Master the Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 2 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 2
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fantastic
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(adj) /fænˈtæstɪk/
extremely good or great
Example: The weather is absolutely fantastic today.
transport
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(v) /ˈtrænspɔrt/
to carry people or things from one place to another
Example: We can transport fifteen people on the boat.
coastline
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(n) /ˈkoʊstlaɪn/
the land next to the sea
Example: The coastline is beautiful here.
upgrade
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(v) /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/
to improve or raise something to a higher standard
Example: We need to upgrade our computer system.
exterior
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(adj) /ɛkˈstɪr.i.ɚ/
relating to the outside part of something
Example: The house has a beautiful exterior.
promote
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(v) /prəˈmoʊt/
to help something to happen or help someone to be successful
Example: The new design will help promote the brand.
unique
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(adj) /juˈnik/
being the only one of its kind
Example: Her dress is unique and beautiful.
appearance
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(n) /əˈpɪrəns/
the way someone or something looks
Example: Her appearance was very neat and tidy.
lunchbox
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(n) /ˈlʌnʧˌbɑks/
a container for carrying food, especially to school or work
Example: I packed a sandwich in my lunchbox.
cheddar
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(n) /ˈtʃɛdər/
a type of hard cheese that is usually yellow
Example: I would like a cheddar sandwich for lunch.
salad-based
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(adj) /ˈsæləd-beɪst/
based on or made with salad ingredients
Example: The lunchbox is salad-based and has healthy ingredients.
prefer
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(v) /prɪˈfɜr/
to like one thing more than another
Example: I prefer chocolate ice cream.
litter
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(n) /ˈlɪtər/
trash or waste that is left on the ground
Example: Please don't leave litter on the beach.
collect
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(v) /kəˈlɛkt/
to gather or bring things together
Example: We will collect the litter after lunch.
sack
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(n) /sæk/
a large bag used for carrying things
Example: She put all her clothes in a sack.
engine
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(n) /ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
a machine that converts energy into motion
Example: The engine in the car started quickly.
ancient
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(adj) /ˈeɪnʃənt/
very old; having existed for a long time
Example: The ancient lighthouse is an important landmark.
lighthouse
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(n) /ˈlaɪthhaʊs/
a tall building with a light that helps sailors find safe places to enter the coast
Example: The lighthouse shows ships the way to the harbor.
shipwreck
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(n) /ˈʃɪpˌrɛk/
the crash of a ship that causes it to sink
Example: The explorers found the remains of a shipwreck on the ocean floor.
significant
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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or meaningful
Example: The significant loss of life made everyone very sad.
construction
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(n) /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the process of making something
Example: The construction of the new building is almost finished.
complicated
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(adj) /ˈkɑːmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/
difficult to understand or deal with
Example: The math problem was complicated for the students.
isolated
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(adj) /ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/
far away from other places or people
Example: The house is in an isolated area.
polish
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(v) /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
to make something shine by rubbing it
Example: I like to polish my shoes before a big event.
convict
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(n) /ˈkɒnvɪkt/
a person found guilty of a crime and sent to prison
Example: The convict was sentenced to five years in prison.
circumstance
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(n) /ˈsɜrkəmstæns/
a condition or situation that affects what happens
Example: The circumstances made it difficult to continue the trip.
creature
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(n) /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living thing, especially an animal
Example: The ocean is home to many types of creature.
penguin
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(n) /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/
a large sea bird that cannot fly and is mostly found in the Southern Hemisphere
Example: Many people love to watch the penguin parade at the zoo.
shy
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(adj) /ʃaɪ/
feeling nervous or uncomfortable in social situations
Example: The shy girl didn't want to speak up in class.
distance
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(n) /ˈdɪstəns/
the amount of space between two things
Example: I saw birds in the distance.
eagle
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(n) /ˈiːɡl/
a large bird of prey with a powerful build and a broad wingspan
Example: We saw an eagle flying over the mountains.
nest
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(n) /nɛst/
a structure built by a bird to lay eggs in
Example: The bird made a nest in the tree.
inhabit
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(v) /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
to live in a place
Example: Many animals inhabit the forest.
fur seal
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(n) /fɜr siːl/
a type of sea animal that has fur and swims in cold water
Example: Fur seals like to play in the water.
inquisitive
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(adj) /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
wanting to know more about things
Example: The dog was very inquisitive and sniffed around the garden.
predator
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(n) /ˈprɛdətər/
an animal that hunts other animals for food
Example: The lion is a predator in the wild.
orca
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(n) /ˈɔrkə/
a large, powerful whale that is black and white
Example: The orca is often called the killer whale.
dolphin
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(n) /ˈdɒlfɪn/
a type of intelligent sea animal that is related to whales
Example: The dolphin swam close to the boat.
approach
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(v) /əˈproʊtʃ/
to come near or closer to something
Example: The dolphins can sometimes approach on their own.
cave
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(n) /keɪv/
a large hole in the ground or in the side of a hill or mountain
Example: The explorers found a dark cave in the forest.
amazing
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(adj) /əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ/
very surprising or enjoyable
Example: The views from the top of the mountain are amazing.
kayak
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(n) /ˈkaɪ.æk/
a small, narrow boat that is moved using a double-bladed paddle
Example: She wants to take a kayak on the lake.
incredible
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(adj) /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/
very good or impressive
Example: The view from the mountain was incredible.
formation
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(n) /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
the way something is arranged or built
Example: The rock formation is beautiful.
channel
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(n) /ˈtʃæn.əl/
a narrow area of water that connects two larger areas of water
Example: The boat went through a narrow channel.
narrow
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(adj) /ˈnæroʊ/
having a small width
Example: The narrow path was hard to walk on.
beyond
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(prep) /bɪˈjɒnd/
at a distance from something
Example: Look beyond the trees to see the mountain.
brass
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(n) /bræs/
a yellow metal made of copper and zinc
Example: The lamp was made of brass and shone brightly.
firewood
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(n) /ˈfaɪəˌwʊd/
wood that is used for burning in a fire
Example: We need to collect firewood for the campfire.
spot
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(n) /spɑt/
a particular place or area
Example: The children found a nice spot to play.
rare
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(adj) /rɛr/
not common; unusual
Example: It is rare to see a double rainbow.