Master the Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 2 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 2
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estate
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(n) /ɪˈsteɪt/
a large area of land, usually with a big house
Example: His family owns a beautiful estate in the countryside.
conservatory
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(n) /kənˈsɜːrvəˌtɔri/
a room or building used for growing plants
Example: The conservatory was filled with beautiful flowers.
demolish
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(v) /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/
to completely destroy a building
Example: They plan to demolish the old school next year.
wealthy
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(adj) /ˈwɛlθi/
having a lot of money or possessions
Example: The wealthy man bought a big house.
intention
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(n) /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
a plan or goal that someone wants to achieve
Example: Her intention is to finish her homework before dinner.
politician
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(n) /ˌpɑːlɪˈtɪʃən/
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a member of a government
Example: The politician gave a speech about the new law.
sculpture
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(n) /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/
a three-dimensional work of art made by shaping materials like stone or metal
Example: The sculpture in the garden is very beautiful.
ally
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(n) /ˈælaɪ/
a person or group that helps and supports another person or group
Example: She was his ally in the project.
host
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(n) /hoʊst/
a person who receives or entertains guests
Example: The host welcomed everyone to the party.
talent
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(n) /ˈtælənt/
a natural ability to do something well
Example: She has a talent for playing the piano.
servant
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(n) /ˈsɜrvənt/
a person who works for someone else, usually in a home
Example: The servant cleaned the house every day.
volunteer
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(n) /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
a person who offers to help or do work for free
Example: She decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter.
feature
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(n) /ˈfiːtʃər/
a characteristic or part of something
Example: The new feature on the phone makes it easier to take photos.
replace
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(v) /rɪˈpleɪs/
to take the place of something or someone
Example: We need to replace the old car with a new one.
audio
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(n) /ˈɔːdi.oʊ/
sound, especially when recorded or broadcast
Example: I listened to the audio of my favorite song.
adventure
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(n) /ədˈvɛn.tʃər/
an exciting experience or activity, often involving risks or uncertainty
Example: The children love to play in the adventure playground.
playground
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(n) /ˈpleɪˌɡraʊnd/
an outdoor area with equipment for children to play on
Example: The kids love to go to the playground after school.
tractor
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(n) /ˈtræktər/
a powerful vehicle used for pulling farm equipment
Example: The farmer uses a tractor to plow the fields.
agricultural
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(adj) /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to farming or the production of food
Example: The farm has many agricultural tools.
dairy
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(n) /ˈdɛr.i/
food made from milk, such as cheese, butter, and yogurt
Example: She enjoys eating dairy like yogurt and cheese.
dominate
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(v) /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/
to have control over something or someone
Example: The big stone building dominates the farm.
barn
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(n) /bɑrn/
a large building on a farm for storing animals or farm tools
Example: The barn is where we keep the hay.
plough
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(n) /plaʊ/
a tool used for turning over soil in farming
Example: Farmers use a plough to prepare the land for planting.
sow
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(v) /soʊ/
to plant seeds in the ground
Example: Farmers sow seeds in the spring.
groom
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(v) /ɡruːm/
to clean and take care of an animal's fur or hair
Example: Children love to groom the donkeys.
donkey
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(n) /ˈdɔŋ.ki/
a domesticated animal similar to a horse, often used for farm work
Example: The children enjoy feeding the donkey at the farm.
stable
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(adj) /ˈsteɪ.bəl/
not likely to change or move; steady
Example: The table is stable and does not wobble.
jam
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(n) /dʒæm/
a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar
Example: I like to put jam on my toast.
pickle
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(n) /ˈpɪk.əl/
a type of food that is usually made from vegetables and is preserved in salt or vinegar
Example: I like to put a pickle on my sandwich.
blanket
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(n) /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
a large piece of cloth used for warmth or covering
Example: I like to use a blanket when I watch TV.
wool
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(n) /wʊl/
the hair of sheep used for making clothes and other items
Example: The blanket is made of wool.
shed
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(n) /ʃɛd/
a small building used for storing things
Example: He put the tools in the shed.
carriage
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(n) /ˈkɛrɪdʒ/
a vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by horses
Example: The children enjoyed the ride in the carriage.
parkland
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(n) /ˈpɑːrk.lænd/
an area of land with grass and trees, usually used for recreation
Example: The children played in the parkland near the estate.
lay out
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(v) /leɪ aʊt/
to arrange or plan something in a particular way
Example: The teacher will lay out the instructions for the project.
establish
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(v) /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
to create or start something on a firm basis
Example: They establish a new rule for the game.
preserve
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(v) /prɪˈzɜrv/
to keep something safe and in good condition
Example: We want to preserve the old building for future generations.
ballroom
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(n) /ˈbɔːl.ruːm/
a large room for dancing
Example: The ballroom was beautifully decorated for the party.
conservatory
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(n) /kənˈsɜːrvəˌtɔri/
a room with many plants, often used to grow them or for enjoyment
Example: The family spent time relaxing in the conservatory.
bed
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(n) /bɛd/
a piece of furniture you sleep on
Example: I like to read a book in my bed.
escape
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(v) /ɪˈskeɪp/
to get away from a place or situation
Example: The cat tried to escape from the box.
politician
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(n) /ˌpɑːlɪˈtɪʃən/
a person who is involved in politics
Example: The politician spoke to many people about their concerns.
ally
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(n) /ˈælaɪ/
a person or country that helps another person or country
Example: The two countries are allies in the fight against pollution.
unusually
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(adv) /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/
in a way that is not usual or typical
Example: It is unusually warm today for this time of year.
recipe
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(n) /ˈrɛsɪpi/
a list of ingredients and instructions for making a dish
Example: I found a recipe for chocolate cake.
introduce
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(v) /ˌɪntrəˈdus/
to make someone or something known for the first time
Example: I will introduce you to my friend.
available
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(adj) /əˈveɪləbl/
ready for use or easy to get
Example: The book is available at the library.
activity
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(n) /ækˈtɪvɪti/
something that is done for enjoyment or to achieve a goal
Example: The children enjoy the activity in the playground.
addition
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(n) /əˈdɪʃ.ən/
the act of adding something
Example: The addition of new toys made the kids very happy.
ground
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(n) /ɡraʊnd/
the solid surface of the Earth
Example: The dog loves to run on the ground.
agricultural
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(adj) /ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/
related to farming or agriculture
Example: The school organized a trip to an agricultural fair.
homemade
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(adj) /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪd/
made at home, not bought in a store
Example: She brought a slice of homemade cake to the picnic.
slice
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(n) /slaɪs/
a thin piece cut from a whole
Example: I would like a slice of bread.
collection
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(n) /kəˈlɛkʃən/
a group of things that are collected together
Example: He has a large collection of stamps.
gate
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(n) /ɡeɪt/
a structure that allows entrance or exit
Example: The gate is closed to keep the animals inside.
coat
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(n) /koʊt/
a piece of clothing worn to keep warm or to protect from the weather
Example: She wore a coat to stay warm in the cold.
brick
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(n) /brɪk/
a hard block used for building
Example: The wall is made of brick.
relaxing
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(adj) /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
making you feel relaxed or calm
Example: The music is relaxing to listen to.
cattle
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(n) /ˈkætəl/
a group of cows and bulls
Example: The farmer has a lot of cattle on his land.
sheep
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(n) /ʃiːp/
a farm animal that is kept for its wool, meat, and milk
Example: The farmer has many sheep on his land.