Cambridge IELTS 17 Reading Test 01 – Vocabulary Review

A set of question-and-answer flashcards covering key vocabulary from the three passages in Cambridge IELTS 17 Reading Test 01.

What does the word “congested” mean when referring to traffic?

Overcrowded or jammed with vehicles so movement is difficult.

In the UK legal system, what is a “solicitor”?

A lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares cases but usually does not plead in higher courts.

Who is an “advocate” (noun)?

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

What does it mean “to advocate” something (verb)?

To speak or write in favor of; to publicly support.

What does the term “legislation” refer to?

Laws that have been formally enacted or are being proposed.

In construction, what is meant by “ventilation”?

The circulation of fresh air through an enclosed space.

What does it mean “to raise funds”?

To gather money for a project, cause, or organization.

What does the phrase “go ahead with a plan” mean?

To proceed with a plan despite obstacles or opposition.

What is a “disruption”?

An interruption or disturbance that breaks the normal flow or progress of something.

What is an “amphitheatre”?

An open-air venue with circular or oval seating surrounding a central performance area.

What does the adjective “versatile” mean?

Able to adapt or be used for many different functions or purposes.

In heritage terms, what is “conservation”?

The protection and maintenance of historic structures or sites.

What are “acoustics” in a building?

The qualities that determine how sound is transmitted and heard within the space.

What does “sustainability” refer to?

Development or practices that meet current needs without depleting future resources.

What does the adjective “communal” mean?

Shared by or beneficial to all members of a community.

What does the idiom “stand the test of time” mean?

To remain useful, strong, or valued over a long period.

In urban studies, what is the “fabric of the city”?

The interconnected physical and social structures that make up a city.

What is meant by a “resounding defeat”?

A decisive and emphatic loss.

What does “pre-emptive” mean?

Acting before an anticipated threat to prevent it from happening.

What is “exile”?

The state of being forced to live away from one’s native country.

What does it mean “to elude” capture?

To avoid or escape detection or arrest.

What is a “disguise”?

A change in appearance or clothing used to conceal one’s identity.

What does the word “perilous” mean?

Very dangerous; full of serious risk.

What does the idiom “on the run” mean?

Fleeing or hiding to avoid capture.

What does the phrase “slip through the net” mean?

To escape control, detection, or capture.

What is a “recollection”?

A memory; the act of remembering something.

What is a “conspiracy”?

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.