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

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 in the Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
moist [adjective]

containing a small amount of moisture

Ex: The cake was moist and fluffy , with a tender crumb .
fluid [adjective]

having the ability to flow or move smoothly without interruption or obstruction

Ex: The artist 's brushstrokes were fluid , creating a seamless blend of colors .
sap [noun]

a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant

maple [noun]

a tall tree, growing in northern countries, with leaves that have five points that turn gold or red in the fall

Ex: Canada is known for its iconic maple leaf symbol , which represents the country 's national identity .
to pour [verb]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

Ex: The bartender poured a drink for the customer .
baking [noun]

the act of making food without using direct flame

Ex:
pastry [noun]

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked pastries filled the air in the quaint café .

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

Ex: The cupboard contains dishes , cups , and other kitchenware .

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

Ex: The bread contains a natural preservative to keep it fresh longer .

a processed form of sugar that has undergone purification and removal of impurities

Ex: She learned various techniques to reduce her dependence on refined sugar in her daily diet .

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

Ex: After applying the fertilizer , the flowers bloomed beautifully within weeks .
moisture [noun]

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

Ex: Her hair retained moisture from the humid climate , making it difficult to style .
soil [noun]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

Ex: Heavy rains can cause the soil to erode , affecting crop yields .

a specific condition or factor that is utilized for the evaluation of something

Ex: Accuracy is an essential criterion in evaluating scientific research papers .

to satisfy a need, requirement, or condition

Ex: The project must fulfill specific criteria to be approved for funding .
partial [adjective]

involving only a part of something

Ex: The partial payment was enough to secure the reservation but not the full amount .
exposure [noun]

the state of being vulnerable or exposed

pointed [adjective]

having an end or tip that is sharp

Ex:
symbol [noun]

a sign or shape that represents a particular idea or organization

Ex: In ancient mythology , the owl was a symbol of wisdom and knowledge , associated with the goddess Athena .

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

Ex: The restaurant features locally sourced ingredients in all of its dishes .
flag [noun]

a piece of cloth with a mark or pattern that stands for a country, organization, etc.

Ex: The UN flag flew outside the headquarters .

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

Ex: They were excited to settle into their new home after months of searching for the perfect place .
indigenous [adjective]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

Ex: The festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people , featuring traditional music , dance , and crafts .
to bore [verb]

to create a hole, typically with a pointed tool

Ex:
trunk [noun]

the main wooden body of a tree

Ex:

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

Ex: The kitchen was filled with various containers for spices and herbs .
bark [noun]

the hard outer covering of a tree

Ex: He collected pieces of tree bark to use in his artwork , fascinated by the textures and patterns .
storage [noun]

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

Ex: This closet offers ample storage for clothes and shoes .
facility [noun]

services, amenities, buildings, or pieces of equipment provided for people to use

to boil [verb]

to expose a container to heat until its content reaches its boiling point

Ex: She placed the pot of soup on the stove and waited for it to boil before reducing the heat .

(of temperature or weather) extremely high in degree

Ex:
process [noun]

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective

Ex: We need to streamline the hiring process to attract qualified candidates .
resource [noun]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

Ex: Renewable energy resources such as wind and solar power are gaining importance .

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding , watering , and pruning the plants .
diameter [noun]

a straight line from one side of a round object, particularly a circle, passing through the center and joining the other side

Ex: The engineer measured the diameter of the pipe to ensure it would fit snugly within the existing framework .
to rise [verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: If you had followed the instructions , the cake would have risen perfectly .

the vessels and tissue that carry or circulate fluids such as blood or lymph or sap through the body of an animal or plant

the act of forming or establishing something

to drill [verb]

to make a hole or opening in something using a rotating tool

Ex:

to place or add something into a specific space or object

Ex: The nurse skillfully inserted the needle into the patient 's arm for a blood test .
tube [noun]

a cylindrical hollow structure used for conveying fluids, gases, or electrical signals

tap [noun]

a soft hit or strike, usually with the hand or a light object

Ex: She responded to a tap on the window .
nutrient [noun]

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

Ex: A balanced diet includes a variety of nutrients .

to become gas or vapor from liquid

Ex: The spilled coffee has evaporated , leaving a stain .
steam [noun]

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

Ex: She carefully avoided the steam coming from the pot as she opened the lid .
dense [adjective]

thick or heavy in a chemical context

Ex: Some liquids are more dense than water , causing them to sink .

to remove or separate unwanted items or elements from a group

Ex: We need to filter out the spam emails from our inbox .

to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

Ex: Pressure can build up in a closed system if not released properly .
cloudy [adjective]

(of liquids) having a murky appearance due to suspended particles

Ex: The bartender served the cocktail , which had a cloudy appearance due to the fresh fruit puree mixed in .
gritty [adjective]

containing or resembling small, rough particles

Ex: The artist mixed gritty charcoal with pastels to create a textured and expressive drawing .

to pack something in order to sell or transport it

Ex: The online retailer had to package the products before shipping to customers .