Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 3 - Listening - Part 3

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 in the Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
obesity [noun]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

Ex: Obesity increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes , heart disease , and certain types of cancer .

to recognize the dissimilarities between two or more things

Ex: If you look closely , you could tell the difference in color between the two shades of paint .
artificial [adjective]

made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

Ex: The plastic flowers in the vase looked remarkably real despite being artificial .

a substance used to add sweetness to food or beverages

Ex: Can you pass me the sugar packet? I need a sweetener for my tea.

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

Ex: She took ages to finish her intricate artwork .
proper [adjective]

conforming to the expected standards

Ex: The company is looking for a proper partner for the project , not just anyone .
record [noun]

a comprehensive collection of all the known facts and information regarding a particular subject, person, or event, often used for reference, analysis, or evidence

Ex: The employee 's record includes details of their performance and accomplishments .

to find out the exact size of something or someone

Ex: Right now , the engineer is measuring the dimensions of the building .
content [noun]

the proportion of a substance in an alloy or mixture

Ex: The soil 's nitrogen content was measured .
nutritional [adjective]

related to the nourishment provided by food and its impact on health, promoting growth and overall bodily well-being

Ex: The nutritional value of fruits and vegetables makes them essential components of a healthy diet .
packet [noun]

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

Ex: The tea came in small , sealed packets .

to crush or break something into small pieces or powder

Ex: They ground up the spices to add flavor to the dish .

to take in energy, liquid, etc.

Ex: The paper towel absorbed the grease from the pizza .
problematic [adjective]

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

Ex: The lack of communication between departments proved to be problematic .

to think or have an opinion about something

Ex: Many people reckon that kindness can significantly impact others ' lives .
scale [noun]

a device used to weigh people or objects

Ex: The doctor 's office had a digital scale to measure patients ' weight accurately during check-ups .

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late .

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

Ex: Considering the clouds on the horizon , I suspect it might rain this afternoon .
on purpose [adverb]

in a way that is intentional and not accidental

Ex: The child knocked over the tower of blocks on purpose to get attention .
quarter [noun]

a portion that represents one-fourth of a whole

Ex: She received a quarter of the inheritance , with the rest going to her siblings .
approach [noun]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

Ex: His cautious approach to investing saved him from major losses .
brisk [adjective]

quick and energetic in movement or action

Ex: He answered the questions in a brisk manner , not wasting any time .
objectively [adverb]

in a manner based on facts rather than personal feelings, opinions, or biases

Ex: She assessed the proposal objectively , weighing both pros and cons fairly .
motion [noun]

the process or act of moving or changing place

Ex: The motion of the leaves in the wind created a calming atmosphere .
sensor [noun]

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

Ex: The car has a sensor that helps it park automatically .

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

Ex: She hurriedly descended the escalator , anxious to catch her train before it departed .
width [noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is adjustable to accommodate different-sized books .

the act of making small changes in something, usually for an enhancement

Ex: The software received a modification that fixed several bugs .
tutor [noun]

a teacher at a university or college who helps and guides a group of students with their studies

Ex: Tutors often hold office hours to assist students with their work .

food that is essential to one's growth and health

Ex: The school implemented a nutrition education program to teach students about the importance of making healthy food choices and maintaining balanced diets .

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

Ex: He predicted the success of the business venture based on market analysis .
sample [noun]

a randomly selected part of a larger group, put to study in order to gain knowledge or to draw conclusions about the larger group

Ex: The political poll was conducted using a sample of registered voters to predict election outcomes .
unaware [adjective]

lacking knowledge or realization of a fact or situation

Ex: The children were unaware of the surprise party planned for their mother .
unsuitable [adjective]

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: Her behavior was deemed unsuitable for the workplace .
finely [adverb]

into very small or thin parts

Ex: The carrots must be finely grated for the salad .

in a way that is done consciously and intentionally

Ex: She deliberately left the door unlocked to let him in .
ineffective [adjective]

not achieving the desired outcome or intended result

Ex: The marketing campaign was ineffective , as it failed to attract new customers .

to guess or calculate a value, size, or etc. to be higher than it actually is

Ex: The project manager cautioned against overestimating the budget for the upcoming project .
practical [adjective]

having a design or use that effectively serves a specific need

Ex: The house had a practical layout , ideal for a large family .
mobility [noun]

the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

Ex: The city 's mobility infrastructure includes well-connected public transportation options .
crowd [noun]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

Ex: The protest drew a diverse crowd , all united in their demand for change and justice .

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual .

to intentionally exclude someone or something

Ex: The scientist left out a key variable from the experiment , invalidating the results .
content [noun]

the subject matter or information covered in a speech, literary work, or other forms of communication, distinct from its style or presentation

Ex: The professor asked the students to analyze the content of the article .
slide [noun]

a single page or screen in a computer-made presentation that shows text, images, or both to explain or share information during a talk

Ex: She added a new slide to explain the next step .