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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 3
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textile
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(n) /ˈtɛkstaɪl/
a type of cloth or fabric
Example: The store sells many kinds of textile.
dye
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(n) /daɪ/
a substance used to change the color of something
Example: She used a blue dye to color the T-shirt.
exhibition
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(n) /ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
an event where things are shown to the public
Example: The exhibition featured many beautiful paintings.
botanic
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(adj) /bəˈtænɪk/
related to plants or the study of plants
Example: I visited a botanic garden to see many different flowers.
specialise
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(v) /ˈspɛɪʃəˌlaɪz/
to focus on a particular area of study or work
Example: She wants to specialise in graphic design.
investigation
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(n) /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
a careful search to discover facts
Example: The investigation revealed new information.
variable
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(n) /ˈvɛr.i.ə.bəl/
something that can change or vary
Example: The weather is a variable during our picnic.
fibre
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(n) /ˈfaɪbər/
a thin thread or piece of material
Example: The sweater is made from a soft fibre.
nylon
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(n) /ˈnaɪ.lɒn/
a strong, light synthetic material used for making clothes, ropes, and other items
Example: My backpack is made of nylon.
experiment
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
a test or trial done to learn something
Example: The scientist did an experiment to see how plants grow.
tartrazine
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(n) /ˈtɑːrtəˌziːn/
a yellow synthetic dye used in food and products
Example: I learned that tartrazine can change the color of fabric.
abandon
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(v) /əˈbændən/
to stop taking care of something or someone
Example: She decided to abandon her old toy.
allergic
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(adj) /əˈlɜrdʒɪk/
having a strong reaction to something in food or the environment
Example: She can't eat peanuts because she is allergic.
reaction
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(n) /riˈækʃən/
a response to something
Example: Her reaction to the news was very surprising.
turmeric
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(n) /ˈtɜːrmərɪk/
a yellow spice made from a plant, used in cooking
Example: I like to add turmeric to my food for more flavor.
curry
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(n) /ˈkɜri/
a dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices, usually served with rice
Example: I love to eat curry for dinner.
permanent
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(adj) /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
lasting for a long time or forever
Example: The paint on the wall is permanent.
shellfish
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(n) /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/
a type of animal that lives in water and has a shell, like clams and shrimp
Example: I like to eat shellfish like shrimp and crabs.
chemical
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(adj) /ˈkɛmɪkəl/
relating to chemistry or the substances used in chemistry
Example: The scientist studied a chemical reaction in the lab.
logwood
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(n) /ˈlɔɡ.wʊd/
a type of wood used to make a black dye
Example: Logwood is often used for dyeing fabrics.
ingest
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(v) /ɪnˈdʒɛst/
to take in food or drink through the mouth
Example: The children should not ingest too much candy.
cochineal
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(n) /ˌkɒtʃɪˈniːl/
a red dye made from crushed insects
Example: Cochineal is sometimes used to color food.
crush
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(v) /krʌʃ/
to press or squeeze something with force so that it breaks or loses its shape
Example: I need to crush the garlic before adding it to the sauce.
quantity
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(n) /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.ti/
an amount or number of something
Example: She bought a large quantity of apples.
effective
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(adj) /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/
successful in producing a desired result
Example: The new method was very effective in solving the problem.
precisely
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(adv) /prɪˈsaɪsli/
exactly and correctly
Example: She explained the problem precisely.
oxide
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(n) /ˈɑːkˌsaɪd/
a chemical compound consisting of oxygen and another element
Example: Iron oxide can change the color of the fabric.
rust
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(v) /rʌst/
to become covered with a reddish-brown substance that forms on metal when it is exposed to air and moisture
Example: My bicycle was left outside, and now it will start to rust.
subtle
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(adj) /ˈsʌtəl/
not obvious or easy to notice
Example: The artist used subtle colors in the painting.
fabric
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(n) /ˈfæbrɪk/
material made by weaving or knitting threads together
Example: The shirt is made of a soft fabric.
material
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(n) /məˈtɪr.i.əl/
the matter from which a thing is made
Example: The shirt is made of soft material.
artificial
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(adj) /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl/
made by humans, not natural
Example: The cake has an artificial flavor.
coloring
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(n) /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
the act or process of adding color to something
Example: I enjoy coloring pictures in my free time.
natural
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(adj) /ˈnætʃərəl/
existing in nature and not made by people
Example: The painter used natural materials for his artwork.
synthetic
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(adj) /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
made using artificial substances, not natural ones
Example: The synthetic materials are often cheaper than natural ones.
beetroot
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(n) /ˈbiːtruːt/
a round, dark red root vegetable that is often used for food and dye
Example: I like to eat beetroot in salads.
pile
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(n) /paɪl/
a group of things that are stacked or put together
Example: I saw a pile of leaves in the yard.
rinse
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(v) /rɪns/
to wash something, especially to remove soap or dirt
Example: After washing the dish, remember to rinse it with clean water.
legal
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(adj) /ˈliːɡl/
related to the law
Example: The food colouring has to be legal to use.
occasional
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(adj) /əˈkeɪʒənl/
happening sometimes but not often
Example: I go to the gym on an occasional basis.
permanent
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(adj) /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
lasting for a long time or forever
Example: She wants a permanent job after her studies.
shade
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(n) /ʃeɪd/
a dark area or pretection from light
Example: He sat in the shade of the tree.
ancient
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(adj) /ˈeɪnʃənt/
very old; from a long time ago
Example: The ruins are from an ancient civilization.
rare
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(adj) /rɛr/
not common or not often seen
Example: Finding a four-leaf clover is rare.
researcher
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(n) /rɪˈsɜrˌtʃər/
a person who studies or does investigations in a specific field
Example: The researcher shared her findings at the conference.
complicated
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(adj) /ˈkɑːmplɪˌkeɪtəd/
hard to understand or deal with
Example: The math problem was complicated.
prepare
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(v) /prɪˈpɛr/
to make something ready
Example: I will prepare dinner for my family.
danger
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(n) /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/
the possibility of harm or injury
Example: You should be careful; there is a danger of falling.
presumably
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(adv) /prɪˈzjuməbli/
used to say that something is very likely to be true, although it is not certain
Example: The weather will presumably be nice tomorrow.
insect-based
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(adj) /ˈɪnˌsɛkt-beɪst/
made from insects
Example: They used an insect-based dye for the fabric.
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪl.ə.bəl/
able to be used or obtained
Example: The book is available at the library.
fortune
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(n) /ˈfɔr.tʃən/
a large amount of money or valuable things
Example: He won a fortune in the lottery.