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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 2
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conceive
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(v) /kənˈsiːv/
to understand or form an idea of something in your mind
Example: It is hard to conceive of a world without trees.
vigorous
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(adj) /ˈvɪɡərəs/
strong and active; full of energy
Example: He took a vigorous walk every morning.
facilitate
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(v) /fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪt/
to make something easier
Example: The teacher will facilitate the discussion in class.
teleworking
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(n) /ˈtɛl.əˌwɜːr.kɪŋ/
working from home or another location using technology
Example: Many people started teleworking during the pandemic.
spectacular
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(adj) /spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lər/
very impressive or dramatic
Example: The view from the mountain was spectacular.
fleet
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(n) /fliːt/
a group of vehicles, especially ships or aircraft, that are controlled by one company or government
Example: The company added more cars to its fleet this year.
abolish
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(v) /əˈbɑːlɪʃ/
to officially end a law, system, or practice
Example: They want to abolish the outdated rule.
relocate
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(v) /ˌriːloʊˈkeɪt/
to move to a new place
Example: They need to relocate the office to a larger building.
labour-intensive
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(adj) /ˈleɪ.bər.ɪnˈtens.ɪv/
requiring a lot of work and effort
Example: Farming is often considered a labour-intensive activity.
candidate
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(n) /ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/
a person who is being considered for a job or position
Example: She is a candidate for the scholarship.
haulage
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(n) /ˈhɔːlɪdʒ/
the business of transporting goods
Example: The company is known for its haulage of heavy machinery.
inherit
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(v) /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/
to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
Example: She will inherit her grandmother's jewelry.
imperative
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(adj) /ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv/
very important and urgent
Example: It is imperative to finish the project on time.
sustainable
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(adj) /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/
able to be maintained or continued over the long term without harming the environment
Example: We need to find sustainable ways to use our resources.
integrate
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(v) /ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪt/
to combine one thing with another so that they become a whole
Example: We need to integrate all the information into one report.
ambitious
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(adj) /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
having a strong desire to be successful or to achieve something
Example: She is very ambitious and wants to start her own business.
consumption
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(n) /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the act of using, eating, or drinking something
Example: Consumption of fruits and vegetables is important for health.
emission
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(n) /ɪˈmɪʃən/
the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
Example: The emission from the cars makes the air dirty.
greenhouse
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(n) /ˈɡriːn.haʊs/
a building made for growing plants in a controlled environment
Example: The greenhouse is where we grow vegetables.
estimate
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(v) /ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/
to guess or calculate the value, size, or cost of something
Example: I need to estimate how much paint we will need for the room.
reverse
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(v) /rɪˈvɜrs/
to change something to its opposite state or position
Example: You can reverse the decision if you think it's wrong.
culprit
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(n) /ˈkʌlprɪt/
a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
Example: The police found the culprit after a long investigation.
attributable
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(adj) /əˈtrɪb.jə.tə.bəl/
able to be caused by or linked to something
Example: The pollution is attributable to car emissions.
ecological
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(adj) /ˌiː.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
relating to the environment and the way living things affect each other and their surroundings
Example: The project aims to improve ecological balance in the area.
efficiency
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(n) /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ability to do something without wasting time or resources
Example: The company focuses on improving efficiency to save money.
alternative
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(n) /ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪv/
a choice that is available to someone
Example: We need to find an alternative to driving every day.
modal
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(n) /ˈmoʊ.dəl/
a way or method of doing something
Example: The teacher explained the different modes of transport available in the city.
deterioration
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(n) /dɪˌtɪr.i.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
the process of becoming worse or of declining in quality
Example: The deterioration of the old building was noticeable.
marginalisation
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(n) /ˌmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
the process of making a person or group less important
Example: Rail freight services are facing marginalisation in the market.
emerging
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(adj) /ɪˈmɜrdʒɪŋ/
starting to exist or develop
Example: The emerging technology can change the world.
complementary
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(adj) /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/
combining in a way that enhances or completes something
Example: The new software offers complementary features to the existing program.
curb
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(v) /kɜrb/
to limit or control something
Example: The new rules will curb pollution in the city.
ratio
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(n) /ˈreɪʃioʊ/
a relationship between two numbers, showing how much of one there is compared to the other
Example: The ratio of students to teachers in the school is 20 to 1.
occupancy
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(n) /ˈɑk.jʊ.pən.si/
the state of being occupied or used
Example: The occupancy of the hotel was high during the summer.
revitalise
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(v) /rɪˈvaɪtəlaɪz/
to make something strong, active, or healthy again
Example: The city plans to revitalise the old park.
cohesion
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(n) /koʊˈhiːʒən/
the action or fact of forming a united whole
Example: Cohesion is important in team projects.
uncoupling
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(n) /ʌnˈkʌplɪŋ/
the action of separating or disconnecting things that are joined
Example: The uncoupling of the two cars made it easier to transport them.
saturated
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(adj) /ˈsætʃ.ər.eɪ.tɪd/
full of liquid, especially a lot of water
Example: The soil was saturated after the heavy rain.
arteries
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(n) /ˈɑːrtəriz/
blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Example: The arteries help deliver oxygen to every part of the body.
polluting
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(v) /pəˈluːtɪŋ/
making air, water, or land dirty and harmful
Example: Factories are polluting the river.
guarantee
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(n) /ˌɡɛrən'tiː/
a promise that something will happen or be done
Example: I can give you my guarantee that the project will be finished on time.
comprise
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(v) /kəmˈpraɪz/
to be made up of or include
Example: The team comprises players from different countries.
integrated
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(adj) /ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/
combined into a whole
Example: The integrated system made it easier to travel through the city.
ambitious
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(adj) /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
having a strong desire to be successful or to achieve something
Example: She is very ambitious and wants to be a doctor.
bearing
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(n) /ˈbɛərɪŋ/
the way something is held or carried
Example: The bearing of the statue was very impressive.
imbalance
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(n) /ɪmˈbæl.əns/
a situation in which the elements are not equal or balanced
Example: There is an imbalance in the number of boys and girls in the class.
mobility
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(n) /məʊˈbɪləti/
the ability to move or be moved freely and easily
Example: Good mobility is important for healthy living.
restriction
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(n) /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
a rule that limits what you can do
Example: There is a restriction on how loud we can play music.
imperative
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(adj) /ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv/
very important and urgent
Example: It is imperative to save water during a drought.
logistics
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(n) /ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/
the planning and movement of goods and resources
Example: The company hired a team to manage its logistics.
infrastructure
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(n) /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌk.tʃər/
the basic physical systems and structures needed for a country to function, such as roads, bridges, and railways
Example: The city is investing in new infrastructure to improve public transport.