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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 2
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navigate
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(v) /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/
to find a way to go somewhere
Example: We need to navigate through the city to reach the museum.
cargo
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(n) /ˈkɑrɡoʊ/
goods that are transported, usually by ship
Example: The ship is loaded with cargo for delivery.
establish
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(v) /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
to start or create something that is meant to last
Example: They want to establish a new park in the city.
prospector
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(n) /prɑːˈspɛktər/
a person who searches for valuable minerals or metals
Example: The prospector searched for gold in the mountains.
mineral
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(n) /ˈmɪn.ər.əl/
a solid substance found in nature that is not animal or vegetable
Example: Gold is a valuable mineral.
manganese
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(n) /ˈmæŋɡəniːz/
a chemical element that is a gray metal used in steel and batteries
Example: Manganese is important for making strong steel.
arsenic
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(n) /ˈɑːrsənɪk/
a toxic chemical element often used in pesticides and some alloys
Example: Arsenic is found in some old pesticides.
smelt
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(v) /smɛlt/
to heat a substance until it becomes liquid
Example: They smelt metal to make new tools.
ore
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(n) /ɔr/
a type of rock that contains valuable minerals or metals
Example: The miners found ore in the mountain.
furnace
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(n) /ˈfɜrnɪs/
a device that heats a space
Example: The furnace kept the house warm in winter.
decline
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(v) /dɪˈklaɪn/
to become less or weaker
Example: The number of visitors to the port began to decline.
emigrate
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(v) /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/
to leave one country to live in another
Example: Many people decide to emigrate for better job opportunities.
disrepair
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(n) /ˌdɪs.rɪˈpɛər/
the state of being broken or not in good condition
Example: The old building fell into disrepair over the years.
conserve
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(v) /kənˈsɜrv/
to protect something and keep it safe
Example: We should conserve water to help the planet.
volunteer
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(n, v) /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
n: a person who offers to do something without being paid; v: to offer to do something without being paid
Example: Many people volunteer to help clean up the park.
undergrowth
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(n) /ˈʌndərˌɡroʊθ/
the plants and small trees that grow under larger trees in a forest
Example: We walked through the undergrowth to find the path.
installation
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(n) /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of putting something in place or setting it up
Example: The installation of the new playground made the park more fun.
reconstruct
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(v) /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/
to build or form something again
Example: They will reconstruct the old port to make it look like it used to.
ambitious
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(adj) /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
having a strong desire to be successful
Example: She is very ambitious and wants to become a doctor.
restoration
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(n) /ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
the act of bringing something back to its original state
Example: The restoration of the old building took many years.
realize
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(v) /ˈriːəlaɪz/
to become aware of something
Example: I realize that I forgot my keys.
peak
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(n) /piːk/
the highest point or level of something
Example: The mountain had a snowy peak.
highlight
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(n) /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
an important or interesting part
Example: The highlights of the tour were the copper mine and the village school.
seam
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(n) /siːm/
a line where two pieces of fabric or material are sewn together
Example: The seam of the dress was very delicate.
pump
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(v) /pʌmp/
to move a liquid or gas using a machine
Example: They need to pump water out of the mine.
coincide
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(v) /koʊˈɪn.saɪd/
to happen at the same time or in the same place
Example: We will coincide our meeting with the event.
ketch
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(n) /kɛtʃ/
a type of sailing boat with two masts
Example: The family enjoyed a ride on the ketch during their vacation.
cabin
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(n) /ˈkæb.ɪn/
a small, simple house or shelter
Example: We spent the weekend in a cozy cabin by the lake.
wheel
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(n) /wiːl/
a round object that can turn and is used to help vehicles move
Example: The wheel on the bicycle is broken.
dredge
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(v) /drɛdʒ/
to remove something from the bottom of a river or pond
Example: They will dredge the river to make it deeper.
silt
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(n) /sɪlt/
fine soil found at the bottom of rivers and lakes
Example: The fisherman pulled his net out of the silt.
polish
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(v) /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
to make something shiny or smooth
Example: He will polish the car before the big trip.
ladder
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(n) /ˈlædər/
a tool used for climbing up or down
Example: Please take care going down the ladders if you wish to visit the lower deck.
memorable
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(adj) /ˈmɛm.ə.rə.bəl/
something that is worth remembering
Example: I had a memorable vacation last summer.
costume
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(n) /ˈkɑːstuːm/
a set of clothes worn by someone to look like a particular character or in a particular style
Example: She wore a fairy costume for the party.
countryside
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(n) /ˈkaʊntrɪˌsaɪd/
the land outside of cities and towns, usually with fields and trees
Example: I enjoy walking in the countryside on weekends.
navigable
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(adj) /ˈnævɪɡəbl/
able to be navigated or traveled on by a boat or ship
Example: The river is navigable during the summer.
handy
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(adj) /ˈhændi/
useful or convenient
Example: A smartphone is handy for finding directions.
tin
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(n) /tɪn/
a type of metal that is soft and used to make cans or other objects
Example: The can is made of tin.
tremendous
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(adj) /trɪˈmɛndəs/
very great in amount, scale, or intensity
Example: There was a tremendous amount of work to do.
expand
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(v) /ɪkˈspænd/
to make something larger or greater in size, amount, or number
Example: The company plans to expand its services next year.
busy
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(adj) /ˈbɪzi/
having a lot to do; not free
Example: She is busy with her homework.
process
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(n) /ˈprəʊ.ses/
a series of actions taken to achieve a result
Example: The process of making bread takes time and patience.
require
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(v) /rɪˈkwaɪr/
to need something for a particular purpose
Example: The job requires a lot of skills.
distant
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(adj) /ˈdɪstənt/
far away in space or time
Example: The mountains look distant on the horizon.
decline
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(v) /dɪˈklaɪn/
to become less or smaller
Example: The number of visitors to the port began to decline.
disrepair
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(n) /ˌdɪs.rɪˈpɛr/
the state of being in bad condition
Example: The old building fell into disrepair.
forget
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(v) /fərˈɡɛt/
to be unable to remember something
Example: I always forget my keys at home.
trust
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(n) /trʌst/
a firm belief in the reliability or honesty of someone or something
Example: I have trust in my best friend.
outline
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(n) /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
a general description or plan that gives the main ideas
Example: The teacher asked us to make an outline for our project.
professional
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(adj) /prəˈfɛʃənl/
related to a job that requires special education or training
Example: The man hired a professional to fix his roof.