Master the Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 2 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 2
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arrive
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(v) /əˈraɪv/
to reach a place
Example: They will arrive at the party on time.
construct
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(v) /kənˈstrʌkt/
to build or make something
Example: They plan to construct a new bridge next year.
invader
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(n) /ɪnˈveɪdər/
a person or group that enters a place with the intention to conquer or harm
Example: The invader took over the land quickly.
conquer
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(v) /ˈkɒŋ.kər/
to take control of a place or people by force
Example: They want to conquer the mountain before sunset.
nobleman
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(n) /ˈnoʊbəlˌmæn/
a man of high social status
Example: The nobleman lived in a large castle.
announce
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(v) /əˈnaʊns/
to make something known publicly
Example: The teacher will announce the test results tomorrow.
run-down
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(adj) /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/
in very bad condition because of being used a lot
Example: The playground looked run-down and needed repairs.
luxurious
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(adj) /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/
very comfortable and expensive
Example: The hotel room was luxurious and had a great view.
destroy
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(v) /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
to completely ruin or damage something
Example: The fire will destroy the old building.
enlarge
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(v) /ɪnˈlɑrdʒ/
to make something bigger
Example: They want to enlarge the garden.
maintain
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(v) /meɪnˈteɪn/
to keep something in good condition or working order
Example: It is important to maintain your bike regularly.
amusement
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(n) /əˈmjuzmənt/
a thing that makes you happy or laugh
Example: The amusement park was full of fun rides.
retain
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(v) /rɪˈteɪn/
to keep or hold something
Example: We want to retain our friendship.
atmosphere
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(n) /ˈæt.məs.fɪr/
the air around the Earth or a place
Example: The atmosphere in the restaurant was very warm and inviting.
life-like
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(adj) /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/
very similar to a living thing or real life
Example: The museum has life-like models of famous people.
wax
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(n) /wæks/
a type of substance that is usually soft and can be shaped; often used for making candles or as a coating
Example: The artist made a sculpture from wax.
costume
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(n) /ˈkɑː.stuːm/
a set of clothes worn by someone to look like a particular character or for a special occasion
Example: The children wore a colorful costume for the party.
conversation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/
a talk between two or more people
Example: They had a nice conversation during lunch.
booklet
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(n) /ˈbʊk.lɪt/
a small book that gives information about something
Example: She read the booklet before going to the museum.
furniture
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(n) /ˈfɜrnɪtʃər/
the movable objects in a room, such as chairs and tables
Example: The furniture in the living room is very nice.
extensive
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(adj) /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
covering a large area; large in amount or number
Example: The park is extensive and has many trees.
sculpture
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(n) /ˈskʌlp.tʃɚ/
a three-dimensional work of art made by shaping materials like stone, metal, or wood
Example: The museum has a beautiful sculpture of a horse.
wander
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(v) /ˈwɒndər/
to walk around without a specific plan or direction
Example: I like to wander in the park on sunny days.
staircase
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(n) /ˈstɛrˌkeɪs/
a set of steps that go from one level to another
Example: They walked up the staircase to the second floor.
gallery
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(n) /ˈɡæləri/
a room or building for showing art
Example: The gallery has many beautiful paintings.
conservatory
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(n) /kənˈsɜrvəˌtɔri/
a room or building where plants are grown, usually made of glass
Example: We enjoyed our tea in the conservatory.
tower
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(n) /ˈtaʊər/
a tall building or structure
Example: The tower can be seen from far away.
redesign
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(v) /ˌriːdɪˈzaɪn/
to change the design of something
Example: They plan to redesign the old building.
archer
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(n) /ˈɑːr.tʃɚ/
a person who uses a bow to shoot arrows
Example: The archer hit the target perfectly.
display
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(n) /dɪsˈpleɪ/
a public showing of something
Example: The art gallery has a new display of paintings.
falcon
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(n) /ˈfæl.kən/
a type of bird that hunts other animals
Example: I saw a falcon flying high in the sky.
eagle
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(n) /ˈiːɡəl/
a large bird known for its strength and keen eyesight, often a symbol of power
Example: The eagle soared high in the sky.
souvenir
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(n) /ˌsuː.vəˈnɪr/
a thing that is given or bought as a reminder of a person, place, or event
Example: I bought a souvenir from my trip to the beach.
defence
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(n) /dɪˈfɛns/
protection or support against attack
Example: The castle was built for defence against enemies.
century
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(n) /ˈsɛnʧʊri/
a period of 100 years
Example: The castle has stood for many centuries.
repair
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(v) /rɪˈpɛr/
to fix something that is broken
Example: I need to repair my bicycle.
luxurious
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(adj) /lʌkˈʒʊəriəs/
very comfortable and expensive
Example: The hotel room was very luxurious.
destroy
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(v) /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
to completely ruin or remove something
Example: The fire will destroy the old building.
wealthy
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(adj) /ˈwɛl.θi/
having a lot of money or possessions
Example: The wealthy family lived in a large house.
afford
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(v) /əˈfɔrd/
to have enough money to pay for something
Example: They could not afford to maintain the castle.
government
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(n) /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the group of people who control a country or state
Example: The government makes laws for the country.
support
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(v) /səˈpɔrt/
to help or give assistance to someone or something
Example: They support their friends in difficult times.
atmosphere
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(n) /ˈætməsˌfɪr/
the air and atmosphere around a place
Example: The atmosphere in the room was very friendly.
state room
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(n) /steɪt ruːm/
a large and important room in a public building
Example: The tour guide showed us the state room in the castle.
elephant
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(n) /ˈɛlɪfənt/
a large animal with a trunk, found in Africa and Asia
Example: I saw a baby elephant at the zoo.
wonderful
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(adj) /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fəl/
extremely good or impressive
Example: The concert last night was wonderful.
collection
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(n) /kəˈlɛkʃən/
a group of things that are collected
Example: The collection includes many interesting items.
serve
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(v) /sɜrv/
to give food or drink to someone
Example: They will serve lunch at noon.
extend
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(v) /ɪkˈstɛnd/
to make something larger in size or area
Example: They want to extend their house to make more room.
performance
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(n) /pərˈfɔrməns/
the act of doing something, often to entertain
Example: The performance started at 3 pm.
traditional
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(adj) /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
following customs or beliefs that have been handed down for many years
Example: They enjoyed watching the traditional dance performance.