Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (3) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

in a manner that causes concern or unease

"Her health declined worryingly fast."

"Her health declined worryingly fast and the doctors decided to run more tests to find the cause of the problem."

related to or involving only one certain thing

"Please be more specific."

"Please be more specific about the problem so I can help you find a solution."

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

"The forest is their habitat."

"The rainforest provides a natural habitat for thousands of unique species that cannot survive anywhere else."

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

"The panda is endangered."

"The endangered species list includes the giant panda and conservation efforts have helped increase its population in recent years."

land that is filled with many trees

"Deer thrive in the protected woodland area."

"A spring woodland floor is a carpet of vibrant green and color from bluebells"

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

"Limestone is white rock."

"Limestone is a sedimentary rock widely used to produce cement and construct beautiful buildings."

used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case

"She is undoubtedly the best player."

"She is undoubtedly the best player on the team and everyone agrees with that opinion."

to a degree or extent that is enough

"The meat is sufficiently cooked."

"The meat is sufficiently cooked so you can serve it to the guests without worrying about food poisoning."

added or extra to what is already present or available

"We need additional time."

"We need additional time to finish the project because the client added new requirements at the last minute."

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

"This could potentially help you."

"This decision could potentially change your life so think carefully before you make any final choices."

prone to danger or harm

"Your health is at risk if you smoke."

"Children who are not vaccinated are at risk of contracting serious and preventable diseases."

being searched for

"This item is sought-after."

"The limited edition sneakers are highly sought-after by collectors worldwide."

large in quantity, extent, or degree

"The damage is considerable."

"The project required a considerable amount of time and money but the results were worth the investment."

with no one or nothing else involved

"This is solely mine."

"The success of the project was solely due to the hard work and dedication of the team."

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers that are pink, white, or yellow in color

"Honeysuckle flowers smell sweet in springtime"

"The sweet scent of honeysuckle filled the air as they walked along the garden path."

as a result of a specific cause or reason

"The game was canceled due to rain."

"Due to the bad weather the flight was delayed for over three hours at the airport."

at the current moment or during the existing time

"At present I am busy."

"At present I am busy with another project so I cannot take on any additional work right now."

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

"The lion is a powerful predator."

"A predator is an animal that hunts"

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

"The ocean creature glowed in the dark."

"The deep ocean is home to bizarre creatures that have adapted to extreme pressure darkness and cold including fish with transparent heads and glowing lures."

lower than usual or expected in amount or quantity

"The price is reduced."

"The reduced price of the winter coats attracted many shoppers and the store sold out of the popular sizes within hours."

the total amount of time that an organism, person, or object is alive or able to function

"The average lifespan of a mouse is two years."

"The average lifespan of a wild elephant was about sixty to seventy years in its natural habitat."

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

"The bird watcher spots a rare eagle."

"The bird watcher sat quietly with binoculars waiting for the rare species to appear."

(of trees or shrubs) regularly cut back to the ground to encourage new growth

"The trees are coppiced."

"The coppiced trees had been cut down to ground level and new shoots grew from the stumps for use as firewood."

used to say that there is still hope or a chance to succeed, even if things seem difficult or uncertain

"We lost, but all is not lost."

"The initial funding fell through, but all is not lost — two other investors have expressed serious interest."

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

"Restrict the access."

"The government may restrict access to certain areas during the national emergency."

to come out from a protective covering, like an egg or cocoon

"The butterfly will emerge."

"After weeks of dormancy, the seedling began to emerge from the soil towards the sunlight."

to be linked or connected in a cause-and-effect relationship

"The two events relate."

"Scientists are investigating how the recent seismic activity may relate to volcanic eruptions."

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

"What is your diet?"

"A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables is essential for maintaining good health."

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

"She tends to arrive late daily."

"Young children tend to imitate the behavior of their parents and other adults around them."

the hard surface of a road covered with concrete or tarmac

"Walk on the pavement."

"The old cobblestone pavement had been replaced with smooth asphalt."

existing alone without any others of the same kind

"I have a single room."

"She was the single parent responsible for raising three young children."

existing without any others of the same type

"This is my sole car."

"He was the sole survivor of the shipwreck, a testament to his incredible resilience."

an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something

"Scientists searched for the disease cause carefully."

"The main cause of the fire was an electrical short circuit in the old wiring behind the kitchen wall."

to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome

"The wind will play."

"The changing economic conditions will undoubtedly play a significant role in the company's future decisions."

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

"He did his part."

"Every member of the team must do their part to ensure success."

a sudden decline in strength or number or importance

"His downfall was swift."

"The company's arrogance and refusal to adapt led to its eventual downfall."

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

"It has great capacity."

"The stadium has the capacity to hold over fifty thousand spectators."

being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe

"This is a continental breakfast."

"The expedition aimed to study the unique flora and fauna of the continental interior."

used to suggest a logical conclusion based on the information or reasoning provided

"He was tired, therefore."

"The evidence clearly indicated his guilt; therefore, the jury found him guilty."

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

"She switches topics quickly."

"He decided to switch careers after realizing his current job was not fulfilling."

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

"She spots her friend in the crowd."

"The eagle spotted a small rabbit in the grass below and immediately dove down to catch its prey."

used to indicate a clear difference or superiority

"He is much better."

"She performed much better in the second half of the competition, surprising everyone."

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 cause something to change

"Do not alter the original document."

"The new medication may alter your sleep patterns so take it in the morning rather than at night."

in a way that is easily understood or audible

"The water is clear and clean."

"The water is clear and clean so you can drink it without any worries about getting sick."

the process by which organisms evolve traits that improve their chances of survival and reproduction in a particular environment

"The cactus has good adaptation."

"The remarkable adaptation of desert flora allows them to thrive in arid environments."

done for recreation, not as an occupation

"The photo is amateur."

"The amateur photographer took stunning pictures of the wildlife even though she had never taken a formal class."

to be seen or arrive at a particular place

"He will appear soon."

"The famous pianist is scheduled to appear at the concert hall next month."

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

"The sofa will occupy the room."

"The large painting will occupy the entire wall above the fireplace."

to modify or design an organ or part of something to serve a specific purpose or function

"The fin specialized for swimming."

"The young doctor decided to specialize in pediatrics because she loved working with children."

to use pressure, manipulation, or other means to obtain what is desired

"Extract the tooth."

"The lawyer tried to extract a confession from the reluctant witness."

something that shows there may be danger, trouble, or a problem ahead

"See the warning sign."

"The flashing red light served as a clear warning sign of impending danger."