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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (1)

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (1) in the Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
to settle
[Verb]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

Ex: The couple finally decided to settle in the small, historic neighborhood they had always admired.
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reserve
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an area in which animals, etc. are protected

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to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .
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a situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the capacity of the environment to support them

Ex: In some countries , overpopulation is causing serious ecological imbalances .
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dart
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a small, pointed object designed to be thrown or shot, often used in games or hunting

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cause to be unable to move

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tricky
[Adjective]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

Ex: Figuring out the tricky instructions for assembling furniture can be frustrating without the right tools and expertise .
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maneuver
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a plan for attaining a particular goal

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dose
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a measured amount of drug or medicine that is taken at a given time

Ex: They calculated the dose based on the patient ’s weight and medical condition .
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a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep

Ex: Deep breathing exercises can act as a non-medicated tranquillizer.
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to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant

Ex: While implementing safety measures , they were minimizing risks in the workplace .
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to flop
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to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

Ex: After finishing the challenging project , the team members flopped into their chairs , relieved that it was complete .
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to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: He promised to take care of the plants while his friend was on vacation.
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the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)

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to lie
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(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

Ex: After the exhausting workout , it felt wonderful to lie on the yoga mat and stretch .
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lung
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each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: She experienced shortness of breath and wheezing , symptoms commonly associated with asthma , a chronic lung condition characterized by airway inflammation .
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to crush
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to become damaged, broken, or deformed under pressure

Ex: The delicate cookies would crush if not handled with care .
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position
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the arrangement of the body and its limbs

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to tend
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to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .
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an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

Ex: A guided tour of the national park provided fascinating information .
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a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

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to completely remove or destroy something so that it no longer exists

Ex: The storm wiped out all the crops in the field .
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poacher
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a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain

Ex: The local community organized patrols to prevent poachers from entering their lands .
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ivory
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a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

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stock again

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the activities carried out by individuals or organizations in ensuring that laws are obeyed, and offenders are brought to justice

Ex: Law enforcement agencies work to prevent crime.
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to formally present a new law or proposal for discussion and consideration in a legislative body

Ex: The committee introduced a new measure to limit the use of plastic in the city .
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to poach
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to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas

Ex: Rangers caught individuals using prohibited nets to poach crabs in the ecologically sensitive mangrove area .
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to boom
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to experience great growth and improvement

Ex: Her confidence boomed after she received positive feedback on her presentation .
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breeding
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the process of mating animals, plants, or microorganisms with desirable characteristics to produce offspring with those same traits

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the rivalry between two or more organisms or species, as they actively compete for a scarce environmental resource

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to suffer
[Verb]

to feel discomfort, distress, or unease due to a particular condition or situation

Ex: He was suffering from a lack of sleep due to late-night studying .
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further
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beyond a certain point in space, indicating a greater distance from the starting location

Ex: The house is located further from the city center , offering a more peaceful environment .
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afield
[Adverb]

away from one's usual place of residence

Ex: The diplomat was stationed afield for much of his career .
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routinely
[Adverb]

in a regular or habitual manner, often following a fixed procedure or schedule

Ex: Employees are routinely trained to enhance their skills .
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to cause something or someone to fall to the ground

Ex: The heavy snowfall has knocked many power lines down, causing widespread outages.
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significant
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important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The company 's decision to expand into international markets was significant for its growth strategy .
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dozen
[noun]

a large, unspecified number of something

Ex: She ’s bought dozens of books for her growing library .
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to try to complete or do something difficult

Ex: The company has attempted various marketing strategies to boost sales .
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practice
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the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities

Ex: His practice of the new exercise routine helped him achieve better fitness results .
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a doctor who is trained to treat animals

Ex: He pursued advanced training in exotic animal medicine to become a zoo veterinarian.
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ranger
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someone whose job is to take care of a forest, park, or an area of countryside

Ex: The ranger's cabin was nestled deep in the woods , serving as a base for his conservation work .
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to target
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to aim or direct something, such as an action or effort, towards a specific goal or objective

Ex: The company is targeting a new market with their latest product .
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to gather people or things, often to organize or deal with them

Ex: The event organizers are trying to round up the supplies for the charity drive .
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plain
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a vast area of flat land

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a vast plain that seemed to go on forever .
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the process of moving something from one location to another

Ex: The translocation of elephants was done to reduce conflict with farmers .
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to show or indicate the exact location of something

Ex: The signs will designate the nearest exit in case of an emergency .
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to dart
[Verb]

to shoot a small, pointed object at an animal to give it medicine or make it sleep

Ex: Wildlife officers often dart animals during rescue operations .
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