Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (4) · Cambridge IELTS Academic 19 Vocabulary List

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

"This makes good sense."

"Her explanation of the complex scientific theory finally made sense to the students after she used visual aids."

not drawn upon or used

"The resource is untapped."

"The untapped potential of the young athlete was obvious to the coach who believed she could become an Olympic champion."

to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance

"Fishing depletes the ocean's resources."

"Overfishing has dangerously depleted the population of tuna in many parts of the ocean around the world."

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

"The critic wrote a review."

"The critic praised the performance but also pointed out a few weak parts."

not widely or generally recognized

"This is a little-known fact."

"The little known museum had a fantastic collection of ancient artifacts and the admission price was very affordable."

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

"They inflict pain."

"The hurricane inflicted severe damage on the coastal town destroying hundreds of homes and businesses."

referring to a place or area where access is restricted or prohibited

"The area is off limits."

"The construction site was off limits to anyone without a hard hat and the workers wore safety vests at all times."

the branch of science and technology that involves the use of living organisms, cells, and biological systems to develop new products and applications for various industries

"Biotechnology creates new medicines."

"Biotechnology uses living organisms to develop new products and medical treatments that help cure diseases and improve crop yields."

at, in, or to another place

"The store moved elsewhere on the same street."

"The store moved elsewhere on the same street so you just need to walk a little further down."

in a way that is very quick and often unexpected

"The river flowed rapidly downstream."

"The stock market prices rose rapidly, surprising investors with their swift and significant increase."

a living thing such as a plant, animal, etc., especially a very small one that lives on its own

"Every living organism needs water and food."

"Every single living organism on Earth needs water to survive and thrive."

to a great or considerable extent

"It rained heavily all night long."

"It rained heavily all night long and the streets were completely flooded by the time we woke up."

extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth

"The area is mined."

"The mined coal was transported by train to the power plant where it was burned to generate electricity for the city."

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

"The island's only inhabitant is a hermit."

"The local inhabitant knew all the hidden beautiful places in the small town."

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

"The effort is worthwhile."

"The worthwhile project required many hours of volunteer work but the results made a real difference in the community."

causing a lot of damage or harm

"His behavior is destructive."

"The destructive hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes and left thousands of people without electricity or clean water for weeks."

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments

"Marine life includes fish"

"Marine life includes fish coral and turtles and divers can see colorful reef creatures while exploring."

the space outside the earth's atmosphere

"Outer space is vast."

"Outer space contains stars"

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."

not yet identified

"The object is unidentified."

"The unidentified object in the sky caused a panic among local residents who called the police to report a possible UFO sighting."

properly arranged or ready to be used

"The tools are in place."

"Before the guests arrived, all the decorations were in place and the food was ready to be served."

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

"The project is sustainable."

"The sustainable farming practices protect the soil and water for future generations to use."

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

"She bought exotic fruit."

"The exotic fruit from Thailand was unlike anything she had ever tasted and she immediately fell in love with its sweet flavor."

the act of attempting to do or achieve something difficult in a determined way

"It was a difficult assault."

"The successful assault on the mountain peak required immense determination and skill."

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

"She is an expert in medicine."

"Before renovating the old house they hired an expert to determine whether the foundation was still safe and secure."

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

"The volcano is active."

"Scientists are closely monitoring the potentially active volcano for any signs of eruption."

a product made during the manufacture of something else

"This is a spin-off."

"The company launched a successful spin-off product line based on its core technology."

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

"These rules are strict."

"The strict teacher did not allow any talking during the exam and everyone was silent."

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea

"This is a reference to the book."

"The author made a direct reference to a previous study to support her argument."

(of a material) having not undergone any processing or refinement

"The fish is raw."

"The chef insisted on using only raw ingredients to create the freshest possible flavors for the dish."

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

"The transport company is busy."

"The transport of goods across the country requires efficient logistics and a reliable fleet of vehicles."

approximate or lacking in detail or refinement

"The road is rough."

"The rough sea made the boat rock violently and several passengers became seasick during the crossing to the island."

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."

to exist together in the same location or period, without necessarily interacting

"Different species coexist in this ecosystem."

"The different ethnic groups have managed to coexist peacefully in this diverse city for many decades without any major conflicts."

the act of making a decision or taking action towards a particular goal or outcome

"This is a good move."

"The strategic move by the chess grandmaster secured his victory in the championship."

to overlook or neglect something important or noteworthy

"Do not ignore it."

"It is unwise to ignore the subtle but critical warning signs of an impending crisis."

to occupy a particular place

"The book will lie here."

"The ancient ruins lie undisturbed in the remote desert landscape."

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

"We adapt quickly."

"Organisms must adapt to changing environmental conditions to survive and thrive in their habitats."

to a large or significant degree

"He believes strongly in fairness."

"The company is strongly considering a merger with its main competitor."

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

"Serious consequence followed."

"The consequence of not paying your bills on time is that your credit score will drop and future loans will be more expensive or harder to get."

to expect or rely on something happening or someone doing something

"I look for help."

"We look for the committee to provide a clear and decisive resolution to the issue."

to provide or supply something that was expected or promised

"They will deliver it."

"The company promised to deliver the essential supplies to the disaster-stricken region promptly."