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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 4
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exile
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(n) /ˈɛksaɪl/
the state of being forced to leave one's country
Example: After the revolution, many people lived in exile.
reside
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(v) /rɪˈzaɪd/
to live in a place
Example: They reside in a small town by the sea.
outspoken
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(adj) /aʊtˈspoʊkən/
talking freely about something, especially when it is important or sensitive
Example: She gave an outspoken opinion about the issue.
criticism
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(n) /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
the act of saying that something is wrong or bad
Example: The teacher gave her criticism on the student's essay.
colleague
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(n) /ˈkɑːliːɡ/
a person who works with you
Example: My colleague helped me with my project.
genius
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(n) /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
a very smart or talented person
Example: Albert Einstein was a genius in science.
poverty
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(n) /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of being very poor
Example: Many families live in poverty.
regard
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(v) /rɪˈɡɑrd/
to think of someone or something in a particular way
Example: He is highly regarded by his colleagues.
insight
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(n) /ˈɪn.saɪt/
a clear understanding of something
Example: The teacher provided insight into the difficult topic.
talented
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(adj) /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/
having a natural ability to do something well
Example: She is a talented musician.
publication
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(n) /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making information available to the public
Example: The publication helped many people learn new ideas.
collapse
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(v) /kəˈlæps/
to fall down suddenly
Example: The building might collapse if there is a big earthquake.
furnish
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(v) /ˈfɜrnɪʃ/
to provide furniture for a space
Example: They will furnish their new home with stylish furniture.
unique
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(adj) /juˈnik/
being the only one of its kind
Example: Her dress is unique at the party.
portrait
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(n) /ˈpɔrtrɪt/
a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person
Example: The artist painted a beautiful portrait of the young girl.
tapestry
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(n) /ˈtæpəstri/
a piece of cloth with pictures or designs woven into it, often used to decorate walls
Example: The museum has a beautiful tapestry on the wall.
design
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(v) /dɪˈzaɪn/
to make a plan or drawing for something
Example: He will design a new chair for the living room.
panelling
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(n) /ˈpænəlɪŋ/
a decorative covering for walls made of wood or other materials
Example: The living room has beautiful wood panelling.
intricate
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(adj) /ˈɪn.trɪ.kɪt/
very detailed and complicated
Example: The artist made an intricate design for the mural.
carving
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(n) /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a shape made by cutting or shaping wood, stone, or other material
Example: The artist created a beautiful carving of a bird.
inexpensive
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(adj) /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
not expensive; cheap
Example: The items were relatively inexpensive.
solemn
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(adj) /ˈsɑləm/
serious and formal
Example: The ceremony was solemn and respectful.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
having a strong effect on someone because of being great or remarkable
Example: The impressive building stood tall in the city.
entertain
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(v) /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/
to provide enjoyment or amusement to others
Example: They often entertain friends on the weekends.
influence
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(n) /ˈɪnfluəns/
the power to affect someone or something
Example: His speech had a strong influence on the crowd.
contrast
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(n) /ˈkɒn.træst/
the state of being different from something else
Example: There is a clear contrast between the two rooms.
harbour
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(n) /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/
a place where boats can be stored or protected
Example: The boat docked safely at the harbour.
gesture
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(n) /ˈdʒɛstʃər/
a movement of the body to express something
Example: He made a gesture to show he understood.
donate
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(v) /dəˈneɪt/
to give something, especially to a good cause
Example: They decide to donate their old clothes to charity.
restore
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(v) /rɪˈstɔr/
to bring something back to its former state
Example: They plan to restore the old building next year.
reside
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(v) /rɪˈzaɪd/
to live in a place
Example: They reside in a small town.
romantic
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(adj) /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/
related to love, or having strong feelings about someone
Example: They had a romantic dinner by the candlelight.
literary
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(adj) /ˈlɪt.ər.er.i/
related to written works or literature
Example: She loves reading literary books.
outspoken
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(adj) /aʊtˈspoʊkən/
expressing strong opinions openly
Example: She is outspoken about her views on education.
exile
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(n) /ˈɛksaɪl/
the state of being forced to leave your country or home
Example: He lived in a new country during his exile.
property
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(n) /ˈprɒp.ər.ti/
something that is owned
Example: The house is a beautiful property.
storey
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(n) /ˈstɔːri/
a level of a building
Example: The house has three storeys.
decorate
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(v) /ˈdɛkəˌreɪt/
to make something look more attractive by adding things to it
Example: They decorate the room for the party.
atmosphere
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(n) /ˈætməsfɪr/
the air and other gases around the Earth
Example: The atmosphere in the room was very calm.
shadowy
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(adj) /ˈʃædoʊi/
dark and full of shadows; not clear or bright
Example: The room felt shadowy in the evening light.
lounge
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(n) /laʊndʒ/
a comfortable room for relaxing
Example: They sat together in the lounge and talked.
furnishing
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(n) /ˈfɜrnɪʃɪŋ/
furniture and fittings for a room or building
Example: The living room has beautiful furnishings.
wallpaper
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(n) /ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpər/
paper that is put on the walls of a room for decoration
Example: The bedroom has beautiful wallpaper.
hallway
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(n) /ˈhɔlweɪ/
a long and narrow passage in a building
Example: The hallway of the school is very wide.
deprived
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(adj) /dɪˈpraɪvd/
lacking basic necessities or needs, such as food or shelter
Example: The community helps children from deprived backgrounds.
extraordinary
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(adj) /ɪkˈstrɔːrdənˌɛri/
very unusual, special, or much better than usual
Example: Her performance was extraordinary and amazed everyone.
relative
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(n) /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv/
a person who is related to another person
Example: She invited her relative to her birthday party.
public
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(adj) /ˈpʌblɪk/
related to or for everyone to see or use
Example: The museum is open to the public.
criticize
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(v) /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
to say what you think is wrong about something or someone
Example: It is easy to criticize a movie without seeing it.
emperor
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(n) /ˈɛmpərər/
a person who rules a large area of land or a group of countries
Example: The emperor made important decisions for his empire.
collapse
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(v) /kəˈlæps/
to fall down or give way suddenly
Example: The old building might collapse if it is not repaired.