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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3

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(n) a group of islands Example: Hawaii is an example of an ______ in the Pacific Ocean.

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archipelago

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(adj) relating to travel by sea Example: He always dreamed of a ______ life on the ocean.

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seafaring

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(adj) no longer cared for or used; abandoned Example: The ______ building was covered in vines.

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derelict

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(v) to hold or keep something, especially secretly

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harbor

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(v) to travel around in a wandering way Example: They love to ______ through the forest on weekends.

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rove

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(n) farm animals raised for food or work Example: The farmer takes care of his ______ every day.

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livestock

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(n) a young plant that has grown from a seed Example: The gardener planted a new ______ in the flower bed.

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seedling

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(n) mountains that can erupt with lava and ash Example: There are many ______ in Hawaii.

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volcanoes

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(n) a person or thing that is different from others in a group Example: The ______ did not fit in with the rest of the data.

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outlier

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(adj) very valuable; loved and cherished Example: The ring is a ______ gift from my grandmother.

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precious

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(n) a piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery Example: The detective found a ______ in the old building.

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clue

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(adv) in a way that is sudden and extreme Example: The weather changed ______ from sunny to rainy.

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dramatically

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(v) to remove a cover or to make something known that was hidden Example: The team will ______ new facts about the ancient people.

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uncover

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(v) to cause someone to feel very excited or happy

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thrill

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(v) to shape or create something according to a plan Example: The artist ______ the clay into a beautiful statue.

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modeled

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(n) the outer edge of something, especially a round object Example: The dog looked at the ball's ______ with excitement.

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rim

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(n) a sea animal that can swim and has a smooth body covered with fur or skin Example: The ______ swam gracefully in the ocean.

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seal

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(adv) in a way that leaves no doubt Example: The evidence ______ proved his innocence.

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conclusively

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(v) to recognize or name someone or something Example: The teacher can ______ the best students in the class.

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identify

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(v) to make fun of someone in a playful way Example: They like to ______ each other about their favorite movies.

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tease

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(adj) causing confusion or difficulty to understand Example: The question was ______ for the students.

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puzzling

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(n) the study of humans and their societies Example: She decided to study ______ in college to learn about different cultures.

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anthropology

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(n) the movement of people or animals from one place to another Example: The birds ______ happens every year.

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migration

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(n) a person who is related to someone from the past Example: She is a ______ of the first settlers in the area.

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descendant

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(adj) unwilling to change your opinion or chosen course of action Example: The child was ______ and refused to eat his vegetables.

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stubborn

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(n) something that is equal in value, meaning, or importance Example: In math, a dollar and four quarters are ______.

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equivalent

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(n) the equipment used to control or support a ship's sail Example: The sailors checked the ______ before leaving the harbor.

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rigging

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(v) to make something known that was secret or hidden Example: The magician will ______ his secret trick at the end of the show.

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reveal

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(n) an understanding of something Example: She gained ______ into the problem after reading the report.

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insight

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(n) a traditional story that is not based on fact Example: Many cultures have a ______ about how the world was created.

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myth

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(n) a long journey by sea Example: They went on a ______ across the ocean.

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voyage

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(n) a person who works on a ship or is involved in the sea Example: The ______ expertly navigated the waters.

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mariner

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(n) a group of islands Example: Hawaii is an example of an ______.

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archipelago

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(n) the act of going across something, such as a street or a river Example: The ______ was busy with people.

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crossing

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(n) the line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet Example: The sun sets below the ______.

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horizon

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(v) to recognize the difference between things Example: It is often hard to ______ between the two colors.

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distinguish

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(n) a relative from the past, like a grandparent or great-grandparent Example: My ______ came from a small village.

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ancestor

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(v) to start or set in motion Example: They plan to ______ the new product next month.

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launch

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(adj) most common or widespread at a certain time Example: The ______ winds can change the weather.

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prevailing

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(adj) describing someone who keeps asking or criticizing someone in a bothersome way Example: She had a ______ feeling that she forgot something important.

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nagging

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(n) a wind that blows directly against the direction of travel Example: The boat struggled to move forward because of the strong ______.

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headwind

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(adj) safe and protected Example: I feel ______ when I am at home.

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secure

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(adj) moving very fast Example: The ______ bird flew across the sky.

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swift

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(adj) existing in large quantities; more than enough Example: There are ______ resources in the forest.

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abundant

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(v) to notice or discover something Example: The scientists can ______ changes in the environment.

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detect

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(n) a bird that lives near the sea and often feeds on fish Example: The ______ flew gracefully over the waves.

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seabird

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(n) a small, thin branch from a tree or bush Example: The child picked up a ______ from the ground.

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twig

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(n) the regular rise and fall of the sea level caused by the moon and sun Example: The ______ comes in and out twice a day.

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tide

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(n) a large number of things stacked on top of each other Example: The ______ of books on the table made it hard to see the surface.

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pile-up

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(adj) able to be seen from one another Example: The two islands are ______ from the boat.

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intervisible

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(n) something that serves as a support or safeguard Example: The mountains acted as a ______ for the explorers on their journey.

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backstop

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(v) to think that something is true before it has been proven

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presuppose

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(adj) very important and necessary Example: Water is ______ for life.

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essential

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(n) the time before written records Example: Scientists study ______ to learn about ancient human life.

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prehistory

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(v) to become very skilled or proficient at something Example: He worked hard to ______ the piano.

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master

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(n) something that is accepted as true without proof Example: The ______ was that everyone would attend the meeting.

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assumption

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(v) to create something again or in a different way Example: The team plans to ______ the ancient voyage using a similar canoe.

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re-create

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(v) to call upon a higher power or authority for help or support Example: She will ______ the law to protect her rights.

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invoke

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(v) to interrupt or stop something from continuing Example: The loud noise can ______ the class.

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disrupt

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(v) to spread out over a wide area Example: The children will ______ when the bell rings.

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scatter

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(n) a small ocean animal that lives with others in groups and creates a hard structure in water Example: The ______ reefs are full of colorful fish.

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coral

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(n) the act of increasing in size or amount Example: The ______ of the city brought many new jobs.

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expansion

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(adj) not planned or intended Example: The ______ trip turned out to be very exciting.

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unplanned

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(v) to go somewhere new that is risky or uncertain Example: They decided to ______ into the unknown ocean.

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venture

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