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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3
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assumption
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(n) /əˈsʌmpʃən/
something that you think is true without proof
Example: Her assumption was that everyone liked chocolate.
reproduction
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(n) /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of making a copy of something
Example: A reproduction of the famous painting hangs in my living room.
rewardingly
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(adv) /rɪˈwɔrdɪŋli/
in a way that gives a reward or benefit
Example: She found the experience of visiting the museum very rewardingly.
manuscript
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(n) /ˈmænjʊˌskrɪpt/
a written document or text, especially one not yet published
Example: The author worked late into the night to finish his manuscript.
evolve
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(v) /ɪˈvɔlv/
to change or develop slowly over time
Example: Many species of animals evolve to adapt to their environments.
technological
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(adj) /ˌtɛknəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
relating to technology or its use
Example: The school teaches students about technological advancements.
convention
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(n) /kənˈvɛnʃən/
a way that something is done or a rule that is followed
Example: The meeting followed the usual convention.
interpret
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(v) /ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/
to explain the meaning of something
Example: Teachers interpret the stories for the students.
medium
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(n) /ˈmiːdiəm/
a way of communicating or expressing something
Example: Painting is a beautiful medium for artists.
signify
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(v) /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
to mean or represent something
Example: The colors in the painting signify different emotions.
facsimile
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(n) /fækˈsɪm.ɪ.li/
an exact copy of something
Example: He showed me a facsimile of the famous painting.
bear witness
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(v) /bɛr ˈwɪtnəs/
to show or prove that something is true
Example: The paintings bear witness to the artist's talent.
apprentice
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(n) /əˈprɛntɪs/
a person who works for another to learn a trade or skill
Example: The apprentice is learning to become a skilled carpenter.
reprographic
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(adj) /ˌriːprəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to the reproduction of images, especially in print
Example: They used reprographic techniques to create copies of the paintings.
duplication
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(n) /ˌdjuː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the act of copying something or the state of being copied
Example: The duplication of the painting made it easier for more people to see it.
implicit
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(adj) /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
understood without being directly stated
Example: She gave an implicit agreement to the plan.
promote
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(v) /prəˈmoʊt/
to help something grow or become successful
Example: The school wants to promote reading among students.
severe
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(adj) /səˈvɪr/
very serious or severe in nature
Example: The storm caused severe damage to the buildings.
limitation
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(n) /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
a limit on what is possible or allowed
Example: The museum has some limitations on the number of visitors.
exhibit
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(v) /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
to show something in a public place for people to look at
Example: The museum will exhibit new paintings next month.
repository
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(n) /rɪˈpɒzɪtɔːri/
a place where things are stored for future use
Example: The library is a repository of many old books.
attendant
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(n) /əˈtɛndənt/
a person who works in a place, like a museum, to help visitors
Example: The attendant showed us around the gallery.
reinforce
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(v) /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
to make something stronger or more powerful
Example: Teachers use games to reinforce learning.
possess
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(v) /pəˈzɛs/
to have or own something
Example: He does not possess a car.
worthlessness
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(n) /ˈwɜrθləs.nəs/
the state of having no value or worth
Example: He felt a sense of worthlessness after losing his job.
spontaneous
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(adj) /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/
happening naturally and without being planned
Example: Her laughter was spontaneous and made everyone smile.
deter
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(v) /dɪˈtɜr/
to make someone decide not to do something
Example: The high price of the ticket might deter people from going to the concert.
diverse
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(adj) /daɪˈvɜrs/
different from one another; varied
Example: The gallery has many diverse pieces of art.
sculpture
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(n) /ˈskʌlpʧər/
a three-dimensional work of art made by shaping materials like stone or metal
Example: The sculpture in the park is very beautiful.
displacement
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(n) /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/
the act of moving something from its usual place
Example: The storm caused the displacement of many trees.
heighten
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(v) /ˈhaɪtən/
to make something stronger or more intense
Example: The music can heighten your feelings.
realistically
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(adv) /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/
in a way that is practical and reasonable
Example: We need to think realistically about our goals.
distressing
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(adj) /dɪsˈtrɛsɪŋ/
causing worry or emotional pain
Example: The loud noises outside are distressing to her.
vital
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(adj) /ˈvaɪ.təl/
very important and necessary
Example: Time is a vital part of understanding paintings.
appreciation
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(n) /əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
the feeling of being grateful for something
Example: She shows her appreciation by saying thank you.
prescribed
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(adj) /prɪˈskraɪbd/
determined or laid down as a rule or guideline
Example: There are prescribed rules for the competition.
duration
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(n) /dʊˈreɪʃən/
the length of time that something lasts
Example: The duration of the movie was two hours.
temporal
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(adj) /ˈtɛmpərəl/
related to time
Example: The museum's exhibits show the temporal changes in art styles.
sequence
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(n) /ˈsiː.kwəns/
a particular order in which related things follow each other
Example: The numbers need to be arranged in a specific sequence.
superficially
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(adv) /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli/
in a way that is not deep or thorough
Example: They only looked at the painting superficially.
dominant
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(adj) /ˈdɑː.mɪ.nənt/
most important or powerful
Example: The dominant color in the painting is blue.
specialized
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(adj) /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/
designed for a particular purpose or field
Example: The specialized tools are used by professionals.
dedicate
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(v) /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/
to set apart for a specific purpose
Example: He decided to dedicate his life to helping others.
conserve
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(v) /kənˈsɜrv/
to keep something safe or use it wisely
Example: We should conserve water during the summer.
authentic
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(adj) /ɔːˈθɛntɪk/
real and genuine
Example: The museum displayed an authentic painting from the 16th century.
abundant
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(adj) /əˈbʌn.dənt/
more than enough; plentiful
Example: There were abundant flowers in the garden.
suppress
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(v) /səˈprɛs/
to stop something from happening or being expressed
Example: The teacher tried to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting.
render
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(v) /ˈrɛndər/
to make something or to provide something
Example: The artist will render a new version of the painting.
accessible
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(adj) /əkˈsɛsəbl/
able to be reached or entered; available to everyone
Example: The library is accessible to all the students.
fidelity
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(n) /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/
faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support
Example: Her fidelity to her friends is admirable.
awe
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(n) /ɔː/
a feeling of great respect and wonder
Example: She was in awe of the beautiful sunset.