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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 4
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self-regulatory
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(adj) /ˌsɛlfˈrɛɡjʊˌlətɔri/
related to controlling one's own behavior and emotions
Example: She used self-regulatory skills to stay calm during the exam.
approach
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(v) /əˈproʊtʃ/
to come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time
Example: As we approach the finish line, everyone cheered.
motivate
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(v) /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
to cause someone to want to act or do something
Example: Teachers try to motivate their students to learn.
emphasize
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(v) /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
to give special importance to something
Example: The teacher emphasize the importance of studying.
orient
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(v) /ˈɔr.i.ɛnt/
to determine the position of something or to adjust to a new situation
Example: It can be hard to orient yourself in a new city.
avoidance
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(n) /əˈvɔɪdəns/
the act of staying away from something
Example: His avoidance of the crowded room surprised everyone.
chronic
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(adj) /ˈkrɑː.nɪk/
lasting for a long time or constantly recurring
Example: He suffered from chronic pain in his back.
tendency
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(n) /ˈtɛn.dən.si/
a usual way of behaving or thinking
Example: She has a tendency to read in the evening.
situational
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(adj) /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənl/
relating to a particular situation
Example: The decision was based on the situational needs of the team.
context
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(n) /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/
the situation in which something happens
Example: We need more context to understand the problem.
contrast
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(n) /ˈkɒn.træst/
the difference between two or more things
Example: There is a contrast between the two paintings.
aspiration
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(n) /ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən/
a strong desire or hope to achieve something
Example: Her aspiration is to become a doctor.
inspire
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(v) /ɪnˈspaɪər/
to make someone feel excited to do something
Example: The teacher inspire her students to learn new things.
anxiety
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(n) /æŋˈzaɪ.ɪ.ti/
a feeling of worry or fear about something
Example: She felt a lot of anxiety before the big test.
obligation
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(n) /ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
something that you must do because of a rule or law
Example: You have an obligation to finish your homework.
adopt
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(v) /əˈdɑpt/
to take something and use it as your own
Example: They decide to adopt a dog from the shelter.
transformational
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(adj) /trænsˈfɔr.məˌʃən.əl/
relating to or involving a major change or transformation
Example: The transformational leader inspired everyone to reach their goals.
transactional
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(adj) /trænˈzækʃənl/
relating to an exchange or interaction, especially in terms of business or agreements
Example: The transactional nature of their relationship meant they only talked about work.
interact
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(v) /ˌɪntəˈrækt/
to talk or work together
Example: Students interact with each other during group work.
convey
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(v) /kənˈveɪ/
to communicate or express something
Example: The teacher will convey the lesson clearly.
definitive
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(adj) /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/
certain and clear; not subject to change
Example: She gave a definitive answer to the question.
vision
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(n) /ˈvɪʒ.ən/
the ability to see; sight or an idea of what the future could be like
Example: The artist had a clear vision for her painting.
encourage
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(v) /ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
to help someone feel confident or excited about doing something
Example: Teachers encourage students to ask questions.
highlight
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(v) /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
to make something stand out or be more noticeable
Example: The teacher will highlight the important points in the lesson.
passionate
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(adj) /ˈpæʃənət/
having or showing strong feelings or beliefs
Example: She is passionate about helping others.
structure
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(n) /ˈstrʌk.tʃər/
the way in which something is arranged or organized
Example: The structure of the building is very unique.
consequence
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(n) /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
the result of an action or decision
Example: If you don't study, the consequence may be a bad grade.
innovation
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(n) /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a new idea or method
Example: The company is known for its innovation in technology.
cautiously
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(adv) /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
in a careful way that avoids danger or problems
Example: She walked cautiously on the slippery ice.
appropriate
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(adj) /əˈproʊpriət/
suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example: Wearing a suit is appropriate for a job interview.
influence
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(v) /ˈɪnfluəns/
to have an effect on someone or something
Example: Good teachers influence their students positively.
regulatory
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(adj) /ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.lə.tɔːr.i/
related to rules or controls in a system
Example: The regulatory body checks if companies follow the laws.
theory
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(n) /ˈθiː.əri/
a general idea or principle that explains something
Example: She explained her theory about how plants grow.
develop
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(v) /dɪˈvɛl.əp/
to grow or cause to grow and become more mature
Example: She wants to develop her skills in painting.
personality
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(n) /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ɪ.ti/
the combination of qualities or traits that make a person unique
Example: Her personality is friendly and cheerful.
factor
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(n) /ˈfæktər/
something that contributes to a result or situation
Example: The weather was a big factor in our decision to cancel the picnic.
prevention
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(n) /prɪˈvɛnʃən/
the act of stopping something from happening
Example: Prevention is better than cure.
promotion
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(n) /prəˈmoʊʃən/
an activity to encourage someone to accept a product, service, or idea
Example: She got a promotion at work because of her hard work.
punishment
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(n) /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
a consequence for doing something wrong
Example: The teacher gave a punishment for not following the rules.
specific
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(adj) /spəˈsɪfɪk/
clearly defined or identified
Example: He gave a specific answer to the question.
situational
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(adj) /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənl/
related to a specific situation or context
Example: The situational factors can change how we feel.
aspirational
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(adj) /ˌæspəˈreɪʃənl/
having a strong desire to achieve something or to improve
Example: She has aspirational goals for her career.
ideal
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(adj) /aɪˈdɪəl/
the best or most suitable
Example: She wants to find her ideal job.
ought
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(n) /aʊt/
what someone is supposed to do or be
Example: She always feels pressure to meet her ought.
experience
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(n) /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
the knowledge or skill obtained from doing something
Example: Her experience in teaching helped her get the job.
focus
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(n) /ˈfoʊkəs/
the center of interest or attention
Example: My focus is on finishing my homework.
behaviour
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(n) /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the way a person acts or behaves
Example: His behaviour in class was very respectful.
emphasise
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(v) /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/
to give special importance or attention to something
Example: In my presentation, I will emphasise the key points.
inspire
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(v) /ɪnˈspaɪər/
to fill someone with the urge or ability to do something
Example: The speech will inspire many people to join the team.
cautious
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(adj) /ˈkɔː.ʃəs/
careful to avoid danger or problems
Example: He is always cautious when driving in the rain.
innovative
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(adj) /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/
introducing new ideas or methods
Example: The innovative design made the product stand out.