Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)
Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) in the Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.
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an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.
to secure a position in a ranking based on measured success or accomplishment
extremely great or large
worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary
to regard someone or something in a certain way
to join in a contest or game
in opposition to someone or something
to state the name of someone or something
before the present moment or a specific time
to think about someone or something in a specified way
possessing a natural skill or ability for something
a participant, team, or horse that is considered unlikely to win or achieve success, often due to lower ranking, lesser experience, or underdog status
serious and of great importance
to be the main cause or reason for something
the process of a significant and fundamental change in something, often resulting in a new form or state
to dispose information about something, so that it publicly known
(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period
the act of making small changes in something, usually for an enhancement
to make small and precise adjustments
to change or make something in a way that better serves a particular task, person, etc.
related to or involving only one certain thing
a person who strings or repairs strings on equipment such as tennis rackets, musical instruments, or other items requiring stringing
in a favorable or approving manner
a sports equipment with a handle and a netted frame, used by players to hit the tennis ball
the process or action of combining one thing with another to increase the overall quantity, quality, or scope
difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature
to occur or be spoken in the course of events
used to say that something is almost but not completely true or exact
describing something that is not seen or noticed
to be constructed from or made up of certain things or people
to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one
produced artificially, typically based on its natural version
to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are
used to indicate the outcome that occurs due to a specific cause or event
a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority
used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something
one by one; separately from the others
(of a person) very careful about one's choices and standards regarding what is considered good or acceptable
a detailed description or requirement of something, often outlining its features, standards, or purpose
a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products
to complete a series of steps or actions that are necessary to achieve a specific goal or outcome
doing something completely and comprehensively without leaving out any important details
to make a small change to something’s position, fit, or appearance to improve its suitability or achieve a specific result
lacking special features or remarkable traits
containing plenty of things or people in a small space
used to introduce a clarification or explanation
having the most importance or influence
a boundary or distinction used to separate or differentiate concepts, ideas, or categories
not a lot in amount or extent
in a manner that is gradually growing in degree, extent, or frequency over time
the style or manner in which someone plays, competes, or performs in a particular activity or sport
traveling to various locations to perform, compete, or be seen, typically as part of a planned event or series
the outer structure of a racket, typically made of lightweight material, which holds the strings in place
the process of changing or adjusting something to fit personal preferences or specific needs
used to refer to people or things that are similar to or of the same kind as the one being mentioned
into a particular position or group, often implying an addition or transition
the thin cords stretched across the frame of a sports racket, such as a tennis or badminton racket, used to hit the ball or shuttlecock
the vertical strings on a racket, running from the throat to the top of the frame
the strings on a racket that run horizontally
the process of making something as large or effective as possible, often by improving or increasing its quantity, value, or impact
indicating the main location or area where something or someone works, lives, or operates
the arrangement and spacing of the strings on a racket, which can vary in design, typically affecting the racket's performance, control, and power
