commonplace
[noun]
an occurrence or item that is so widespread it is no longer considered unusual
Ex:
Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic "Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)" Vocabulary
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prototype
[noun]
an early or preliminary model of something from which other forms are developed or copied
Ex:
The
designer
built
a
prototype
of
the
innovative
chair
to
showcase
its
ergonomic
benefits
and
aesthetic
appeal
.
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to [ride] (a|the) wave of {sth}
[phrase]
to enjoy or benefit from a period of sudden success that something has brought
Ex:
The
musician
is
riding
a
wave
of
creativity
,
with
new
song
ideas
constantly
flowing
and
inspiring
her
.
to regard as
[verb]
to think of someone or something in a particular way
Ex:
She
regards
him
as
a
talented
artist.
eye-catching
[adjective]
visually striking or captivating
Ex:
The
advertisement
featured
eye-catching
graphics
that
immediately
captured
the
audience
's
interest
.
novelty
[noun]
something new or different from what is commonly experienced
Ex:
Her
custom-designed
shoes
were
a
novelty
at
the
fashion show
.
transparent
[adjective]
clear enough to be easily understood
Ex:
The
report
was
transparent
in
its
findings
,
leaving
no
room
for
misinterpretation
.
to tend
[verb]
to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
Ex:
Historical
patterns
suggest
that
economic
downturns
tend
to
lead
to
increased
unemployment
.
domestic
[adjective]
relating to activities, issues, or affairs within a particular country
Ex:
The
domestic
economy
is
influenced
by
factors
such as
inflation
,
employment
rates
,
and
consumer
spending
.
check-in
[noun]
the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence
Ex:
Online
check-in
is
available
for
this
event
,
allowing
participants
to
skip
the
registration
line
on
the
day
of
the
conference
.
practical
[adjective]
(of a method, idea, or plan) likely to be successful or effective
Ex:
The
team
developed
a
practical
plan
to
improve
productivity
.
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
.
traveler
[noun]
a person who is on a journey or someone who travels a lot
Ex:
Despite
being
a
seasoned
traveler
,
she
still
felt
a
thrill
boarding
the
plane
.
efficiency
[noun]
the ability to act or function with minimum effort, time, and resources
Ex:
Home
renovations
took
less
time
with
the
contractor
's
efficiency
in
planning
and
order
of
tasks
.
function
[noun]
the purpose or intended use of something
Ex:
The
function
of
the
key
is
to
unlock
the
door
.
inclined
[adjective]
having a tendency to do something
Ex:
The
team
is
inclined
to
celebrate
every
small
victory
along
the
way
.
patient
[adjective]
able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious
Ex:
Despite
the
delays
,
she
remained
patient
during
her
commute
,
knowing
that
traffic
was
out of
her
control
.
founder
[noun]
someone who starts or creates something like a company or organization
Ex:
The
museum
honored
the
founder
with
a
special
exhibit
.
to redress
[verb]
to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right
Ex:
The
government
took
steps
to
redress
the
wrongs
done
to
the
affected
communities
.
professional
[adjective]
relevant to, connected with, or appropriate for a profession
Ex:
The
training program
is
designed
for
professional
growth
.
application
[noun]
the act of utilizing something effectively for a specific purpose or task
Ex:
The
teacher
demonstrated
the
application
of
theory
in
practice
.
to entail
[verb]
to require or involve certain actions, conditions, or consequences as a necessary part of a situation or decision
Ex:
Winning
the
championship
entails
rigorous
training
and
dedication
from
the
team
.
performance
[noun]
the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations
Ex:
The
student
's
academic
performance
improved
significantly
after
seeking
extra
help
from
tutors
.
to deliver
[verb]
to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner
Ex:
She
delivered
a
powerful
presentation
on
climate change
,
urging
the
audience
to
take
action
.
earpiece
[noun]
a device placed in or on the ear that delivers sound, commonly used with phones, radios, hearing aids, or communication systems
Ex:
Her
earpiece
slipped out
during
the
workout
.
to find
[verb]
to discover that something is true only after trying, testing, searching, or after gaining proper experience
Ex:
barrier
[noun]
an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication
Ex:
Lack
of
funding
is
a
major
barrier
to
scientific research
.
earphone
[noun]
electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
totally
[adverb]
in a complete and absolute way
Ex:
The
city
was
totally
different
from
what
I
remembered
.
problem
[noun]
something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome
Ex:
John
needs
help
from
a
mechanic
to
fix
the
engine
problem
in
his
motorcycle
.
to solve
[verb]
to find an answer or solution to a question or problem
Ex:
The
scientist
conducted
experiments
to
solve
the
scientific
question
.
sufficiently
[adverb]
to a degree or extent that is enough
Ex:
He
did
n't
arrive
sufficiently
early
to
catch
the
beginning
of
the
lecture
.
prevalent
[adjective]
widespread or commonly occurring at a particular time or in a particular place
Ex:
Gender inequality
remains
prevalent
in
many
workplaces
despite
efforts
to
promote
diversity
.
likely
[adjective]
having a possibility of happening or being the case
Ex:
Based on
recent
trends
,
it
's
likely
that
the
company
will
see
an
increase
in
profits
next
quarter
.
prevalence
[noun]
the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time
Ex:
There
is
a
high
prevalence
of
flu
cases
during
the
winter
months
.
in general
[adverb]
in a manner that applies to the majority of situations, things, or people without specific details or exceptions
Ex:
In general
,
exercise
is
beneficial
for
maintaining
good health
.
to highlight
[verb]
to draw special attention to something or to emphasize its importance
Ex:
The
coach
highlighted
the
strengths
of
each
player
before
the
crucial
match
to
boost
their
confidence
.
significance
[noun]
the state of being important or worthy of attention
Ex:
The
significance
of
teamwork
in
achieving
success
can
not
be
ignored
.
to note
[verb]
to mention something to make it stand out
Ex:
The
guide
noted
the
historical
significance
of
the
building
.
to take off
[verb]
to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner
Ex:
The
new
tech
gadget
is
expected
to
take off
in
the
market
due to
its
revolutionary
features
.
range
[noun]
a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type
Ex:
The
restaurant
's
menu
features
a
range
of
dishes
from
different
cuisines
around
the
world
.
voice-controlled
[adjective]
operated by recognizing and responding to spoken commands
Ex:
The
car
's
navigation
system
is
voice-controlled
for
hands-free
convenience
.