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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 1 - Listening - Part 3

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 in the Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
placement
[noun]

the action of finding someone a job, home, or school

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livestock
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animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

Ex: The livestock provided the family with food and income for many years .
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to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something

Ex: By this time next week , I will be helping out at the new office .
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to give birth to a baby or offspring

Ex: The surrogate mother agreed to carry the couple 's embryo and deliver their child .
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straightforward
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easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

Ex: The task was straightforward, taking only a few minutes to complete .
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birth
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the event or process of a baby being born

Ex: Witnessing the birth of a new life was a profoundly moving experience for everyone present .
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to move unsteadily or with difficulty

Ex: The elderly gentleman , feeling weak and frail , had to stagger with the assistance of a walker .
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without any delay

Ex: She called me straight away when she got the news .
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to discuss thoroughly and understand all the details of something

Ex: She talked through the idea with her colleagues for improvements .
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valley
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a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

Ex: They hiked through the valley to reach the lake .
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lowland
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of relatively low or level country

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a doctor who is trained to treat animals

Ex: He pursued advanced training in exotic animal medicine to become a zoo veterinarian.
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to set
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to reset broken or dislocated bones before the cast, brace, or splint is put on and without cutting the skin open

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to breed
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to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings

Ex: Conservationists work to breed endangered species in captivity to bolster their populations in the wild .
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solid
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having a strong and sturdy structure

Ex: The sturdy , solid chairs in the café were designed to handle constant use without losing their shape .
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sought after
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greatly desired

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hard-wearing
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(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

Ex: The construction workers appreciated the hard-wearing tools that made their job easier .
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an additional element that boosts the effectiveness or functionality of something

Ex: The instructor handed out a reading supplement to complement the main textbook .
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feed
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food for domestic livestock

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a substance that, when dissolved in a solution, produces ions and enables the conduction of electric current

Ex: Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) is a weak electrolyte, producing acetate ions (CH₃COO⁻) and hydrogen ions (H⁺) in solution.
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overpriced
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expensive in way that is not reasonable

Ex: Online reviews criticized the store for selling overpriced electronics.
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a small amount of time, quantity, or degree

Ex: The problem was solved in a matter of minutes.
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routine
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a set of actions or behaviors that someone does regularly or habitually

Ex: The child 's bedtime routine always starts with a story .
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to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .
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dairy cow
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cattle that are reared for their milk

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embarrassing
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causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: His embarrassing behavior at the dinner table made the guests uncomfortable .
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to treat
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to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

Ex: Dermatologists may recommend creams or ointments to treat skin conditions .
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a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

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the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth

Ex: The event had delicious gourmet food for everyone 's consumption.
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container
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any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

Ex: She filled the container with water .
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to pour
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to make a container's liquid flow out of it

Ex: She poured sauce over the pasta before serving it .
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to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

Ex: I'll throw the unnecessary files away to declutter the office.
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minor
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having little importance, effect, or seriousness

Ex: He brushed off the minor criticism , focusing on more important matters .
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operation
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a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

Ex: Prior to the operation, the medical staff conducted several tests to assess the patient ’s overall health .
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capable
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having the required quality or ability for doing something

Ex: The capable doctor provides compassionate care and accurate diagnoses to her patients .
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to reckon
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to think or have an opinion about something

Ex: After considering the options , he reckoned that the first choice was the most sensible .
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term
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one of the three periods in the academic year during which multiple classes are held in schools, universities, etc.

Ex: She earned good grades in the previous term.
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module
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a unit of study within a course offered by a college or university, covering a specific topic or area of study

Ex: The module on financial accounting introduces students to basic concepts and principles of accounting .
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apparently
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used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

Ex: The restaurant is apparently famous for its seafood dishes .
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a set of specialized terms that are used in a specific science, art, business, or profession

Ex: She was familiar with the terminology of business but not with finance .
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used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something

Ex: As the final exam questions were handed out, his heart sank, realizing that he had forgotten to study the key topics.
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nutrition
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the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

Ex: Her passion for nutrition led her to pursue a career as a dietitian , helping others improve their health and well-being through proper nutrition.
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contaminated
[Adjective]

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

Ex: The fish in the river were contaminated with mercury, posing a risk to human health if consumed.
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used to highlight differences or similarities when comparing two or more things or people

Ex: She has a much more relaxed approach to work when compared with her colleagues , in comparison .
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domesticated
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(of a wild animal) tamed and adapted to live with or to the benefit of humans

Ex: Livestock such as cows, sheep, and goats are domesticated animals raised for food production and other purposes.
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a domestic mammal of the cow family with long horns that is used in farming, originated in Asia

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to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

Ex: The vaccination campaign successfully eradicated the spread of the infectious disease .
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case
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an example of a certain kind of situation

Ex: In the case of severe weather , the event will be postponed .
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something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

Ex: You should n't drink alcohol while on this medication.
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oil spill
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the accidental or deliberate release of liquid petroleum or its products into the environment, especially into bodies of water, causing ecological damage

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a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

Ex: The university requires students to defend their dissertation before a committee .
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veterinary
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of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine

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initial
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related to the beginning of a series or process

Ex: We made some initial progress on the project , but there is still much work to be done .
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to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

Ex: The athlete made contact with his coach to discuss training strategies for the upcoming competition.
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variety
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a taxonomic rank below that of subspecies and refers to distinct forms of a species that differ in minor ways

Ex: Conservation efforts are essential to protect endangered varieties of native plants .
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to rear
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to care for and raise animals until they reach maturity

Ex: The family rears rabbits as a small farming venture .
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to be able to say who or what someone or something is

Ex: She could n’t identify the person at the door until they spoke .
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to cope
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to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: Couples may attend counseling sessions to cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication .
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fundamental
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related to the core and most important or basic parts of something

Ex: The scientific method is fundamental to conducting experiments and research .
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milkshed
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the area around a city or town where milk is produced and quickly delivered before it spoils

Ex: A new road helped expand the milkshed and allowed faster delivery.
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to mix up
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to cause someone to become confused

Ex: The unclear explanation mixed up the audience ; they could n't grasp the concept .
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unit
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a fixed amount of educational instruction, often based on the number of hours spent in class

Ex: To graduate , students must complete at least 120 units.
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