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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 3 - Listening - Part 4

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 in the Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
effective
effective
[Adjective]

achieving the intended or desired result

Ex: The effective marketing campaign boosted sales significantly. 
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air traffic

traffic created by the movement of aircraft

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to ensure
to ensure
[Verb]

to make sure that something will happen

Ex: She ensures the quality of the products before they are shipped. 
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to navigate

to travel across or on an area of water by a ship or boat

Ex: The cruise ship successfully navigated through the narrow channels of the fjord. 
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concept
concept
[noun]

a principle or idea that is abstract

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collision
collision
[noun]

(physics) the act of two or more moving items crashing into each other

Ex: Astronomers predicted a future collision between two galaxies billions of years from now. 
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set
set
[noun]

a group of things of the same type that belong or are used together in some way

Ex: She received a beautiful set of kitchen knives for her birthday. 
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measure
measure
[noun]

any action or maneuver taken as part of a plan or strategy to achieve a specific goal or progress toward an objective

Ex: Implementing stricter security protocols was a necessary measure to protect the company's data. 
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to enable
to enable
[Verb]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

Ex: Technology enables us to communicate instantly across the globe. 
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at present
at present
[Adverb]

at the current moment or during the existing time

Ex: The store is closed at present for inventory management. 
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for one thing

used to introduce a specific point or reason in a discussion or argument

Ex: I didn't like the movie because, for one thing, the plot was too predictable. 
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relatively
relatively
[Adverb]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

Ex: The test was relatively easy compared to the last one. 
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to afford
to afford
[Verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house. 
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to launch
to launch
[Verb]

to send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space

Ex: The military launched a missile as part of a test exercise. 
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constellation

an organized grouping or arrangement of parts, elements, or ideas

Ex: The city has a constellation of cultural institutions. 
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to consist of

to be formed from particular parts or things

Ex: The salad consists of fresh greens, tomatoes, and a zesty vinaigrette. 
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in spite of
in spite of
[preposition]

regardless of a particular circumstance or obstacle

Ex: She loved him in spite of his flaws and mistakes. 
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identification

the act of designating or identifying something

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proper
proper
[Adjective]

conforming to the expected standards

Ex: He finally landed a proper job after years of freelancing. 
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to track
to track
[Verb]

to follow someone or something by examining the marks they leave behind in order to catch them or know what they are doing

Ex: The hunters used dogs to track the deer through the forest. 
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to consider

to weigh relevant information to understand a situation or form a conclusion

Ex: The project becomes more complicated when you consider the number of stakeholders involved. 
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threat
threat
[noun]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to marine life. 
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debris
debris
[noun]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

Ex: The hurricane left debris scattered across the streets. 
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junk
junk
[noun]

things that are considered useless, worthless, or of little value, often discarded or thrown away

Ex: He cleaned out the garage and found old junk that he hadn’t used in years. 
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space station

a large structure used as a long-term base for people to stay in space and conduct research

Ex: The space station serves as a platform for testing technologies needed for future deep-space exploration. 
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astronomy
astronomy
[noun]

a branch of science that studies space, planets, etc.

Ex: Advances in astronomy have led to the discovery of exoplanets orbiting other stars in our galaxy. 
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lecture
lecture
[noun]

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

Ex: The lecturer provided handouts to accompany the lecture. 
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satellite
satellite
[noun]

an object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information

Ex: The weather satellite provided real-time images of storm systems to help meteorologists forecast the weather. 
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orbit
orbit
[noun]

the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.

Ex: The satellite was placed into a stable orbit to continuously monitor weather patterns from space. 
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in other words

used to provide an alternative or clearer way of expressing the same idea

Ex: The weather is quite pleasant today; in other words, it's a beautiful day. 
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space
space
[noun]

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

Ex: Astronauts trained for travel in space. 
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour. 
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operator
operator
[noun]

a person who controls or works an apparatus, machine, or system

Ex: The crane operator lifted the heavy beams safely. 
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competitor

a person, organization, country, etc. that engages in commercial competition with others

Ex: The startup quickly became a major competitor in the tech industry. 
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willing
willing
[Adjective]

interested or ready to do something

Ex: She was willing to lend a helping hand whenever her friends needed it. 
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detail
detail
[noun]

a small fact or piece of information

Ex: The detective paid close attention to every detail of the crime scene to gather clues. 
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particular
particular
[Adjective]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

Ex: The law applies to a particular type of vehicle, such as electric cars. 
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constantly
constantly
[Adverb]

in a way that continues without any pause

Ex: She was constantly checking her phone for messages. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to pursue the direction or movement of someone or something

Ex: He followed her eyes, spotting the bird in the tree. 
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to put forward

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

Ex: She put forward a new plan to increase sales. 
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concerning
concerning
[preposition]

related to someone or something

Ex: I heard some rumors concerning your promotion. 
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to head
to head
[Verb]

to move toward a particular direction

Ex: Every morning, the commuters head to the train station for their daily commute. 
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to compare

to state or describe how two things or persons are similar

Ex: He often compares his brother to a superhero because of his strength. 
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accessible
accessible
[Adjective]

easy to acquire or use

Ex: The internet has made information more accessible than ever. 
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to establish

to introduce or create laws or policies

Ex: The company plans to establish new policies for employee training. 
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to present

to show or give something to others for inspection, consideration, or approval

Ex: The CEO presented the company's quarterly earnings report to the board of directors for their review. 
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database
database
[noun]

a large structure of data stored in a computer that makes accessing necessary information easier

Ex: The company's customer database contained detailed records of all client interactions and transactions. 
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to actively promote or publicize a product, service, or idea

Ex: The company decided to push their new smartphone through television commercials. 
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congestion

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

Ex: There was heavy congestion on the highway during rush hour. 
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to cope
to cope
[Verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: She copes with work pressure by prioritizing tasks and maintaining a positive mindset. 
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to coordinate

to control and organize the different parts of an activity and the group of people involved so that a good result is achieved

Ex: The event planner coordinated all aspects of the wedding, ensuring that vendors, guests, and the wedding party were synchronized for a seamless celebration. 
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numerous
numerous
[Adjective]

indicating a large number of something

Ex: The library has numerous books on various subjects. 
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spacecraft

a vehicle designed to travel in space

Ex: The spacecraft was launched to explore Mars and collect data about the planet's surface and atmosphere. 
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nationally
nationally
[Adverb]

in a way that involves an entire nation

Ex: The sports event will be broadcast nationally, reaching millions of viewers. 
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to set up
to set up
[Verb]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

Ex: She set up a charity to support underprivileged children in the community. 
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widespread
widespread
[Adjective]

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

Ex: The misinformation about the new policy became widespread on social media. 
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to transmit

to convey or communicate something, such as information, ideas, or emotions, from one person to another

Ex: The radio host skillfully transmitted breaking news updates to the listeners. 
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given
given
[Adjective]

stated or specified; acknowledged or supposed

Ex: The given deadline for the project is next Friday. 
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