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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 02 Academic Reading Test 3 Part 3
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authenticate
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(v) /əˈθen.tɪ.keɪt/
to prove that something is real or true
Example: The bank uses a system to authenticate each customer.
conventional
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(adj) /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/
traditional and ordinary
Example: She chose a conventional dress for the party.
insufficient
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(adj) /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
not enough for a particular purpose
Example: The food was insufficient for the whole group.
verify
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(v) /ˈverɪfaɪ/
to check that something is true or correct
Example: Please verify your email address.
facility
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(n) /fəˈsɪl.ə.t̬i/
a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens
Example: The sports facility has a swimming pool and a gym.
mushroom
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(v) /ˈmʌʃruːm/
to increase or spread very quickly
Example: The company's profits mushroomed after the new product launch.
authorise
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(v) /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
to give official permission for something
Example: The manager must authorise the payment.
corresponding
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(adj) /ˌkɔːr.əˈspɑːn.dɪŋ/
matching or related to something else
Example: The system scans the person's corresponding characteristics.
deploy
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(v) /dɪˈplɔɪ/
to put into use or action
Example: The company will deploy new software next month.
welfare
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(n) /ˈwɛlˌfɛr/
money or help given to people who are poor or in need
Example: The government provides welfare to families with low income.
irregularity
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(n) /ɪˌrɛɡjəˈlɛrɪti/
something that is not smooth, regular, or equal in shape or pattern
Example: The scanner detects any irregularity in the shape of your hand.
equip
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(v) /ɪˈkwɪp/
to provide with the necessary items or skills
Example: We need to equip the team with new computers.
incorporate
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(v) /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/
to include something as part of something larger
Example: The new software will incorporate several advanced features.
viable
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(adj) /ˈvaɪəbəl/
able to work successfully or be effective
Example: The plan is economically viable.
awareness
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(n) /əˈwernəs/
knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example: There is a growing awareness of the importance of recycling.
thorny
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(adj) /ˈθɔːrni/
difficult to deal with; causing problems
Example: The company faced thorny legal issues.
stigmatise
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(v) /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/
to treat someone or something unfairly by making them feel ashamed or different from others
Example: The program should not stigmatize people who need help.
recipient
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(n) /rɪˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
Example: The recipient of the award smiled happily.
submit
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(v) /səbˈmɪt/
to agree to obey something or to go through a process
Example: They had to submit to a security check.