Master the Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 2 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 2
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competitive
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
wanting to win or be more successful than others
Example: She is very competitive in sports.
steadily
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(adv) /ˈstɛd.ɪ.li/
in a constant and gradual way
Example: Her health has improved steadily over the months.
noticeable
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(adj) /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/
able to be seen or noticed
Example: There was a noticeable change in the weather.
specialised
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(adj) /ˈspɛʃ.ə.laɪzd/
made or designed for a specific purpose or use
Example: She took a specialised course in photography.
thrill
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(n) /θrɪl/
a strong feeling of excitement or happiness
Example: The thrill of the roller coaster made everyone scream.
opposite
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(adj) /ˈɑːpəzɪt/
the reverse of something
Example: Hot is the opposite of cold.
positive
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(adj) /ˈpɑː.zɪ.tɪv/
good or useful
Example: She always has a positive attitude.
features
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(n) /ˈfiːtʃərz/
important qualities or parts of something
Example: The features of the new phone are very impressive.
lasting
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(adj) /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing for a long time
Example: She wants to create lasting memories during her travels.
relationships
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(n) /rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪps/
the way in which two or more people or groups feel and behave towards each other
Example: They have strong relationships with their friends.
like-minded
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(adj) /ˈlaɪkˌmaɪndɪd/
having similar ideas and beliefs
Example: She joined a group of like-minded friends.
draw
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(v) /drɔ/
to make pictures or marks on a surface
Example: I like to draw in my free time.
abilities
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(n) /əˈbɪlɪtiz/
skills or talents that someone has
Example: The teacher helped the students improve their abilities.
onwards
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(adv) /ˈɔːn.wərdz/
forward in time or place
Example: The course is suitable for beginners onwards.
additional
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(adj) /əˈdɪʃənl/
extra or added
Example: We have additional classes for students who need more help.
organic
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(adj) /ɔrˈɡænɪk/
relating to food grown or made without chemicals
Example: She bought organic vegetables at the market.
ingredients
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(n) /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənts/
the things that are used to make something, especially food
Example: The recipe lists all the ingredients needed to bake a cake.
given
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(adj) /ˈɡɪvən/
specified or stated
Example: It was a given that everyone would attend the meeting.
stunning
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(adj) /ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/
very beautiful or surprising
Example: The view from the top of the mountain is stunning.
scenery
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(n) /ˈsiːnəri/
the natural features of a landscape
Example: The scenery in the mountains is beautiful.
tuition
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(n) /tʃuːˈɪʃən/
the money paid for teaching or training
Example: The tuition for the summer course is very reasonable.
excursions
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(n) /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a short trip or outing, usually for leisure
Example: We plan to go on several excursions this summer.
exhibition
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(n) /ˌɛk.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
an event where things are shown to the public
Example: The school held an exhibition of student art.
feedback
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(n) /ˈfiːd.bæk/
information about how one is doing in an effort or activity
Example: I received great feedback on my project.
consultation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.sʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/
a meeting to discuss something
Example: The doctor had a consultation with the patient.
trainer
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(n) /ˈtreɪnər/
a person who teaches or helps others to learn a skill or improve their fitness
Example: The trainer helped me learn how to exercise properly.
programme
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(n) /ˈprəʊɡræm/
a plan or schedule of activities
Example: The school has a new programme for art classes.
personalised
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(adj) /ˈpɜr sə nəˌlaɪzd/
made to suit a particular person or group
Example: The company offers a personalised service for their clients.
preferable
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(adj) /prɪˈfɛr.ə.bəl/
more desirable or suitable
Example: It is preferable to eat healthy foods.
tailored
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(adj) /ˈteɪlɚd/
made or changed to fit a particular person or purpose
Example: The program is tailored to meet the needs of families.
competitive
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
wanting to be more successful than others
Example: She is very competitive in sports.
market
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(n) /ˈmɑːrkɪt/
a place where buyers and sellers meet to buy and sell things
Example: The market has many fresh fruits and vegetables.
developing
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(v) /dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/
the process of growing or becoming more advanced
Example: She is developing her painting skills.
steadily
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(adv) /ˈstɛdɪli/
at a steady rate or in a regular way
Example: The workers are finishing the project steadily.
noticeable
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(adj) /ˈnoʊ.tɪ.sə.bəl/
able to be seen or noticed
Example: The change in color was noticeable from a distance.
growth
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(n) /ɡroʊθ/
the process of increasing in size, amount, or importance
Example: There is a noticeable growth in the number of visitors to the park.
bookings
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(n) /ˈbʊkɪŋz/
reserved places for travel or accommodation
Example: They made several bookings for their vacation.
popularity
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(n) /ˌpɑː.pjʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/
the state of being liked or admired by many people
Example: The popularity of the new restaurant grew quickly.
high-risk
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(adj) /haɪ rɪsk/
involving a lot of danger or chance of loss
Example: Some people enjoy high-risk activities like skydiving.
rafting
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(n) /ˈræftɪŋ/
the sport of traveling down a river in a small boat
Example: They enjoy rafting on the weekends.
opposite
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(adj) /ˈɑːpəsɪt/
completely different from something
Example: Day is the opposite of night.
customs
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(n) /ˈkʌstəmz/
the traditional practices and behaviors of a particular group of people
Example: The travelers learned about the local customs during their stay.
talent
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(n) /ˈtæl.ənt/
a natural ability to do something well
Example: She has a talent for painting.
relationships
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(n) /rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪps/
the way two or more people or groups feel and behave towards each other
Example: She has many good relationships with her friends.
like-minded
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(adj) /ˈlaɪkˌmaɪndɪd/
having similar opinions or ideas
Example: They are all like-minded individuals who enjoy discussing books.
abilities
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(n) /əˈbɪl.ɪ.tiz/
the skills or talents someone has
Example: He has many abilities in sports and music.
emphasis
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(n) /ˈɛm.fə.sɪs/
special attention or importance given to something
Example: The teacher put emphasis on reading skills.
organic
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(adj) /ɔrˈɡænɪk/
produced or made without artificial chemicals
Example: She prefers to buy organic fruits and vegetables.
stunning
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(adj) /ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/
very beautiful or attractive
Example: The scenery was stunning on our trip.
scenery
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(n) /ˈsiːnəri/
the natural features of a landscape
Example: The scenery in the mountains is beautiful.
tuition
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(n) /tuˈɪʃən/
the money paid for instruction or education
Example: She saved money for her college tuition.
exhibition
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(n) /ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
a public event where things such as art or products are shown
Example: The exhibition displayed many beautiful paintings.
feedback
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(n) /ˈfiːdbæk/
information about how one is doing in an activity
Example: The teacher gave me feedback on my essay.
consultation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.sʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/
a meeting to discuss something or get advice
Example: I had a consultation with a doctor about my health.
personalised
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(adj) /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.laɪzd/
made or designed to be suitable for a particular person
Example: She follows a personalised plan to improve her health.
preferable
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(adj) /prɪˈfɛrəbl/
better or more desirable than something else
Example: It is preferable to eat healthy foods.
tailored
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(adj) /ˈteɪlərd/
made to fit a particular person or purpose
Example: The course is tailored to meet the needs of beginners.