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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 1
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menace
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(n) /ˈmɛnəs/
a person or thing that causes harm or threat
Example: The loud noise was a menace to my concentration.
blaze
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(n) /bleɪz/
a large fire that burns quickly and brightly
Example: The blaze spread through the forest rapidly.
preparedness
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(n) /prɪˈpɛrdnəs/
the state of being ready for something
Example: The team showed great preparedness for the big game.
erratically
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(adv) /ɪˈrætɪkli/
in a way that is not regular or normal
Example: The car drove erratically on the road.
megafire
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(n) /ˈmɛɡəˌfaɪər/
a very large and intense wildfire
Example: The megafire caused many people to evacuate their homes.
siege
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(n) /siːdʒ/
a situation where a place is surrounded by enemy forces and cannot be entered or exited
Example: The city was under siege for several weeks.
acreage
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(n) /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/
the area of land measured in acres
Example: The farm has a large acreage of corn.
precipitation
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(n) /prɪsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
water that falls from the sky, like rain or snow
Example: The forecast says there will be a lot of precipitation this week.
eradication
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(n) /ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/
the complete removal of something
Example: The eradication of weeds is important for healthy plants.
underbrush
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(n) /ˈʌndərˌbrʌʃ/
small bushes and plants growing under larger trees
Example: The forest was thick with underbrush, making it hard to walk through.
unintentional
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(adj) /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/
not done on purpose; accidental
Example: The unintentional mistake caused confusion.
ecosystem
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(n) /ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/
a community of living things and their environment
Example: The ecosystem supports many types of plants and animals.
prone
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(adj) /proʊn/
likely to suffer from something or be affected by something
Example: The area is prone to flooding during heavy rains.
adjunct
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(n) /ˈædʒ.ʌŋkt/
something added to another thing but is not essential to it
Example: The adjunct helps the main professor with teaching.
intensity
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(n) /ɪnˈtɛn.sɪ.ti/
the strength or force of something
Example: The intensity of the storm surprised everyone.
incredible
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(adj) /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/
very unusual and surprising
Example: The firefighter's work is an incredible challenge.
preparedness
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(n) /prɪˈpɛrdənəs/
the state of being ready for something
Example: The community's preparedness helped them respond quickly to the emergency.
scorch
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(v) /skɔrtʃ/
to burn something severely
Example: The sun can scorch the plants if they are not watered.
bungle
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(v) /ˈbʌŋɡəl/
to do something badly or make a mistake
Example: They bungle the project because they didn't plan properly.
peculiar
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(adj) /pɪˈkjuːl.jər/
strange or unusual
Example: The peculiar weather surprised everyone.
dilapidated
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(adj) /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/
in a state of good condition, often because of neglect or age
Example: The dilapidated building was full of broken windows.
proactive
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(adj) /proʊˈæktɪv/
taking action to make things happen rather than waiting for them to happen
Example: The manager was proactive in solving problems before they became bigger.
infrastructure
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(n) /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌkʧər/
the basic structures and services necessary for a community to function
Example: The city needs to improve its infrastructure for better transportation.
traverse
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(v) /trəˈvɜrs/
to move across or through something
Example: We need to traverse the mountains to get to the other side.
serpentine
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(adj) /ˈsɜr.pən.taɪn/
having a winding or twisting shape
Example: The road had a serpentine path through the hills.
mammoth
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(adj) /ˈmæməθ/
huge and very large in size
Example: The mammoth trees in the forest are very old.
jurisdiction
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(n) /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/
the power to make legal decisions
Example: The court has jurisdiction over this case.
mutual-aid
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(n) /ˈmjuːtʃuəl eɪd/
help given by people to each other in a community
Example: The community organized a mutual-aid event to support families in need.
adequately
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(adv) /ˈædɪkwətli/
in a way that is good enough or acceptable
Example: The team communicated adequately during the project.
revamp
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(v) /rɪˈvæmp/
to make changes to something in order to improve it
Example: They plan to revamp the old park to make it more enjoyable.
dedication
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(n) /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
the quality of being committed to a task or purpose
Example: Her dedication to studying every day helped her pass the exam.
coordination
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(n) /kɔːrˈdɪneɪʃən/
the act of working together in a relaxed way
Example: Good coordination helps the team win the game.
efficiency
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(n) /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the quality of being effective and producing good results with less waste or effort
Example: The team worked with great efficiency to finish the project on time.
procurement
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(n) /prəˈkjʊərmənt/
the act of obtaining or buying something
Example: The company is responsible for the procurement of new equipment.
extraordinarily
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(adv) /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪˌner.ə.li/
very unusual or remarkable
Example: I am extraordinarily happy today.
evacuate
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(v) /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/
to leave a place because it is not safe
Example: People must evacuate their homes when there is a fire.
notwithstanding
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(prep) /nɑt wɪθˈstændɪŋ/
in spite of
Example: Notwithstanding the rain, we still went for a walk.
endure
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(v) /ɪnˈdjʊr/
to suffer something difficult or painful
Example: He had to endure the long wait at the airport.
containment
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(n) /kənˈteɪnmənt/
the action of keeping something under control or within limits
Example: The containment of the fire took several hours.
trend
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(n) /trɛnd/
a general change or development in a situation or in the way people do something
Example: There is a trend towards using more renewable energy.
superhot
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(adj) /ˈsuː.pər.hɑːt/
extremely hot
Example: The superhot sun made it hard to stay outside.
consequence
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(n) /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
the result of something that has happened
Example: The consequence of not studying could be a bad grade.
contribute
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(v) /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
to help by giving something
Example: Many people contribute money to help those in need.
construction
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(n) /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the process of building something, usually a large structure
Example: The construction of the new school will start next month.
residential
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(adj) /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
related to a place where people live
Example: They live in a residential area with many houses.
intensity
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(n) /ɪnˈtɛn.sɪ.ti/
the quality of being strong or powerful
Example: The intensity of the music made everyone feel excited.
scorched
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(adj) /skɔrtʃt/
burned and damaged by fire
Example: The scorched earth showed how fierce the fire had been.
fulfilled
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(v) /fʊlˈfɪld/
to do what is required or promised
Example: The team fulfilled all their goals this season.
commitment
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(n) /kəˈmɪt.mənt/
a promise to do something or a firm decision to do something
Example: Her commitment to her job is very strong.
upgrade
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(v) /ʌpˈɡreɪd/
to make something better or stronger
Example: We need to upgrade our software for better performance.
invested
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstɪd/
gave money or resources to something expecting to make a profit or benefit
Example: The company invested in new technology to improve safety.
I think this will be beneficial
Dilapidated means in s state of ruin (not good)
Pls rectify.