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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 09 Academic Reading Test 3 Part 1
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systematic
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(adj) /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
done according to a plan or system
Example: She has a systematic approach to solving problems.
objective
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(adj) /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/
based on facts, not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
Example: The judge made an objective decision based on the evidence.
deteriorate
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(v) /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
to become worse in quality or condition
Example: The old building began to deteriorate after years of neglect.
invective
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(n) /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/
insulting or abusive language
Example: His speech was full of invective against his opponents.
polemic
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(n) /pəˈlɛmɪk/
a strong argument or controversy, especially one that is written or spoken publicly
Example: The article sparked a polemic in the newspapers.
exempt
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(adj) /ɪɡˈzempt/
not affected by something, such as a rule or obligation
Example: His income is exempt from tax.
aptitude
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(n) /ˈæptɪtuːd/
a natural ability to do something well
Example: She has an aptitude for mathematics.
prescriptivism
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(n) /prɪˈskrɪptɪvɪzəm/
the belief that there are correct and incorrect ways to use language and that rules should be followed
Example: The teacher's prescriptivism about grammar was unpopular with her students.
inherent
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(adj) /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as a natural and permanent quality of something
Example: The risks are inherent in the job.
impose
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(v) /ɪmˈpoʊz/
to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received
Example: The government decided to impose a new tax on sugar.
propound
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(v) /prəˈpaʊnd/
to suggest an idea or theory for consideration
Example: The scientist propounded a new theory about the origins of the universe.
adherent
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(n) /ədˈhɪrənt/
a person who supports a particular belief, idea, or group
Example: She is a strong adherent of the movement.
deviation
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(n) /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
the act of doing something that is different from what is usual or expected
Example: Any deviation from the rules is not allowed.
codify
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(v) /ˈkɑːdɪfaɪ/
to arrange something, such as laws or rules, into a system
Example: They codified the rules for the game.
authoritarian
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(adj) /əˌθɔːrəˈteriən/
expecting or requiring people to obey rules or laws without questioning them
Example: The authoritarian teacher demanded complete silence in class.
prescribe
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(v) /prɪˈskraɪb/
to officially tell someone what they must do
Example: The doctor prescribes medicine for the patient.
proscribe
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(v) /proʊˈskraɪb/
to forbid something by law or rule
Example: The new policy proscribes smoking in public areas.
evaluate
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(v) /ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt/
to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
Example: Teachers evaluate students' progress at the end of the term.
halt
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(v) /hɔːlt/
to stop or cause to stop
Example: The train halted at the station.
advocate
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(n) /ˈæd.və.keɪt/
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
Example: She is an advocate for animal rights.
tenet
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(n) /ˈtɛnɪt/
a principle or belief, especially one that is part of a larger system of beliefs
Example: The tenet of equality is central to democracy.
elitist
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(adj) /ɪˈliːtɪst/
believing that some people are better than others because they are more intelligent or have more money
Example: The school has an elitist reputation.