Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic "Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)" Vocabulary

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

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fallible [adjective]

(of humans) liable to make mistakes or to be imperfect, unlike divine beings

Ex: As fallible beings , we must recognize our limitations and be open to learning from our mistakes .

for the sake of {sb/sth} [preposition]

because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them

Ex: They stayed together for the sake of the children .

ethically [adverb]

in a manner that is morally right or good

Ex: She raised her concerns ethically to avoid damaging reputations unfairly .

cognitively [adverb]

with regard to thinking processes, learning, or understanding, particularly focusing on mental activities and acquiring knowledge

Ex: The language acquisition program stimulates learners cognitively , enhancing linguistic abilities .

the moral high ground [phrase]

a claim that one has moral superiority over others

route [noun]

a way or method that leads to a certain goal or result

Ex: Exercise and sleep are both good routes to better mental health .

to steer [verb]

to guide, influence, or direct the course of action

Ex: Teachers aim to steer students toward a love of learning by creating engaging and interactive lessons .

direction [noun]

a general course along which something has a tendency to develop

utopian [adjective]

unrealistic or impossible to fully achieve in the real world

Ex: Achieving total equality and fairness is an utopian goal that any real-world system will fall short of to some degree , critics responded .

vision [noun]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

destination [noun]

the ultimate goal for which something is done

Ex: The company 's destination was to become a global leader in sustainable technology .

sufficient [adjective]

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

Ex: The team had a sufficient number of players to compete in the tournament .

clarity [noun]

the quality of being easily understood or recognized

given [preposition]

used to indicate that something is provided or accepted as a basis for a particular situation or argument

Ex: She made an impressive recovery , given the severity of her injury .

tribal [adjective]

associated with a social group of people who share common ancestry, language, and traditions, and often reside in a specific geographic area

Ex: The tribal language is passed down through generations as a symbol of cultural identity .

conflicted [adjective]

experiencing contradictory feelings, thoughts, or emotions, often resulting from having to make a difficult choice

Ex: The character in the novel experienced conflicted emotions , torn between love and duty .

suffering [noun]

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

Ex: His emotional suffering made it hard for him to focus on anything else .

to contribute [verb]

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

Ex: Volunteer efforts significantly contribute to the charity 's growth .

to point [verb]

to focus or direct something towards a specific target

Ex: The archer pointed his arrow at the bullseye on the target .

in {one's} hands [phrase]

used to mean that one has control, responsibility, or authority over something

Ex: Holding the scholarship application in her hands , she knew that her future educational opportunities were within her control .

guide [noun]

a person who leads or advises others on the way to go

Ex: He served as a guide , helping new employees navigate company policies .

to sacrifice [verb]

to give up something of value for the sake of something else

Ex: Many entrepreneurs sacrifice immediate financial comfort for the long-term success of their ventures .

autonomy [noun]

the capacity to act independently and make decisions without undue influence

Ex: Teenagers often assert autonomy when making personal choices .

to discourage [verb]

to prevent or persuade someone from taking a particular action or pursuing a specific course of action

Ex: The coach discourages players from engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior .

lapse [noun]

a temporary failure or gap in judgment, memory, or concentration

Ex: She experienced a lapse in concentration during the long lecture .

presently [adverb]

at the moment or present time

Ex: I am presently reviewing the latest updates to provide accurate information .

to [take] {sb/sth} for granted [phrase]

to not appreciate a person or thing because one thinks one will never lose them

Ex:

to discriminate [verb]

to unfairly treat a person or group of people based on their sex, race, etc.

Ex: Discriminating against someone because of their race is a form of racism .

in favor of [preposition]

used to show support for something

Ex: She signed a petition in favor of saving the rainforest .

to deny [verb]

to restrain oneself from having something

Ex: He denied himself the pleasure of sleeping in on weekends , opting instead to wake up early and go for a run .

ethical [adjective]

sticking to principles of right and wrong conduct and moral standards

Ex: His actions were always guided by an ethical sense of fairness .

silicon [noun]

a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors

to notice [verb]

to become aware of something through seeing, hearing, or feeling it

Ex: She noticed a change in his attitude after the meeting .

far-fetched [adjective]

not probable and difficult to believe

Ex: They dismissed the far-fetched claims as mere speculation without evidence .

input [noun]

the information or events that stimulate action or response

Ex: The unexpected turn of events acted as a significant input in reshaping their strategy .

resource [noun]

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

Ex:

role [noun]

a set of actions and responsibilities that are assigned to a person or group within a specific context

efficiently [adverb]

with minimum waste of resources or energy

Ex: The factory adopted new technologies to produce goods more efficiently and sustainably .

to act [verb]

to do something for a special reason

Ex: The detective had to act swiftly to prevent the suspect from escaping .

in the interest of [preposition]

with consideration for the benefit, well-being, or advantage of someone or something

Ex: She shared her knowledge with others in the interest of helping them succeed .

taxpayer [noun]

someone who pays taxes

to deprive of [verb]

to take away or deny someone or something the possession or enjoyment of a particular thing

Ex:

senior [adjective]

having a higher status or rank than someone else within an organization, profession, or hierarchy

Ex: Senior members of the team were responsible for making strategic decisions and guiding junior colleagues .

to treat [verb]

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Ex: She treated him with suspicion after the misunderstanding .

equally [adverb]

in a fair and even manner, without favoring one over the other

Ex: The teacher distributed the resources equally among all the students .

to specify [verb]

to clearly define or state specific details, characteristics, or requirements

Ex: The job description should specify the qualifications and skills required for the position .

trough [noun]

a period or point when activity, success, or satisfaction is at its lowest level

Ex: They worked hard to recover from the trough of low demand .

gatekeeper [noun]

someone who controls access to something

to stick to [verb]

to continue doing something even though there are some hardships

Ex: The musician stuck to her practice routine , dedicating hours each day to perfect their skills .

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)