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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3
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placement
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(n) /ˈpleɪsmənt/
the action of putting something in a particular position or location
Example: She got a placement at a museum.
storage
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(n) /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/
a space where things are kept
Example: The storage is full of old boxes.
spoilt
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(adj) /spɔɪlt/
damaged or made worse by something
Example: The fruit got spoilt because it was left out too long.
spine
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(n) /spaɪn/
the backbone of a person or animal
Example: The doctor checked his spine for any problems.
obvious
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(adj) /ˈɑːb.vi.əs/
easy to see or understand
Example: It's obvious that she likes reading.
bend
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(v) /bɛnd/
to curve or shape something into a different position
Example: You can bend the wire into a circle.
ruins
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(n) /ˈruːɪnz/
the remains of something that has been damaged or destroyed
Example: The earthquake left many buildings in ruins.
bother
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(v) /ˈbɑːðər/
to take the trouble to do something
Example: I can't be bothered to go out tonight.
publisher
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(n) /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a person or company that prints and sells books
Example: The publisher is releasing a new book next month.
acid
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(n) /ˈæs.ɪd/
a sour substance in many foods and chemicals
Example: Lemon juice has a lot of acid in it.
deteriorate
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(v) /dɪˈtɪərɪəˌreɪt/
to become worse over time
Example: The food will deteriorate if you leave it out too long.
collector
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(n) /kəˈlɛktər/
a person who collects things
Example: He is a collector of rare coins.
regret
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(v) /rɪˈɡrɛt/
to feel sad or sorry about something you did or did not do
Example: I would regret not visiting my grandmother.
treasure
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(n) /ˈtrɛʒər/
valuable things, often in the form of money, or something very special to someone
Example: The pirate found a treasure map.
paperback
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(n) /ˈpeɪpərˌbæk/
a paperback is a book with a soft cover
Example: I prefer to read a paperback because it is lighter to carry.
hardback
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(n) /ˈhɑːrdˌbæk/
a book that has a stiff cover
Example: I bought a hardback because it lasts longer.
decorative
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(adj) /ˈdɛk.ər.ə.tɪv/
used to make something look more attractive
Example: The vase is decorative and adds beauty to the room.
shelf
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(n) /ʃɛlf/
a flat, horizontal surface used for putting things on
Example: The books are arranged neatly on the shelf.
pity
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(n) /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's troubles
Example: It's such a pity that the concert was cancelled.
drawn
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(adj) /drɔːn/
pulled towards something or someone
Example: The child was drawn to the colorful toy.
eye-catching
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(adj) /aɪ ˈkætʃ.ɪŋ/
attractive or appealing and likely to get attention
Example: The book covers are really eye-catching.
handle
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(v) /ˈhændl/
to touch, hold, or manage something
Example: You should handle the books carefully.
apart
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(adv) /əˈpɑrt/
separated by a distance
Example: The two friends live apart in different cities.
stock
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(v) /stɑk/
to fill a store or place with goods for sale
Example: The shop owner stocks a variety of books.
second-hand
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(adj) /ˈsɛk.ənd.hænd/
not brand new; used or pre-owned
Example: I bought a second-hand book from the shop.
edition
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(n) /ɪˈdɪʃən/
a particular version of a book or publication
Example: I have the latest edition of that book.
rare
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(adj) /rɛər/
not common or not happening often
Example: He collects rare coins.
attic
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(n) /ˈætɪk/
a space or room just below the roof of a building
Example: The old toys are stored in the attic.
hidden
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(adj) /ˈhɪd.ən/
not visible or easy to find
Example: The treasure was hidden under the old tree.
theft
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(n) /θɛft/
the act of taking something that does not belong to you
Example: The police are investigating a theft in the bookstore.
toddler
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(n) /ˈtɒd.lər/
a young child who is just beginning to walk
Example: The toddler played happily with his toys.
pushchair
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(n) /ˈpʊʃˌtʃɛr/
a small vehicle for pushing babies or very young children
Example: She took her baby for a walk in the pushchair.
refreshment
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(n) /rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/
a drink or snack
Example: We had some refreshments at the party.
storage
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(n) /ˈstɔrɪdʒ/
the act of storing things or the space where things are stored
Example: I put my old toys in storage.
unwanted
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(adj) /ʌnˈwɑːntɪd/
not wanted or not needed
Example: He left unwanted books for others to take.
institution
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(n) /ˌɪn.stɪˈtuː.ʃən/
a place or organization that has a particular purpose, often related to education or public service
Example: Many institutions offer scholarships to help students.
request
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(n) /rɪˈkwɛst/
an act of asking for something
Example: She made a request for more information.
boxed
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(adj) /bɑkst/
enclosed in a box
Example: The books are boxed and ready to be sent.
coursebook
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(n) /ˈkɔrsˌbʊk/
a book used for a course of study
Example: I bought my coursebook for this semester.
naturally
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(adv) /ˈnætʃərəli/
in a way that is natural or normal
Example: He stocks books for students naturally.
attract
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(v) /əˈtrækt/
to draw attention or interest towards something
Example: The bright colors attract many visitors.
central
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(adj) /ˈsɛntrəl/
located in the middle or most important place
Example: The store is central to the town.
force
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(v) /fɔrs/
to make someone do something they do not want to do
Example: The teacher asked the student not to force the pages.
weak
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(adj) /wiːk/
not strong
Example: The paperbacks are quite weak.
colorful
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(adj) /ˈkʌlərfəl/
full of colors; bright and varied
Example: I saw a colorful butterfly in the garden.
shelf
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(n) /ʃɛlf/
a flat board that is fixed to a wall or used to hold things
Example: The books are on the shelf.
break
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(v) /breɪk/
to separate into pieces or stop working
Example: Be careful not to break the vase.
heavy
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(adj) /ˈhɛvi/
weighing a lot; difficult to lift or carry
Example: The box was too heavy for me to lift.
cheap
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(adj) /tʃiːp/
costing little money
Example: New books aren't cheap, though, are they?
dedicated
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(adj) /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/
devoted to a specific purpose or task
Example: He has a dedicated space for his books.
cushion
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(n) /ˈkʌʃən/
a soft object used to make a seat or bed more comfortable
Example: I like to sit on the cushion while reading.
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