Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 3 - Listening - Part 4
Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 in the Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.
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relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded
to clean something quickly with water, often without using soap, in order to remove dirt or other substances
marking the years before Christ's supposed birth
(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides
words, letters, or symbols that are engraved, carved, or written on a surface, often for commemorative, informational, or decorative purposes
a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned
a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea
to wash or clean the body by putting it in water or pouring water over it
relating to the enjoyment or appreciation of beauty or art, especially visual art
used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information
a large solid piece of material that is square or rectangular in shape and has flat sides
a volcanic stone that is used to rub and polish the skin in order to make it clean and smooth
to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act
to remove a thin layer or small amount of something from a surface using a sharp or rough edge
a device or tool that requires specific knowledge on how to be used
a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth
to acknowledge someone as the source, agent, or possessor of an action, achievement, or quality
to color someone's hair using a chemical
an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true
to kill an animal or person as a religious act
a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water
the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow
a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place
to move towards a goal or desired outcome
a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city
extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features
used to refer to a date that is after the birth of Jesus Christ
having properties or qualities suitable for treating or curing illnesses or promoting health
any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant
the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease
an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable
the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe
widely acknowledged as valid or customary
a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands
to officially grant legal rights for an invention, innovation, or process
any water-soluble compound that can turn litmus blue and reacts with an acid to form a salt and water
a consistent method, system, or way of doing something
to produce products in large quantities by using machinery
to think of someone or something in a particular way
to impose a financial charge by the government on income, goods, services, or properties to generate revenue for public services and functions
a thing that is essential or required for basic living or functioning
to enhance or make something more effective by providing additional resources, encouragement, or positive feedback
having a gentle or not very strong effect
