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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Test 3 - Comprensión Auditiva - Parte 4

Learn vocabulary from Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic, Test 3 Listening Part 4, and review useful words and expressions from this section of the practice test.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
cleanliness
cleanliness
[Sustantivo]

the condition of being clean or the regular practice of maintaining that condition

limpieza,  aseo

limpieza, aseo

Ex: The hotel maintains a high standard of cleanliness. 
prehistoric
prehistoric
[Adjetivo]

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

prehistórico

prehistórico

Ex: The museum exhibit showcased prehistoric fossils of dinosaurs and other ancient creatures. 

La exhibición del museo mostraba fósiles prehistóricos de dinosaurios y otras criaturas antiguas.

cleansing
cleansing
[Adjetivo]

acting like an antiseptic

limpiador, purificante

limpiador, purificante

to rinse
to rinse
[Verbo]

to clean something quickly with water, often without using soap, in order to remove dirt or other substances

enjuagar, lavar rápidamente

enjuagar, lavar rápidamente

Ex: The mechanic rinsed the engine parts with a hose to remove grease and grime. 

El mecánico enjuagó las piezas del motor con una manguera para eliminar la grasa y la suciedad.

before Christ
before Christ
[Adverbio]

marking the years before Christ's supposed birth

a. C.

a. C.

Ex: The earliest known written laws, the Code of Hammurabi, date back to around 1754 BC. 
cylinder
cylinder
[Sustantivo]

a three-dimensional shape with two parallel circular ends joined by a curved surface

cilindro

cilindro

Ex: Emma drew a cylinder on the board during geometry class. 
inscription
inscription
[Sustantivo]

words, letters, or symbols that are engraved, carved, or written on a surface, often for commemorative, informational, or decorative purposes

inscripción, grabado

inscripción, grabado

Ex: The antique pocket watch had a personalized inscription on the back, marking it as a cherished heirloom. 

El reloj de bolsillo antiguo tenía una inscripción personalizada en la parte posterior, lo que lo marcaba como una reliquia querida.

ash
ash
[Sustantivo]

the gray or black powdery residue left after something has burned

ceniza

ceniza

Ex: The fire had gone out, leaving only cold ash in the fireplace. 
reference
reference
[Sustantivo]

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

referencia, cita

referencia, cita

Ex: The report contained a reference to the latest research in the field. 
to bathe
to bathe
[Verbo]

to wash or clean the body by putting it in water or pouring water over it

bañarse

bañarse

Ex: In some cultures, it is customary to bathe in cold water for health benefits. 

En algunas culturas, es costumbre bañarse en agua fría para beneficios de salud.

aesthetic
aesthetic
[Adjetivo]

relating to the enjoyment or appreciation of beauty or art, especially visual art

estético

estético

Ex: Their aesthetic priorities influenced the use of neutral palettes and organic materials in the redesign. 

Sus prioridades estéticas influyeron en el uso de paletas neutras y materiales orgánicos en el rediseño.

apparently
apparently
[Adverbio]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

por lo visto

por lo visto

Ex: Apparently, the train is delayed due to technical issues. 
block
block
[Sustantivo]

a large solid piece of material that is square or rectangular in shape and has flat sides

bloque, cubo

bloque, cubo

Ex: She used a marble block for her sculpture project. 
pumice
pumice
[Sustantivo]

a volcanic stone that is used to rub and polish the skin in order to make it clean and smooth

piedra pómez

piedra pómez

to anoint
to anoint
[Verbo]

to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act

ungir

ungir

Ex: They have anointed the sacred relics with fragrant oils for generations. 

Han ungido las reliquias sagradas con aceites fragantes durante generaciones.

to scrape
to scrape
[Verbo]

to remove a thin layer or small amount of something from a surface using a sharp or rough edge

raspar, rascar

raspar, rascar

Ex: They will scrape the old wallpaper off the walls before renovating the room. 

Ellos rasparán el viejo papel tapiz de las paredes antes de renovar la habitación.

instrument
instrument
[Sustantivo]

a device or tool that requires specific knowledge on how to be used

instrumento

instrumento

Ex: The technician calibrated the instrument to ensure it provided precise measurements. 
stream
stream
[Sustantivo]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

corriente

corriente

Ex: The stream was clear, and you could see the fish swimming. 
to credit
to credit
[Verbo]

to acknowledge someone as the source, agent, or possessor of an action, achievement, or quality

atribuir, reconocer

atribuir, reconocer

Ex: The company credited the engineer with the invention of the groundbreaking technology. 
to tint
to tint
[Verbo]

to color someone's hair using a chemical

teñir

teñir

Ex: Last month, she tinted her hair with a bold and vibrant color. 

El mes pasado, ella tiñó su cabello con un color audaz y vibrante.

legend
legend
[Sustantivo]

a traditional story about people or events that may have some historical basis but cannot be proved true

leyenda

leyenda

Ex: Many legends grew up around the famous outlaw. 
to sacrifice

to kill a person or animal and offer them to a deity as part of a religious ritual

sacrificar

sacrificar

Ex: Priests sacrificed cattle at the temple. 
deposit
deposit
[Sustantivo]

a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water

yacimiento, depósito

yacimiento, depósito

Ex: The underwater archaeologists discovered ancient pottery deposits on the seabed. 
soil
soil
[Sustantivo]

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

tierra

tierra

Ex: Heavy rains can cause the soil to erode, affecting crop yields. 
civilization
civilization
[Sustantivo]

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

civilización

civilización

Ex: Many aspects of Greek civilization influence contemporary philosophy and art. 

