Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 4 - Listening - Part 3

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 4 - 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

the state of not believing or accepting something as true or real

Ex: They reacted with disbelief to the sudden announcement .

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

Ex: Colleagues often admire their team leader for their leadership skills and dedication .
fellow [adjective]

used to refer to someone who shares similarities with one such as job, interest, etc. or is in the same situation

Ex: She shared a knowing glance with her fellow competitors before the race began .
course [noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: The company provided a training course for all new employees .
professional [adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: The company hired a professional consultant to improve their business operations .
athlete [noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: Despite his age , the athlete continued to dominate in tennis .
brilliant [adjective]

exceptionally impressive or outstanding

Ex: The film received brilliant reviews from critics across the board .
academic [adjective]

hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result

to push [verb]

to encourage or influence someone, or oneself, to work harder

Ex: She encourages her team to take risks , but she does n't push them too far .
fortunate [adjective]

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

Ex: Their fortunate discovery of a hidden treasure changed their lives .

to join in a contest or game

Ex: My brother loves to compete in running races .
over [preposition]

past the worst stage of something, especially a difficulty or illness

Ex: She 's finally over the flu .
related [adjective]

connected logically, causally, or by shared characteristics

Ex: The issues are related , and solving one may help address the other .
area [noun]

a specific field or subject of study or expertise

Ex: She has published extensively in the area of medieval literature .
session [noun]

a scheduled period of teaching, instruction, or learning activities conducted within a defined timeframe

Ex: Students actively participated in discussions and group activities throughout the session .
bat [noun]

a small racket with a long handle, used to hit a ball in games such as squash

Ex: She picked up the squash bat and served the ball .
rubber [noun]

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

Ex:
roll [noun]

something that is wrapped around a tube or shaped into one

Ex: He carried a roll of cash in his pocket for emergencies .
bulk [noun]

the property of something that is great in magnitude

harness [noun]

a piece of equipment that fits around an animal's body, typically a dog or cat, and is used to secure and control the animal

Ex: The harness ensures the pet is both secure and comfortable during their walk .
covering [noun]

an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

innovative [adjective]

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

Ex: The team introduced an innovative marketing strategy that had never been attempted before .
pad [noun]

a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

cricket [noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

Ex: My brother taught me how to play cricket .
helmet [noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The firefighter ’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris .
to boo [verb]

show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

to jeer [verb]

to mockingly laugh or shout at someone

cycle [noun]

a vehicle with two wheels designed for propulsion by foot pedals like a bicycle or tricycle

Ex: He bought a cycle for his elderly father to help him stay mobile .
biker [noun]

someone who rides a motorcycle or bicycle

Ex: The biker wore a helmet and leather jacket for safety .
cyclist [noun]

someone who rides a bicycle

Ex: The cyclist navigated through the city streets with confidence .

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

Ex: After several detours , we ended up at the beautiful hidden beach we had heard about .
air vent [noun]

an opening or device designed to allow the flow of air into or out of a confined space, such as a room, building, or HVAC system, for the purpose of ventilation, air circulation, or temperature regulation

Ex: The building had a central air vent system to keep all rooms evenly ventilated .
club [noun]

a piece of golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball

Ex: She packed an extra club in her golf bag just in case .

a sport equipment used by players to hit, pass, and control the puck or ball in hockey games

Ex: The hockey stick felt balanced in his hands .

to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

Ex: The textile industry manufactures fabrics through automated weaving and dyeing processes .

to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle

Ex: She carefully stitched the gash on her forehead to minimize scarring .
to head [verb]

to strike the ball with the head, usually to pass or score in soccer

Ex: The striker managed to head the ball past the goalkeeper .
excessive [adjective]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

Ex: The car ’s excessive speed led to a hefty speeding ticket .
mass [adjective]

involving or impacting a large number of things or people collectively

Ex: The internet allows for mass distribution of information to global audiences .

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The stadium was filled with spectators , all eagerly awaiting the start of the championship game .

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

Ex: Practicing daily gratitude can improve your mood and outlook on life .
pimpled [adjective]

covered with many small raised bumps or spots on a surface

Ex: