Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1) in the Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic

the practice of giving professional advice within a particular field

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

Ex: Training programs were implemented to improve the skills of the existing workforce .

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

Ex: Many people find fulfillment in pursuing an occupation that aligns with their passions and interests .
to adapt [verb]

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

Ex: It takes time to adapt to the changes in your daily routine .

the use of machines and computers in a production process that was formerly operated by people

embodied [adjective]

(of something abstract) given a physical form

disruptive [adjective]

interrupting or disturbing the normal flow or function of something

Ex: The new technology brought disruptive changes to the industry .
labor [noun]

work, particularly difficult physical work

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a set of rules used by digital systems to decide what content to show users based on their behavior and preferences

Ex: Online retailers use recommendation algorithms to suggest products to customers based on their browsing and purchasing history .
dependent on [adjective]

being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

Ex: Entrepreneurs often undertake the challenge of launching and managing their own businesses .
contract [noun]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

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to bring things together in one place

Ex: Can you gather the ripe fruits from the orchard and place them in baskets for sale ?

to do better than someone or something

Ex: The company 's stock consistently outperforms others in the market due to its strong financial performance .

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

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(economics) the measure of how much is produced per input or time, reflecting efficiency in creating goods or services

an improvement that makes something more agreeable

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

Ex: They discussed the potential consequences of climate change .
cognitive [adjective]

referring to mental processes involved in understanding, thinking, and remembering

Ex: The cognitive abilities of children develop rapidly during early childhood .
extent [noun]

the point or degree to which something extends

(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance

telecom [noun]

(often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically

a person whose job is selling goods

Ex: A good salesperson listens to their customers and understands their needs .

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

Ex: The therapist assesses the patient 's mental health to determine the best treatment plan .

to characterize or determine the essential qualities or attributes of someone or something

Ex: The restaurant 's emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and farm-to-table dining defines its cuisine .
campaign [noun]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

Ex: The environmental group launched a campaign to reduce plastic waste in oceans .
short-sighted [adjective]

only thinking about immediate benefits and not considering future consequences

Ex: The policy was criticized for being short-sighted and ignoring environmental impacts .
whereby [conjunction]

used to indicate the means or method by which something is achieved or brought about

Ex: The company introduced a rewards program whereby customers earn points for every purchase .
alternative [adjective]

available as an option for something else

Ex: We need to find an alternative route to avoid the traffic .
case [noun]

an example of a certain kind of situation

Ex: This is a rare case of a disease that usually affects children .
to feed [verb]

to provide or supply something with the necessary material, resources, or energy to function

Ex: The water pump feeds the irrigation system to nourish the crops .

to give a written or spoken description of an event to someone

Ex: The doctor reported the patient 's symptoms to the medical team .
scenario [noun]

a hypothetical sequence of events or a plausible situation that could unfold

Ex: The novel explores a dystopian scenario where technology controls every aspect of society .

a goal that one wants to achieve

Ex: The company set an ambitious objective to increase sales by 20 % this quarter .
transparent [adjective]

clear enough to be easily understood

Ex: The report was transparent in its findings , leaving no room for misinterpretation .
dilemma [noun]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

Ex: The politician 's dilemma was whether to support the new policy that was popular but potentially harmful in the long run .

high level of skill, knowledge, or proficiency in a particular field or subject matter

Ex: The mechanic 's expertise in automotive repair allowed him to quickly diagnose and fix complex engine issues .
occupational [adjective]

related to a particular occupation, profession, or job

Ex: Occupational training programs provide skills for specific job roles .
boundary [noun]

a limit that defines distinctions or separations between particular elements, such as ideas, cultures, or rules

Ex: It 's important to establish boundaries in the workplace to maintain professionalism and avoid conflicts .

information collected about customers, competitors, and market trends that helps a business make better decisions and stay competitive

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a person who manages relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and helping maintain business between the client and the company

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to creep [verb]

(of something) to slowly and steadily spread or move, often in a way that is hard to notice at first

Ex: Time seemed to creep during the long meeting .