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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académique - Test 2 - Lecture - Passage 3 (2)

Learn vocabulary from the second part of Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 2 Reading Passage 3, with useful words and expressions from the text.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to outperform

to do better than someone or something

être plus performant que, surpasser

être plus performant que, surpasser

Ex: With rigorous training, the athlete aims to outperform their competition in the upcoming tournament. 

Avec un entraînement rigoureux, l'athlète vise à surpasser sa concurrence dans le prochain tournoi.

innately
innately
[Adverbe]

in a way that is natural or present from birth

par nature, en soi

par nature, en soi

Ex: Curiosity is innately human; we are born with an inherent desire to explore and learn. 

La curiosité est innée chez l'être humain ; nous naissons avec un désir inhérent d'explorer et d'apprendre.

superior
superior
[Adjectif]

better than another person or thing in quality, value, ability, or performance

supérieur, meilleur

supérieur, meilleur

Ex: Emma believes the new material is superior to ordinary plastic. 
to call
to call
[verbe]

to describe or address someone or something in a particular way

appeler, qualifier

appeler, qualifier

Ex: He calls himself a fitness enthusiast because he loves working out. 
distinguished
distinguished
[Adjectif]

(of a person) very successful and respected

éminent

éminent

Ex: The professor was a distinguished scholar in the field of astrophysics. 
educationist

a specialist in the theory of education

spécialiste en théorie de l'éducation, éducationniste

spécialiste en théorie de l'éducation, éducationniste

innate
innate
[Adjectif]

(of a quality or skill) gained from the moment that one was born

inné

inné

potentially
potentially
[Adverbe]

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

potentiellement

potentiellement

Ex: She is potentially eligible for the scholarship based on her academic achievements. 

Elle est potentiellement éligible à la bourse en fonction de ses réalisations académiques.

to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

associer

associer

Ex: The brand is keen on creating advertisements that help consumers associate positive emotions with their products. 
according to
according to
[préposition]

in regard to what someone has said or written

selon, d'après

selon, d'après

Ex: According to John's email, the meeting has been rescheduled to Friday. 

Selon l'email de John, la réunion a été reportée à vendredi.

to collaborate

to work with someone else in order to create something or reach the same goal

collaborer

collaborer

Ex: Artists from different backgrounds collaborated on a mural for the community center. 

Des artistes de différents horizons ont collaboré à une fresque pour le centre communautaire.

neuroscience

the scientific study of the nervous system

neuroscience

neuroscience

talented
talented
[Adjectif]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

talentueux

talentueux

Ex: His talented hands create beautiful pottery that is admired by many. 

Ses mains talentueuses créent de belles poteries qui sont admirées par beaucoup.

attitude

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

attitude

attitude

Ex: A respectful attitude towards others fosters healthy relationships and mutual understanding. 
approach

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

approche

approche

Ex: We need a new approach to solve this technical issue. 
attribute

a distinguishing quality that is considered a key part of someone or something's nature

attribut, qualité

attribut, qualité

Ex: One key attribute of the smartphone is its long battery life. 
persistence

the ongoing existence or continuous effort of something over a period of time, especially despite difficulties

persistance, ténacité

persistance, ténacité

Ex: She admired the persistence shown by the group in achieving their goals. 

Elle admirait la persévérance montrée par le groupe pour atteindre ses objectifs.

eminent
eminent
[Adjectif]

having a position or quality that is noticeably great and respected

élevé, haut

élevé, haut

Ex: The eminent lawyer was sought after for her expertise in constitutional law. 

L'éminent avocat était très recherché pour son expertise en droit constitutionnel.

peak
peak
[nom]

the stage or point of highest quality, activity, success, etc.

apogée

apogée

Ex: During the summer months, the tourism industry in the coastal town hits its peak, with visitors flocking to the beaches. 
expertise

a high level of specialized knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity

Ex: The project requires technical expertise in data security. 
to go back
to go back
[verbe]

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

remonter, retracer

remonter, retracer

Ex: The family's history in this town goes back to the early 19th century. 

L'histoire de la famille dans cette ville remonte au début du 19ème siècle.

diverse
diverse
[Adjectif]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

divers

divers

Ex: The conference had a diverse set of topics ranging from technology to art. 

