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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 4
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microplastic
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(n) /ˌmaɪkroʊˈplæstɪk/
tiny pieces of plastic smaller than five millimetres
Example: Microplastic can harm fish in the ocean.
synthetic
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(adj) /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
made by combining different substances, not natural
Example: The jacket is made of synthetic materials.
detach
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(v) /dɪˈtætʃ/
to separate or remove from something
Example: Threads and microfibres detach from synthetic clothing.
microscopic
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(adj) /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/
so small that it can only be seen with a microscope
Example: The scientist studied microscopic organisms in the water.
impair
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(v) /ɪmˈpɛr/
to make something worse or weaken it
Example: The loud noise can impair my concentration.
lodge
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(v) /lɒdʒ/
to put or stay in a place, often for a short time
Example: We will lodge at a hotel during our trip.
digestive
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(adj) /dɪˈdʒɛstɪv/
related to the process of breaking down food in the body
Example: The digestive system helps us process food.
conclusive
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(adj) /kənˈkluːsɪv/
showing that something is definitely true or certain
Example: The scientist found conclusive evidence in her research.
legislation
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(n) /ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
a law or set of laws made by a government
Example: The legislation helps protect the environment.
manufacturer
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(n) /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər/
a person or company that makes goods for sale
Example: The manufacturer delivers new products every month.
microbead
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(n) /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.bɪd/
a tiny plastic bead used in some products like cosmetics
Example: Some face scrubs contain microbeads that help remove dead skin.
cleanser
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(n) /ˈklɛnzər/
a substance used to clean something
Example: She used a gentle cleanser for her face.
accurately
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(adv) /ˈækjərətli/
in a way that is correct or exact
Example: She can accurately answer all the questions.
estimate
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(v) /ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/
to guess the number, size, or value of something
Example: It is hard to estimate how many people will come to the party.
deposit
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(n) /dɪˈpɑː.zɪt/
money that you put into a bank account
Example: She made a deposit at the bank today.
fertilizer
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(n) /ˈfɜrtəˌlaɪzər/
a substance used to make soil more fertile
Example: Farmers use fertilizer to help their crops grow.
earthworm
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(n) /ˈɜrθwɜrm/
a long, soft animal that lives in the soil and helps it by breaking down dead material
Example: The earthworm helps make the soil healthy.
topsoil
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(n) /ˈtɑːp.sɔɪl/
the upper layer of soil where plants grow
Example: Topsoil is important for growing healthy plants.
component
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(n) /kəmˈpoʊnənt/
a part of something larger
Example: The engine is a crucial component of the car.
agricultural
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(adj) /ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/
related to farming or agriculture
Example: The agricultural fields are full of crops.
nutrient
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(n) /ˈnjuːtriənt/
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
Example: Plants need nutrients to grow strong.
fertile
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(adj) /ˈfɜr.taɪl/
able to produce abundant crops or vegetation
Example: The farm has very fertile land.
ingestion
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(n) /ɪnˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
the act of taking in food or substances through the mouth
Example: Ingestion of too much sugar can be harmful.
inhibit
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(v) /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
to prevent something from happening or happening effectively
Example: The heavy rain can inhibit outdoor activities.
perennial
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(adj) /pəˈrɛn.i.əl/
lasting for a long time or returning again and again
Example: She planted perennial flowers in her garden.
biodegradable
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(adj) /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl/
able to be broken down naturally by living things
Example: This bag is biodegradable, so it won't harm the environment.
conventional
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(adj) /kənˈvɛnʃənl/
following accepted customs or beliefs
Example: The artist used conventional materials to create her painting.
polyethylene
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(n) /ˌpɒliˈɛθəliːn/
a type of plastic used in many products
Example: The bottle is made of polyethylene.
germinate
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(v) /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/
to begin to grow or develop from a seed
Example: The seeds will germinate in a few days.
attribute
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(n) /ˈætrɪbjuːt/
a quality or feature of something
Example: Honesty is an important attribute of a good leader.
implication
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(n) /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
a possible effect or result of something
Example: The implications of her decision were significant.
decay
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(v) /dɪˈkeɪ/
to become rotten or to break down
Example: The food will decay if you leave it out too long.
impoverish
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(v) /ɪmˈpɑːv.ər.ɪʃ/
to make someone very poor or to make something worse
Example: The storm can impoverish the small farming community.
ecosystem
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(n) /ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/
a community of living things and their environment
Example: The ecosystem is home to many plants and animals.
widespread
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(adj) /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/
existing or happening in many places or among many people
Example: The news about the event was widespread.
microfibre
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(n) /ˈmaɪkroʊˌfaɪbər/
a very thin fiber made from synthetic materials
Example: The shirt is made from microfibre, which makes it very soft.
microscopic
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(adj) /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɒ.pɪk/
extremely small and only visible under a microscope
Example: The scientist studied microscopic samples from the soil.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪmpækt/
the effect or influence of one person or thing on another
Example: The impact of the new law was immediate.
underline
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(v) /ˈʌndərˌlaɪn/
to draw a line under something to show its importance
Example: I want to underline the need for more recycling.
particle
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(n) /ˈpɑːrtɪkl/
a very small piece of something
Example: A particle of dust was floating in the sunlight.
detect
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(v) /dɪˈtɛkt/
to notice or discover something
Example: The scientist can detect tiny particles in the water.
carry out
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(phrasal verb) /ˈkæri aʊt/
to perform or complete a task or activity
Example: They will carry out the experiment next week.
digest
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(v) /daɪˈdʒɛst/
to break down food in the body so it can be used
Example: It takes time for the body to digest food.
tract
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(n) /trækt/
a tube or path in an organism through which substances pass
Example: The earthworms have a long tract in their bodies.
essential
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(adj) /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
very important and necessary
Example: Worms are an essential part of healthy soil.
subsequent
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(adj) /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/
happening after something else
Example: The subsequent events surprised everyone.
conventional
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(adj) /kənˈvɛnʃənl/
following accepted customs or practices
Example: The school used conventional methods to teach the students.
rapid
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(adj) /ˈræp.ɪd/
happening in a short time or at a fast speed
Example: The worms lost weight rapidly.
attribute
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(n) /ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt/
a quality or feature that belongs to someone or something
Example: Honesty is an important attribute in a friend.
regard
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(v) /rɪˈɡɑrd/
to think about something in a particular way
Example: We should regard nature as very important.
implication
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(n) /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
a possible effect or result of something
Example: The implication of her statement was clear to everyone.
dependent
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(adj) /dɪˈpɛndənt/
relying on someone or something else for support or help
Example: The plant is dependent on water to grow.
negatively
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(adv) /ˈnɛɡəˌtɪvli/
in a way that is bad or harmful
Example: The storm negatively affected the city.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
a strong effect or influence
Example: The changes had a big impact on the environment.