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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 4
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extinction
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(n) /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
the state of no longer existing
Example: The dinosaur's extinction happened millions of years ago.
dodo
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(n) /ˈdoʊ.doʊ/
a large flightless bird that is now extinct
Example: The dodo is a symbol of extinction.
exist
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(v) /ɪɡˈzɪst/
to be or to have presence
Example: Many animals exist in the forest.
century
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(n) /ˈsɛnʧʊri/
a period of 100 years
Example: Many discoveries were made in the last century.
survive
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(v) /sərˈvaɪv/
to continue to live or exist
Example: Some animals can survive in very cold climates.
convenient
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(adj) /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
easy to use or suitable for a particular purpose
Example: The store is a convenient place to buy groceries.
stock up
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(phrasal verb) /stɑk ʌp/
to collect or store a large amount of something for future use
Example: We need to stock up on groceries for the week.
voyage
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(n) /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/
a long journey by sea or in space
Example: The sailors prepared for their long voyage.
settle
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(v) /ˈsɛtəl/
to make a home in a place
Example: They decided to settle in a new country.
colony
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(n) /ˈkɒləni/
a group of people or animals living in a new place
Example: The colony was established to create a new settlement.
inhabitant
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(n) /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
a person or animal that lives in a place
Example: The island's inhabitants are friendly and welcoming.
accurate
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(adj) /ˈæk.jʊ.rət/
correct or exact
Example: The teacher gave an accurate answer to the question.
description
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(n) /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that explains what something is like
Example: The description of the dodo was not very accurate.
reliable
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(adj) /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
able to be trusted or depended on
Example: She is reliable when it comes to helping her friends.
preserve
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(v) /prɪˈzɜrv/
to keep something in its original state or condition
Example: We need to preserve the old building for history.
specimen
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(n) /ˈspɛsɪmən/
a sample or example of something, usually for study or testing
Example: The scientist examined a specimen under the microscope.
tissue
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(n) /ˈtɪʃ.uː/
a group of cells that form part of a plant or animal
Example: The doctor used a sample of tissue to test for illness.
skeleton
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(n) /ˈskɛlɪtn/
the structure of bones that supports a body
Example: The doctor showed us the skeleton in class.
existence
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(n) /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
the state of being real or living
Example: Life's existence is a big mystery.
research
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(n) /ˈriːsɜːrtʃ/
a careful study to find new information or understand something better
Example: The scientist did research on the dodo bird.
incorrect
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(adj) /ˌɪn.kəˈrɛkt/
not correct or true
Example: The answer to the question was incorrect.
clumsy
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(adj) /ˈklʌm.zi/
moving awkwardly and without skill
Example: He is clumsy when he plays soccer.
capable
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(adj) /ˈkeɪpəbl/
having the ability to do something
Example: The bird was capable of moving quickly.
employed
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(v) /ɪmˈplɔɪd/
to have a job or work
Example: He is employed as a teacher.
balance
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(n) /ˈbæləns/
a state where different things are of equal weight or force
Example: He needs to find a balance between work and rest.
uneven
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(adj) /ˌʌnˈiːvən/
not level or regular
Example: The path was uneven and made it hard to walk.
analysis
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(n) /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
the process of studying something to understand it better
Example: The team did an analysis of the test results.
skull
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(n) /skʌl/
the bones of the head that protect the brain
Example: The archaeologists found a skull at the dig site.
intelligence
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(n) /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
the ability to think, learn, and understand
Example: The dog showed great intelligence when it solved the puzzle.
borne out
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(v) /bɔrn aʊt/
to be shown to be true or confirmed
Example: The results of the study were borne out by new evidence.
average
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(adj) /ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
not special or unusual; the typical or most common amount
Example: The bird had an average brain size for its body.
relation
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(n) /rɪˈleɪʃən/
a way in which two or more things are connected
Example: The relation between the dodo and the pigeon is interesting.
pigeon
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(n) /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/
a type of bird that is often gray and is known for living in cities
Example: A pigeon was sitting on the windowsill.
structure
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(n) /ˈstrʌk.tʃər/
the way something is arranged or organized
Example: The structure of the building is very interesting.
particularly
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(adv) /pərˈtɪkjʊlərli/
used to give extra emphasis to a word or phrase, especially when you mean something more than general
Example: She is particularly interested in birds.
well-developed
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(adj) /ˌwɛl dɪˈvɛl.əpt/
fully developed or advanced in a certain area
Example: The scientists found that the bird's sense of smell was well-developed.
locate
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(v) /loʊˈkeɪt/
to find or discover the location of something
Example: I need to locate my keys before I leave.
vegetation
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(n) /ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
plants in a specific area
Example: The forest had thick vegetation all around.
defend
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(v) /dɪˈfɛnd/
to protect or support someone or something from harm
Example: The soldiers defend the castle from attackers.
extinct
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(adj) /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; having died out
Example: The dinosaur is extinct.
complicated
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(adj) /ˈkɑːmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/
difficult to understand or deal with
Example: The math problem was complicated for the students.
factor
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(n) /ˈfæktər/
something that helps to cause a result
Example: Weather can be a factor in deciding if we go on a picnic.
species
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(n) /ˈspiːʃiːz/
a group of living things that are similar and can reproduce together
Example: There are many species of birds in the forest.
threat
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(n) /θrɛt/
something that can cause harm or danger
Example: The dog is a threat to the small animals.
deliberately
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(adv) /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
in a way that is intentional or planned
Example: They brought the animals deliberately to the island.
rapidly
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(adv) /ˈræpɪdli/
very quickly
Example: The rabbit ran rapidly to escape the fox.
overrun
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(v) /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/
to spread over or take control of something beyond its limits
Example: Rats overran the island and disturbed the local wildlife.
ecology
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(n) /ɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example: Ecology helps us understand the impact of pollution on nature.
consume
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(v) /kənˈsjuːm/
to eat or use up something
Example: The rats consume the dodo's eggs.
devastating
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(adj) /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
causing a lot of damage or destruction
Example: The storm had a devastating impact on the town.
population
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(n) /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
the number of people or animals living in a particular area
Example: The population of the city is growing every year.
introduction
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(n) /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of bringing something into use or operation for the first time
Example: The introduction of new plants changed the garden.
non-native
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(adj) /nɒnˈneɪtɪv/
not originally from a place
Example: Non-native plants can change the local environment.
agriculture
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(n) /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/
the practice of growing crops and raising animals for food
Example: Agriculture is important for feeding people.
crop
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(n) /krɑp/
a plant grown for food or as a product
Example: Farmers grow crop in the fields.