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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 4
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attitude
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(n) /ˈætɪtjuːd/
a way of thinking or feeling about something
Example: Her attitude makes the team work better.
considerable
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(adj) /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large enough or important enough to be noticed
Example: There is a considerable amount of work to do.
appalling
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(adj) /əˈpɔlɪŋ/
very bad or shocking
Example: The living conditions in that area are appalling.
conflict
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(n) /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/
a disagreement or argument between people
Example: There was a conflict between the two friends.
workplace
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(n) /ˈwɜrkˌpleɪs/
a place where people work
Example: The office is a busy workplace.
human resources
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(n) /ˈhjuːmən rɪˈzɔːrsɪz/
the department in a company that deals with hiring, training, and supporting employees
Example: The human resources team helps new employees feel welcome.
definition
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(n) /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase
Example: A dictionary gives the definition of each word.
behaviour
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(n) /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the way a person acts or behaves
Example: His behaviour in class is very good.
unacceptable
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(adj) /ˌʌnəˈksɛptəbl/
not acceptable or allowable
Example: The behavior of the staff was unacceptable during the meeting.
harmless
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(adj) /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing any damage or harm
Example: The harmless insects help pollinate the flowers.
extreme
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(adj) /ɪkˈstriːm/
very great in degree or intensity
Example: The weather was extreme during the storm.
bullying
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(n) /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/
the act of hurting or frightening someone who is weaker
Example: Bullying is not allowed in schools.
abusively
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(adv) /əˈbjuːsɪvli/
in a way that is harmful or cruel to others
Example: She spoke abusively to her coworkers.
aggressively
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(adv) /əˈɡrɛsɪvli/
in a way that shows someone is ready to fight or argue
Example: He approached the situation aggressively.
superiority
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(n) /suːˌpɪr.iˈɔːr.ɪ.ti/
the state of being better than others
Example: His superiority made it hard for him to make friends.
hierarchy
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(n) /ˈhaɪərɑːrki/
a system in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority
Example: The company has a strict hierarchy that everyone must follow.
incompatible
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(adj) /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/
not able to exist or work together
Example: Their ideas were incompatible and caused a disagreement.
optimism
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(n) /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/
a feeling that good things will happen
Example: Her optimism helps everyone stay positive.
intolerant
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(adj) /ɪnˈtɒl.ə.rənt/
not willing to accept ideas or behavior that are different from your own
Example: She is intolerant of people who do not share her views.
pessimistic
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(adj) /ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk/
having a negative outlook or expecting bad things to happen
Example: She has a pessimistic view about the future.
justify
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(v) /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/
to show that something is right or reasonable
Example: He tried to justify his actions to his friends.
structural
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(adj) /ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl/
related to the way something is organized or built
Example: The company has a structural problem in its management.
administrator
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(n) /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtər/
a person responsible for managing an organization or a part of it
Example: The administrator organized the meeting for all staff.
absence
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(n) /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being away or not present
Example: His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
spiral
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(v) /ˈspaɪrəl/
to move in a circular or twisting way
Example: The leaves spiral down from the trees in autumn.
breakdown
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(n) /ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/
a failure to function or a collapse
Example: The team worked hard, but there was a breakdown in communication.
uncover
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(v) /ʌnˈkʌvɚ/
to find or expose something that was hidden
Example: The investigation will uncover new evidence.
characteristic
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(n) /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
a special quality or feature of something or someone
Example: Her main characteristic is her kindness.
confidence
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(n) /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
the feeling that you can do something well
Example: She has a lot of confidence in her abilities.
achievement
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(n) /əˈtʃivmənt/
something that has been done successfully, especially after a lot of effort
Example: Winning the award was a great achievement for her.
anxiety
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(n) /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
a feeling of worry or nervousness about something
Example: She feels a lot of anxiety before exams.
problematic
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(adj) /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/
causing problems or difficulties
Example: The changes in the plan were problematic for the team.
tackle
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(v) /ˈtæk.əl/
to try to deal with a problem or situation
Example: We need to tackle this issue before it gets worse.
strategic
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(adj) /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to a long-term plan for achieving something
Example: The team discussed their strategic goals for the next year.
autocratic
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(adj) /ɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
controlling everything in a country or organization without any input from others
Example: An autocratic leader makes all the decisions for the team.
democratic
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(adj) /ˌdɛm.əˈkræt.ɪk/
related to a system of government in which people elect their representatives
Example: The group wanted to create a more democratic community.
uncertainty
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(n) /ʌnˈsɜrˌteɪnti/
a state of not being sure or confident about something
Example: The student's uncertainty made it hard for them to choose a college.
conflicting
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(adj) /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
describing a situation where there are opposing ideas or interests
Example: The teammates had conflicting opinions about the best strategy.
harmful
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(adj) /ˈhɑrmfəl/
able to cause damage or injury
Example: Some chemicals can be harmful to the environment.
prevent
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(v) /prɪˈvɛnt/
to stop something from happening
Example: We should prevent accidents at work.
arise
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(v) /əˈraɪz/
to come up or happen
Example: Conflicts can arise in many groups.
communication
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(n) /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/
the act of sharing information or ideas with others
Example: Good communication is important in a team.
occur
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(v) /əˈkɜr/
to happen
Example: Sometimes, conflict does occur at work.
mouthpiece
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(n) /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/
a person or group that speaks on behalf of someone else
Example: The spokesperson acted as a mouthpiece for the organization.
mediator
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(n) /ˈmiːdieɪtər/
a person who helps resolve a disagreement between others
Example: The mediator helped the two teams come to an agreement.
independent
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(adj) /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
not relying on others for support or help
Example: She wants to be independent and make her own decisions.
chief executive
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(n) /tʃiːf ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/
the highest-ranking person in a company or organization
Example: The chief executive made an important announcement today.
vision
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(n) /ˈvɪʒ.ən/
the ability to see or a plan for the future
Example: She has a clear vision for her career.
colleague
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(n) /ˈkɒliːɡ/
a person you work with
Example: I had lunch with my colleague today.
environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives
Example: The environment in the office is friendly and supportive.