Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic "Test 1 - Listening - Part 2" Vocabulary

extremely amazing and great

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

a very dark black

the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.

to be prominent and easily noticeable

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

a type of snack or appetizer made by spreading or rolling cheese, often with other ingredients

a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

a flat, rectangular-shaped food made from chocolate that is usually divided into smaller pieces for easy consumption

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

a container made of paper or plastic material used for holding and carrying a customer's purchased items

to begin a journey or depart from a place

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

an accident that destroys a ship at sea

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

the death of an individual

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

existing at the start of a specific period or process

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

to be or remain in a specific state or position

to occupy a particular place

the highest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible, allowed or needed

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

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

to work as part of the team responsible for running or supporting an organization, event, or operation

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

wood that is cut and used as fuel for a fire

one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

a person found guilty of a crime and sent to prison

interested or ready to do something

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

moving past someone or something

the outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center

to build a nest or live in it

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

to reside in a specific place

a type of pinniped that belongs to the family Otariidae, known for their dense fur coats, streamlined bodies, and ability to both swim and move on land using their flippers

having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

to appear or happen unexpectedly

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

a large, black-and-white marine mammal known for its social behavior, intelligence, and adaptability, found in oceans worldwide and known as an apex predator

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

to go close or closer to something or someone

to move or float on water

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

temporarily unable to think of what to say or how to express oneself, often due to shock, surprise, or intense emotion

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

a wide stretch of water that connects two larger areas of water, particularly two seas

the way something is arranged or organized in a particular pattern or structure

(of a place or building) far away from any other place, building, or person

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

a yellowish metal alloy of copper and zinc, often used for making musical instruments, decorative items, and various other objects

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something