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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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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
unreliable
unreliable
[Adjective]

not deserving of trust or confidence

Ex: The witness proved unreliable in court. 
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outgoing
outgoing
[Adjective]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

Ex: The outgoing student eagerly participated in group activities and made friends easily. 
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independent
independent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself. 
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introverted
introverted
[Adjective]

preferring solitude over socializing

Ex: The introverted student often chose to spend their free time alone, reading books or working on personal projects. 
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cooperative
cooperative
[Adjective]

characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others

Ex: She's always cooperative during group assignments. 
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caring
caring
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She is known for her caring nature, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. 
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competitive
competitive
[Adjective]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

Ex: The competitive athlete trained tirelessly to improve their performance and surpass their opponents. 
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conflicting
conflicting
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The two witnesses provided conflicting accounts of the accident, making it difficult for investigators to determine what truly happened. 
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socioeconomic
socioeconomic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The study examined the socioeconomic disparities in access to healthcare. 
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to stand up for

to defend or support someone or something

Ex: She bravely stood up for her younger sibling against the school bullies. 
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tolerant
tolerant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The tolerant teacher encouraged open discussions in the classroom, fostering an environment where students felt free to express diverse viewpoints without fear of judgment. 
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to get on
to get on
[Verb]

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

Ex: The project is getting on quite well; we're ahead of schedule. 
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stereotype

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

Ex: The movie relied on a stereotype of teenagers that wasn't true to life. 
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robust
robust
[Adjective]

remaining strong and effective even when facing challenges or difficulties

Ex: The CEO's robust leadership style transformed the struggling company into an industry leader within a few years. 
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to outline

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

Ex: Before writing the essay, the student outlined the main ideas to organize the structure. 
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to go back

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

Ex: The tradition of celebrating the festival goes back for centuries. 
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to run through

to go over, read, or explain something quickly

Ex: The conductor ran through the musical score with the orchestra to prepare for the evening's performance. 
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consensus
consensus
[noun]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

Ex: The team reached a consensus on the new project timeline after extensive discussions. 
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well-adjusted
well-adjusted
[Adjective]

free from psychological disorder

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to get over

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

Ex: It took her several weeks to get over the flu completely. 
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note
note
[noun]

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

Ex: The poem has a reflective note throughout. 
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to nurture

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

Ex: The parents nurture their children with love, attention, and positive influences. 
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to look after

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

Ex: The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication. 
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picture
picture
[noun]

a typical example of some state or quality

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to get on with

to have a good relationship with someone

Ex: She gets on well with all her colleagues. 
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eager
eager
[Adjective]

having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

Ex: The children were eager to open their presents on Christmas morning. 
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to please
to please
[Verb]

to make someone satisfied or happy

Ex: The musician pleases the crowd by playing her favorite song. 
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nightmare
nightmare
[noun]

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

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envious
envious
[Adjective]

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

Ex: She couldn't help but feel envious of her friend's luxurious vacation photos. 
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to relate to

to feel a connection or understanding with someone or something

Ex: After experiencing a similar loss, she could deeply relate to her friend's grief. 
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nurture
nurture
[noun]

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

Ex: Her polite manners were the result of careful nurture at home. 
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versus
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? 
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to depend on

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

Ex: Many small businesses depend on loyal customers to survive in a competitive market. 
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to engage
to engage
[Verb]

to take part in or become involved with something actively

Ex: Students should engage in class discussions to enhance their learning. 
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to brand
to brand
[Verb]

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

Ex: The scandalous incident branded him as untrustworthy in the eyes of the community. 
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press
press
[noun]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

Ex: He gave an interview to the press about his new book. 
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loner
loner
[noun]

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

Ex: He was a loner in school, always sitting by himself during lunch. 
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to revolve around

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

Ex: The plot of the movie revolves around a detective solving a complex mystery. 
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harsh
harsh
[Adjective]

(of conditions or actions) unpleasantly rough or severe

Ex: His critique was harsh, leaving her disheartened. 
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category
category
[noun]

a group of items that share a common feature

Ex: The movies are divided into categories like action, comedy, and drama. 
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to clamor
to clamor
[Verb]

to loudly complain about something or demand something

Ex: As the concert ended, the fans began to clamor for one more song. 
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treatment
treatment
[noun]

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

Ex: The delicate vase required careful treatment during transportation to avoid any damage. 
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case
case
[noun]

an example of a certain kind of situation

Ex: In this case, we need to follow the company's emergency procedures. 
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data
data
[noun]

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

Ex: The scientist analyzed the data collected from the experiment. 
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to rate
to rate
[Verb]

to judge the value or importance of something

Ex: The company rates its customer service very highly. 
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achievement

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

Ex: After years of dedicated practice, winning the gold medal was a phenomenal achievement for the gymnast. 
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to [take] {sth} into consideration

to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

Ex: When planning the project, we need to take budget constraints into consideration. 
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to account for

to serve as the reason for a particular occurrence or outcome

Ex: A sudden increase in demand for electric cars can account for the rising prices of lithium. 
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marginally
marginally
[Adverb]

to a very small or barely noticeable degree

Ex: The temperature was marginally warmer than usual. 
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to verbalize

to express in words or articulate verbally

Ex: She verbalizes her thoughts clearly during the presentation. 
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to contribute

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

Ex: Many factors contribute to the rise in housing prices. 
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rivalry
rivalry
[noun]

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

Ex: The intense rivalry between the two football teams has lasted for decades. 
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to put up with

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Parents often put up with the messiness of young children for the joy they bring. 
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to coexist

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

Ex: The two neighboring countries have learned to coexist despite their differences. 
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amicably
amicably
[Adverb]

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

Ex: They amicably settled their differences without arguing. 
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whereas
whereas
[conjunction]

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

Ex: James is outgoing and talkative, whereas his brother is reserved and quiet. 
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