Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 in the Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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initial [adjective]

related to the beginning of a series or process

Ex: She made initial inquiries about the job before submitting her application .

alternative [noun]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

Ex: You can either take the train or the bus , but there ’s no third alternative .

solar [adjective]

related to the sun

Ex:

heating system [noun]

utility to warm a building

plate [noun]

a flat, thin sheet made of metal, wood, glass, or plastic, often used for structural, decorative, or functional purposes

Ex: The artist used a wooden plate as the base for their engraving .

niche market [noun]

a specific, targeted segment of the market focused on a particular product or service for a specific group of people

Ex: Their product was designed for a niche market of fitness enthusiasts .

tap water [noun]

water that comes out of a faucet or a tap, usually treated to be safe for drinking and cooking

Ex: We filled the bottles with tap water before heading out .

venture [noun]

a business activity that is mostly very risky

Ex:

to hook up [verb]

to link or connect someone or something to another device or system

Ex: The technician will hook up the speakers to the audio system for better sound quality .

to come in [verb]

to become accessible

Ex: The latest software update will come in and be ready for download by the end of the week .

domestic [adjective]

relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life

Ex: They hired help to manage domestic affairs .

portable [adjective]

easily carried or moved from one place to another

Ex: The portable grill folded up neatly for easy transportation to picnics and camping trips .

to purify [verb]

to clean and improve the quality of a substance by removing impurities and increasing its concentration

Ex: The scientist devised a method to purify the compound by distillation in the laboratory .

mobile [adjective]

not fixed and able to move or be moved easily or quickly

Ex: He enjoyed the flexibility of his mobile office setup , allowing him to work from various locations .

desalination [noun]

the removal of salt (especially from sea water)

reserve [noun]

something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

sustainable [adjective]

able to continue for a long period of time

Ex: The community garden provided sustainable access to fresh produce for local residents .

developing country [noun]

a country that is seeking industrial development and is moving away from an economic system that is based mainly on agriculture

Ex: The government of the developing country implemented policies to attract foreign investment .

developed country [noun]

a nation with a high level of industrialization, a strong economy, and a high standard of living for its people

Ex: Education is highly accessible in developed countries .

large-scale [adjective]

involving a significant numbers of people or a vast area

Ex: The government initiated a large-scale vaccination drive to combat the pandemic .

carbon footprint [noun]

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

Ex: Manufacturing industries often have a high carbon footprint .

drinking water [noun]

water that is safe to drink or use for food preparation, meeting government health standards for potability

to sustain [verb]

to provide the necessary nourishment or resources needed for survival or well-being

Ex: The diet plan helps to sustain your body with the proper nutrients it needs .

selling point [noun]

a characteristic of something that is up for sale that makes it attractive to potential customers

solar panel [noun]

a piece of equipment, usually placed on a roof, that absorbs the energy of sun and uses it to produce electricity or heat

Ex: The solar panel system provides enough power for the entire house .

boiler [noun]

a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines

Ex: A broken boiler in the middle of winter can be a serious problem .

to trap [verb]

to stop or hold something in place, preventing it from moving

Ex: The mountains trap the storm , keeping it from moving east .

particle [noun]

(physics) any of the smallest units that energy or matter consists of, such as electrons, atoms, molecules, etc.

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distilled water [noun]

water that has been boiled, collected as vapor, and then condensed back into a liquid to remove impurities and dissolved substances

diesel [noun]

a type of fuel made from crude oil, used in diesel engines found in trucks, buses, trains, and some cars

Ex: This generator uses diesel to produce electricity .

homeowner [noun]

a person who owns and usually resides in a house or property

self-sufficient [adjective]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

Ex: The small village aimed to be self-sufficient by generating its own electricity through solar panels .

twofold [adjective]

double in size, amount, or degree

Ex: The twofold rise in profits allowed for substantial investments in infrastructure .

outright [adverb]

in a total and complete manner

Ex: She was outright exhausted after working a double shift .

to lease [verb]

to allow someone to use or occupy property for a specified period of time in exchange for payment, as defined by a contract

Ex: The building is leased to a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine .

to envision [verb]

to picture something in one's mind

Ex: As he read the novel , he envisioned the characters and scenes in vivid detail .

application [noun]

the act of utilizing something effectively for a specific purpose or task

Ex: The teacher demonstrated the application of theory in practice .

humanitarian [adjective]

showing concern for the well-being of people and acting to improve human welfare

Ex: His efforts reflect a strong humanitarian spirit .

sunlight [noun]

the natural light coming from the sun

Ex: They enjoyed their breakfast on the patio , basking in the morning sunlight .

to feed [verb]

to provide or supply something with the necessary material, resources, or energy to function

Ex: The water pump feeds the irrigation system to nourish the crops .

Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3	Test 1 - Listening - Part 4
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 2 - Listening - Part 1
Test 2 - Listening - Part 2	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3	Test 2 - Listening - Part 4	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 1	Test 3 - Listening - Part 2
Test 3 - Listening - Part 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2	Test 4 - Listening - Part 3
Test 4 - Listening - Part 4	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3