Master the Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3
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assume
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(v) /əˈsjuːm/
to think something is true without proof
Example: My friends assumed I would go to the party.
achieve
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(v) /əˈtʃiv/
to succeed in doing something
Example: I want to achieve my dreams.
academic
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(adj) /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/
related to education or scholarly activities
Example: She enjoys reading academic books.
practise
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(v) /ˈpræk.tɪs/
to do something regularly in order to improve your skill
Example: I need to practise my piano lessons every day.
fortunate
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(adj) /ˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/
having good luck
Example: I feel fortunate to have such good friends.
compete
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(v) /kəmˈpiːt/
to try to win or be the best at something
Example: Many athletes compete in the Olympics.
variety
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(n) /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/
a number of different types or something
Example: There is a variety of fruits in the market.
innovative
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(adj) /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/
introducing new ideas or methods
Example: The innovative design of the bike makes it easier to ride.
jeered
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(v) /dʒɪər/
to make fun of someone in a loud way
Example: The crowd jeered at the player who missed the goal.
professional
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(adj) /prəˈfɛʃənl/
related to a job that requires special education and training
Example: She is a professional teacher.
pimpled
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(adj) /ˈpɪmpəld/
having small raised spots on a surface
Example: The table tennis bat is made of pimpled rubber.
harness
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(n) /ˈhɑrnɪs/
a strong piece of equipment used to control animals, especially horses
Example: The farmer put a harness on the horse.
bulk
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(n) /bʌlk/
the large size or quantity of something
Example: I bought a bulk of fruits to make juice.
innovative
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(adj) /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/
creative and new; introducing new ideas
Example: The school has really innovative programs for learning.
booed
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(v) /buːd/
to show disapproval by making a loud noise
Example: The audience booed when the speaker made a mistake.
breathe
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(v) /briːð/
to take air into your lungs and let it out again
Example: I need to breathe deeply to relax.
manufacture
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(v) /ˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃər/
to make things in a factory
Example: Many toys are manufactured in this factory.
stitch
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(v) /stɪtʃ/
to join pieces of cloth together with a needle and thread
Example: I will stitch the torn shirt.
damage
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(n) /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
physical harm done to something
Example: The tree fell and caused damage to the car.