Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 1 - Listening - Part 3

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 in the Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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unreliable [adjective]

not deserving of trust or confidence

Ex: He is considered unreliable by his colleagues .

outgoing [adjective]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

Ex: Despite being new to the neighborhood , the outgoing neighbor introduced himself to everyone on the block .

independent [adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .

introverted [adjective]

preferring solitude over socializing

Ex:

cooperative [adjective]

characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others

Ex: Cooperative neighbors organized a block party together .

caring [adjective]

showing concern for the well-being of others and being kind and supportive in one's actions and interactions

Ex: He showed his caring side by volunteering at the local soup kitchen every weekend .

competitive [adjective]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

Ex: Despite the friendly atmosphere , the competitive gamer was determined to emerge victorious in every match .

conflicting [adjective]

showing opposing ideas or opinions that do not agree, causing confusion or disagreement

Ex: The politician 's statements were conflicting , causing confusion among the public regarding their stance on the issue .

socioeconomic [adjective]

referring to factors or conditions that involve both social and economic aspects

Ex: Government policies aim to address socioeconomic inequalities and promote social mobility .

to stand up for [verb]

to defend or support someone or something

Ex: The parent stood up for their child 's education rights in the school board meeting .

tolerant [adjective]

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

Ex: The tolerant coworker listened attentively to their colleague 's ideas , even if they had opposing viewpoints , fostering collaboration and mutual respect .

to get on [verb]

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

Ex: The students are getting on excellently with their studies and achieving high grades .

stereotype [noun]

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

Ex: Not every artist fits the stereotype of being unconventional .

robust [adjective]

remaining strong and effective even when facing challenges or difficulties

Ex: The theories have been tested in robust ways .

to outline [verb]

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

Ex: The speaker outlined the main points of the presentation on the whiteboard for clarity .

to go back [verb]

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

Ex: The company 's commitment to sustainability goes back for decades .

to run through [verb]

to go over, read, or explain something quickly

Ex: The coach ran through the team 's strategy for the upcoming game during the morning meeting .

consensus [noun]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

Ex: The political parties struggled to find consensus on the controversial immigration policy .

well-adjusted [adjective]

free from psychological disorder

to get over [verb]

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

Ex: The therapy sessions helped her get over the trauma from the accident .

note [noun]

a distinctive quality or emotional tone associated with a piece of writing or situation

Ex: The article had a note of impartiality .

to nurture [verb]

to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

Ex: Early childhood educators focus on nurturing the social and cognitive development of young learners .

to look after [verb]

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 .

picture [noun]

a typical example of some state or quality

to get on with [verb]

to have a good relationship with someone

Ex: They get on with each other like a house on fire .

eager [adjective]

having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

Ex: The students were eager to learn about the fascinating topic in their next class .

to please [verb]

to make someone satisfied or happy

Ex: The artist painted a beautiful portrait to please her client .

nightmare [noun]

a person or thing that is difficult, unpleasant, or causes trouble

envious [adjective]

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

Ex: Despite her achievements , she still felt envious of her sister 's effortless success .

to relate to [verb]

to feel a connection or understanding with someone or something

Ex: Many people can relate to the feeling of excitement on the first day of a new job .

nurture [noun]

the traits, behaviors, or qualities acquired as a consequence of upbringing or treatment during childhood

Ex: Certain fears are more shaped by nurture than by genetics .

versus [preposition]

used to compare or to show contrast between two choices, decisions, etc.

Ex: Cats versus dogs : which pet is more popular in the world ?

to depend on [verb]

to require someone or something for support, maintenance, help, etc.

Ex: The success of the project will depend on the team 's ability to work together effectively .

to engage [verb]

to take part in or become involved with something actively

Ex:

to brand [verb]

to stigmatize or label someone or something with a negative reputation or association

Ex: The company 's unethical practices branded it as an unscrupulous corporation .

press [noun]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

Ex: The press often influences public opinion with its coverage of political issues .

loner [noun]

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

Ex: She enjoys being a loner , finding comfort in her own company .

to revolve around [verb]

to focus on something or someone as the primary subject or point of interest

Ex:

harsh [adjective]

(of conditions or actions) unpleasantly rough or severe

Ex: The judge 's sentence was unexpectedly harsh given the circumstances of the case .

category [noun]

a group of items that share a common feature

Ex: The store 's website organizes products into categories for easier browsing .

to clamor [verb]

to loudly complain about something or demand something

Ex: The villagers have been clamoring for clean water since the drought began .

treatment [noun]

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

Ex: Proper treatment of the data ensured accurate results in the scientific study .

case [noun]

an example of a certain kind of situation

Ex: This is a rare case of a disease that usually affects children .

data [noun]

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

Ex: Weather forecasters rely on data from satellites and weather stations to predict future conditions .

to rate [verb]

to judge the value or importance of something

Ex: The movie was rated poorly by critics .

achievement [noun]

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

Ex: Despite the initial challenges , the team 's successful launch of the new product was a significant achievement .

to [take] {sth} into consideration [phrase]

to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

Ex:

to account for [verb]

to serve as the reason for a particular occurrence or outcome

Ex: Lack of proper communication may account for the team 's mismanagement of the project .

marginally [adverb]

to a very small or barely noticeable degree

Ex: His performance was marginally better than last year .

to verbalize [verb]

to express in words or articulate verbally

Ex: Some people will find it challenging to verbalize their ideas in a group setting .

to contribute [verb]

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

Ex: Volunteer efforts significantly contribute to the charity 's growth .

rivalry [noun]

a situation that involves two or multiple people, teams, businesses, etc. competing for the same status, object, or thing

Ex: The business rivalry between the two companies led to significant innovation in the industry .

to put up with [verb]

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Friends put up with each other 's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships .

to coexist [verb]

to live or exist together peacefully despite differences in beliefs or interests

Ex: The company encourages departments with different goals to coexist and collaborate for overall success .

amicably [adverb]

in a friendly and peaceable way, showing goodwill and avoiding conflict

Ex: The neighbors spoke amicably despite their past disagreements .

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 .

Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3	Test 1 - Listening - Part 4
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 2 - Listening - Part 1
Test 2 - Listening - Part 2	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3	Test 2 - Listening - Part 4	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 1	Test 3 - Listening - Part 2
Test 3 - Listening - Part 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2	Test 4 - Listening - Part 3
Test 4 - Listening - Part 4	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3