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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 01 Academic Reading Test 3 Part 2
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protrude
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(v) /prəˈtruːd/
to stick out from or through something
Example: The nail protrudes from the wall.
burrow
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(v) /ˈbɜːroʊ/
to dig a hole or tunnel in the ground
Example: The rabbit burrowed under the fence.
tranquillity
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(n) /træŋˈkwɪləti/
a state of peace and quiet
Example: She enjoys the tranquillity of the countryside.
fall foul of
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(phr v) /fɔːl faʊl əv/
to be in trouble because of breaking rules or laws
Example: Many builders fall foul of strict regulations.
dismantle
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(v) /dɪsˈmæntəl/
to take apart or destroy a structure or system
Example: They had to dismantle the old shed to make room for a garden.
conventional
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(adj) /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/
traditional and ordinary, not unusual
Example: They prefer conventional methods of farming.
subterranean
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(adj) /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
existing or happening under the surface of the earth
Example: Subterranean creatures live in dark caves.
cosset
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(v) /ˈkɑːsɪt/
to treat with great care and affection; pamper
Example: She cosseted her pet dog with treats and cuddles.
embankment
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(n) /ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/
a wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent flooding or to support a road or railway
Example: The river was protected by a high embankment.
submerge
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(v) /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
to put something completely under water or another liquid
Example: The submarine can submerge to great depths.
mound
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(n) /maʊnd/
a small hill or pile of earth
Example: The children played on the sandy mound.
disfigure
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(v) /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/
to spoil the appearance of something or someone
Example: The scar on his face disfigured him.
insulation
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(n) /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/
a material or substance used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from passing through
Example: The walls have good insulation to keep the house warm.
dweller
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(n) /ˈdwɛlər/
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example: The cave dweller used stone tools.
chronic
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(adj) /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
lasting for a long time or happening often
Example: He has chronic back pain.
hit on
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(phrasal verb) /ˈhɪt ɒn/
to think of an idea, especially one that solves a problem
Example: She hit on a great way to save money.
commission
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(n) /kəˈmɪʃən/
a request or order for someone to do a piece of work, especially an artistic work
Example: The artist received a commission to paint the mayor's portrait.
facade
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(n) /fəˈsɑːd/
the front of a building, or a false appearance that hides the truth
Example: The hotel's facade is very impressive.
stimulate
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(v) /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
to encourage or make something more active or excited
Example: The teacher used games to stimulate the students' interest.
boast
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(v) /boʊst/
to talk with too much pride about something you have or have done
Example: She likes to boast about her grades.