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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 4
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nanotechnology
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(n) /ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
the science of working with very small things like atoms and molecules
Example: Nanotechnology can help create better medicine.
implication
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(n) /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
a possible effect or result of something
Example: The implications of the new law are still being discussed.
civilisation
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(n) /ˌsɪv.ɪ.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the way of life of a group of people, including their culture and institutions
Example: Civilisation has evolved over thousands of years.
teething
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(n) /ˈtiːðɪŋ/
the process of a baby's teeth growing
Example: The baby is going through teething and is very fussy.
capability
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(n) /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the ability to do something
Example: The team has the capability to complete the project on time.
scenario
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(n) /sɪˈnɛr.ɪ.oʊ/
a situation or event that could happen in the future
Example: The play had a funny scenario about a talking dog.
self-replicating
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(adj) /ˌsɛlfˈrɛplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
able to make copies of itself
Example: The self-replicating robots could help with many tasks.
safeguard
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(v) /ˈseɪfˌɡɑrd/
to protect something or someone from harm
Example: We must safeguard our environment for future generations.
potentially
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(adv) /pəˈtɛnʃəli/
possibly; with the potential to happen
Example: This technology could potentially change the world.
particle
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(n) /ˈpɑːrtɪkl/
a very small piece of something
Example: A particle of dust floated in the sunlight.
cosmetic
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(n) /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/
products used to make a person's appearance more attractive
Example: She bought a new cosmetic to improve her look.
withdrawal
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(n) /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
the act of stopping something or taking it back
Example: The doctor advised a withdrawal of the medication.
temporary
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(adj) /ˈtɛmpərɛri/
lasting for a limited time
Example: They had a temporary halt on research.
halt
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(v) /hɔlt/
to stop
Example: The teacher asked the students to halt their conversations.
plough
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(v) /plaʊ/
to move forward in a strong and determined way
Example: We need to plough ahead with our plans for the project.
unethical
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(adj) /ʌnˈɛθɪkəl/
not morally right
Example: Using technology in an unethical way can harm people.
innovation
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(n) /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a new idea or method
Example: The company focuses on innovation to improve its products.
advancement
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(n) /ədˈvænsmənt/
the process of improving or getting better
Example: His advancement in the company made him very happy.
debate
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(n) /dɪˈbeɪt/
a discussion of different opinions about something
Example: The debate was interesting and lasted for hours.
breakthrough
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(n) /ˈbreɪkˌθru/
an important discovery or achievement
Example: The scientists celebrated their breakthrough in battery technology.
durable
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(adj) /ˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/
able to last a long time without getting damaged
Example: The new phone case is very durable.
virtually
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(adv) /ˈvɜr.tʃu.ə.li/
almost or nearly
Example: The new materials are virtually unbreakable.
pliable
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(adj) /ˈplaɪəbl/
capable of being easily bent or shaped
Example: The material is pliable and can be twisted into any shape.
accessible
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(adj) /əkˈsɛsəbl/
easy to reach or use
Example: The new park is accessible for everyone.
destination
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(n) /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/
a place where someone is going or being sent
Example: The destination of our trip is the beach.
shrink
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(v) /ʃrɪŋk/
to become smaller in size or to make something smaller
Example: I need to shrink my sweater because it is too big.
minute
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(adj) /ˈmɪn.ɪt/
very small in size
Example: The computer parts are really minute.
revolutionise
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(v) /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz/
to completely change something
Example: New technology can revolutionise how we travel.
generate
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(v) /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/
to produce or create something
Example: They want to generate new ideas for the project.
drastically
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(adv) /ˈdræs.tɪk.li/
in a way that is severe or serious
Example: The price of the car was drastically lowered during the sale.
harness
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(v) /ˈhɑrnɪs/
to control and make use of something, such as energy
Example: We can harness the power of the sun to make electricity.
economical
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(adj) /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/
using resources carefully to avoid waste
Example: A smaller car is more economical than a big one.
application
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(n) /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a formal request for something, usually in writing
Example: She sent an application for the job last week.
enormous
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(adj) /ɪˈnɔːr.məs/
very large
Example: The elephant is enormous.
airborne
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(adj) /ˈɛrˌbɔrn/
existing or happening in the air
Example: The airborne particles might affect our health.
rebuild
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(v) /riːˈbɪld/
to build something again or in a different way
Example: They want to rebuild the old bridge.
ozone
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(n) /ˈoʊzoʊn/
a gas that protects the Earth from the sun's harmful rays
Example: The ozone layer helps keep us safe from the sun.
lessen
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(v) /ˈlɛs.ən/
to make something smaller in size, amount, or degree
Example: We need to lessen the noise so we can hear better.
contaminant
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(n) /kənˈtæmɪnənt/
a substance that makes something dirty or harmful
Example: The water was polluted by a contaminant.
progress
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(n) /ˈprɒɡrɛs/
the process of getting better or going forward
Example: We can see progress in our studies every day.
replicate
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(v) /ˈrɛp.lɪ.keɪt/
to make a copy of something
Example: Scientists want to replicate the experiment for better results.
phenomenal
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(adj) /fəˈnɑːməˌnəl/
very impressive or amazing
Example: The concert was phenomenal and everyone loved it.
eradication
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(n) /ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/
the complete removal or destruction of something
Example: The community worked hard for the eradication of hunger.
famine
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(n) /ˈfæmɪn/
a severe shortage of food
Example: The country is facing a famine due to the drought.
biosensor
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(n) /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌsɛn.sɚ/
a device that detects changes in the body for medical purposes
Example: The doctor used a biosensor to check the patient's health.
analyse
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(v) /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/
to examine something carefully
Example: We will analyse the results of the experiment.
speculation
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(n) /ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/
the act of thinking about something and guessing its possible facts
Example: There was a lot of speculation about how the new technology would work.
ageing
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(n) /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
the process of getting older
Example: People often worry about the ageing process.
expectancy
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛk.tən.si/
a belief about what will happen in the future
Example: There is a high expectancy of rain this weekend.
implication
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(n) /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
a possible future effect or result
Example: The implications of climate change are very serious.
decade
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(n) /ˈdɛkeɪd/
a period of ten years
Example: The team won four championships in the last decade.