La conférence avait un ensemble diversifié de sujets allant de la technologie à l'art.

achievement

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

réussite

réussite

Ex: Completing her Ph.D. dissertation was a major academic achievement for the researcher. 
heart
heart
[nom]

an area located near the center of a larger region

cœur, centre

cœur, centre

Ex: Tourists often explore the heart of the historic district. 
deliberate
deliberate
[Adjectif]

done slowly, carefully, and without hurry

délibéré,  posé

délibéré, posé

Ex: Sarah crossed the icy sidewalk with deliberate steps. 
step
step
[nom]

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

étape, pas

étape, pas

Ex: Getting professional advice was the first step toward solving the problem. 
to produce
to produce
[verbe]

to cause or bring about something

causer, créer, entraîner, déclencher

causer, créer, entraîner, déclencher

Ex: The drug produces a feeling of excitement. 
magic
magic
[Adjectif]

describing or practicing special abilities or powers

magique

magique

Ex: The ancient artifact was said to have magic abilities to control the weather. 
to move on
to move on
[verbe]

to transition or shift to a different topic or activity

passer à, avancer

passer à, avancer

Ex: She frequently advises presenters on how smoothly to move on to the next topic. 

Elle conseille fréquemment aux présentateurs sur la manière de passer en douceur au sujet suivant.

particularly
particularly
[Adverbe]

to a degree that is higher than usual

particulièrement

particulièrement

Ex: He was particularly excited about the upcoming concert. 

Il était particulièrement excité par le concert à venir.

extraordinarily

to an exceptionally high degree

extrêmement, incroyablement, remarquablement, extraordinairement

extrêmement, incroyablement, remarquablement, extraordinairement

Ex: He remained marvelously calm during the crisis, reassuring everyone. 

Il est resté extraordinairement calme pendant la crise, rassurant tout le monde.

high-achieving
high-achieving
[Adjectif]

consistently accomplishing significant success or goals

hautement performant, à haut rendement

hautement performant, à haut rendement

Ex: The high-achieving company received recognition for its innovative products and rapid growth. 

L'entreprise à haut rendement a reçu une reconnaissance pour ses produits innovants et sa croissance rapide.

discipline

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

discipline

discipline

Ex: Economics is a discipline concerned with the production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services. 
ballet
ballet
[nom]

a formal style of dance that uses precise and graceful movements, usually performed to music

ballet

ballet

Ex: The children attend ballet classes twice a week. 
sculpture

the art of creating three-dimensional works by shaping, carving, casting, or otherwise forming material

sculpture

sculpture

Ex: The museum offers classes in painting and sculpture. 
neurology

a branch of medical science particularly concerned with the disorders of the nervous system

neurologie

neurologie

Ex: She decided to specialize in neurology after studying stroke recovery. 
area
area
[nom]

a specific field or subject of study or expertise

domaine, champ

domaine, champ

Ex: The seminar focused on emerging trends in the area of artificial intelligence. 
outstanding
outstanding
[Adjectif]

superior to others in terms of excellence

exceptionnel, remarquable

exceptionnel, remarquable

Ex: The student received an outstanding grade on the assignment for her thorough research. 

L'étudiante a reçu une note exceptionnelle pour son devoir grâce à ses recherches approfondies.

consistently
consistently
[Adverbe]

in a way that is always the same

invariablement, constamment

invariablement, constamment

Ex: The athlete consistently performs well in competitions. 

L'athlète régulièrement performe bien dans les compétitions.

strong
strong
[Adjectif]

(of an opinion or belief) held in a way that is firm and determined

fort, d'acier

fort, d'acier

Ex: His strong belief in equality guides all his decisions. 
work ethic

the attitude and effort a person shows toward their work, including being responsible, reliable, and dedicated

éthique de travail, éthique professionnelle

éthique de travail, éthique professionnelle

Ex: A good work ethic is important for success in any career. 

Une bonne éthique de travail est importante pour réussir dans n'importe quelle carrière.

to [give] {sb} pause (for thought|)

to cause someone to stop and think carefully about something, often because it raises doubts or presents something unexpected

Ex: His question gave me pause, and I reconsidered my decision. 
replicable
replicable
[Adjectif]

capable of being copied or reproduced with the same outcome

reproductible, réplicable

reproductible, réplicable

Ex: The design is replicable for future projects. 

Le design est reproductible pour les projets futurs.

performer

a person or thing that carries out an action or task in a particular way

interprète, artiste

interprète, artiste

Ex: The company rewarded its highest performers with promotions. 
critically
critically
[Adverbe]

in a way that is extremely important, where the result can greatly influence success or failure

de manière cruciale, de façon critique

de manière cruciale, de façon critique

Ex: Food security in the region critically relies on seasonal rainfall. 

La sécurité alimentaire dans la région dépend critiquement des précipitations saisonnières.

to stretch
to stretch
[verbe]

to cause someone to fully use their skills and abilities, often beyond what they are used to

étirer, solliciter

étirer, solliciter

Ex: The challenging task stretched her creativity. 
goods
goods
[nom]

the qualities or abilities needed to achieve a specific goal or result

les qualités, les compétences

les qualités, les compétences

Ex: The team showed they had the goods to win the championship. 

L'équipe a montré qu'elle avait les qualités pour remporter le championnat.

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