Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3

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(n) something that you think is true without proof Example: Her ______ was that everyone liked chocolate.

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assumption

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(n) the process of making a copy of something Example: A ______ of the famous painting hangs in my living room.

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reproduction

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(adv) in a way that gives a reward or benefit Example: She found the experience of visiting the museum very ______.

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rewardingly

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(n) a written document or text, especially one not yet published Example: The author worked late into the night to finish his ______.

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manuscript

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(v) to change or develop slowly over time Example: Many species of animals ______ to adapt to their environments.

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evolve

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(adj) relating to technology or its use Example: The school teaches students about ______ advancements.

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technological

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(n) a way that something is done or a rule that is followed Example: The meeting followed the usual ______.

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convention

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(v) to explain the meaning of something Example: Teachers ______ the stories for the students.

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interpret

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(n) a way of communicating or expressing something Example: Painting is a beautiful ______ for artists.

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medium

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(v) to mean or represent something Example: The colors in the painting ______ different emotions.

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signify

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(n) an exact copy of something Example: He showed me a ______ of the famous painting.

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facsimile

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(v) to show or prove that something is true Example: The paintings ______ to the artist's talent.

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bear witness

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(n) a person who works for another to learn a trade or skill Example: The ______ is learning to become a skilled carpenter.

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apprentice

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(adj) relating to the reproduction of images, especially in print Example: They used ______ techniques to create copies of the paintings.

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reprographic

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(n) the act of copying something or the state of being copied Example: The ______ of the painting made it easier for more people to see it.

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duplication

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(adj) understood without being directly stated Example: She gave an ______ agreement to the plan.

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implicit

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(v) to help something grow or become successful Example: The school wants to ______ reading among students.

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promote

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(adj) very serious or ______ in nature Example: The storm caused ______ damage to the buildings.

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severe

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(n) a limit on what is possible or allowed

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limitation

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(v) to show something in a public place for people to look at Example: The museum will ______ new paintings next month.

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exhibit

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(n) a place where things are stored for future use Example: The library is a ______ of many old books.

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repository

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(n) a person who works in a place, like a museum, to help visitors Example: The ______ showed us around the gallery.

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attendant

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(v) to make something stronger or more powerful Example: Teachers use games to ______ learning.

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reinforce

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(v) to have or own something Example: He does not ______ a car.

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possess

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(n) the state of having no value or worth Example: He felt a sense of ______ after losing his job.

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worthlessness

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(adj) happening naturally and without being planned Example: Her laughter was ______ and made everyone smile.

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spontaneous

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(v) to make someone decide not to do something Example: The high price of the ticket might ______ people from going to the concert.

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deter

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(adj) different from one another; varied Example: The gallery has many ______ pieces of art.

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diverse

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(n) a three-dimensional work of art made by shaping materials like stone or metal Example: The ______ in the park is very beautiful.

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sculpture

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(n) the act of moving something from its usual place Example: The storm caused the ______ of many trees.

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displacement

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(v) to make something stronger or more intense Example: The music can ______ your feelings.

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heighten

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(adv) in a way that is practical and reasonable Example: We need to think ______ about our goals.

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realistically

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(adj) causing worry or emotional pain Example: The loud noises outside are ______ to her.

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distressing

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(adj) very important and necessary Example: Time is a ______ part of understanding paintings.

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vital

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(n) the feeling of being grateful for something Example: She shows her ______ by saying thank you.

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appreciation

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(adj) determined or laid down as a rule or guideline Example: There are ______ rules for the competition.

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prescribed

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(n) the length of time that something lasts Example: The ______ of the movie was two hours.

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duration

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(adj) related to time Example: The museum's exhibits show the ______ changes in art styles.

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temporal

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(n) a particular order in which related things follow each other Example: The numbers need to be arranged in a specific ______.

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sequence

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(adv) in a way that is not deep or thorough Example: They only looked at the painting ______.

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superficially

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(adj) most important or powerful Example: The ______ color in the painting is blue.

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dominant

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(adj) designed for a particular purpose or field Example: The ______ tools are used by professionals.

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specialized

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(v) to set apart for a specific purpose Example: He decided to ______ his life to helping others.

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dedicate

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(v) to keep something safe or use it wisely Example: We should ______ water during the summer.

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conserve

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(adj) real and genuine Example: The museum displayed an ______ painting from the 16th century.

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authentic

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(adj) more than enough; plentiful Example: There were ______ flowers in the garden.

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abundant

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(v) to stop something from happening or being expressed Example: The teacher tried to ______ her laughter during the serious meeting.

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suppress

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(v) to make something or to provide something Example: The artist will ______ a new version of the painting.

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render

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(adj) able to be reached or entered; available to everyone Example: The library is ______ to all the students.

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accessible

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(n) faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support Example: Her ______ to her friends is admirable.

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fidelity

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(n) a feeling of great respect and wonder Example: She was in ______ of the beautiful sunset.

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awe

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