Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic "Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)" Vocabulary

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

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(be|) careful what you wish for [sentence]

used to warn people to think carefully about their desires, as the things they wish for may have unforeseen and unintended consequences

Ex: John had always wished for a big promotion, but when he finally got it, he realized the stress and responsibility that came with it. Be careful what you wish for, I suppose.

capability [noun]

the ability or potential of doing something or achieving a certain goal

Ex: She demonstrated her capability by completing the task ahead of schedule .

to outperform [verb]

to do better than someone or something

Ex: The company 's stock consistently outperforms others in the market due to its strong financial performance .

development [noun]

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

Ex: The child 's language development was impressive for his age .

to indicate [verb]

to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis

Ex: The pattern indicates how the material will behave under stress .

to mention [verb]

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

Ex: Can you mention where you found that interesting article ?

to compare [verb]

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

Ex: The scientist will compare the experimental results to draw conclusions .

to illustrate [verb]

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual .

to define [verb]

to mark clear boundaries or distinctions for a concept or area

Ex: The guidelines help to define the scope of the project , outlining the specific objectives and deliverables .

objective [noun]

a goal that one wants to achieve

Ex: The company set an ambitious objective to increase sales by 20 % this quarter .

to emphasize [verb]

to give special attention or importance to something

Ex: Although the report covered many topics , the conclusion strongly emphasized the need for further research on climate change .

cooperation [noun]

the act of working together toward a common goal

Ex: The teacher praised the students for their cooperation during the group activity .

course of action [phrase]

a mode of action

principled [adjective]

behaving in a manner that shows one's high moral standards

Ex:

superior [adjective]

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

Ex: Her superior knowledge of the subject made her the go-to person for advice .

to oppose [verb]

to firmly resist something

Ex: The group opposed the authority ’s orders , continuing to protest despite warnings .

to summarize [verb]

to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something

Ex: The presenter used bullet points to summarize the key points of the presentation for the audience .

argument [noun]

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

to result in [verb]

to cause something to occur

Ex: Insufficient preparation can result in failure in an exam .

abuse [noun]

improper, harmful, or excessive use of something

Ex:

shortcoming [noun]

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

Ex: Her tendency to procrastinate was a shortcoming that often caused her to miss deadlines .

to promote [verb]

to help or support the progress or development of something

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote environmental conservation and sustainability .

prospect [noun]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

Ex: The startup had a promising prospect for becoming a leader in renewable energy .

independence [noun]

the state of being free from the control of others

Ex: She valued her independence and preferred to make decisions on her own .

to allocate [verb]

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

Ex: The nonprofit organization plans to allocate volunteers strategically for community outreach .

patient [noun]

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

Ex: My grandmother is a patient at the local dental clinic .

benefit [noun]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

Ex: The new policy offers several benefits to low-income families .

appropriate [adjective]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Ex: Bringing a gift is appropriate when attending a party .

discriminatory [adjective]

being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand

medical practitioner [noun]

someone who practices medicine

to require [verb]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: To operate the machinery safely , it will require proper training .

cooperative [adjective]

characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others

Ex: Cooperative neighbors organized a block party together .

spirit [noun]

a core emotional or motivating force that shapes a person's character

Ex: The revolutionary spirit motivated the movement .

willingness [noun]

the quality of being ready or glad to do something when the time comes or if the need arises

Ex: His willingness to take risks led to many successful ventures .

to set aside [verb]

to ignore something temporarily in favor of more important matters

Ex:

self-interest [noun]

a focus on personal gain without concern for others

Ex: They acted out of self-interest and ignored the impact on others .

moral [adjective]

concerned with right and wrong behavior

Ex: He faced a moral dilemma when asked to cover up unethical practices .

reasoning [noun]

the act of rational and logical thinking about something

Ex: The lawyer 's reasoning in the closing argument swayed the jury 's opinion .

uniquely [adverb]

in a way not like anything else

Ex: The building 's architecture was uniquely modern , standing out in the historical district .

capacity [noun]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

Ex: Her artistic capacity was evident in the intricate sculptures she created as a child .

package [noun]

a set of things that are offered or sold together as one single unit

Ex: The holiday package includes flights and hotel stays .

respect [noun]

a particular detail, feature, or aspect of something

Ex:

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)