Master the Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 2 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 2
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voluntary
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(adj) /ˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/
done by choice, not forced
Example: She joined the club for voluntary work.
organisation
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(n) /ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people working together for a specific purpose
Example: The organisation helps people in need.
squashed
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(adj) /skwɑʃt/
pressed or crushed into a smaller space
Example: The people at the back of the room may be a bit squashed.
crucial
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(adj) /ˈkruːʃəl/
very important
Example: Reliability is crucial in this job.
reliability
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(n) /rɪˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the quality of being trustworthy or dependable
Example: Reliability is important in any job.
consideration
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(n) /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/
the careful thought you give to something before making a decision
Example: You need to give it some consideration before you decide.
relate
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(v) /rɪˈleɪt/
to show or establish a connection between
Example: I can relate the story to my own experiences.
face-to-face
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(adj) /feɪs tə feɪs/
in person, not online or over the phone
Example: The training sessions will be face-to-face.
experienced
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(adj) /ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/
having knowledge or skill from doing something many times
Example: The experienced volunteers help the new ones.
critical
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(adj) /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
very important or necessary
Example: It is critical to finish your homework on time.
suitable
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(adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/
right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example: She found a suitable dress for the party.
stressful
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(adj) /ˈstrɛs.fəl/
causing mental or emotional pressure
Example: Sometimes work can be very stressful.
income
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(n) /ˈɪnˌkʌm/
the money you earn
Example: Her income helps pay the bills.
dedication
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(n) /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
the quality of being committed to a task or purpose
Example: Her dedication to the project helped it succeed.
loyal
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(adj) /ˈlɔɪ.əl/
faithful and devoted to someone or something
Example: The loyal volunteers help every week.
creativity
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(n) /ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
the ability to produce new ideas or things
Example: She used her creativity to design a unique logo.
imaginative
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(adj) /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
using a lot of imagination, or having a lot of ideas
Example: He has an imaginative plan for the project.
novel
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(adj) /ˈnɑː.vəl/
new and different from anything seen before
Example: The artist found a novel way to express his ideas.
fundraising
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(n) /ˈfʌndˌreɪ.zɪŋ/
the act of collecting money for a cause or project
Example: The organization is organizing a fundraising event to help local families.
delighted
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(adj) /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
very happy and pleased
Example: I was delighted to see my friends at the party.
collection
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(n) /kəˈlɛkʃən/
a group of things that are gathered together
Example: She has a collection of stamps from different countries.
litter
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(n) /ˈlɪtər/
waste material that is left on the ground in public places
Example: Please do not leave litter in the park.
environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the natural world or the surroundings where people, animals, and plants live
Example: We should take care of the environment.
vacancy
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(n) /ˈveɪ.kən.si/
a job or position that is available to be filled
Example: There is a vacancy for a teacher at the school.
nutrition
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(n) /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/
the food and substances needed for health and growth
Example: Nutrition is important for staying healthy.
appeal
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(v) /əˈpiːl/
to be attractive or interesting to someone
Example: The job at the animal shelter does not appeal to me.
disabled
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(adj) /dɪsˈeɪbld/
unable to do things because of a physical or mental condition
Example: She volunteers to help disabled children at the story club.
theatrical
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(adj) /θiˈætrɪkəl/
relating to the theater or acting
Example: The children watched a theatrical performance at the park.
performance
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(n) /pərˈfɔr.məns/
how well someone does something
Example: Her performance in the play was amazing.
vulnerable
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(adj) /ˈvʌlnərəbl/
able to be easily hurt or harmed
Example: The child felt vulnerable without their parent.
initially
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(adv) /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl.i/
at first; in the beginning
Example: Initially, I didn't understand the topic.
priority
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(n) /praɪˈɔr.ɪ.ti/
something that is more important than other things
Example: Your priority should be to finish your homework.
volunteer
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(n) /ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪr/
a person who offers to do work without being paid
Example: She wants to be a volunteer at the local animal shelter.
consideration
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(n) /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/
the thought that you give to something before you decide
Example: She gave it a lot of consideration before making her choice.
reliability
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(n) /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being trustworthy or dependable
Example: Reliability is important for a good job.
relate
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(v) /rɪˈleɪt/
to show or make a connection between things
Example: I can relate to your feelings about the project.
manager
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(n) /ˈmænɪdʒər/
a person who is in charge of a team or organization
Example: The manager helped us with the project.
prefer
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(v) /prɪˈfɜr/
to like one thing more than another
Example: I prefer tea over coffee.
apply
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(v) /əˈplaɪ/
to make a formal request or to use something for a purpose
Example: I want to apply for a job at the new restaurant.
range
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(n) /reɪndʒ/
the variety or types of something
Example: The store has a wide range of toys.
role
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(n) /roʊl/
a part or function someone has in a particular situation
Example: Everyone has a role to play in the team.
dedication
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(n) /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
the quality of being committed to something
Example: Her dedication to the project helped it succeed.
fundraising
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(n) /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/
the act of collecting money for a specific purpose
Example: They organized a fundraising to help the local shelter.
collection
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(n) /kəˈlɛkʃən/
a group of things that are gathered together
Example: I bought a new collection of stamps.
regular
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(adj) /ˈrɛɡjələr/
happening in a way that is normal or usual
Example: Some of our regular collectors are quite elderly.
elderly
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(adj) /ˈɛldərli/
old or aging
Example: Some of our regular collectors are quite elderly, but very active.
active
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(adj) /ˈæk.tɪv/
doing a lot of things or taking part in many activities
Example: The children are active during the playtime.
protect
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(v) /prəˈtɛkt/
to keep someone or something safe from harm
Example: Volunteers help to protect the environment.
instruction
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(n) /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a direction or order to do something
Example: The teacher gave clear instruction to the students.
disabled
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(adj) /dɪsˈeɪbld/
not able to do something because of a physical or mental condition
Example: The program is designed for disabled children.
acting
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(n) /ˈæktɪŋ/
the act of doing something in a play or performance
Example: She is interested in acting and loves to perform on stage.
vulnerable
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(adj) /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/
able to be easily hurt or harmed
Example: The puppy is vulnerable and needs protection.
injury
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(n) /ˈɪn.dʒər.i/
harm or damage to a person's body
Example: She fell and got an injury on her knee.
information
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(n) /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
facts or details about something
Example: I need more information before I make a decision.