Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic "Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (2)" Vocabulary

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (2) in the Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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unable [adjective]

being incapable of or lacking the skill, means, etc. necessary for doing something

Ex: He felt frustrated and unable to communicate his ideas effectively .

variety [noun]

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

Ex: The school hosts a variety of extracurricular activities , catering to different interests and talents .

at times [adverb]

at moments that are not constant or regular

Ex: The team practices late at times .

to follow [verb]

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

Ex: The plot of the movie was so confusing that it was almost impossible to follow .

critical [adjective]

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

Ex: He was always critical of his own work , striving for perfection .

to criticize [verb]

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

Ex: It 's easy to criticize the government 's policies , but coming up with viable alternatives is more challenging .

advice [noun]

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

Ex: His advice on investing wisely proved invaluable during the economic downturn .

to receive [verb]

to be subjected to or experience a particular reaction or feedback from others

Ex: His proposal to revamp the company 's marketing strategy received cautious optimism from the board of directors .

realistic [adjective]

(of a person) having a practical and sensible outlook

Ex: A realistic person knows that success requires hard work and patience .

practice [noun]

the professional work or business of a doctor, lawyer, dentist, or other experts providing services to clients or patients

Ex:

dishonest [adjective]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

Ex: The company suffered financial losses due to the dishonest actions of its executives .

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 .

openly [adverb]

in a way that is honest or direct

Ex: The employee openly asked for feedback to improve performance .

to dislike [verb]

to not like a person or thing

Ex:

to shop [verb]

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

Ex: Families often shop for groceries together to plan meals for the week .

popular [adjective]

created for or easily understood by a wide range of ordinary people

Ex: Popular magazines often focus on entertainment news .

to look for [verb]

to expect or hope for something

Ex: I am looking for a positive resolution to this conflict .

back then [adverb]

at a previous time in the past

Ex: Back then , children played outside more often than they do now .

reward [noun]

payment made in return for a service rendered

mean [adjective]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

Ex: The mean boss berated employees for minor mistakes , creating a toxic work environment .

appearance [noun]

the way that someone or something looks

Ex: She pays attention to her appearance , making sure her hair and makeup are perfect .

to consider [verb]

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision .

client [noun]

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

Ex: The software company prides itself on delivering tailored solutions to its clients .

obviously [adverb]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

Ex: The traffic light turned red , so obviously , we had to stop the car .

to lose [verb]

to fail or cause someone to fail to get someone or something

Ex: His rudeness could lose him the promotion .

to pick up [verb]

to recover one's strength, often after a period of fatigue

Ex: The team picked up in the second half of the match .

retail [noun]

the activity of selling goods or products directly to consumers, typically in small quantities

Ex: The rise of online retail has changed the way people shop .

to fancy [verb]

to picture or imagine something in one's mind

Ex:

at some point [phrase]

at an unspecified time in the past, present, or future

Ex: At some point , I realized I had lost my keys .

to find out [verb]

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

Ex: She was shocked to find out that her favorite restaurant had closed down .

average [adjective]

having no distinctive charactristics

Ex: Her performance in the play was average , neither exceptional nor poor .

shopper [noun]

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

Ex: The shopper browsed through the online catalog , adding items to their cart with each click of the mouse .

manufacturer [noun]

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

Ex: The manufacturer faced delays due to supply chain issues but managed to recover quickly .

gap [noun]

an opportunity for a product or service that is not currently available

Ex: They noticed a gap in the food industry for healthy , quick meals .

market [noun]

the realm of economic activity where goods, services, and commodities are exchanged between buyers and sellers

Ex: Companies compete fiercely in the fashion market for consumer attention .

to stock [verb]

to provide with a supply of something, such as goods or inventory, for use or sale

Ex: Libraries meticulously stock their shelves with a wide selection of books for readers .

consumer [noun]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

Ex: The new smartphone model received positive reviews from consumers .

to give up [verb]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: The team was losing , but they did n't give up , and their determination led to a comeback victory .

to take back [verb]

to return a previously bought item to a seller in order to receive a refund

Ex: The policy allows customers to take back items within 30 days of purchase .

to imagine [verb]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: She likes to imagine herself traveling to exotic destinations while reading a book .

garment [noun]

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

Ex: The traditional garment worn during the ceremony was rich in cultural significance and history .

to return [verb]

to bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund

Ex: Jane received a duplicate gift and decided to return one of them to the department store for a refund .

to fall apart [verb]

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

Ex: After the earthquake , many buildings in the city started to fall apart , posing a significant safety risk .

wash [noun]

the act or process of cleaning something, typically using soap and water

Ex: The car was sparkling after a professional wash at the local car wash station .

view [noun]

the extent or range of what can be seen

Ex: We positioned the cameras to cover every view .

design [noun]

the work or industry focused on creating plans or drawings for something to look good or function well

Ex: Fashion design requires both creativity and skill .

Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2 (1)	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2 (2)	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (1)
Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (2)	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 3 (1)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 1	Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (1)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (2)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (1)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (2)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 4	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	Test 3 - Listening - Part 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2
Test 4 - Listening - Part 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)