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

the way a person acts or behaves toward others

"His manner is polite but distant."

"Her calm manner during the crisis reassured everyone that the situation was under control."

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."

used to convey that someone or something is conforming to a particular standard, guideline, or expectation

"His actions in line with policy."

"The new regulations are in line with international standards for environmental protection and sustainability."

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

"The blood analysis took three hours."

"A thorough analysis of the data revealed an unexpected and significant correlation."

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

"The house is relatively cheap."

"The house is relatively cheap compared to others in the same neighborhood because it needs some repairs and renovations."

available in large quantity

"The food is plentiful."

"The plentiful rainfall this spring has filled the reservoirs and there will be enough water for the crops all summer."

not precise or correct

"The map is inaccurate."

"The inaccurate weather forecast caused many people to cancel their outdoor plans only to have a beautiful sunny day."

before the present moment or a specific time

"I previously worked at a bank."

"I previously worked at a bank for five years before I decided to change careers and become a teacher."

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

"It is a local custom."

"The annual harvest festival is a deeply ingrained custom that brings the entire community together each year."

to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have

"Parents must punish bad behavior appropriately."

"Parents should punish their children appropriately when they misbehave but physical violence is never an acceptable response."

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."

in relation to or concerning someone or something

"Regarding your question I have no answer."

"Please call me regarding your application status as soon as you have any news."

(of a person) wrong in one's judgment, opinion, or belief

"You are mistaken."

"You are mistaken about the time of the meeting because it starts at three o'clock not two thirty as you thought."

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

"The tribe is warlike."

"The warlike nation had invaded its neighbors several times and the United Nations imposed sanctions to stop the aggression."

the process of gradually coming into existence

"The emergence of new ideas."

"The emergence of social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate and share information."

characterized by active hostility

"They have opposing views."

"The two opposing armies prepared for battle, their soldiers filled with a sense of dread."

to provide detailed and clear information or explanations, often in a written format

"Please set out the rules."

"The report will set out the detailed findings of the investigation into the company's financial practices."

a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others

"His tendency is to agree."

"She has a tendency to overthink situations, which often causes her unnecessary stress."

having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power

"The man is greedy."

"The greedy businessman raised prices unfairly and his customers switched to competitors who offered better value for their money."

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

"I hold this view."

"Despite the prevailing opinion, many people continue to hold strong beliefs about the importance of traditional values."

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

"His belief is strong."

"His deeply held belief in the inherent goodness of people guided his actions."

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

"Strong appeal made."

"The antique vase possessed a unique appeal that captivated collectors from all over the world."

to have its foundation in something, indicating the underlying cause, source, or essence

"The problem lies here."

"The fundamental issue lies in the lack of adequate funding for essential public services."

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

"His idea is radical."

"The radical change in the company's strategy surprised investors but the new approach proved to be very successful in the long run."

to present or propose something to someone

"The company offered him a job."

"The company offered him a generous salary package including health insurance and a company car."

to show or give something to others for inspection, consideration, or approval

"Present your ticket."

"The museum curator will present the newly acquired artifact to the board for their official approval."

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."

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

"This is an innovative idea."

"The company's innovative approach to renewable energy has positioned it as a leader in the industry."

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

"This approach works very well."

"The new approach to teaching mathematics has helped students understand complex problems more easily than before."

not easy to understand or analyze

"The system is complex."

"The human brain is an incredibly complex organ that scientists are still trying to fully understand after many years of research."

to mention something or someone particularly in speech or writing

"Please refer to page ten."

"The speaker decided to refer to the historical context to better illustrate his argument."

(of a place or building) far away from any other place, building, or person

"The cabin is isolated."

"The isolated cabin in the woods was peaceful and quiet but the nearest grocery store was fifty miles away."

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

"He will exhibit anger."

"During the crisis, the leader began to exhibit remarkable composure and unwavering determination."

to share something between a large number of people

"The charity distributes food to homeless people."

"The charity organization will distribute food and blankets to the homeless people living on the streets during winter."

in a manner that is free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

"He judged fairly."

"The judge promised to consider all the evidence fairly before making a final verdict."

following the principles of wrong and right and behaving based on the ethical standards of a society

"His actions were moral."

"He was known for his moral character, always acting with integrity and fairness in his business dealings."

to make use of something for a particular purpose

"Employ your skills."

"We should employ innovative strategies to overcome these challenges."

used to indicate the means or method by which something is achieved or brought about

"The method whereby."

"They established a new committee whereby all members could contribute their unique perspectives and skills."

formal approval, acknowledgment, or commendation

"Give him credit."

"She deserves considerable credit for her innovative approach to solving the problem."

to force someone to leave or remove them from a place, group, or situation

"They exclude him from the team."

"The club decided to exclude members who had not paid their annual dues for two consecutive years."

a condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others

"This is an advantage."

"Being bilingual is a huge advantage when applying for jobs in international companies or government agencies."

characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others

"The child is cooperative."

"The cooperative child listened to his teacher and helped clean up the classroom without being asked so he received a special reward."

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

"The report will reveal the truth."

"The investigation revealed shocking evidence that completely changed the direction of the criminal case."

a relationship or connection between two or more things or people

"The detective finds a link between the two crimes."

"The detective found a link between the two crimes that no one had noticed before."

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

"The dog is aggressive."

"The aggressive dog barked and growled at anyone who came near its owner's house and property."