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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 3
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publicize
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(v) /ˈpʌblɪˌzaɪz/
to make something known to many people
Example: The event will be publicized in local newspapers.
concentrate
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(v) /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/
to focus all your attention on something
Example: You need to concentrate if you want to finish your homework.
category
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(n) /ˈkæt.ə.ɡɔːr.i/
a group or type of things that have similar qualities
Example: There are many different categories of books in the library.
novel
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(n) /ˈnɑː.vəl/
a long written story about imaginary events and people
Example: She enjoys reading a new novel every month.
campaign
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(n) /kæmˈpeɪn/
a planned series of activities to achieve a specific goal
Example: The group started a campaign to raise money for the new library.
reform
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(v) /rɪˈfɔrm/
to change something to improve it
Example: The government plans to reform the education system.
incline
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(v) /ɪnˈklaɪn/
to feel that you want to do something
Example: I am inclined to help my friend with her homework.
ignore
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(v) /ɪɡˈnɔr/
to not pay attention to something
Example: She decided to ignore the noise outside.
focus
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(v) /ˈfoʊkəs/
to pay attention to something
Example: You need to focus on your homework.
publish
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(v) /ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/
to make something known to the public
Example: They will publish a new book next month.
adapt
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(v) /əˈdæpt/
to change something to fit a new situation
Example: She had to adapt to the new school quickly.
syndrome
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(n) /ˈsɪn.drəʊm/
a group of medical signs and symptoms that occur together
Example: The doctor explained the syndrome to the patient.
quotation
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(n) /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/
a group of words that is repeated exactly from a written source
Example: I found a quotation from a famous book.
illustrate
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(v) /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/
to explain or make something clear by giving examples
Example: We can illustrate the problem with a simple drawing.
poverty
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(n) /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of being extremely poor
Example: Many people live in poverty in different parts of the world.
obvious
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(adj) /ˈɑːb.vi.əs/
easily seen or understood
Example: It was obvious that she was happy.
cruel
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(adj) /ˈkruː.əl/
causing pain or suffering to others
Example: The teacher was cruel to the students.
amusement
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(n) /əˈmjuzmənt/
a way to have fun or entertain someone
Example: The playground is a place of amusement for children.
touring
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(v) /ˈtʊərɪŋ/
traveling around to different places
Example: The band is touring the country this summer.
selfishness
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(n) /ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.nəs/
the quality of being selfish; caring only about yourself
Example: Her selfishness made it hard for her friends to trust her.
satire
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(n) /ˈsætaɪər/
a way of using humor to criticize something or someone
Example: The film uses satire to show the problems in society.
powerful
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(adj) /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having a lot of strength or force
Example: The wind was powerful during the storm.
heroine
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(n) /ˈhɛr.oʊ.ɪn/
a female hero; a woman admired for her courage or noble qualities
Example: Esther is the heroine of the story.
guardian
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(n) /ˈɡɑrdiən/
a person who protects or takes care of someone
Example: A guardian looks after children when their parents cannot.
household
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(n) /ˈhaʊshəʊld/
a group of people living together in one house
Example: The household was busy preparing dinner for the guests.
inherit
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(v) /ɪnˈhɪrɪt/
to receive money, property, or a title from someone when they die
Example: He will inherit his father's house.
fortune
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(n) /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
a large amount of money or wealth
Example: He inherited a fortune from his uncle.
pretend
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(v) /prɪˈtɛnd/
to act as if something is true when it is not
Example: She likes to pretend she is a princess.
material
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(n) /məˈtɪriəl/
the substance or components used to create something
Example: We need to buy some material for the project.
profile
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(n) /ˈproʊ.faɪl/
a short description of a person's life, work, and character
Example: The teacher asked us to create a profile of a famous author.
consider
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(v) /kənˈsɪdər/
to think about something carefully
Example: I am considering applying to that university.
apply
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(v) /əˈplaɪ/
to make a request or seek a place in something
Example: Many students want to apply to the university.
lecturer
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(n) /ˈlɛk.tʃər.ər/
a person who gives lectures, usually in a university
Example: The lecturer explained the topic clearly.
imagine
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(v) /ɪˈmædʒɪn/
to think of something that is not real or present
Example: I can imagine a beautiful garden in my backyard.
range
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(n) /reɪndʒ/
the area of variation between upper and lower limits
Example: The store has a wide range of books.
condition
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(n) /kənˈdɪʃən/
the state or situation of something
Example: The weather conditions are perfect for a picnic.
character
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(n) /ˈkɛrɪktər/
a person in a story, book, or play
Example: The character in the story is very brave.
medical
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(adj) /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
related to the treatment of illness and injuries
Example: She went to medical school to become a doctor.
particularly
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(adv) /pərˈtɪk.jə.lɚ.li/
especially or more than usual
Example: She likes to read particularly interesting books.
company
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(n) /ˈkʌmpəni/
a group of people organized to work together
Example: The company helps to create fun events.
theme
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(n) /θiːm/
the main subject or idea of something
Example: The theme of the story is about friendship.
justice
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(n) /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/
fair treatment or behavior in society
Example: Everyone deserves justice in their lives.
general
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(adj) /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
relating to all or most people, things, or situations
Example: She gave a general idea about the project.
favorite
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(adj) /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
liked more than anything or anyone else
Example: Chocolate is my favorite dessert.
legal
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(adj) /ˈliːɡl/
related to the law
Example: The rules are legal and must be followed.
system
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(n) /ˈsɪstəm/
a group of things that work together as a whole
Example: The solar system has eight planets.
treat
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(v) /triːt/
to behave towards someone in a particular way
Example: She always treat her friends with kindness.
debtor
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(n) /ˈdɛtər/
a person or organization that owes money
Example: The debtor had to pay back the loan on time.
prison
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(n) /ˈprɪzən/
a place where people are kept as punishment for a crime
Example: The man was sent to prison for stealing.
inherit
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(v) /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/
to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
Example: She will inherit her grandmother's jewelry.