knitting
[noun]
the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine
Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 3 - Listening - Part 4
Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 in the Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.
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garment
[noun]
an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.
Ex:
The
traditional
garment
worn
during
the
ceremony
was
rich
in
cultural
significance
and
history
.
to picture
[verb]
to create a mental image or representation
Ex:
When
planning
the
event
,
he
tried
to
picture
the
venue
layout
in
his
mind
.
elderly
[adjective]
advanced in age
Ex:
The
elderly
residents
of
the
nursing home
appreciated
visits
from
volunteers
who
provided
companionship
.
homely
[adjective]
comfortable and cozy in a way that gives a sense of being at home
Ex:
The
quaint
little
cafe
had
a
homely
charm
,
making it
a
favorite
spot
for
locals
to
relax
and
chat
.
to vanish
[verb]
to completely stop existing or being found
Ex:
Many
ancient
civilizations
have
vanished
without
a
trace
.
to sew
[verb]
to create clothing by joining pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread
Ex:
The
seamstress
specializes
in
sewing
traditional
costumes
for
cultural
events
.
craft
[noun]
a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands
Ex:
The
artisan
's
craft
was
evident
in
the
intricate
wood carvings
.
decline
[noun]
a change toward a smaller, lower, or reduced state
Ex:
There
has
been
a
sharp
decline
in
student
enrollment
this
year
.
to take over
[verb]
to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else
Ex:
to pass down
[verb]
to transfer something to the next generation or another person
Ex:
The
company
's
founder
passed down
his
ethos
and
values
to
all
his
successors
.
generation
[noun]
people born and living at approximately the same period of time
Ex:
Each
generation
faces
unique
challenges
and
opportunities
shaped
by
the
events
of
their
time
.
to seek
[verb]
to try to find a particular thing or person
Ex:
Last
week
,
the
explorer
sought
ancient
artifacts
in
the
remote
jungle
.
instruction
[noun]
the act of teaching someone a subject or skill
Ex:
Students
benefited
from
direct
instruction
.
trend
[noun]
an overall way in which something is changing or developing
Ex:
The
trend
in
smartphone
technology
shows
an
increasing
emphasis
on camera
quality
and
AI
features
.
figure
[noun]
a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9
Ex:
She
wrote down
the
figures
for
the
monthly
expenses
.
readily
[adverb]
with little difficulty or trouble
Ex:
Replacement
parts
for
the
machine
are
not
readily
obtainable
.
handicraft
[noun]
the activity or art of skillfully using one’s hand to create attractive objects
Ex:
Wood carving
is
a
traditional
handicraft
that
has
been
practiced
for
centuries
.
to consider
[verb]
to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion
Ex:
He
carefully
considered
all
the
job
offers
before
making
a
decision
.
to afford
[verb]
to be able to pay the cost of something
Ex:
Individuals
are
affording
education
through
various
financial
planning
strategies
.
rewarding
[adjective]
(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome
Ex:
Completing
a
challenging
project
can
be
rewarding
,
as
it
demonstrates
one
's
capabilities
and
skills
.
to [get] {sth} going
[phrase]
to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose
Ex:
We
should
get
the
new
marketing campaign
going
to
increase
sales
.
minimal
[adjective]
very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible
Ex:
His
desk
was
clutter-free
,
with
only
minimal
decorations
.
to estimate
[verb]
to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation
Ex:
He
estimated
the
distance
to
be
around
five
miles
.
fast-paced
[adjective]
characterized by a high level of speed, activity, or excitement
Ex:
They
took
a
break
to
recover
from
the
fast-paced
schedule
of
the
tour
.
archeological
[adjective]
related to the study or exploration of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and sites
Ex:
The
archeological
dig
revealed
the
remains
of
a
Neolithic
settlement
beneath
the
modern
town
.
remains
[noun]
the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered
to disclose
[verb]
to reveal something by uncovering it
Ex:
As
the
curtains
were
drawn back
,
they
began
to
disclose
a
breathtaking
view
of
the
city
skyline
.
to carve
[verb]
to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument
Ex:
The
artisan
carved
delicate
details
into
the
ivory pendant
.
whereas
[conjunction]
used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another
Ex:
The first
book
was
long
and
detailed
,
whereas
the
second
one
was
short
and
concise
.
characteristic
[adjective]
serving to identify or distinguish something or someone
Ex:
The
bird
's
characteristic
song
could
be
heard
every
morning
at
dawn
.
yarn
[noun]
a long continuous length of fibers that have been spun together to be used in knitting, weaving, or sewing
Ex:
He
spun
the
wool
into
yarn
using
an
old-fashioned
spinning wheel
.
rough
[adjective]
having an uneven or jagged texture
Ex:
The
rough
bark
of
the
tree
scraped
against
her
hand
as
she
climbed
.
spinning wheel
[noun]
a device used in spinning that consists of a rotating wheel, a spindle, and a flyer, used to spin fibers
fine
[adjective]
extremely thin or slender in form
Ex:
The
artist
's
brush
had
a
fine
tip
,
allowing for
detailed
and
precise
strokes
.
dominance
[noun]
the state of having superiority over another party in terms of power, knowledge, influence, etc.
industry
[noun]
the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories
Ex:
The
technology
industry
is
known
for
rapid
innovation
and
advancements
.
purpose
[noun]
the reason or intention for which something is made, done, or used
Ex:
She
explained
the
purpose
of
the
experiment
to
her
science
class
.
regional
[adjective]
involving a particular region or geographic area
Ex:
Regional
organizations
promote
cooperation
and
collaboration
among
neighboring
countries
to
address
common
challenges
.
to match
[verb]
to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection
Ex:
He
matched
the
colors
of
the
wall
to
the
furniture
in
the
room
.
to mention
[verb]
to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail
Ex:
Can
you
mention
where
you
found
that
interesting
article
?
to expect
[verb]
to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something
Ex:
She
did
n't
expect
such
a
warm
reception
at
the
event
.
nowadays
[adverb]
at the present era, as opposed to the past
Ex:
Nowadays
,
many
companies
prioritize
sustainability
in
their
business
practices
.
origin
[noun]
the source or point of beginning of something, such as the historical, cultural, or linguistic roots of a word, concept, or phenomenon
needle
[noun]
a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string
Ex:
to click
[verb]
to make a noise by making contact with or striking another object
Ex:
When
the
temperature
dropped
,
the
pipes
in
the
house
started
clicking
.