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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 4
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episodic
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(adj) /ˌɛpɪˈsɑdɪk/
relating to specific events or experiences in your life
Example: He told me an episodic story about his childhood.
semantic
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(adj) /sɪˈmæntɪk/
related to meaning in language or logic
Example: The lesson focused on semantic differences between similar words.
encode
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(v) /ɪnˈkoʊd/
to put information into a form that can be stored or used
Example: We need to encode the data before saving it.
consolidation
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(n) /kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃən/
the process of making something stronger or more solid
Example: The consolidation of memories helps us remember things better.
retrieval
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(n) /rɪˈtriː.vəl/
the act of getting something back or remembering something
Example: The retrieval of the book from the shelf was easy.
neurological
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(adj) /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
related to the nervous system
Example: Doctors study neurological conditions to help patients.
impairment
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(n) /ɪmˈpɛr.mənt/
the state of being damaged or less effective
Example: His impairment made it hard for him to remember names.
schizophrenia
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(n) /ˌskɪtsəˈfriːniə/
a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves
Example: People with schizophrenia may hear voices that others do not.
autism
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(n) /ˈɔː.tɪ.zəm/
a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior
Example: Some people with autism prefer to play alone.
profound
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(adj) /prəˈfaʊnd/
very deep or strong
Example: The book had a profound impact on her life.
intimate
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(adj) /ˈɪntɪˌmeɪt/
private and personal; very close
Example: She shared intimate details about her childhood.
factual
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(adj) /ˈfæktʃuəl/
based on facts; real
Example: The report provided factual information about the issue.
dependent
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(adj) /dɪˈpɛndənt/
relying on someone or something else for support or help
Example: She is financially dependent on her parents.
recalling
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(v) /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
to remember something
Example: She is recalling her first day at school.
processing
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(n) /ˈprɒsɛsɪŋ/
the act of dealing with or handling something
Example: The processing of the data took a long time.
registering
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(v) /ˈrɛdʒɪstərɪŋ/
the act of recording information about something
Example: He is registering for a new class.
distracted
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(adj) /dɪsˈtræktɪd/
unable to pay attention
Example: She was too distracted to listen to the teacher.
recollection
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(n) /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃən/
the act of remembering something
Example: Her recollection of the story was clear.
indefinitely
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(adv) /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/
for an unlimited time; without a clear end
Example: The meeting will run indefinitely until we finish the discussion.
facilitate
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(v) /fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪt/
to make something easier
Example: The teacher will facilitate the group discussion.
stabilize
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(v) /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/
to make something stable or steady
Example: They need to stabilize the building after the earthquake.
frequency
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(n) /ˈfriː.kwən.si/
the number of times something happens in a given period
Example: The teacher measured the frequency of students raising their hands.
fade
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(v) /feɪd/
to gradually become less strong or disappear
Example: The colors of the painting began to fade over time.
conscious
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(adj) /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of and able to think about your own existence, feelings, and thoughts
Example: She was conscious of the noise in the room.
olfactory
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(adj) /ɒlˈfæktəri/
related to the sense of smell
Example: The olfactory senses can help us enjoy our food.
auditory
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(adj) /ˈɔː.dɪ.tɔːr.i/
related to the sense of hearing
Example: Some people have auditory learning styles.
prompt
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(n) /prɑmpt/
a clue or signal that helps you remember something
Example: The colour of the sign was a prompt to remember where I parked.
neurological
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(adj) /ˌnjʊərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
related to the nervous system or brain
Example: The doctor studied neurological diseases.
condition
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(n) /kənˈdɪʃən/
a particular state or situation
Example: The doctor checked my condition during the visit.
Alzheimer's
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(n) /ˈælzhaɪmərz/
a serious disease that affects memory and thinking
Example: Alzheimer's can make it hard for people to remember things.
symptom
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(n) /ˈsɪmptəm/
a sign that something may be wrong or not working well
Example: A headache can be a symptom of many illnesses.
medication
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(n) /ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
a substance used to treat an illness or pain
Example: The doctor gave me medication for my headache.
computer-assisted
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(adj) /kəmˈpjuːtər əˈsɪstɪd/
helped by a computer
Example: The students used computer-assisted tools for their project.
intimate
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(adj) /ˈɪntɪmət/
close and personal
Example: They shared intimate details about their lives.
absence
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(n) /ˈæbsəns/
the state of not being present
Example: His absence from the meeting was noticed.
essential
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(adj) /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
very important and necessary
Example: Water is essential for life.
impaired
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(adj) /ɪmˈpɛrd/
having a decreased function or ability
Example: His memory is impaired after the accident.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
a strong effect or influence
Example: The project had a big impact on the community.
development
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(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/
the process of growth or change over time
Example: Her development in language skills was impressive.
distinct
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(adj) /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/
clearly different or separate
Example: The two events are distinct and cannot be confused.
dependent
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(adj) /dɪˈpɛndənt/
relying on someone or something else for support or help
Example: The children are dependent on their parents for care.
strategy
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(n) /ˈstræt.ə.dʒi/
a plan to achieve something
Example: They used a good strategy to solve the problem.
network
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(n) /ˈnɛt.wɜrk/
a group of connected things or people
Example: The network of friends helped him find a job.
retrieve
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(v) /rɪˈtriːv/
to get back or recover something
Example: I need to retrieve my book from the library.
conscious
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(adj) /ˈkɑnʃəs/
aware of and able to think about one's own existence, thoughts, and surroundings
Example: She was conscious of the noise outside.
visual
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(adj) /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/
relating to seeing or sight
Example: She prefers visual learning materials like charts and videos.
profound
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(adj) /prəˈfaʊnd/
very great or intense
Example: The news had a profound impact on her feelings.
reasonably
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(adv) /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/
in a way that is fair or acceptable
Example: The symptoms of schizophrenia can be reasonably well controlled by medication.
controlled
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(adj) /kənˈtroʊld/
managed or controlled in a way
Example: The symptoms of schizophrenia can be reasonably well controlled by medication.
intimate
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(adj) /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
close and personal
Example: She shared an intimate story about her childhood.
absence
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(n) /ˈæb.səns/
the state of not being present
Example: Her absence from the party was noticed by everyone.