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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 1 Part 4
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translocation
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(n) /ˌtrænzlōˈkeɪʃən/
the act of moving something from one place to another
Example: The translocation of the elephants was successful.
overpopulation
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(n) /ˌoʊvɚˈpɒpjʊleɪʃən/
having too many people or animals in a place
Example: The overpopulation made it hard for the animals to find enough food.
restock
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(v) /ˌriːˈstɑːk/
to fill something again with supplies or items
Example: The store will restock the shelves tomorrow.
poach
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(v) /poʊtʃ/
to illegally take animals or plants from their natural environment
Example: Poachers harm wildlife by taking them from their homes.
boom
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(v) /buːm/
to increase quickly in number or amount
Example: The population of elephants boomed in the park.
competition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
a situation in which people or groups compete for something
Example: There is a lot of competition for jobs in the city.
routinely
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(adv) /ruˈtinli/
in a way that is done regularly
Example: The workers routinely check the machines for any problems.
significant
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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or large enough to be noticed
Example: The cost of repairs was significant.
designate
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(v) /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/
to choose someone or something for a specific purpose
Example: The teacher will designate a leader for the group project.
immobilize
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(v) /ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪz/
to stop something from moving
Example: The vets had to immobilize the elephants before they could be moved.
manoeuvre
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(n) /məˈnuː.vər/
a movement or action that requires skill and care
Example: The team performed a tricky manoeuvre to catch the elephants.
tranquilizer
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(n) /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪ.zər/
a drug that makes a person or animal calm or sleepy
Example: The vet used a tranquilizer to help the elephant relax.
minimize
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(v) /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/
to make something smaller or less
Example: We need to minimize waste in our daily lives.
flop
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(v) /flɑp/
to fall or drop heavily
Example: The tired puppy will flop down on the floor.
suffocation
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(n) /ˌsʌf.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the state of being unable to breathe, often leading to death
Example: The doctor was worried about the risk of suffocation during the procedure.
matriarch
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(n) /ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑrk/
the female head of a family or group
Example: The matriarch of the family organized the reunion.
tusk
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(n) /tʌsk/
a long, pointed tooth that sticks out of an animal's mouth, especially an elephant's
Example: The elephant has large tusks.
prospects
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(n) /ˈprɒs.pɛkts/
the possibility of something happening or being successful in the future
Example: Her job offers many career prospects.
replicate
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(v) /ˈrɛp.lɪ.keɪt/
to do the same thing again in a similar way
Example: The teacher asked the students to replicate the experiment.
ecosystem
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(n) /ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/
a community of living things and their environment
Example: The ecosystem in the park helps many animals.
sustainable
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(adj) /səˈsteɪnəbl/
able to be maintained or continued over a long time
Example: We should use sustainable resources for energy.
conservation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.sərˈveɪ.ʃən/
the protection of plants, animals, and natural resources
Example: Conservation helps to save endangered species.
GDP
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(n) /ˌdʒiː.diːˈpiː/
the total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year
Example: The country's GDP is growing every year.
dramatic
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(adj) /drəˈmætɪk/
related to drama; exciting or full of emotion
Example: There was a dramatic moment when the lights went out.
enforcement
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(n) /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
the act of making sure that laws are followed
Example: The enforcement of the rules helps keep everyone safe.
effective
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(adj) /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/
producing the desired result or effect
Example: The new law enforcement was effective in stopping poaching.
wipe out
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(phrasal verb) /waɪp aʊt/
to completely destroy or remove something
Example: The flood will wipe out many houses in the area.
ivory
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(n) /ˈaɪ.və.ri/
a hard white substance made from elephant tusks
Example: The artist carved a beautiful statue out of ivory.
afar
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(adv) /əˈfɑːr/
at a distance away from something
Example: He lived afar from the city.
knocking down
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(v) /ˈnɑkɪŋ daʊn/
to hit something, causing it to fall
Example: The child was knocking down blocks to build a tower.
dozen
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(n) /ˈdʌzən/
a group of twelve
Example: She bought a dozen eggs for the recipe.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
a difficult task or situation that requires effort to overcome
Example: Moving the elephants was a big challenge.
practice
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(n) /ˈpræktɪs/
the process of doing something regularly to improve your skill
Example: He needs to practice playing the guitar every day.
helicopter
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(n) /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/
a type of aircraft that has rotating blades on top
Example: The helicopter flew over the national park.
target
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(n) /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/
something that you aim at or try to achieve
Example: The students have a target to finish the project by Friday.
round up
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(v) /ˈraʊnd ʌp/
to gather together or collect
Example: They will round up the cows before sunset.
direct
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(v) /dəˈrɛkt/
to guide someone or something to a place
Example: The teacher will direct the students to their next activity.
plain
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(n) /pleɪn/
an area of flat land with few trees
Example: The children played on the open plain.
dart
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(n) /dɑrt/
a small, pointed object that is thrown or shot
Example: He threw a dart at the target.
dose
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(n) /doʊs/
a measured amount of a medicine or drug
Example: The doctor gave the patient a dose of medicine.
stress
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(n) /strɛs/
a feeling of worry or tension
Example: He felt a lot of stress before the exam.
crush
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(n) /krʌʃ/
a strong feeling of love for someone
Example: She has a crush on her classmate.
urgent
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(adj) /ˈɜrdʒənt/
needing immediate attention or action
Example: The doctor said the patient needs urgent care.
collar
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(n) /ˈkɒlər/
a band worn around the neck
Example: The dog wears a collar with its name on it.
track
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(v) /træk/
to follow the movement or location of something
Example: We need to track the elephants in their new home.
measurement
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(n) /ˈmɛʒərmənt/
the act of measuring something
Example: The measurement of the table was taken before buying a cover.
transport
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(v) /ˈtrænspɔrt/
to move something from one place to another
Example: We need to transport the boxes to the new shop.
settle in
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(v) /ˈsɛtəl ɪn/
to become comfortable in a new place
Example: The family will settle in their new house next week.
volunteer
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(n, v) /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪr/
as a noun: a person who offers to do something for free; as a verb: to offer to do something without being paid
Example: Many people volunteer at the animal shelter.
weapon
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(n) /ˈwɛpən/
an object used to hurt or kill someone
Example: The police took away the weapon from the suspect.
presence
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(n) /ˈprɛzəns/
the state of being in a place
Example: Her presence made everyone feel happy.
rebalance
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(v) /ˌriːˈbæl.əns/
to make changes to create balance again
Example: The new plants helped to rebalance the garden.
draw
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(n) /drɔ/
an attraction or something that pulls people in
Example: The elephants are a big draw for tourists.