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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 3
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tutor
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(n) /ˈtjuːtəʳ/
a person who teaches or helps someone learn
Example: My tutor helps me with my homework.
domestic
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(adj) /dəˈmɛstɪk/
relating to the home or family
Example: The country has many domestic products made by local companies.
appliance
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(n) /əˈplaɪəns/
a device or piece of equipment used for a specific purpose, especially in the home
Example: A refrigerator is a common kitchen appliance.
condition
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(n) /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state or situation that must exist before something else can happen
Example: The project has many conditions that we need to follow.
adopt
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(v) /əˈdɒpt/
to take something and use it as your own
Example: They decided to adopt a new way to solve the problem.
innovative
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(adj) /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/
introducing new ideas or methods
Example: The new product is very innovative.
approach
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(n) /əˈproʊtʃ/
a way of doing or thinking about something
Example: Her approach to solving problems is very creative.
technology
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(n) /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
the use of scientific knowledge to make tools and machines
Example: Technology has changed how we communicate.
tricky
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(adj) /ˈtrɪki/
difficult to deal with or understand
Example: The puzzle is really tricky.
identical
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(adj) /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.kəl/
exactly the same
Example: The two cars are identical to each other.
decoration
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(n) /ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən/
something used to make a place look more attractive
Example: The decoration on the cake was beautiful.
novel
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(adj) /ˈnɑː.vəl/
new and different from what has been known before
Example: The professor said it is a novel idea for a kitchen appliance.
dishwasher
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(n) /ˈdɪʃˌwɔːʃər/
a machine that washes dishes automatically
Example: I put the dirty plates in the dishwasher.
innovative
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(adj) /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/
involving new ideas or methods
Example: The innovative design impressed everyone at the competition.
pressurize
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(v) /ˈprɛʃəraɪz/
to make something have more pressure
Example: I need to pressurize the carbon dioxide in my design.
detergent
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(n) /dɪˈtɜr.dʒənt/
a substance used for cleaning things
Example: We need to buy more detergent for the laundry.
fluid
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(n) /ˈfluːɪd/
a substance that flows and takes the shape of its container, like liquids and gases
Example: Water is a common example of a fluid.
brilliant
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(adj) /ˈbrɪl.jənt/
very bright or excellent
Example: She had a brilliant idea to solve the problem.
holding chamber
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(n) /ˈhoʊldɪŋ ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a space where something is held, often under certain conditions
Example: The liquid goes to the holding chamber to dry.
depressurised
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(adj) /dɪˈprɛʃərɪzd/
having had the pressure removed
Example: The can was depressurised before it was opened.
revert
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(v) /rɪˈvɜrt/
to go back to an earlier state or condition
Example: The liquid reverts to a gas when pressure is released.
thoroughly
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(adv) /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in a complete and detailed way
Example: She explained the project thoroughly.
cylinder
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(n) /ˈsɪl.ɪn.dər/
a solid shape with two circular ends and straight sides
Example: The gas is stored in the cylinder.
terrific
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(adj) /təˈrɪfɪk/
very good or excellent
Example: That is a terrific idea.
positive
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(adj) /ˈpɑːzɪtɪv/
good, or having a good effect
Example: I always try to think of positive things.
presentation
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(n) /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
a formal talk to an audience
Example: I have to give a presentation at school.
detailed
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(adj) /ˈdiː.teɪld/
having many details or parts
Example: I have detailed drawings to show how it will work.
model
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(n) /ˈmɑː.dəl/
a physical or digital representation of something you want to create or design
Example: The student created a model of his new invention.
professional
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(adj) /prəˈfɛʃənl/
relating to a job that requires special education or training
Example: I want my work to look professional.
quality
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(n) /ˈkwɑːləti/
the standard of something
Example: I want everything to be of top quality.
expensive
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(adj) /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
costing a lot of money
Example: Everything that's top quality is also very expensive.
profile
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(n) /ˈproʊfaɪl/
a description of someone or something that includes important details
Example: The professor said our project will help lift our profile.
grant
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(v) /ɡrænt/
to give something officially
Example: The school will grant scholarships to students in need.
application
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(n) /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
a request for something, usually in writing
Example: I will send in my application for the job.
global
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(adj) /ˈɡloʊ.bəl/
relating to the whole world
Example: The global competition has many entries from different countries.
competition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
an event where people try to win by doing better than others
Example: She won first place in the art competition.
technical
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(adj) /ˈtɛk.nɪ.kəl/
related to a specific skill or science
Example: It is important to understand the technical details of the project.
accurate
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(adj) /ˈækjərɪt/
correct and precise
Example: The clock is accurate and shows the right time.
thorough
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(adj) /ˈθɜːroʊ/
complete and including every possible detail
Example: The professor said my paper needs to be thorough.
carbon dioxide
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(n) /ˈkɑːrbən daɪˈɒksaɪd/
a colorless gas that people breathe out and that plants use
Example: Carbon dioxide is produced when we breathe.
pressurize
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(v) /ˈprɛʃ.ər.aɪz/
to make something have more pressure
Example: The chef will pressurize the gas to cook the food faster.
liquid
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(n) /ˈlɪkwɪd/
a substance that is not solid and can flow
Example: Water is a liquid that can fill a glass.
release
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(v) /rɪˈliːs/
to let something go or set it free
Example: They will release the new product next month.
waste materials
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(n) /weɪst məˈtɪəriəlz/
materials that are no longer useful or needed
Example: The factory recycles its waste materials.
separate
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(v) /ˈsɛpəreɪt/
to divide into parts or groups
Example: You should separate the waste into recycling and garbage.
waste system
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(n) /weɪst ˈsɪstəm/
a system for managing waste materials
Example: The restaurant has a good waste system to recycle leftover food.
savings
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(n) /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/
money that you keep rather than spend
Example: She saves money for her future savings.
design
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(n) /dɪˈzaɪn/
the way something is made or planned
Example: The design of the chair is very modern.
innovative approach
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(n) /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv əˈproʊtʃ/
a new and creative way of doing something
Example: The team used an innovative approach to solve the problem.
existing technology
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(n) /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ tɛkˌnɑlədʒi/
technology that is already available or in use
Example: The chef used existing technology to make cooking easier.