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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 4
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garment
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(n) /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
a piece of clothing
Example: She bought a new garment for the party.
vanish
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(v) /ˈvænɪʃ/
to disappear suddenly and completely
Example: The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
craft-based
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(adj) /kræft-beɪst/
related to skills that involve making things by hand
Example: Many kids enjoy craft-based activities such as painting and drawing.
decline
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(v) /dɪˈklaɪn/
to become less or fewer
Example: The population of the town began to decline.
industrial
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(adj) /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl/
related to industry and manufacturing
Example: The city has many industrial buildings.
generation
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(n) /ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
a group of people born at the same time
Example: My parents' generation lived through many changes.
formal
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(adj) /ˈfɔːr.məl/
official or proper
Example: She wore a formal dress to the dinner.
instruction
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(n) /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a statement that tells someone how to do something
Example: The teacher gave clear instruction to the students.
trend
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(n) /trɛnd/
a general direction in which something is developing or changing
Example: There is a trend for more people to learn how to knit.
equipment
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the tools or machines needed for a specific purpose
Example: She bought new equipment for her photography hobby.
readily
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(adv) /ˈrɛdɪli/
in a way that is willing and quick
Example: He readily accepted the offer to help with the project.
handicraft
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(n) /ˈhændɪˌkræft/
a skill of making things by hand
Example: She enjoys working on her handicraft during the weekend.
numerous
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(adj) /ˈnjuːmərəs/
many; a large number of
Example: The team has numerous ideas for the project.
consider
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(v) /kənˈsɪdər/
to think about something carefully
Example: I will consider your suggestion.
economic
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(adj) /ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪk/
relating to money or the economy
Example: Many families face economic challenges during tough times.
hardship
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(n) /ˈhɑrdʃɪp/
a difficult situation or condition
Example: The family faced hardship during the winter.
outlay
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(n) /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the amount of money spent on something
Example: The family made a large outlay for their new home.
minimal
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(adj) /ˈmɪnɪməl/
the least amount or very small
Example: The financial outlay is minimal.
significant
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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or meaningful
Example: The weather has a significant impact on our daily plans.
well-being
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(n) /ˈwɛl ˌbiːɪŋ/
a state of being happy and healthy
Example: Taking time to relax is important for our well-being.
estimated
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(adj) /ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/
judged to be a certain amount or value, though not exactly known
Example: The estimated cost of the project is within our budget.
technological
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(adj) /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
related to technology or the use of machines
Example: The technological advances have changed how we communicate.
fast-paced
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(adj) /ˈfæst.peɪst/
happening quickly or at a high speed
Example: A fast-paced movie keeps the audience excited.
archaeological
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(adj) /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
related to the study of ancient cultures through their remains
Example: The archaeological team uncovered ancient tools.
remains
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(n) /rɪˈmeɪnz/
the things that are left after something has been destroyed or removed
Example: The archaeologists found ancient remains in the ground.
disclose
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(v) /dɪsˈkloʊz/
to make something known that was secret or hidden
Example: The report will disclose important details about the project.
characteristic
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(n) /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
a quality or feature that helps to identify something
Example: One characteristic of knitting is that it can be very relaxing.
hemp
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(n) /hɛmp/
a type of plant that is used to make rope, cloth, and other products
Example: The farmer decided to grow hemp for its strong fibers.
dominance
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(n) /ˈdɑː.mɪ.nəns/
the state of being in control or having power over something
Example: The dominance of wool made it popular for warm clothing.
favoured
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(adj) /ˈfeɪvərd/
liked or preferred by someone
Example: This is her favoured book on knitting.
practised
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(v) /ˈpræktɪst/
to do something repeatedly to improve skills
Example: Many people practised knitting every day.
purpose
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(n) /ˈpɜːrpəs/
the reason for doing something
Example: The purpose of studying is to learn new things.
regional
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(adj) /ˈriːdʒənl/
related to a particular area or part of a country
Example: The museum features many regional art pieces.
visual
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(adj) /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/
related to seeing or sight
Example: She created a visual representation of her ideas.
identity
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(n) /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.ti/
the fact of being who or what a person or thing is
Example: His identity is important to him.
researcher
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(n) /rɪˈsɜːr.tʃər/
a person who studies or investigates a particular subject
Example: The researcher found new information about knitting.
match
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(v) /mætʃ/
to find something that is the same as another thing or to be similar
Example: The teacher tried to match the students with the right books.
unearth
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(v) /ˌʌnˈɜrθ/
to find something that was buried or hidden
Example: The archaeologists unearthed ancient tools.
wearer
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(n) /ˈwɛrər/
a person who wears something
Example: The wearer of the beautiful dress looked very happy.
community
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(n) /kəˈmjunɪti/
a group of people living in the same place or having something in common
Example: The community worked together to build a new park.
task
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(n) /tæsk/
a piece of work to be done
Example: She completed her task before dinner.
century
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(n) /ˈsɛn.tʃʊr.i/
a period of 100 years
Example: The 21st century started in the year 2001.
opportunity
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(n) /ˌɑːpərˈtunɪti/
a chance to do something
Example: She had an opportunity to travel abroad.
global
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(adj) /ˈɡloʊ.bəl/
relating to the whole world
Example: The internet connects us with global friends.
predict
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(v) /prɪˈdɪkt/
to say what will happen in the future
Example: They can predict the weather for tomorrow.
numerous
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(adj) /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/
many; a large number of
Example: There are numerous ways to learn knitting.
reward
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(n) /rɪˈwɔrd/
something given for a good action or achievement
Example: The prize was a great reward for his hard work.
release
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(v) /rɪˈliːs/
to set free or allow to be known
Example: She will release the new song next week.
stress
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(n) /strɛs/
a feeling of worry or anxiety
Example: She felt stress before the big exam.
disclosure
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(n) /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/
the act of making something known that was previously secret
Example: The disclosure of the new rules surprised everyone.
carve
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(v) /kɑrv/
to cut shapes or designs into a hard surface
Example: He can carve a statue from wood.