Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 2

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(v) to attract and hold someone's attention Example: The story will ______ the audience from start to finish.

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captivate

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(adj) very beautiful and impressive Example: The sunset was ______ and took my breath away.

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magnificent

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(v) to make someone confused or unable to understand something Example: The difficult math problem began to ______ the students.

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puzzle

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(n) a green pigment in plants that helps them make food from sunlight Example: ______ makes leaves green.

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chlorophyll

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(n) half of the earth, usually divided into northern and southern parts Example: The northern ______ experiences winter when the southern ______ has summer.

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hemisphere

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(v) to become less or smaller in amount

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decline

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(adv) to a large degree; very much Example: The temperature dropped ______ in the evening.

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considerably

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(adj) having leaves that stay green all year Example: ______ trees do not lose their leaves in winter.

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evergreen

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(n) a type of tree that has needles and cones instead of leaves Example: The ______ is tall and green all year.

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conifer

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(n) the process by which plants make food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide Example: Plants need sunlight for ______.

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photosynthesis

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(adj) not needed or unnecessary Example: The instructions were ______ and confused everyone.

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redundant

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(v) to throw something away or get rid of it Example: You should ______ the old papers.

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discard

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(v) to take something apart Example: They will ______ the old machine to fix it.

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dismantle

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(v) to use most or all of something so that there is not much left Example: The tree will ______ its resources before winter.

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deplete

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(v) to make something known that was not known before Example: The teacher will ______ the answers tomorrow.

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reveal

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(v) to reveal something that was hidden Example: The tree's colors ______ the beauty of autumn.

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unmask

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(adj) very bright or very smart Example: The sun was ______ in the sky.

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brilliant

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(n) a type of tree known for its strong wood and colorful leaves in the fall Example: The ______ tree in the yard is turning bright red.

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maple

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(n) a type of plant with red berries often used in cooking. Example: The chef added ______ to the dish for extra flavor.

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sumac

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(n) a pigment that makes some plants red or purple Example: The flowers get their color from ______.

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anthocyanin

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(n) a substance that gives color to something Example: The artist uses different ______ to make her paintings bright.

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pigment

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(n) a range of different things, especially colors Example: The artist used a ______ of colors in her painting.

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spectrum

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(n) a type of chemical found in plants that often gives them color

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flavonoid

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(v) to create or make something new, especially money Example: The government will ______ new coins next year.

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mint

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(v) to mix things together quickly or without care Example: I like to ______ the eggs before cooking.

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scramble

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

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preserve

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(n) a type of organism that includes mushrooms and molds, which often decompose material Example: The ______ grew on the old bread.

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fungus

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(n) the ability to accept or tolerate someone or something Example: We should show ______ towards different opinions.

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tolerance

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(v) to be greater in weight, value, or importance than something else Example: The benefits of the program ______ the costs.

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outweigh

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(adj) eating only plants Example: The cow is ______ and eats grass.

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herbivorous

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(adj) strong and healthy Example: The plant looks ______ and ready to grow.

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robust

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(v) to prepare to deal with something difficult Example: The trees need to ______ a defense against the cold.

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mount

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(n) the presence of a large number of pests or insects in a place Example: The house had an ______ of ants.

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infestation

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(v) to find out something for certain Example: The scientist tried to ______ the cause of the leaf's color change.

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ascertain

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(adj) able to be believed or accepted; reasonable Example: Her explanation was ______ and everyone agreed.

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plausible

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(adj) seemingly contradictory but may be true Example: It is ______ that a tree makes new colors while getting ready to lose its leaves.

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paradoxical

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(n) an idea that can be tested to see if it is true Example: She proposed a ______ to explain the experiment's results.

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hypothesis

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(v) to save or recover something from loss Example: The team worked hard to ______ the important documents.

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salvage

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(adj) very beautiful or delicately made Example: The painting was ______ and caught everyone's attention.

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exquisite

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(v) to change or develop slowly over time Example: Animals ______ to survive in their environment.

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evolve

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(v) to have a strong effect on someone, making them feel confused or unable to react Example: The amount of homework can ______ the students.

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overwhelm

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(n) a long period of time with little or no rain Example: The farmer worried about the ______ affecting his crops.

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drought

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(n) a lack of something that is needed Example: The plant showed signs of nutrient ______.

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deficiency

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(adj) very serious or severe Example: The problem of oversensitivity to light is even more ______ in the fall.

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acute

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(v) to direct or guide something along a specific path or route Example: The team will ______ their energy into a new project.

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channel

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(adj) not damaged or changed Example: The box was ______ after the delivery.

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intact

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(adj) easily harmed or attacked Example: The leaves become ______ to the cold.

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vulnerable

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(adj) causing harm or damage Example: The storm had ______ winds that broke many trees.

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destructive

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(adj) simple and easy to understand Example: The instructions are ______ for everyone.

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straightforward

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(adj) not obvious or easy to notice Example: The artist used ______ colors in the painting.

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subtle

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