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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 4
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collaboration
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(n) /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/
the act of working together with others
Example: The collaboration between the two teams made the project successful.
excellence
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(n) /ˈɛksələns/
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example: Her excellence in math helped her win the competition.
theoretical
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(adj) /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkəl/
related to ideas or theories rather than practical things
Example: Many of the discussions in class were theoretical.
pursue
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(v) /pərˈsu/
to try to get or achieve something
Example: She decided to pursue her dream of becoming an artist.
backfire
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(v) /ˈbækˌfaɪər/
to have the opposite result from what was planned or intended
Example: The plan to save money may backfire and cost more.
side effects
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(n) /ˈsaɪd ɪˌfɛkts/
unintended results that occur as a consequence of something, especially a drug or treatment
Example: Some medicines have side effects that can make you feel tired.
construct
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(v) /kənˈstrʌkt/
to make something by putting parts together
Example: They had to construct a model for their project.
structure
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(n) /ˈstrʌk.tʃər/
the arrangement or organization of something
Example: The structure of the building is very strong.
descend
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(v) /dɪˈsɛnd/
to move downwards
Example: The bird began to descend from the tree.
confusion
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(n) /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/
a state of being unsure or unable to think clearly
Example: There was confusion about the new rules.
aptitude
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(n) /ˈæp.tɪ.tuːd/
natural ability to do something
Example: She has an aptitude for learning new languages.
comply
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(v) /kəmˈplaɪ/
to do what you are asked or told to do
Example: You must comply with the rules at school.
inconsistency
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(n) /ˌɪn.kənˈsɪs.tən.si/
a lack of consistency or uniformity
Example: The report showed inconsistency in the data collected.
consumer
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(n) /kənˈsjuː.mər/
a person who buys goods or services
Example: The consumer wants better quality products.
industriousness
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(n) /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəsnəs/
the quality of being hard-working and diligent
Example: Her industriousness impressed her boss.
mock
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(v) /mɑk/
to make fun of someone or something
Example: They like to mock his funny dance moves.
targeted
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(adj) /ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd/
directed towards a specific goal or target
Example: The team made a targeted effort to increase sales.
resources
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(n) /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
things that can be used to help achieve a goal
Example: The company uses its resources wisely.
criteria
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(n) /kraɪˈtɪərɪə/
a standard or principle used to judge or decide something
Example: The teacher has high criteria for student performance.
rational
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(adj) /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
based on reason or logic
Example: It is important to make a rational decision.
determination
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(n) /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something
Example: Her determination helped her finish the race.
unnecessary
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(adj) /ʌnˈnɛsəsˌɛri/
not needed; not necessary
Example: It is unnecessary to bring your backpack to the meeting.
possess
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(v) /pəˈzɛs/
to have or own something
Example: They possess great knowledge about the subject.
intellectual
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(adj) /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/
related to the mental ability to think and understand
Example: She enjoys reading books that challenge her intellectual side.
clarity
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(n) /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/
the quality of being clear and easy to understand
Example: The teacher explained the topic with clarity.
effective
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(adj) /ɪˈfɛktɪv/
producing the desired result
Example: The clever and lazy group looks for a more effective solution.
man-hours
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(n) /ˈmænˌhaʊərz/
the total amount of work done by a person in one hour
Example: We need to calculate the man-hours needed to complete the project.
creativity
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(n) /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvɪti/
the ability to produce new ideas or things
Example: Her creativity helps her write great stories.
attention-grabbing
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(adj) /əˈtɛnʃən ˈɡræbɪŋ/
able to attract a lot of attention
Example: The movie had an attention-grabbing trailer.
subsequent
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(adj) /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/
coming after something else in time or order
Example: The book was popular, and subsequent editions sold out fast.
derive
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(v) /dɪˈraɪv/
to get something from a source
Example: The creator derives joy from making art.
novel
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(adj) /ˈnɑː.vəl/
new and different from anything seen or known before
Example: She had a novel idea for the project.
strive
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(v) /straɪv/
to try very hard to do something or to achieve something
Example: They strive to finish the project on time.
profitable
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(adj) /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/
producing a profit or financial gain
Example: The new store became profitable in its first year.
pioneer
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(n) /ˈpaɪəˌnɪr/
a person or organization that is the first to do something
Example: The company was a pioneer in smartphone technology.
follower
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(n) /ˈfɑloʊər/
a person who follows someone or something
Example: He has many followers on his social media account.
command
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(n) /kəˈmænd/
an order given by someone in authority
Example: The teacher will command the class to be quiet.
achieve
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(v) /əˈtʃiːv/
to successfully reach a goal or complete something
Example: I want to achieve my dreams through hard work.
insist
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(v) /ɪnˈsɪst/
to say something firmly or demand something forcefully
Example: I insist that we finish the project on time.
time-consuming
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(adj) /ˈtaɪm kənˌsuːmɪŋ/
taking a lot of time to do
Example: Planning events can be very time-consuming.
worthwhile
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(adj) /ˈwɜrθˌwaɪl/
worth doing because it is useful or important
Example: The movie was worth watching.
approach
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(n) /əˈproʊtʃ/
a way of dealing with something or someone
Example: She suggested a different approach to the problem.
aptitude
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(n) /ˈæp.tɪt.juːd/
natural ability to do something
Example: She has a natural aptitude for learning languages.
confusion
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(n) /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/
a state of being unsure or unclear about something
Example: There was confusion when the bus schedule changed.
inconsistency
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(n) /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
the quality of not being the same or not agreeing
Example: There was inconsistency in the team's performance.
industriousness
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(n) /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəsnɪs/
the quality of being hardworking and dedicated
Example: His industriousness helped him finish the project on time.
unnecessary
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(adj) /ʌnˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
not needed or not important
Example: She removed the unnecessary items from her bag.
clarity
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(n) /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/
the quality of being clear and easy to understand
Example: The clarity of the instructions helped everyone to follow them.
subsequent
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(adj) /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
happening after something else
Example: The subsequent events led to a big change.
profitable
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(adj) /ˈprɑːfɪtəbl/
making a profit or money
Example: The new product is very profitable for the company.
time-consuming
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(adj) /ˈtaɪm kənˌsuːmɪŋ/
taking a lot of time to do
Example: This project is very time-consuming.