Muchos aspectos de la civilización griega influyen en la filosofía y el arte contemporáneos.

to advance
to advance
[Verbo]

to move towards a goal or desired outcome

avanzar, progresar

avanzar, progresar

Ex: With each passing day, the project advanced, bringing the team closer to the completion deadline. 
aqueduct
aqueduct
[Sustantivo]

a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city

acueducto

acueducto

Ex: Many historic aqueducts are now popular tourist attractions. 

Muchos acueductos históricos son ahora atracciones turísticas populares.

luxurious
luxurious
[Adjetivo]

extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features

lujoso, de lujo

lujoso, de lujo

Ex: The luxurious silk dress she wore to the gala event caught everyone's attention. 

El vestido de seda lujoso que llevó al evento de gala captó la atención de todos.

anno Domini
anno Domini
[Adverbio]

used to refer to a date that is after the birth of Jesus Christ

D.C.

D.C.

Ex: The construction of the iconic Colosseum in Rome was completed in AD 80, and it remains a symbol of ancient Roman engineering. 
medicinal
medicinal
[Adjetivo]

having properties or qualities suitable for treating or curing illnesses or promoting health

medicinal

medicinal

Ex: The pharmacist recommended a medicinal ointment to relieve the discomfort of the rash. 

El farmacéutico recomendó un ungüento medicinal para aliviar las molestias de la erupción.

filth
filth
[Sustantivo]

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

suciedad, mugre

suciedad, mugre

Ex: The restaurant's kitchen was shut down by health inspectors due to its egregious violations of sanitation standards, citing widespread filth and contamination. 

La cocina del restaurante fue clausurada por los inspectores de salud debido a sus flagrantes violaciones de los estándares de saneamiento, citando suciedad generalizada y contaminación.

unsanitary
unsanitary
[Adjetivo]

not sanitary or healthful

insalubre, no sanitario

insalubre, no sanitario

outbreak
outbreak
[Sustantivo]

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

brote

brote

Ex: Health officials were concerned about the outbreak of measles in the neighborhood. 
the Middle Ages
the Middle Ages
[Sustantivo]

an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable

Edad Media

Edad Media

Ex: The Middle Ages saw the spread of Gothic architecture, evident in the grand cathedrals built during this time. 

La Edad Media vio la propagación de la arquitectura gótica, evidente en las grandes catedrales construidas durante este tiempo.

black death
black death
[Sustantivo]

the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe

la peste negra, la muerte negra

la peste negra, la muerte negra

established
established
[Adjetivo]

widely acknowledged as valid or customary

establecido, reconocido

establecido, reconocido

Ex: The established tradition of celebrating the holidays with family gatherings has been passed down through generations. 

La tradición establecida de celebrar las fiestas con reuniones familiares se ha transmitido de generación en generación.

craft
craft
[Sustantivo]

an activity, occupation, or trade that requires skill and experience, especially in making things by hand

artesanía

artesanía

Ex: Daniel spent years mastering the craft of furniture making. 
laundering
laundering
[Sustantivo]

washing clothes and bed linens

lavado, limpieza

lavado, limpieza

chemist
chemist
[Sustantivo]

a scientist who studies chemistry or works professionally with chemical substances and reactions

químico

químico

Ex: He trained as a chemist before moving into management. 
to patent
to patent
[Verbo]

to officially grant patent rights for an invention, process, or design

patentar

patentar

Ex: The device was patented several years after it was developed. 
soda ash
soda ash
[Sustantivo]

a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper

carbonato de sodio, sosa

carbonato de sodio, sosa

alkali
alkali
[Sustantivo]

any water-soluble compound that can turn litmus blue and reacts with an acid to form a salt and water

álcali

álcali

Ex: The chemist carefully measured the alkali to avoid a violent reaction. 

El químico midió cuidadosamente el álcali para evitar una reacción violenta.

glycerine
glycerine
[Sustantivo]

a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils

glicerina, glicerol

glicerina, glicerol

fatty acid
fatty acid
[Sustantivo]

a type of acid that is found in nuts, fish, some fruits, etc.

ácido graso

ácido graso

basis
basis
[Sustantivo]

a consistent method, system, or way of doing something

base, fundamento

base, fundamento

Ex: The company provides feedback on a monthly basis. 

La empresa proporciona retroalimentación sobre una base mensual.

to manufacture

to produce goods in large quantities, especially in a factory using machinery

fabricar

fabricar

Ex: Emma works for a firm that manufactures electric motors. 
to regard as

to think of someone or something in a particular way

considerar como, ver como

considerar como, ver como

Ex: She regards him as a talented artist. 

Ella lo considera como un artista talentoso.

to tax
to tax
[Verbo]

to impose a financial charge by the government on income, goods, services, or properties to generate revenue for public services and functions

gravar, imponer

gravar, imponer

Ex: Individuals are typically taxed on their earnings through income tax systems. 
readily
readily
[Adverbio]

with little difficulty or trouble

fácilmente, sin problemas

fácilmente, sin problemas

Ex: Replacement parts for the machine are not readily obtainable. 

Las piezas de repuesto para la máquina no se obtienen fácilmente.

necessity
necessity
[Sustantivo]

something essential or required for living or for a particular purpose

necesidad,  requisito

necesidad, requisito

Ex: Food, shelter, and clothing are among life's necessities. 
to reinforce

to make an idea, feeling, behavior, or effect stronger by providing support or encouragement

reforzar,  afianzar

reforzar, afianzar

Ex: The campaign reinforced the message that customers should recycle the packaging. 
mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

not severe, strong, intense, or extreme in degree or effect

leve, templado

leve, templado

Ex: Daniel offered some mild criticism of the proposal. 
turn of the century

the period from about ten years before to ten years after a new century

cambio de siglo, transición de siglo

cambio de siglo, transición de siglo

excavation
excavation
[Sustantivo]

the act of digging

excavación

excavación

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