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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 3
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innovation
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(n) /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
the act of creating new ideas or methods
Example: The company is known for its innovation in technology.
substantial
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(adj) /səbˈstænʃəl/
considerable in amount or significance
Example: The company invested substantial money in new projects.
stimulate
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(v) /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/
to encourage someone or something to develop or become more active
Example: The teacher tries to stimulate interest in science.
luxurious
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(adj) /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/
very comfortable and expensive
Example: They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their trip.
recruitment
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(n) /rɪˈkruːt.mənt/
the process of finding and hiring new people for a job
Example: The company's recruitment process takes a long time.
contribution
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(n) /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/
something that you give or do as your part towards achieving something
Example: Her contribution to the project was very helpful.
circumstances
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(n) /ˈsɜr.kəm.stæns/
the facts or conditions that affect a situation
Example: The circumstances were difficult, but they managed to succeed.
emphasise
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(v) /ˈɛm fəˌsaɪz/
to give special importance or attention to something
Example: Teachers emphasise the importance of reading every day.
jamming
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(n) /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/
the act of playing or making music together in a spontaneous way
Example: The musicians enjoyed jamming in the studio.
quintet
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(n) /kwɪnˈtɛt/
a group of five people or things, especially musicians
Example: The music group performed as a quintet at the concert.
revolutionise
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(v) /ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnaɪz/
to completely change something, usually for the better
Example: The new technology will revolutionise how we communicate.
fuse
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(v) /fjuːz/
to join together or mix two or more things
Example: The chef likes to fuse different flavors in his cooking.
instinctively
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(adv) /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/
in a way that comes naturally or without thinking
Example: The animals instinctively know how to find food.
ambition
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(n) /æmˈbɪʃən/
a strong desire to succeed or achieve something
Example: Her ambition helped her become a great artist.
counterintuitive
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(adj) /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/
not what you would expect; opposite to what seems logical
Example: It may seem counterintuitive, but some people work better under pressure.
invariably
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(adv) /ɪnˈvɛriəbli/
in every case; always
Example: She invariably arrives early to class.
delicate
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(adj) /ˈdɛlɪkət/
easily broken or damaged; fragile
Example: The delicate flower needs careful handling.
conflicting
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(adj) /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
happening at the same time but in a way that is not compatible or harmonious
Example: The two teams have conflicting opinions on the project.
collaborative
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(adj) /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪ.tɪv/
involving two or more people working together
Example: We need a collaborative team to finish this project.
syndrome
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(n) /ˈsɪn.drəʊm/
a group of symptoms that occur together and indicate a particular condition
Example: The doctor explained that my symptoms could be a sign of a syndrome.
cite
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(v) /saɪt/
to mention something as a source of information or as an example
Example: In her report, she will cite several studies.
molecular
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(adj) /məˈlɛkjələr/
relating to molecules, which are very small units of a substance
Example: The scientist studied molecular structures in her research.
biologist
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(n) /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/
a scientist who studies living things
Example: A biologist explores the behavior of animals in their natural habitat.
array
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(n) /əˈreɪ/
a group of items or values that are organized in a specific way
Example: The teacher showed an array of colors in the art supplies.
rival
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(n) /ˈraɪ.vəl/
a person or group that competes with another
Example: She wanted to prove she was better than her rival.
stun
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(v) /stʌn/
to shock or surprise someone very much
Example: The news of the accident will stun everyone.
pervasive
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(adj) /pərˈveɪsɪv/
existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example: The influence of social media is pervasive in our lives.
recognize
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(v) /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/
to know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before
Example: I can recognize my friend from far away.
advocate
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(v) /ˈæd.və.keɪt/
to support or argue for a cause, policy, or idea
Example: Teachers often advocate for better resources in schools.
horizontally
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(adv) /həˈrɑɪ.zənˌtæl.i/
in a way that is parallel to the ground
Example: The picture was displayed horizontally on the wall.
vertically
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(adv) /ˈvɜr.tɪk.əl.i/
in a direction that goes up and down instead of side to side
Example: The picture was hung vertically on the wall.
visualize
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(v) /ˈvɪʒuəˌlaɪz/
to form a mental image of something
Example: You can visualize the scene by closing your eyes.
prototype
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(n) /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/
an original model from which other forms are copied or developed
Example: The team created a prototype of their new phone.
stimulate
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(v) /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/
to make someone feel interested or excited about something
Example: The teacher tries to stimulate the students' curiosity.
engagement
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(n) /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
the state of being involved or engaged with something
Example: Her engagement in the project helped it succeed.
inhibit
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(v) /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
to prevent something from happening or being expressed
Example: The strict rules can inhibit creativity in the workplace.
regrettable
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(adj) /rɪˈɡrɛtəbl/
causing sadness or disappointment
Example: It is regrettable that we missed the concert.
tendency
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(n) /ˈtɛnənsi/
a natural or usual way of behaving or thinking
Example: She has a tendency to be late for meetings.
opt out
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(v) /ɑpt aʊt/
to choose not to participate in something
Example: I decided to opt out of the group project.
passivity
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(n) /pæˈsɪvɪti/
the quality of being inactive or not taking action
Example: His passivity in the meeting surprised everyone.
overbearing
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(adj) /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/
excessively controlling or bossy
Example: The overbearing manager stifled the team's creativity.
collective
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(adj) /kəˈlɛktɪv/
shared or done by a group of people
Example: The team made a collective decision to work together.
interchange
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(n) /ˈɪn.tɚ.ʧeɪndʒ/
the act of giving something and receiving something in return
Example: There was a free interchange of ideas during the meeting.
revolutionize
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(v) /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz/
to change something in a very important way
Example: The new technology will revolutionize the way we communicate.
theorist
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(n) /ˈθɪərɪst/
a person who develops ideas about a subject
Example: Many theorists study how people create new things.
accomplishment
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(n) /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
something that has been done successfully
Example: Winning the race was a great accomplishment for her.
simultaneously
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(adv) /ˌsaɪ.məlˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/
at the same time
Example: The lights turned on simultaneously during the show.
recommendation
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(n) /ˌrɛkəˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
a suggestion for someone to do something
Example: I got a good recommendation for a new restaurant.
frustrating
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(adj) /frʌsˈtreɪtɪŋ/
making you feel annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve something
Example: It is frustrating when you cannot find your keys.
psychological
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(adj) /saɪ.kəˈlɔdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
related to the mind and how it works
Example: She studies psychological effects on behavior.
realities
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(n) /riˈælɪtiz/
the things that are actually true or real
Example: We must face the harsh realities of life.