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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 4
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archaeology
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(n) /ˌɑr.kɪˈɑ.lə.dʒi/
the study of ancient cultures through their remains
Example: She wants to study archaeology in college.
interaction
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(n) /ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən/
the act of talking or doing things with other people
Example: The interaction between the teacher and the students was very lively.
facilities
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(n) /fəˈsɪlɪtiz/
buildings or equipment that are provided for a particular purpose
Example: The school has many sports facilities.
transformed
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(v) /trænsˈfɔːrmd/
to change in form, appearance, or structure
Example: The room was transformed into a beautiful space.
thriving
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(adj) /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
growing or developing successfully
Example: The plants are thriving in the sunny garden.
constructed
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(adj) /kənˈstrʌk.tɪd/
made or built in a particular way
Example: The houses in the village were constructed of stone.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
making a strong impact or feeling
Example: The monument is impressive to see.
monument
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(n) /ˈmɒn.jʊ.mənt/
a structure built to remind people of an important person or event
Example: The monument in the park honors the city's founders.
ceremonial
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(adj) /ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəl/
related to a ceremony or formal event
Example: The wedding was a ceremonial gathering for family and friends.
gradually
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(adv) /ˈɡrædʒuəli/
in a slow and careful way
Example: The temperature starts to rise gradually in spring.
preserved
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(adj) /prɪˈzɜrvd/
kept in a safe condition so that they do not decay or go bad
Example: The fruit was preserved in a jar.
prehistoric
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(adj) /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔrɪk/
relating to the time before written records
Example: Dinosaurs lived in prehistoric times.
settlement
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(n) /ˈsɛtəlmənt/
an official agreement to end a dispute or an arrangement for people to live in a new place
Example: The group made a settlement near the river.
treasure trove
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(n) /ˈtrɛʒər troʊv/
a collection of valuable things that have been found
Example: The old shipwreck was discovered to be a treasure trove.
bustling
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(adj) /ˈbʌslɪŋ/
lively and busy
Example: The city was bustling with people and activity.
functioned
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(v) /ˈfʌŋkʃənd/
to work or operate in a specific way
Example: The machine functioned well during the test.
artefacts
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(n) /ˈɑr.təˌfæks/
objects made by people that are historical or cultural
Example: The museum has many artefacts from ancient civilizations.
autonomous
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(adj) /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
able to operate without human control
Example: The autonomous car can drive itself.
navigate
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(v) /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/
to find a way to move from one place to another
Example: The robot can navigate through the water easily.
sensors
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(n) /ˈsɛn.sərz/
devices that detect changes in the environment
Example: The sensors help to track the temperature.
compasses
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(n) /ˈkʌm.pəsɪz/
instruments used for finding direction
Example: They used compasses to help them navigate through the forest.
sonar
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(n) /ˈsoʊ.nɑːr/
a system that uses sound waves to find objects underwater
Example: The research team used sonar to map the seabed.
winch
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(n) /wɪntʃ/
a device used to lift or pull heavy objects
Example: The workers used a winch to lift the heavy equipment.
manoeuvre
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(v) /məˈnuːvər/
to move or control something carefully
Example: The driver can manoeuvre the car easily in tight spaces.
sophisticated
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(adj) /səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
having a lot of knowledge or experience
Example: The AUVs are very sophisticated.
efficient
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(adj) /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
doing something well without wasting time or resources
Example: The new method is very efficient.
survey
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(n) /ˈsɜr.veɪ/
a study of people's opinions or experiences
Example: The survey showed what people think about the new park.
ferrying
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(v) /ˈfɛriɪŋ/
to carry people or goods in a boat or vehicle
Example: The ship was ferrying supplies to the island.
prefabricated
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(adj) /ˌpriːˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/
made in a factory before being put together
Example: The architect used prefabricated parts to build the house quickly.
resting place
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(n) /ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs/
a place where someone or something is buried or laid to rest
Example: The final resting place of the ancient ship is under the sea.
electromagnetic
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(adj) /ɪˌlɛk.trəʊmægˈnɛt.ɪk/
related to electricity and magnetism
Example: The scientists studied electromagnetic waves.
acoustic
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(adj) /əˈkuːstɪk/
related to sound or hearing
Example: The acoustic quality of the room is excellent.
creative
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(adj) /krɪˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability to invent or make things
Example: She is very creative and always comes up with new ideas.
offloads
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(v) /ˈɔfloʊdz/
to transfer data or load from one place to another
Example: The robot offloads the information to the computer.
intriguing
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(adj) /ɪnˈtriguːɪŋ/
very interesting or fascinating
Example: The scientist found an intriguing object on the seabed.
coordinates
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(n) /koʊˈɔrdənəts/
a set of numbers that show the exact position of a point
Example: Please give me the coordinates of the place.
superior
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(adj) /səˈpɪr.i.ər/
better in quality or position than someone or something else
Example: The new model has superior features compared to the old one.
discipline
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(n) /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/
the practice of training people to follow rules or a code of behavior
Example: The teacher asked the students to show discipline in the classroom.
deployed
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(v) /dɪˈplɔɪd/
to use something for a particular purpose or to send someone somewhere for a specific task
Example: The team will be deployed to explore the underwater site.
receptacles
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(n) /rɪˈsɛptəklz/
containers for holding things
Example: They stored the food in wooden receptacles.
insight
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(n) /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/
the ability to understand something clearly
Example: The teacher's explanation gave me new insight.
treatments
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(n) /ˈtritmənts/
ways to help someone feel better, especially in health
Example: The doctor explained the treatments for the illness.
cleansing
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(n) /ˈklɛnzɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
Example: She used soap for cleansing her hands.
terracotta
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(n) /ˌtɛrəˈkɑːtə/
a type of clay that is used to make pottery and tiles
Example: The table was set with terracotta pots.
transporting
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(v) /ˈtrænspɔːrtɪŋ/
to carry something from one place to another
Example: The truck is transporting goods to the market.
cargoes
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(n) /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
goods carried on a ship, airplane, or vehicle
Example: The ship was loaded with cargoes for the trip.
silt
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(n) /sɪlt/
fine sand, clay, or dirt found on the bottom of rivers, lakes, and seas
Example: The archaeologists found ancient items buried in the silt.
seabed
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(n) /ˈsiːbɛd/
the bottom of the sea or ocean
Example: The treasure was found on the seabed.
vessel
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(n) /ˈvɛsəl/
a container used to hold something, especially liquids
Example: He poured the water into a large vessel.
archaeological
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(adj) /ˌɑːr.ki.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
relating to the study of ancient human history
Example: The archaeological team found old tools in the cave.