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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 1

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(v) to travel across or through something Example: They will ______ the mountains during their hike.

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traverse

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(n) a strong belief or opinion Example: Her religious ______ is very important to her.

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conviction

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(adj) making you feel that you must do something Example: The story was so ______ that I couldn't put the book down.

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compelling

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(n) a person of high social rank, especially from a noble family Example: The ______ lived in a large mansion.

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aristocrat

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(n) a large and often luxurious country house, especially in the Mediterranean region Example: They stayed in a beautiful ______ by the sea.

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villa

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(n) the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event Example: The ______ of smartphones changed how we communicate.

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advent

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(adj) not expensive; low in cost Example: We found an ______ restaurant for dinner.

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inexpensive

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(adj) happening after something else Example: The ______ events changed everything.

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subsequent

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(n) something that exists as a separate and distinct thing Example: Each company is considered a separate ______.

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entity

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(n) a part or section of something Example: The ______ of the movie was very exciting.

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segment

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(adv) almost, but not completely Example: It is ______ impossible to finish the project in one day.

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virtually

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(adj) having extra benefits or features that increase worth or importance Example: The new service offered by the company is ______.

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value-added

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(n) something that you give or do to help achieve something Example: His ______ to the project was very important.

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contribution

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(adj) very great or intense Example: The book had a ______ effect on me.

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profound

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(adj) providing knowledge or information Example: The museum has many ______ exhibits.

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educative

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(v) to make something difficult to see or understand Example: The fog can ______ the view of the mountains.

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obscure

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(n) the action or process of breaking into pieces Example: The ______ of the industry makes it hard to understand its full impact.

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fragmentation

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(n) a place to stay when traveling, like a hotel or a hostel Example: We need to book ______ for our trip.

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accommodation

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(n) time that you spend doing what you enjoy when you are not working Example: She likes to read books in her ______.

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leisure

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(n) a business organization or company Example: The new ______ will create many jobs.

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enterprise

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(adj) having no definite shape or form Example: The idea was still ______ and needed more development.

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amorphous

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(n) a person who studies and interprets data or information Example: The ______ reported the findings to the team.

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analyst

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(adj) able to be believed; convincing Example: She presented a ______ argument for why the plan should be approved.

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credible

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(n) the presence of different types of people or things Example: The city is known for its ______.

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diversity

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(n) a machine that is used for traveling on land, water, or in the air Example: My family took a ______ to the park.

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vehicle

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(adj) only for a certain group of people Example: The club has ______ membership.

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exclusive

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(n) a major area or division within a country Example: A ______ can have its own laws.

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province

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(v) to make something a normal or accepted part of a system or organization Example: They want to ______ support for the new program.

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institutionalize

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(n) a product or a raw material that can be bought and sold Example: Gold is a valuable ______ in the market.

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commodity

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(n) a position in a social or business hierarchy Example: He got a higher ______ in the company.

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rank

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(n) the place or thing where something comes from Example: Tourism is a major ______ of income for many countries.

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source

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(n) a repeat of someone else's spoken or written words Example: She decided to include a famous ______ in her essay.

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quote

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(adj) exact and correct Example: She gave a ______ answer to the question.

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precise

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(adj) correct and acceptable Example: The information they provided was ______.

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valid

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(adj) able to be trusted or depended on Example: She is a ______ friend who always helps me.

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reliable

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(adj) related to the home country or area Example: Many families prefer ______ trips for their vacations.

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domestic

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(adj) basic or simple; not advanced Example: ______ tools were used by early humans.

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primitive

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(n) the reason or desire to do something Example: His ______ to study hard helped him get good grades.

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motivation

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(n) a class of people who have high social status and wealth, usually through inherited titles or land Example: The ______ often hosted grand parties in their luxurious homes.

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aristocracy

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(adj) extremely important and necessary Example: Water is ______ for all living things.

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vital

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(n) a large and important society that has developed its own culture and way of life Example: The study of ______ is very interesting for students.

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civilization

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(n) a fact or event that can be seen or experienced and is interesting or unusual Example: A rainbow is a beautiful ______ in nature.

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phenomenon

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(adv) in a clear and noticeable way Example: She spoke ______ so everyone could hear her.

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distinctly

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(n) a big change in the way something is done or in the social order Example: The industrial ______ changed how people worked.

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revolution

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(n) the arrival or start of something new Example: The ______ of smartphones changed how we communicate.

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advent

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(n) the process of increasing in size, number, or amount Example: The ______ of the city means more homes for people.

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expansion

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(n) the act of giving something to someone and receiving something in return Example: They made an ______ of gifts during the party.

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exchange

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

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industrialize

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(v) to guess or calculate the amount or value of something Example: We need to ______ the cost of the trip.

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estimate

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(adj) very great or intense Example: The book had a ______ effect on my thinking.

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profound

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(n) the effect or influence of one thing on another Example: The ______ of tourism can be seen in many countries.

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impact

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(v) to make something difficult to see or understand Example: The thick fog can ______ the view of the mountains.

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obscure

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(v) to think that something is less important or less serious than it really is Example: Many people ______ the impact of small businesses on the economy.

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underestimate

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(adj) having no clear shape or form Example: The ideas in his speech were ______ and hard to understand.

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amorphous

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(adj) able to be believed; convincing Example: She gave a ______ explanation for her absence.

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credible

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