speaking
[interjection]
used when answering the phone to let the caller know that the person they are trying to reach is on the line
Ex:
Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 3 - Listening - Part 1
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[preposition]
through the use of a communication or transmission channel
Ex:
She
taught
the
class
over
Zoom
.
number
[noun]
a numeral or sequence of numerals used for identification, often linked to accounts, memberships, or official records
Ex:
His
membership
number
is
printed
on
the
ID
.
double
[adjective]
(of letters and numbers) referring to the same letter or number occurring consecutively, one immediately following the other
Ex:
When
typing
,
be
careful
not
to
accidentally
hit
a
key
twice
,
creating
a
double
letter
.
competition
[noun]
an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other
Ex:
The
city
will
host
a
soccer
competition
next
month
.
to enter
[verb]
to officially sign up and become a member or participant of an organization or group
Ex:
She
was
eager
to
showcase
her
skills
,
so
she
decided
to
enter
the
school
's
music
band
.
to socialize
[verb]
to interact and spend time with people
Ex:
Friends
frequently
socialize
at
cafes
or
restaurants
to
catch up
and
enjoy
each other
's
company
.
membership
[noun]
the state of belonging to a group, organization, etc.
Ex:
Membership
in
the
club
provides
benefits
such as
discounts
on
events
and
access
to
exclusive
resources
.
associate
[noun]
a member of an organization with limited membership
Ex:
He
was
honored
to
be
invited
as
an
associate
of
the
prestigious
research
institute
.
to vote
[verb]
to create, approve, or provide something through a formal decision made by voting
Ex:
By
a
unanimous
decision
,
they
voted
emergency
aid
for
disaster-stricken
areas
.
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
.
theme
[noun]
the topic or idea that is being discussed
Ex:
The
theme
of
the
discussion
was
environmental
sustainability
.
to entitle
[verb]
to give a title to something, such as a book, movie, piece of art, etc.
Ex:
After
completing
the
sculpture
,
the
artist
carefully
entitled
it
"
Eternal Harmony
.
"
domestic
[adjective]
relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life
Ex:
They
hired help
to
manage
domestic
affairs
.
to relate to
[verb]
to be connected to or about a particular subject
Ex:
The
discussion
will
primarily
relate to
the
financial
aspects
of
the
project
.
feedback
[noun]
information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement
Ex:
Customer
feedback
is
essential
for
improving
product
quality
.
composition
[noun]
the artistic arrangement of people, objects, or elements in a painting or image
Ex:
The
composition
of
the
group
portrait
conveys
social
hierarchy
.
to criticize
[verb]
to judge something based on its positive or negative points
Ex:
The
coach
will
criticize
the
players
'
performance
during
the
game
,
analyzing
their
strengths
and
weaknesses
.
coast
[noun]
the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake
Ex:
The
rocky
coast
was
a
popular
spot
for
birdwatchers
.
to capture
[verb]
to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art
Ex:
The
film
captured
the
essence
of
the
1920s
with
incredible
detail
.
timing
[noun]
the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)
basically
[adverb]
in a simple or fundamental manner, without concern for less important details
Ex:
The
new
software
is
basically
an
upgraded
version
of
the
previous
one
,
with
improved
features
and
enhanced
security
.
subject
[noun]
a person, object, or scene chosen as the focus for artistic or photographic representation
Ex:
The
artist
focused on
the
subject
's
expression
to
convey
emotion
.
scene
[noun]
a painting, drawing or photograph of somewhere, depicting the objects and events in that place
Ex:
The
photograph
of
the
sunset
beach
scene
was
breathtaking
.
to suspect
[verb]
to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof
Ex:
Considering
the
clouds
on
the
horizon
,
I
suspect
it
might
rain
this
afternoon
.
keen
[adjective]
having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone
Ex:
He
was
n’t
too
keen
on
attending
the
party
,
so
he
stayed in
.
to outline
[verb]
to give a brief description of something excluding the details
Ex:
The
speaker
outlined
the
main
points
of
the
presentation
on
the
whiteboard
for
clarity
.
delighted
[adjective]
filled with great pleasure or joy
Ex:
The
children
looked
delighted
as
they
opened
their
Christmas presents
.