfill your request."

"The new software is designed to fulfill all the complex requirements of the project."

involving only a part of something

"This is only a partial answer."

"The committee made only a partial recovery from the initial financial setback."

the state of being vulnerable or exposed

"They fear exposure."

"The investigation led to the exposure of a widespread corruption scandal."

a sign or shape that represents a particular idea or organization

"This is a symbol."

"The dove is a widely recognized symbol of peace, representing hope and tranquility across many cultures."

a piece of cloth with a mark or pattern that stands for a country, organization, etc.

"The flag was waving."

"We raised the flag outside the building before the ceremony."

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

"They will settle here."

"After years of traveling, they decided to settle in a quiet coastal town."

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

"They are indigenous people."

"The indigenous tribe fought to preserve their ancestral lands and unique cultural heritage from exploitation."

to create a hole, typically with a pointed tool

"Bore a tunnel."

"Engineers will bore a passage through the mountain to improve transportation."

the main wooden body of a tree

"The tree trunk is big."

"The ancient oak's trunk was so wide that three people could not encircle it."

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

"The container is large."

"She stored leftover food in an airtight container to keep it fresh for several days instead of wrapping it loosely in plastic."

the hard outer covering of a tree

"The bark is rough."

"The tree bark was rough and peeling indicating that the oak was very old."

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

"We need more storage."

"The new cloud storage solution offers ample space for all our digital assets."

an object or installation designed to perform a specific function or provide convenience

"This is a facility."

"The new sports facility includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, and several tennis courts."

to expose a container to heat until its content reaches its boiling point

"Boil the water now."

"Be careful not to let the water boil over when you are cooking pasta."

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective

"This is a long process."

"The manufacturing process has been optimized to reduce waste and improve quality."

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

"Oil is valuable resource."

"Many countries depend heavily on their natural resource exports to build wealth and support their economies."

to move from a lower to a higher position

"The sun will rise."

"The hot air balloon began to rise slowly into the clear blue sky."

the act of forming or establishing something

"The formation of ice is slow."

"The rapid formation of the new company surprised many in the industry."

to make a hole or opening in something using a rotating tool

"Drill a hole."

"The construction worker will drill a hole through the wall for the new pipe."

a cylindrical hollow structure used for conveying fluids, gases, or electrical signals

"A long tube."

"The surgeon inserted a flexible tube to drain the excess fluid from the patient's body."

a soft hit or strike, usually with the hand or a light object

"Give it a tap."

"A gentle tap on the shoulder was all it took to get his attention."

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

"Plants need nutrient."

"A balanced diet provides essential nutrients for good health."

to become gas or vapor from liquid

"Water will evaporate."

"The puddle will evaporate quickly under the hot summer sun."

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

"Steam rose from the hot tea."

"The steam rose from the hot cup of tea and fogged up her glasses so she wiped them clean."

thick or heavy in a chemical context

"The liquid is dense."

"The dense fog made it impossible to see more than a few feet ahead so they decided to pull over and wait."

to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

"He wants to build up muscle."

"It takes time to build up enough savings for a down payment on a house."

(of liquids) having a murky appearance due to suspended particles

"The soup is cloudy."

"After shaking the bottle, the liquid became cloudy and less appealing."