Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic "Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)" Vocabulary

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (3) in the Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
wage [noun]

money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work

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along with [preposition]

together with something else

Ex: A thank-you note came along with the gift .
pace [noun]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

Ex: The project moved at a steady pace , meeting all the deadlines .
to fuel [verb]

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

Ex: The new research findings fueled the scientists ' curiosity .

the act of resisting, disagreeing with, or countering something

Ex: The plan met with strong opposition from local residents .

to express disapproval of something

Ex: Residents of the neighborhood gathered to object to the construction of a noisy factory in their vicinity .
mechanized [adjective]

powered by machines or motors to perform tasks automatically, instead of by hand

Ex: The mechanized plow makes farming more efficient .
loom [noun]

a device used for weaving textiles or fabrics, consisting of a frame or machine with a series of parallel threads called the warp, and a set of perpendicular threads called the weft, which are interlaced to create the fabric

Ex: She threaded the warp onto the loom before beginning the weave .
craft [noun]

a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

Ex: The artisan 's craft was evident in the intricate wood carvings .
to fear [verb]

to feel anxious or afraid about a likely situation or event

Ex: They feared the company ’s layoffs would affect their jobs .
unskilled [adjective]

lacking training or expertise in a particular type of work or task

Ex: During the shortage , unskilled volunteers helped with relief efforts .

an individual responsible for controlling and maintaining machines in a manufacturing or production setting

to rob [verb]

to deprive someone of their rights, opportunities, or possessions

Ex: Systemic inequality can rob certain groups of people of their chances for success .

the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival

Ex: Small businesses such as shops and restaurants are vital for urban dwellers ' livelihoods , offering employment opportunities and goods and services .
desperate [adjective]

(of people) behaving dangerously or aggressively due to the circumstances

Ex: The hostages feared for their lives as the desperate assailant threatened them with a weapon .

to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft

Ex: They were caught red-handed while breaking into the abandoned factory .
to smash [verb]

to forcibly break something into several pieces

Ex: She smashed the glass on the emergency alarm to call for help .

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

Ex: At the pottery studio , each artist has their own apprentice .
to wreck [verb]

to damage or destroy something severely

Ex: Vandals attempted to wreck the playground equipment in the park .
instance [noun]

a specific case or example of something

Ex: An instance of kindness from a stranger can brighten someone 's day .
practice [noun]

the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities

Ex: The practice of this teaching method has shown significant improvement in student engagement .
case [noun]

an example of a certain kind of situation

Ex: This is a rare case of a disease that usually affects children .
gunfire [noun]

the repeated shooting of one or several guns

Ex: Residents were advised to stay indoors due to the ongoing gunfire in the neighborhood .
guard [noun]

a person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place

Ex: The guard escorted the VIP guests to their seats at the event .
employer [noun]

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

Ex: The employer provided training programs to help employees develop new skills and enhance their performance .

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

Ex: Homeowners often hire professionals to install air conditioning units for proper cooling .

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

Ex: The factory was filled with heavy machinery , each performing a specific function in the production line .

to do something or provide a reply based on what others have done or said

Ex: She responded to the invitation with enthusiasm , accepting the invitation to the party .
uprising [noun]

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

Ex: Historians debate whether the uprising was a revolution or a riot .
punishable [adjective]

deserving of punishment under the law or established rules

Ex: Tax evasion is punishable through heavy fines and possible imprisonment .
unrest [noun]

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

Ex: Unrest grew after the controversial election results were announced .
output [noun]

the tangible or measurable results, products, or goods produced by a process or system

Ex: The output of the research project was published in several academic journals .
overall [adverb]

with everything considered

Ex: The weather was a bit unpredictable , but overall , it was a good day for a picnic .

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

Ex: Many people seek job opportunities abroad to achieve a higher standard of living for their families .

a social group made up of people who hold the highest social position and are usually quite wealthy

the social class between the upper and lower classes that includes professional and business people

to move forward or make progress with difficulty

Ex: They struggled through the deep snow , making slow progress toward the cabin .

someone who is employed in a factory and works there

Ex: The company provides training programs for factory workers to improve their skills and advance their careers .
extremely [adverb]

to a very great amount or degree

Ex: She is extremely friendly and easily makes new friends .
peak [noun]

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

Ex: The company 's profits were at their peak last year , thanks to successful product launches and strategic investments .
mill [noun]

a building in which flour is made out of grain

to come after another thing or person in order or time

Ex: The movie 's opening scene is intense and is followed by a quiet moment .
dozen [noun]

a large, unspecified number of something

Ex: We ’ve been to that restaurant a dozen times this year .
to hang [verb]

to be killed by being held in the air with a rope around one's neck

Ex: In the 18th century , piracy was a crime punishable by death , and many pirates were hanged at sea as a deterrent to others .

a covert group organized to oppose or overthrow an occupying power or government

Ex: The resistance coordinated attacks with allied forces .

to completely stop existing or being found

Ex: Many ancient civilizations have vanished without a trace .
to link [verb]

to be connected or joined in some way

Ex:
supply [noun]

the provided or available amount of something

Ex:
reliable [adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: Despite challenges , the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations .
benefit [noun]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

Ex: The new policy offers several benefits to low-income families .
sector [noun]

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

loss [noun]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

Ex: He felt a profound loss when his job ended .
sympathy [noun]

feelings of care and understanding toward other people's emotions, especially sadness or suffering

Ex: The community showed sympathy by organizing a fundraiser for the family affected by the fire .
knitting [noun]

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

frame [noun]

a machine with a sturdy structure that holds parts in place and speeds up the process of making items like cloth, lace, or thread

Ex:
Luddite [noun]

a member of a group of early 19th-century English workers who protested against the use of machinery that threatened their jobs, often by destroying the machines

Ex:
to rumor [verb]

to spread or tell information unverified information or gossip, often without knowing if it is true

Ex: The news was rumored to be true , but no one had confirmed it .
all but [adverb]

to a very near extent but not completely

Ex: The city was all but destroyed by the storm .
Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
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Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (1) Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (2) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (1) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
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Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (2) Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (1) Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (2) Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (1)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (2) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (2) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (3) Test 3 - Listening - Part 1 Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (1)
Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (2) Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (1) Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (2) Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 (1)
Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 (2) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (2) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (3) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (4) Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (1)
Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (2) Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (1) Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (2) Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 (1)
Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 (2) Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (1) Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (2) Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (3)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (2) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (3) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (4) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (2) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (3) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (4)