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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 4
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aspect
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(n) /ˈæs.pɛkt/
a part or feature of something
Example: One important aspect of learning is practice.
development
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(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/
the process of growing or changing
Example: The development of technology helps us every day.
convenient
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(adj) /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
easy to use or get to
Example: It is convenient to have a phone in your pocket.
suspect
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(v) /səˈspɛkt/
to believe that something is true or likely
Example: I suspect my friend will come to the party.
overlooked
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(v) /ˌoʊvərˈlʊkt/
to fail to notice something
Example: Sometimes people overlook the small details in a project.
breeches
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(n) /ˈbrɪtʃɪz/
knee-length pants, often worn in historical clothing
Example: He wore breeches for the costume party.
garment
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(n) /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an item of clothing
Example: She bought a new garment for the party.
tailor
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(n) /ˈteɪlər/
a person whose job is to make or alter clothes
Example: My sister went to the tailor to fix her dress.
decorative
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(adj) /ˈdɛkərətɪv/
serving to make something look more attractive
Example: The decorative design on the wall makes the room look nice.
stylish
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(adj) /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having a good and attractive shape or design
Example: She wore a stylish dress to the party.
profession
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(n) /prəˈfɛʃ.ən/
a job or career that requires special training
Example: She chose teaching as her profession.
physician
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(n) /fəˈzɪʃ.ən/
a medical doctor
Example: The physician gave me good advice about my health.
visible
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(adj) /ˈvɪzəbl/
able to be seen
Example: The picture on the wall is very visible.
numerous
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(adj) /ˈnjuːmərəs/
a lot of; many
Example: There are numerous stars in the sky.
possession
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(n) /pəˈzɛʃən/
the state of having or owning something
Example: She has a collection of rare possessions.
vulnerable
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(adj) /ˈvʌl.nɚ.ə.bəl/
able to be easily harmed or hurt
Example: The child felt vulnerable when lost in the crowd.
pickpocket
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(n) /ˈpɪkˌpɑkɪt/
a person who steals things from people's pockets
Example: Be careful, there might be a pickpocket in the crowd.
recycle
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(v) /rɪˈsaɪkəl/
to process something so it can be used again
Example: We should recycle plastic bottles to help the environment.
linen
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(n) /ˈlɪn.ɪn/
a type of cloth made from flax plants
Example: The tablecloth is made of linen.
embroidery
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(n) /ɛmˈbrɔɪdəri/
a design made by sewing threads on fabric
Example: She loves the embroidery on her dress.
petticoat
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(n) /ˈpɛt̬ɪˌkoʊt/
a woman's skirt worn under other clothes
Example: She wore a petticoat under her dress.
fold
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(v) /foʊld/
to bend something over on itself
Example: I need to fold the paper before putting it in the envelope.
perfume
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(n) /pɜrˈfjuːm/
a liquid with a strong, sweet smell that people put on their body to smell good
Example: She sprayed some perfume before going out.
trade
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(n) /treɪd/
the act of buying and selling goods
Example: She wants to learn how to trade more effectively.
alter
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(v) /ˈɔːltər/
to change something
Example: She decided to alter her dress for the party.
bulky
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(adj) /ˈbʌl.ki/
large and difficult to carry or store
Example: The bulky box would not fit in the car.
detract
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(v) /dɪˈtrækt/
to take away from the worth or importance of something
Example: The loud noise did not detract from her performance.
image
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(n) /ˈɪmɪdʒ/
a picture or likeness of something
Example: She showed me an image of her cat.
pouch
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(n) /paʊtʃ/
a small bag or flexible container
Example: She put her snacks in a pouch.
inevitable
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(adj) /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbl/
certain to happen; unavoidable
Example: It is inevitable that we will have to change our plans.
fashion
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(n) /ˈfæʃ.ən/
a style of clothing or accessories popular at a particular time
Example: She loves to keep up with the latest fashion trends.
development
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(n) /dɪˈvɛl.əpmənt/
the process of developing or being developed
Example: The development of new ideas is important for growth.
convenient
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(adj) /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
easy to use or do
Example: It is convenient to have pockets in your clothes.
overlook
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(v) /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/
to fail to notice or consider something
Example: I often overlook small details in my work.
suit
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(n) /suːt/
a set of clothes made from the same cloth, often worn for formal occasions
Example: He wore a suit to the wedding.
waistcoat
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(n) /ˈweɪskəʊt/
a type of men's clothing worn on the upper body, usually without sleeves and under a jacket
Example: He wore a waistcoat to the wedding.
line
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(n) /laɪn/
a long mark or stroke
Example: She drew a line on the paper.
sew
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(v) /soʊ/
to join pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread
Example: She likes to sew her own clothes.
cloth
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(n) /klɔθ/
a material made from threads that is used for making clothes
Example: She bought some cloth to make a dress.
instrument
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(n) /ˈɪnstrʊmənt/
a tool or device used for a specific purpose
Example: A guitar is a popular instrument for making music.
vulnerable
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(adj) /ˈvʌlnərəbl/
capable of being harmed or hurt
Example: The child felt vulnerable during the storm.
delicate
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(adj) /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
easily broken or damaged; fragile
Example: The delicate flower needs gentle care.
embroidery
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(n) /ɛmˈbrɔɪdəri/
the art of decorating fabric with needle and thread
Example: She loves to make beautiful embroidery for her home.
petticoat
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(n) /ˈpɛtɪˌkoʊt/
a woman's undergarment worn under a skirt or dress
Example: She wore a beautiful petticoat under her dress.
fold
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(v) /foʊld/
to bend something over itself
Example: I will fold the letter and put it in the envelope.
trade
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(n) /treɪd/
the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services
Example: She works in trade and helps people sell their products.
alter
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(v) /ˈɔːltər/
to change something
Example: I want to alter my dress for the party.
bulky
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(adj) /ˈbʌl.ki/
large and difficult to carry
Example: The box was bulky and hard to lift.
detract
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(v) /dɪˈtrækt/
to take away from something or to make it less good
Example: The loud noise can detract from our conversation.
pouch
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(n) /paʊtʃ/
a small, flexible bag
Example: She carried a small pouch with her money.
inevitable
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(adj) /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbl/
certain to happen; unavoidable
Example: Rain is inevitable during the wet season.