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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3
Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 in the Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.
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to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.
(of a person) to utter a few words in a rough or nonchalant voice, especially when one does not want to talk extensively
a large African antelope characterized by its distinctive appearance with a stocky body
(Southern US) at some distance in a specified direction
to search with determination, often for something of great importance or value
used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case
referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time
having been used up or reduced in quantity, energy, or resources
to navigate or find a way through an obstacle or path
having distinct characteristics or qualities that make something different or unique
nothing more than what is to be said
having a tendency to do something
to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action
to ask or seek information about something
a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning
a scientist who studies the plants and animals that live in the ocean and other saltwater environments
a scientist who studies or observes planets, stars, and other happenings in the universe
to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place
a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view
to search something to find or discover something
far away in space or distant in position
small and weak in strength or size
a person who is foreign or not native to a particular country or environment
to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees
in a way that requires a lot of effort or hard work, often slowly and with difficulty
to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things
reliable and consistently good, but not necessarily exceptional
to keep someone or something within limits of different types, such as subject, activity, area, etc.
to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind
a period of history marked by particular features or events
a period of great prosperity and success, particularly in the past
to reach the highest level, point, or intensity
to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait
greatest in significance, importance, degree, or achievement
a person who engages in the activity of climbing mountains
referring to a name commonly used for something
associated with a social group of people who share common ancestry, language, and traditions, and often reside in a specific geographic area
a difficult or strange action done to attract attention, especially in advertising or politics
without taking into consideration or being influenced by a particular factor or condition
to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion
well-known or easily recognizable due to importance, influence, or distinct features
having the latest and most advanced features or design
the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something
expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention
a goal that one wants to achieve
the beginning of something
to officially tell people something
a prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation
a trip that has been organized for a particular purpose such as a scientific or military one or for exploration
a biased or subjective angle in presenting information, often reflecting personal or ideological viewpoints
to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup
originating from to relating to the large landmasses on Earth's surface known as continents
a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft
the act of animals eating grass or other plants growing in a field
to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration
to communicate or portray a particular feeling, idea, impression, etc.
a penetrating and profound understanding that goes beyond surface-level observations or knowledge
belonging to something or someone's character and nature
intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease
to provide someone with information about something ambiguous to make it easier to understand
a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something
having no communication or interaction with the outside world, especially with modern society
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