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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 4
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labyrinth
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(n) /ˈlæbəˌrɪnθ/
a complicated network of paths that is difficult to find your way through
Example: The children had fun exploring the labyrinth in the garden.
labyrinthine
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(adj) /ˌlæbəˈrɪnˌθin/
complicated and confusing; like a labyrinth
Example: The story was labyrinthine and hard to follow.
diverse
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(adj) /daɪˈvɜrs/
showing a lot of different types or kinds
Example: The garden has a diverse range of flowers.
spiral
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(n) /ˈspaɪrəl/
a shape that winds around and around in a circle, getting closer to the center
Example: The drawing showed a spiral going in and out.
synonym
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(n) /ˈsɪn.ə.nɪm/
a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word
Example: Happy is a synonym for joyful.
maze
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(n) /meɪz/
a puzzle with many paths and dead ends
Example: The children played in the maze at the park.
intricate
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(adj) /ˈɪntrɪkɪt/
very detailed and complicated
Example: The intricate design of the dress was beautiful.
fashionable
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(adj) /ˈfæʃənəbl/
popular and stylish
Example: The new clothes in the store are very fashionable.
hedge
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(n) /hɛdʒ/
a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees
Example: The garden is surrounded by a tall hedge.
dead end
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(n) /ˈdɛd ˌɛnd/
a situation where you cannot continue or find a way out
Example: He reached a dead end while driving in the city.
confusion
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(n) /kənˈfjuːʒən/
a state of being unclear or not understanding something
Example: There was confusion about the rules of the game.
metaphor
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(n) /ˈmɛtəfɔr/
a way of describing something by saying it is something else
Example: The writer used a metaphor to show how love can be like a journey.
spiritual
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(adj) /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
related to the spirit or soul
Example: She felt a spiritual connection to nature.
meditation
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(n) /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/
the act of thinking deeply or focusing on something to relax or gain clarity
Example: She practices meditation every morning to feel calm.
carve
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(v) /kɑrv/
to shape or cut something from a larger piece
Example: He will carve a statue from the wood.
cosmology
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(n) /kɒˈzmɒlədʒi/
the study of the universe and how it works
Example: She is interested in cosmology and enjoys reading about the stars.
mosaic
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(n) /moʊˈzeɪɪk/
a picture or pattern made by placing small colored pieces together
Example: The floor was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
villa
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(n) /ˈvɪlə/
a large and usually luxurious house in the countryside
Example: They rented a villa by the beach for their vacation.
tomb
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(n) /tuːm/
a structure or vault where a dead body is buried
Example: They visited a famous tomb in Egypt.
turf
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(n) /tɜrf/
the surface of the ground covered with grass
Example: The children played on the turf in the park.
fertility
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(n) /fɜrˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
the ability to produce children or young
Example: Many animals have high fertility rates.
rite
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(n) /raɪt/
a formal act or series of acts performed in a prescribed order
Example: Many cultures have special rites for weddings.
survive
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(v) /sərˈvaɪv/
to continue to live or exist, especially after a difficult situation
Example: Many animals can survive in harsh conditions.
revival
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(n) /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
an improvement in the condition or strength of something
Example: The town saw a revival of interest in local art.
mindfulness
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(n) /ˈmaɪndfəl.nəs/
the state of being aware of your thoughts and feelings in the present moment
Example: Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress.
perspective
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(n) /pərˈspɛk.tɪv/
a particular way of thinking about something
Example: Her perspective on the issue was very interesting.
spa
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(n) /spɑː/
a place where people go to relax and get treatments like massages
Example: She went to the spa to enjoy a facial treatment.
pamphlet
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(n) /ˈpæmf.lɪt/
a small booklet or pamphlet that provides information
Example: She picked up a pamphlet about the museum.
corridor
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(n) /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/
a long, narrow space in a building that leads to different rooms
Example: She walked down the corridor to her classroom.
sketchy
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(adj) /ˈskɛtʃi/
not clear, or not specific; uncertain
Example: The information about the project is a little sketchy.
anxiety
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(n) /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
a feeling of worry or fear
Example: She felt a lot of anxiety before the big test.
Alzheimer's
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(n) /ˈælzheimerz/
a disease that affects memory and thinking skills, often seen in older people
Example: Alzheimer's can make it hard for someone to remember recent events.
universal
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(adj) /ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜːr.səl/
related to all people or things in the world
Example: The message was universal and understood by everyone.
Bronze Age
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(n) /brɑnz eɪdʒ/
a period in history when people started to use bronze to make tools and weapons
Example: The Bronze Age is known for its advancements in metalworking.
Empire
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(n) /ˈɛm.paɪər/
a group of countries or regions under one ruler or government
Example: The Roman Empire was very powerful in ancient times.
fertility
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(n) /fərˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
the ability to produce offspring or babies
Example: The farmers are interested in improving soil fertility.
origin
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(n) /ˈɔrɪdʒɪn/
the place or point where something begins
Example: The origin of the river is in the mountains.
depict
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(v) /dɪˈpɪkt/
to show or represent something in a picture or story
Example: The artist depict a beautiful landscape in her painting.
coin
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(n) /kɔɪn/
a small round piece of metal used as money
Example: I found a coin on the ground.
bathhouse
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(n) /ˈbæθhaʊs/
a building with baths for washing or relaxing
Example: She enjoyed spending time at the bathhouse.
wellness
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(n) /ˈwɛl.nəs/
the state of being healthy and happy
Example: She focuses on her wellness by eating well and exercising.
promote
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(v) /prəˈmoʊt/
to help someone or something to develop or become more successful
Example: The program aims to promote healthy eating.
benefit
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(n) /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
an advantage or good result from something
Example: The new program will benefit many students.
restore
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(v) /rɪˈstɔr/
to bring something back to its original condition
Example: They plan to restore the old building.
balance
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(n) /ˈbæl.əns/
a state of being steady and equal
Example: She found it hard to keep her balance while riding the bike.
calm
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(adj) /kɑːm/
not feeling nervous or worried
Example: She felt calm while taking deep breaths.
midst
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(n) /mɪdst/
the middle part of something
Example: She felt calm in the midst of the chaos.
crisis
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(n) /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
a time of difficult or dangerous situation
Example: The family went through a financial crisis.
stressful
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(adj) /ˈstrɛs.fəl/
causing worry or anxiety
Example: The meeting was very stressful for everyone.
relief
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(n) /rɪˈliːf/
a feeling of being free from pain or worry
Example: She felt a great relief after hearing the good news.
appeal
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(n) /əˈpil/
the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example: The appeal of the story made everyone want to read more.