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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 01 Academic Reading Test 4 Part 2
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anecdotal
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(adj) /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl/
based on personal stories or hearsay rather than scientific evidence
Example: The report is anecdotal and not supported by data.
aspire
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(v) /əˈspaɪər/
to have a strong desire to achieve something or become something
Example: She aspires to be a doctor.
candidate
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(n) /ˈkændɪdət/
a person who is applying for a job or is being considered for a position
Example: She is a strong candidate for the manager position.
conservative
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(adj) /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
tending to avoid change and new ideas; traditional
Example: She has conservative views on education.
corporate
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(adj) /ˈkɔːrpərət/
relating to a large company or group
Example: She works in the corporate world.
counterpart
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(n) /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/
a person or thing that has the same purpose or function as another in a different place or organization
Example: The US Secretary of State met her Russian counterpart to discuss trade.
demographic
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(adj) /ˌdeməˈɡræfɪk/
relating to the characteristics of a population, such as age, sex, and income
Example: The company studies demographic trends to understand its customers.
enhance
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(v) /ɪnˈhæns/
to improve or increase the quality, value, or extent of something
Example: Reading can enhance your vocabulary.
equality
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(n) /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
Example: The law guarantees equality for all citizens.
exceptional
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(adj) /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/
unusually good; outstanding
Example: She is an exceptional student.
executive
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(adj) /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
relating to making decisions and managing a company
Example: She holds an executive position in a large company.
halt
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(v) /hɔːlt/
to stop or cause to stop
Example: The project was halted due to lack of funds.
hurdle
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(n) /ˈhɜːrdl/
a problem or difficulty that you must deal with before you can achieve something
Example: Passing the exam was the last hurdle before graduation.
isolate
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(v) /ˈaɪsəleɪt/
to separate something from other things
Example: The lab needs to isolate the virus.
prospect
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(n) /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility that something will happen
Example: The prospect of having a job interview makes me nervous.
recruitment
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(n) /rɪˈkrutmənt/
the process of finding and hiring new people for a job
Example: The company's recruitment drive attracted many applicants.
sector
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(n) /ˈsɛktər/
a distinct part or area of a country, economy, or society
Example: The private sector provides many jobs.
selective
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(adj) /sɪˈlɛktɪv/
careful about choosing; tending to choose only the best
Example: She is selective about the movies she watches.
shortcoming
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(n) /ˈʃɔːrtˌkʌmɪŋ/
a fault or failure to meet a standard
Example: One of his shortcomings is impatience.
shortlist
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(n) /ˈʃɔːrt.lɪst/
a list of people who have been chosen from a larger group to be considered for a job or prize
Example: She was on the shortlist for the job.
thorough
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(adj) /ˈθɜːroʊ/
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example: She did a thorough cleaning of the kitchen.