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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3
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archipelago
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(n) /ˌɑr.kəˈpɛl.ə.goʊ/
a group of islands
Example: Hawaii is an example of an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean.
seafaring
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(adj) /ˈsiːˌfɛrɪŋ/
relating to travel by sea
Example: He always dreamed of a seafaring life on the ocean.
derelict
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(adj) /ˈdɛr.ə.lɪkt/
no longer cared for or used; abandoned
Example: The derelict building was covered in vines.
harbor
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(v) /ˈhɑːrbər/
to hold or keep something, especially secretly
Example: The island harbors many secrets.
rove
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(v) /roʊv/
to travel around in a wandering way
Example: They love to rove through the forest on weekends.
livestock
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(n) /ˈlaɪvˌstɒk/
farm animals raised for food or work
Example: The farmer takes care of his livestock every day.
seedling
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(n) /ˈsidlɪŋ/
a young plant that has grown from a seed
Example: The gardener planted a new seedling in the flower bed.
volcanoes
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(n) /vɒlˈkeɪnoʊz/
mountains that can erupt with lava and ash
Example: There are many volcanoes in Hawaii.
outlier
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(n) /ˈaʊtˌlaɪər/
a person or thing that is different from others in a group
Example: The outlier did not fit in with the rest of the data.
precious
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(adj) /ˈprɛʃ.əs/
very valuable; loved and cherished
Example: The ring is a precious gift from my grandmother.
clue
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(n) /kluː/
a piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery
Example: The detective found a clue in the old building.
dramatically
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(adv) /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a way that is sudden and extreme
Example: The weather changed dramatically from sunny to rainy.
uncover
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(v) /ʌnˈkʌvər/
to remove a cover or to make something known that was hidden
Example: The team will uncover new facts about the ancient people.
thrill
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(v) /θrɪl/
to cause someone to feel very excited or happy
Example: The team was thrilled when they found the ancient pots.
modeled
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(v) /ˈmɒdəld/
to shape or create something according to a plan
Example: The artist modeled the clay into a beautiful statue.
rim
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(n) /rɪm/
the outer edge of something, especially a round object
Example: The dog looked at the ball's rim with excitement.
seal
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(n) /siːl/
a sea animal that can swim and has a smooth body covered with fur or skin
Example: The seal swam gracefully in the ocean.
conclusively
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(adv) /kənˈkluː.sɪv.li/
in a way that leaves no doubt
Example: The evidence conclusively proved his innocence.
identify
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(v) /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/
to recognize or name someone or something
Example: The teacher can identify the best students in the class.
tease
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(v) /tiːz/
to make fun of someone in a playful way
Example: They like to tease each other about their favorite movies.
puzzling
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(adj) /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/
causing confusion or difficulty to understand
Example: The question was puzzling for the students.
anthropology
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(n) /ænθrəˈpɑlədʒi/
the study of humans and their societies
Example: She decided to study anthropology in college to learn about different cultures.
migration
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(n) /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
the movement of people or animals from one place to another
Example: The birds migration happens every year.
descendant
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(n) /dɪˈsɛndənt/
a person who is related to someone from the past
Example: She is a descendant of the first settlers in the area.
stubborn
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(adj) /ˈstʌb.ərn/
unwilling to change your opinion or chosen course of action
Example: The child was stubborn and refused to eat his vegetables.
equivalent
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
something that is equal in value, meaning, or importance
Example: In math, a dollar and four quarters are equivalent.
rigging
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(n) /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
the equipment used to control or support a ship's sail
Example: The sailors checked the rigging before leaving the harbor.
reveal
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(v) /rɪˈviːl/
to make something known that was secret or hidden
Example: The magician will reveal his secret trick at the end of the show.
insight
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(n) /ˈɪn.saɪt/
an understanding of something
Example: She gained insight into the problem after reading the report.
myth
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(n) /mɪθ/
a traditional story that is not based on fact
Example: Many cultures have a myth about how the world was created.
voyage
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(n) /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/
a long journey by sea
Example: They went on a voyage across the ocean.
