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

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

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catastrophic [adjective]

causing a great deal of harm, suffering, or damage

Ex: The catastrophic failure of the dam led to massive flooding downstream .

volcano [noun]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

Ex: The volcano 's eruption was one of the most destructive in history .

to [make] sense (out|) of {sth} [phrase]

to understand something, especially when it may initially appear confusing or unclear

Ex: The detective worked tirelessly to make sense of the clues and solve the mystery .

significant [adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The new policy had a significant impact on improving workplace productivity .

event [noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

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massive [adjective]

exceptionally large or extensive in scope, degree, or impact

Ex: The new policy led to massive changes in how the organization handles customer service .

observation [noun]

a fact or piece of information gathered by noticing or watching something carefully

Ex: There are three key observations that challenge the validity of the argument .

consistent [adjective]

having the same quality, level, or effect throughout

Ex: Her work demonstrates consistent quality over time .

account [noun]

a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred

Ex: The witness ’s account of the incident helped the investigation .

terminology [noun]

a set of specialized terms that are used in a specific science, art, business, or profession

Ex: The textbook includes a glossary of technical terminology for students .

weather station [noun]

one of a network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded

to establish [verb]

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

Ex: They decided to establish a non-profit organization to address the community 's healthcare needs .

at the time [adverb]

during a specific period in the past

Ex: They did n’t realize the significance of the discovery at the time , only understanding its impact years later .

haze [noun]

a suspension of fine particles, such as dust, smoke, or moisture, in the air, causing reduced visibility

Ex: During the dry season , agricultural burning often contributes to the haze that blankets the region .

volcanic [adjective]

related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes

Ex: Volcanic ash can travel long distances and affect air quality and visibility .

fog [noun]

an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance

to spread [verb]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

Ex: The excitement of the victory spread to the fans .

across [preposition]

in all parts of a place, group, or area

Ex: The message was shared across social media .

to realize [verb]

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late .

pre-industrial [adjective]

relating to the period of time before the widespread adoption of industrial processes and technologies

Ex: Many pre-industrial civilizations developed sophisticated irrigation systems to support their agricultural needs .

times [noun]

a distinct period of history or culture, or a specific moment or duration of time

Ex: The times have changed , and so have our priorities .

sulfur [noun]

an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)

smelling [adjective]

(used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous

period [noun]

a length of time defined by the repetition of a process or phenomenon

Ex: Interest is calculated over a monthly period .

to blame [verb]

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

Ex: The investigation revealed no evidence to blame the company for the unexpected equipment failure .

increase [noun]

a rise in something's amount, degree, size, etc.

Ex: The increase in traffic has caused delays during rush hour .

respiratory [adjective]

related to the process of breathing and the organs involved in it, such as the lungs and airways

Ex: Cigarette smoke can cause respiratory problems and increase the risk of lung cancer and other diseases .

asthma attack [noun]

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

ambassador [noun]

a senior official whose job is living in a foreign country and representing their own country

Ex: The ambassador met with the foreign minister to discuss trade agreements and international cooperation .

to credit [verb]

to acknowledge someone as the source, agent, or possessor of an action, achievement, or quality

Ex: The company credited the engineer with the invention of the groundbreaking technology .

apparently [adverb]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

Ex: Apparently , the train is delayed due to technical issues .

naturalist [noun]

a scientist who studies the natural world, including plants, animals, and ecosystems

Ex: The museum hired a naturalist to lead educational tours and teach visitors about local wildlife .

to look up [verb]

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

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independently [adverb]

without assistance from others

Ex: She completed the entire project independently , without group input .

immediate [adjective]

arising directly from a specific cause or reason, without any intervening factors

Ex: His immediate reaction to the criticism was anger , though he calmed down later .

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 .

enormous [adjective]

extremely large in degree or intensity

Ex: His mistake had an enormous impact on the outcome of the project .

to expect [verb]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

Ex: She did n't expect such a warm reception at the event .

ash [noun]

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

Ex: Cigarette ash fell onto the table as he tapped his cigarette .

to drift [verb]

to slowly move in the air or on water

Ex: The dandelion seeds would drift in the air , dispersing with the wind .

swiftly [adverb]

in a quick or immediate way

Ex: The wind blew swiftly through the tall grass .

terrible [adjective]

having an extreme or intense quality

Ex: The explosion caused terrible damage to the entire block .

presentation [noun]

a visual or oral communication delivered to an audience, often using slides or other aids, to inform or persuade

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left [adjective]

remaining after part of something has been used, taken, or dealt with

Ex:

background [noun]

information or context necessary to understand a situation, event, or problem

Ex: The teacher gave the students background on the historical event .

eruption [noun]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

Ex: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the city of Pompeii under ash .

to suppose [verb]

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

Ex: I suppose the project will be completed on time if everyone stays on track .

devastating [adjective]

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

Ex: The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly evident around the world .

consequence [noun]

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

Ex: They discussed the potential consequences of climate change .

primary [adjective]

not influenced or derived from something else

Ex: Interviews with eyewitnesses are considered primary sources in historical research .

source [noun]

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

Ex: The article lists all its sources at the end for further reading .

by the hour [phrase]

with changes or occurrences happening every hour or during each passing hour

Ex: Hotel rooms can be rented by the hour in some places .

to [beat] {sb} to {sth} [phrase]

to do something before someone else gets the chance to do it

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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)