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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (1)

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (1) in the Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
outwards
outwards
[Adverb]

in a direction away from the center or inside

Ex: The door opened outwards into the hallway. 
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to reveal
to reveal
[Verb]

to make something visible

Ex: The magician slowly pulled back the curtain to reveal a dazzling array of colorful flowers. 
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structure
structure
[noun]

a part of a living organism that is made up of cells and is designed to perform a specific function

Ex: The heart is an important structure in the human body. 
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stylet
stylet
[noun]

a thin, needle-like structure used by some animals or plants to pierce or penetrate surfaces, typically for feeding or extracting fluids

Ex: A mosquito uses a stylet to pierce the skin and draw blood. 
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cell
cell
[noun]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

Ex: The study of cells, known as cell biology or cytology, delves into their structure, function, and interactions. 
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habitat
habitat
[noun]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

Ex: Coral reefs provide a rich habitat for thousands of marine species. 
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commonly
commonly
[Adverb]

in most cases; as a standard or norm

Ex: The plant is commonly referred to as "lady's slipper." 
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bed
bed
[noun]

the bottom surface of a body of water, such as a sea, lake, etc.

Ex: The divers explored the sandy bed of the lake, searching for lost treasures. 
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capable
capable
[Adjective]

having the ability or capacity to do something

Ex: She is capable of solving complex problems. 
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to survive

to continue to live or exist specifically after experiencing a particular severe event or accident

Ex: The explorer survived the treacherous journey through the desert. 
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radiation
radiation
[noun]

energy transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles

Ex: The sun emits radiation that warms the Earth. 
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pressure
pressure
[noun]

(physics) the amount of force exerted per area that is measured in pascal, newton per square meter, etc.

Ex: The pressure inside the scuba tank reached 200 atmospheres. 
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to withstand

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

Ex: The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes. 
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invertebrate

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

Ex: Invertebrates like butterflies and ants are vital to garden ecosystems. 
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tardigrade

a tiny, soft-bodied animal with eight legs that can survive in extreme conditions

Ex: Tardigrades can live in places where most animals cannot survive. 
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microscopic
microscopic
[Adjective]

too small to be seen with the naked eye

Ex: The microscopic organisms in the pond water were revealed under the microscope, displaying a hidden world of tiny life forms. 
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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 belong to

to be a member or part of a particular group or organization

Ex: Can you believe he used to belong to a rock band during college? 
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phylum
phylum
[noun]

(biology) a taxonomic category between a class and a kingdom

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to range
to range
[Verb]

to have or include a variety of what is mentioned

Ex: The store's inventory ranges from clothing and accessories to electronics and home goods. 
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to thrive
to thrive
[Verb]

(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

Ex: The baby thrived in the loving and supportive care of her family. 
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to view
to view
[Verb]

to carefully look at something

Ex: I often view the sunrise from my bedroom window. 
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to coin
to coin
[Verb]

to create a new word, phrase, or expression

Ex: The scientist coined a term to describe the unique behavior observed in the experiment. 
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to share
to share
[Verb]

to hold common feelings, ideas, sentiments, etc. with someone else

Ex: They often share similar viewpoints on social issues. 
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trait
trait
[noun]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

Ex: Honesty is one of her most admirable traits. 
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rounded
rounded
[Adjective]

having a smooth and curved shape, lacking sharp angles or corners

Ex: The rounded edges of the stone steps provided a safe and comfortable ascent up the hill. 
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barrel
barrel
[noun]

a round, hollow container with flat ends and curved sides, usually made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids

Ex: The workers filled the barrel with clean water. 
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to comprise

to be made up of various components or parts within a whole

Ex: The committee comprises members from various departments. 
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segment
segment
[noun]

one of the repeating divisions of an insect's body, often including paired appendages

Ex: The thorax is the middle segment of the insect. 
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claw
claw
[noun]

a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird

Ex: The cat extended its sharp claws to defend itself. 
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disc
disc
[noun]

a rounded cartilage between the spinal bones

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by means of
by means of
[preposition]

by using or with the help of something

Ex: He communicated with his family by means of letters and phone calls. 
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suction
suction
[noun]

the act of pulling something in by using air, water, or another force to create a space with lower pressure

Ex: The vacuum cleaner uses suction to pick up dust. 
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to enable
to enable
[Verb]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

Ex: Technology enables us to communicate instantly across the globe. 
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to cling
to cling
[Verb]

to grip or hold onto something tightly, making it difficult to separate or detach

Ex: The wet clothes clung to her body, making her feel uncomfortable and chilled. 
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to grip
to grip
[Verb]

to firmly hold something

Ex: He had to grip the handle tightly to open the stubborn jar. 
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prey
prey
[noun]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

Ex: The lion silently stalked its prey through the tall grass. 
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lung
lung
[noun]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: The lungs are essential organs responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the bloodstream during respiration. 
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organ
organ
[noun]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

Ex: The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. 
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breathing
breathing
[noun]

the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

Ex: Proper breathing techniques are essential in meditation for relaxation. 
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at all
at all
[Adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: Do you feel sick at all? 
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fluid
fluid
[noun]

a substance that flows easily and takes the shape of its container, including both liquids and gases

Ex: Water is a common fluid essential for life. 
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cavity
cavity
[noun]

a natural empty space or hollow area inside the body

Ex: Air passes through the nasal cavity when breathing. 
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(as|so) far as {sth} [is] concerned

used to refer to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered

Ex: As far as the weather's concerned, I'd stay indoors today, if I were you. 
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rather
rather
[Adverb]

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

Ex: He was rather late for the meeting. 
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to pierce
to pierce
[Verb]

(of something sharp) to make a hole or break in or through something

Ex: The needle pierced the fabric easily. 
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to be precise

used to indicate that the speaker or writer is providing an exact or accurate version of something, often to clarify, specify, or emphasize a particular point

Ex: The distance between the two cities is 50 miles, to be precise. 
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moss piglet

a very tiny, soft-bodied animal with eight short legs that lives in wet places like moss and can survive in extremely hard conditions

Ex: Moss piglets live in drops of water on moss. 
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squashed
squashed
[Adjective]

something that has been crushed or flattened

Ex: She found her squashed sandwich at the bottom of her bag. 
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generally speaking

without going into specific details or rare cases

Ex: Generally speaking, cats do not like water. 
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