mariner
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(n) /ˈmɛrɪnər/
a person who works on a ship or is involved in the sea
Example: The mariner expertly navigated the waters.
archipelago
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(n) /ˌɑːrkɪˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/
a group of islands
Example: Hawaii is an example of an archipelago.
crossing
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(n) /ˈkrɔsɪŋ/
the act of going across something, such as a street or a river
Example: The crossing was busy with people.
horizon
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(n) /həˈraɪ.zən/
the line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet
Example: The sun sets below the horizon.
distinguish
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(v) /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
to recognize the difference between things
Example: It is often hard to distinguish between the two colors.
ancestor
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(n) /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/
a relative from the past, like a grandparent or great-grandparent
Example: My ancestor came from a small village.
launch
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(v) /lɔːntʃ/
to start or set in motion
Example: They plan to launch the new product next month.
prevailing
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(adj) /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most common or widespread at a certain time
Example: The prevailing winds can change the weather.
nagging
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(adj) /ˈnæɡɪŋ/
describing someone who keeps asking or criticizing someone in a bothersome way
Example: She had a nagging feeling that she forgot something important.
headwind
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(n) /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/
a wind that blows directly against the direction of travel
Example: The boat struggled to move forward because of the strong headwind.
secure
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(adj) /səˈkjʊr/
safe and protected
Example: I feel secure when I am at home.
swift
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(adj) /swɪft/
moving very fast
Example: The swift bird flew across the sky.
abundant
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(adj) /əˈbʌndənt/
existing in large quantities; more than enough
Example: There are abundant resources in the forest.
detect
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(v) /dɪˈtɛkt/
to notice or discover something
Example: The scientists can detect changes in the environment.
seabird
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(n) /ˈsiːˌbɜrd/
a bird that lives near the sea and often feeds on fish
Example: The seabird flew gracefully over the waves.
twig
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(n) /twɪg/
a small, thin branch from a tree or bush
Example: The child picked up a twig from the ground.
tide
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(n) /taɪd/
the regular rise and fall of the sea level caused by the moon and sun
Example: The tide comes in and out twice a day.
pile-up
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(n) /ˈpaɪl ʌp/
a large number of things stacked on top of each other
Example: The pile-up of books on the table made it hard to see the surface.
intervisible
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(adj) /ˌɪntərˈvɪzəbl/
able to be seen from one another
Example: The two islands are intervisible from the boat.
backstop
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(n) /ˈbækˌstɑp/
something that serves as a support or safeguard
Example: The mountains acted as a backstop for the explorers on their journey.
presuppose
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(v) /ˌpriːsəˈpoʊz/
to think that something is true before it has been proven
Example: The teacher presupposes that all students have done the homework.
essential
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(adj) /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
very important and necessary
Example: Water is essential for life.
prehistory
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(n) /priˈhɪstəri/
the time before written records
Example: Scientists study prehistory to learn about ancient human life.
master
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(v) /ˈmæstər/
to become very skilled or proficient at something
Example: He worked hard to master the piano.
assumption
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(n) /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
something that is accepted as true without proof
Example: The assumption was that everyone would attend the meeting.
re-create
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(v) /ˌriːˈkriːeɪt/
to create something again or in a different way
Example: The team plans to re-create the ancient voyage using a similar canoe.
invoke
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(v) /ɪnˈvoʊk/
to call upon a higher power or authority for help or support
Example: She will invoke the law to protect her rights.
disrupt
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(v) /dɪsˈrʌpt/
to interrupt or stop something from continuing
Example: The loud noise can disrupt the class.
scatter
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(v) /ˈskætər/
to spread out over a wide area
Example: The children will scatter when the bell rings.
coral
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(n) /ˈkɔrəl/
a small ocean animal that lives with others in groups and creates a hard structure in water
Example: The coral reefs are full of colorful fish.
expansion
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(n) /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing in size or amount
Example: The expansion of the city brought many new jobs.
unplanned
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(adj) /ʌnˈplænd/
not planned or intended
Example: The unplanned trip turned out to be very exciting.
venture
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(v) /ˈvɛn.tʃər/
to go somewhere new that is risky or uncertain
Example: They decided to venture into the unknown ocean.