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

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

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
to amuse
to amuse
[Verb]

to make one's time enjoyable by doing something that is interesting and does not make one bored

Ex: She amused herself by reading a funny book on her commute. 
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enduring
enduring
[Adjective]

referring to something that remains popular or successful over a long period

Ex: Nike has become one of the most enduring brands in the sports industry. 
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to [take] form

(of an idea or plan) to develop or become more defined

Ex: Over the course of several meetings, the proposal took form and became a viable strategy. 
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on the way
on the way
[phrase]

along a route towards a specific destination

Ex: She stopped to get coffee on the way to work. 
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to dispose

to throw away something, often in a responsible manner

Ex: The city provides special bins to safely dispose of hazardous materials. 
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cautionary
cautionary
[Adjective]

functioning as a warning

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anthropologist

a scientist who studies human beings, especially their societies, cultures, languages, and physical development, both past and present

Ex: The anthropologist spent years living among the tribe to understand their customs. 
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gap
gap
[noun]

a difference, particularly an unwanted one, causing separation between two people, situations, or opinions

Ex: The gap in understanding between the two generations often leads to disagreements. 
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academic
academic
[noun]

a member of the university faculty engaged in teaching or research

Ex: The academics gathered at the conference to discuss the latest developments in their fields. 
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fairy tale

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

Ex: Children love to immerse themselves in the magical world of fairy tales, where anything seems possible. 
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to work out

to find a solution to a problem

Ex: We must work out a solution to the budgetary issues before moving forward. 
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phylogenetic
phylogenetic
[Adjective]

of or relating to the evolutionary development of organisms

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species
species
[noun]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

Ex: The Galapagos finches are a classic example of how different species can evolve from a common ancestor. 
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to evolve
to evolve
[Verb]

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

Ex: The Internet has evolved from a basic communication tool to a complex network of information. 
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variant
variant
[noun]

something a little different from others of the same type

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to end up
to end up
[Verb]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

Ex: Despite careful planning, we somehow ended up getting lost in the unfamiliar city. 
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to alter
to alter
[Verb]

to change without becoming totally different

Ex: Over time, people's tastes and preferences can alter. 
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: Skills improve over time with regular practice. 
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central
central
[Adjective]

very important and necessary

Ex: Trust is central to the success of any partnership or collaboration. 
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hunter-gatherer

a member of a society that survives by hunting animals, fishing, and gathering wild plants rather than practicing agriculture

Ex: Early humans were hunter-gatherers before the advent of farming. 
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narrative
narrative
[noun]

a story or an account of something especially one that is told in a movie, novel, etc.

Ex: The narrative of the film captured the audience's attention from the very beginning. 
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trivial
trivial
[Adjective]

having little or no importance

Ex: The meeting was delayed by trivial issues that could have been resolved quickly. 
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gruesome
gruesome
[Adjective]

causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust

Ex: The crime scene was too gruesome for most people to describe. 
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to turn out

to emerge as a particular outcome

Ex: The party turned out to be more fun than we thought. 
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bloodthirsty
bloodthirsty
[Adjective]

(of a movie, story, or other media) containing a great deal of violence or brutality

Ex: Critics slammed the movie as unnecessarily bloodthirsty, arguing that the gore overshadowed the plot. 
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preserved
preserved
[Adjective]

kept intact or in a particular condition

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to retain
to retain
[Verb]

to intentionally keep, maintain, or preserve something in its current state, resisting removal, elimination, or alteration

Ex: The small town decided to retain its annual summer festival as a cherished tradition. 
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oral
oral
[Adjective]

spoken rather than written

Ex: She prepared thoroughly for her oral presentation on the selected topic. 
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teller
teller
[noun]

someone who recounts a story, whether fictional or factual

Ex: The teller captivated the children with tales of dragons and knights. 
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to swallow

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Ex: It's important to chew your food well before you swallow. 
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to cut out

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a section from it

Ex: Can you cut the coupons out of the magazine so we can use them at the store? 
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gripping
gripping
[Adjective]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

Ex: The gripping novel kept me on the edge of my seat, unable to put it down until I reached the last page. 
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unconvinced
unconvinced
[Adjective]

having doubts about the validity or credibility of something

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perennial
perennial
[Adjective]

happening repeatedly

Ex: The perennial issue of traffic congestion in the city needs a sustainable solution. 
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victim
victim
[noun]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

Ex: The victim of the robbery was left shaken but unharmed after the ordeal. 
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to point out

to present and emphasize reasons against a particular idea or suggestion

Ex: During the debate, she pointed out the inconsistencies in her opponent's argument. 
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finding
finding
[noun]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

Ex: The scientist's finding revealed a new way to treat the disease. 
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moral
moral
[noun]

the lesson, principle, or significance conveyed by a story, event, or experience

Ex: The moral of the fable is that honesty is the best policy. 
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to seek out

look for a specific person or thing

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to build up

to make something more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

Ex: She built up her reputation as a reliable professional over the years. 
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resistance

the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress

Ex: The bacteria developed resistance to multiple antibiotics. 
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to find out

to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact

Ex: He found out about the surprise party when he overheard his friends talking about it. 
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around the (world|globe)

in many different countries and regions of Earth

Ex: The company has offices around the world. 
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contrary
contrary
[Adjective]

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors

Ex: Despite their contrary opinions on the project, they managed to find a compromise that satisfied everyone. 
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to contrast

to compare two people or things so that their differences are noticeable

Ex: She is currently contrasting the different approaches to problem-solving. 
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to overemphasize

to place too much importance or attention on something, exaggerating its significance beyond what is necessary or appropriate

Ex: The manager tends to overemphasize minor issues, causing unnecessary stress among the team. 
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horrific
horrific
[Adjective]

causing intense fear, shock, or disgust

Ex: The movie's special effects created a horrific scene of monsters attacking the city. 
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to imply
to imply
[Verb]

to suggest without explicitly stating

Ex: The politician's statement seemed to imply that there was more to the story than what was being revealed. 
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real world

the practical world as opposed to the academic world

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