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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 02 Academic Reading Test 2 Part 2
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impede
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(v) /ɪmˈpiːd/
to make it more difficult for something to happen or progress
Example: Bad weather can impede travel.
dissemination
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(n) /ˌdɪs.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
the act of spreading information, knowledge, or data widely
Example: The dissemination of news through social media is very fast.
dialect
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(n) /ˈdaɪ.ə.lekt/
a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area or by a particular group of people
Example: She speaks a local dialect of Spanish.
metaphorical
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(adj) /ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪkəl/
used to describe a word or phrase that is not meant literally but represents something else
Example: The phrase 'time is money' is metaphorical.
remedy
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(n) /ˈrɛmədi/
a treatment or cure for a problem or illness
Example: The doctor gave her a remedy for her cough.
comparable
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(adj) /ˈkɑːm.pər.ə.bəl/
similar in size, amount, or quality to something else
Example: The two houses are comparable in price.
stark
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(adj) /stɑːrk/
very clear and easy to see or understand, often in an unpleasant way
Example: The language barrier presents itself in stark form to firms.
insularity
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(n) /ˌɪnsəˈlɛrəti/
the state of being isolated or not interested in other cultures or ideas
Example: The company's insularity made it hard for them to understand foreign customers.
correspondence
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(n) /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
letters or emails exchanged between people
Example: The company handles all business correspondence by email.
exempt
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(adj) /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/
not affected by something; not required to do something
Example: Some students are exempt from the final exam because of their high grades.
glossary
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(n) /ˈɡlɒsəri/
a list of special or technical words with explanations of their meanings
Example: The textbook includes a glossary at the end.
disrupt
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(v) /dɪˈsʌrʌpt/
to interrupt or cause problems with an activity or process
Example: The loud noise disrupted the meeting.
permeate
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(v) /pərˈmiːeɪt/
to spread through or be present in every part of something
Example: The smell of coffee permeates the entire house.