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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 1

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(adj) related to the study of humans and their societies Example: She is studying ______ theories in her class.

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anthropological

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(n) something that is difficult to understand or explain Example: The mystery of the missing keys was an ______.

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enigma

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(adj) having a lot of money and high living standards Example: The ______ family went on luxurious vacations.

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affluent

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(n) a standard or principle by which something is judged Example: The teacher explained the ______ for the project.

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criterion

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(v) to develop industries in a country or region Example: The government wants to ______ the rural areas.

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industrialize

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(adj) enough; as much as is needed Example: This recipe is ______ for six people.

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sufficient

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(n) a substance that helps prevent infection Example: Doctors use ______ to clean wounds.

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antiseptic

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(n) a substance found in tea and some plants that can have a protective effect Example: ______ is often present in red wine.

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tannin

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(v) to give in or yield Example: He did not ______ to the temptation of sweets.

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succumb

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(n) a serious disease that causes severe diarrhea and can lead to dehydration Example: ______ can spread through contaminated water.

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dysentery

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(adj) strange or unusual Example: Her ______ style always makes her stand out.

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eccentric

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(n) the act of reaching a conclusion from available information Example: Her ______ helped solve the mystery.

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deduction

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(n) a feeling of doubt or disbelief Example: His ______ about the plan made others think twice.

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scepticism

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(n) an evaluation or assessment of something, especially in terms of its value Example: The teacher gave a positive ______ of my essay.

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appraisal

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(v) to discover or notice something

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alight

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(adj) not changing or moving Example: The population was ______ for many years.

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static

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(n) the number of deaths in a specific group or area Example: The ______ rate in that city was very high last year.

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mortality

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(v) to divide something into two equal parts Example: Please ______ the cake so we can share it.

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halve

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(n) small germs that can make people sick

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viruse

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(n) a type of very small living thing that can only be seen with a microscope Example: A ______ can cause an infection.

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bacterium

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(n) a serious disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of certain mosquitoes Example: Many people in tropical areas get ______.

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malaria

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(n) the process of keeping places clean and healthy to prevent disease Example: ______ is very important for health.

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sanitation

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(n) a decrease in the amount or quality of something Example: There was a ______ in the number of tourists last year.

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decline

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(adv) in a way that relates to money or the use of resources Example: The company is operating ______ to save money.

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economically

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(n) the occurrence or frequency of something Example: The ______ of water-borne diseases increased when people started drinking less beer.

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incidence

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(v) to figure something out using the information you have Example: She can ______ the answer from the clues.

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deduce

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(v) to control or maintain something Example: Laws help to ______ the use of cars on the road.

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regulate

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(adj) having the ability to stop the growth of bacteria Example: The soap has ______ properties.

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antibacterial

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(v) to keep something in its original state or in good condition Example: We need to ______ our planet for future generations.

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preserve

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(n) grains that are soaked and dried, used to make beer Example: The beer was made from high-quality ______.

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malt

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(n) the fact of something being very common or widespread Example: The ______ of tea in their culture is quite remarkable.

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prevalence

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(n) a type of fast sailing ship Example: The ______ raced across the sea with full sails.

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clipper

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(n) an event that happens by chance and seems to be related but is not planned Example: It was a ______ that we met at the same restaurant.

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coincidence

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(v) to remove dirt or harmful substances from something Example: We need to ______ the water before drinking it.

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purify

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(n) a disagreement or argument Example: There was a lot of ______ about the best way to solve the problem.

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contention

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(v) to create or produce something, especially with effort Example: The blacksmith will ______ a new sword.

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forge

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(n) the ability to read and write Example: Many programs aim to improve ______ in communities.

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literacy

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(n) a market where contracts are made to buy or sell goods at a future date Example: Investors traded in the ______ to secure prices in advance.

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futures market

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(adj) designed to reduce the amount of work needed Example: They bought a ______ device to help with the housework.

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labour-saving

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(v) to leave someone or something behind and not return Example: They had to ______ their old car at the side of the road.

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abandon

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(adj) related to the study of people and their societies Example: The professor wrote an ______ paper on ancient cultures.

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anthropological

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(n) a sudden, radical change or a complete overthrow of a system Example: The ______ changed how people lived and worked.

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revolution

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(adj) related to industry or factories Example: The city has many ______ buildings.

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industrial

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(n) the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes Example: New ______ helps us communicate better.

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technology

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(adj) related to a city or town Example: Many people live in ______ areas.

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urban

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(v) to carry or move something from one place to another Example: They ______ goods by truck every day.

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transport

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(adj) driven by the needs and wants of buyers or consumers Example: The business focuses on a ______ approach to satisfy its customers.

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market-driven

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(n) something that helps to cause a result Example: The weather is an important ______ in planning the trip.

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factor

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(v) to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way Example: The plants ______ in the sunlight.

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flourish

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(adj) worthy of attention; important Example: The museum has a ______ collection of ancient artifacts.

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notable

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(adj) famous or respected for a special quality or achievement Example: The ______ author received an award for her work.

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distinguished

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