Master the Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 2 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 2
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redevelop
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(v) /ˌriːdɪˈvɛlɪp/
to develop something again or in a new way
Example: They plan to redevelop the old factory into apartments.
vibrant
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(adj) /ˈvaɪ.brənt/
full of energy and life; very bright
Example: The flowers in the garden are vibrant.
community
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(n) /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/
a group of people living in the same place
Example: The community helps each other during difficult times.
graduate
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(v) /ˈgrædʒueɪt/
to finish your studies at a school or university and receive a degree
Example: She will graduate from university next month.
embark
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(v) /ɛmˈbɑrk/
to start a journey or a new activity
Example: They will embark on a new adventure together.
apartment
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(n) /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a set of rooms forming an individual residence
Example: She lives in a small apartment near the university.
ceramic
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(n) /səˈræmɪk/
a hard, brittle substance made from clay and other materials that is used for making dishes and pottery
Example: She bought a beautiful ceramic vase.
produce
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(v) /prəˈdus/
to make or create something
Example: Farmers produce fruits and vegetables to sell.
pavement
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(n) /ˈpeɪvmənt/
a hard surface for people to walk on, usually made of concrete or stone
Example: The children played on the pavement in front of their house.
department
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(n) /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a section of a larger organization or business
Example: She works in the sales department of a big company.
encourage
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(v) /ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒ/
to give support or hope to someone
Example: We encourage everyone to join the club.
passionate
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(adj) /ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
having strong feelings or beliefs about something
Example: She is passionate about helping others.
outfit
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(n) /ˈaʊt.fɪt/
a set of clothes worn together
Example: She wore a stylish outfit to the party.
garment
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(n) /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an item of clothing
Example: She bought a garment for the party.
panel
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(n) /ˈpænəl/
a group of people who discuss or judge something
Example: The panel will decide the best design for the competition.
gala
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(n) /ˈɡeɪ.lə/
a large formal party or celebration
Example: The charity will host a gala to raise money.
display
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(v) /dɪˈspleɪ/
to show something clearly
Example: The screen will display the best pictures.
underground
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(adj, n) /ˌʌndərˈɡraʊnd/
located below the surface of the ground; relating to something hidden or not visible
Example: The underground car park is very close to the store.
receipt
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(n) /rɪˈsiːt/
a piece of paper that shows goods or services were paid for
Example: I need to keep the receipt for my new shoes.
reasonable
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(adj) /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/
fair and sensible
Example: The prices for parking are very reasonable.
attraction
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(n) /əˈtrækʃən/
the feeling that people have towards someone or something that makes them like that person or thing
Example: The attraction of the city draws many visitors every year.
footpath
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(n) /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/
a path or walkway for people to walk on, usually beside a road
Example: The footpath leads to the public gardens.
sculpture
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(n) /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/
a three-dimensional work of art made from materials like stone, metal, or clay
Example: The gallery has many beautiful sculptures.
suggest
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(v) /səɡˈdʒɛst/
to tell someone your idea or opinion about what they should do
Example: I suggest we go to the park.
landscape
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(n) /ˈlændˌskeɪp/
a picture or view of a stretch of land
Example: The landscape was beautiful with mountains and trees.
junction
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(n) /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a place where two or more roads meet
Example: The shop is located at the junction of two main streets.
contemporary
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(adj) /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
belonging to the same time period or happening now
Example: The contemporary art gallery showcases modern artists.
specialise
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(v) /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
to focus on a specific area of study or work
Example: The artist specialises in painting landscapes.
purchase
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(v) /ˈpɜr.tʃəs/
to buy something
Example: I will purchase a new book.
winding
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(adj) /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
having curves or twists
Example: The car drove slowly along the winding road.
buzzing
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(adj) /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
making a continuous humming or murmuring sound
Example: The buzzing sound of the bees filled the garden.
lively
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(adj) /ˈlaɪvli/
full of energy and enthusiasm
Example: The party was lively and everyone had a great time.
original
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(adj) /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/
being the first of its kind; not copied or fake
Example: She found an original painting at the market.
jewellery
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(n) /ˈdʒuːəlri/
small ornamental items worn for decoration
Example: She wears beautiful jewellery every day.
tourist
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(n) /ˈtʊərɪst/
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example: The tourist took many pictures of the beautiful scenery.
competition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
an event in which people try to win something by being the best
Example: The Young Fashion competition is for talented designers.
man-made
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(adj) /mænˈmeɪd/
made by people, not by nature
Example: The clothes are made from man-made fibres.
fibre
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(n) /ˈfaɪbər/
a thin piece of a material, often used in making things like clothing or food
Example: My shirt is made of cotton fibre.
judge
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(v) /dʒʌdʒ/
to form an opinion about someone or something
Example: The teacher will judge the students' projects.
entry
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(n) /ˈɛntri/
the act of going into a place or the right to enter
Example: Entry to the museum is free.
model
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(n) /ˈmɑː.dəl/
a representation or example of something
Example: The dress will be modelled at the fashion show.
flat
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(adj) /flæt/
smooth and even; not raised or depressed
Example: The table has a flat surface.
vary
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(v) /ˈvɛːri/
to be different in some way
Example: The prices vary from one store to another.
collection
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(n) /kəˈlɛkʃən/
a group of things that are collected together
Example: She has a large collection of stamps.
immediately
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(adv) /ɪˈmiːdiətli/
without any delay; at once
Example: You need to finish your homework immediately.
weekday
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(n) /ˈwiːkˌdeɪ/
any day from Monday to Friday, excluding the weekend
Example: I go to school on weekdays.
artwork
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(n) /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/
a created piece of art, such as a painting or sculpture
Example: She bought a beautiful artwork for her living room.
quality
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(n) /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/
the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; how good or bad something is
Example: The artwork is of high quality.
narrow
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(adj) /ˈnæroʊ/
something that is small in width
Example: The narrow street was quiet and peaceful.
centre
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(n) /ˈsɛn.tər/
a place where a particular activity or group of people is concentrated
Example: The Sheepmarket is a centre for fashion.