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Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 2
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temperament
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(n) /ˈtɛmpərmənt/
a person's nature or typical way of thinking and feeling
Example: Her calm temperament makes her a great friend.
inject
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(v) /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/
to put a liquid into something, often using a needle
Example: The doctor will inject the medicine into your arm.
optimism
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(n) /ˈɑp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/
the hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something
Example: His optimism helped everyone feel better.
transformation
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(n) /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a major change in form or shape
Example: His transformation into a confident speaker amazed everyone.
trait
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(n) /treɪt/
a quality or characteristic of a person
Example: Honesty is a trait that many people value.
determine
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(v) /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
to find out or decide something
Example: We need to determine the best way to solve the problem.
loyalty
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(n) /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being faithful to someone or something
Example: Her loyalty to her friends is very strong.
kindness
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(n) /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being friendly and caring
Example: Her kindness made everyone feel welcome.
admire
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(v) /ədˈmaɪər/
to respect and value someone's qualities or achievements
Example: Many people admire great leaders for their strength.
habitual
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(adj) /həˈbɪtʃuəl/
doing something regularly or repeatedly
Example: He has a habitual routine of exercising every morning.
challenging
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(adj) /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
difficult in a way that tests your abilities
Example: Learning a new language can be challenging.
cultivate
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(v) /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/
to develop or improve a skill, quality, or feeling
Example: She wants to cultivate her painting skills.
diverse
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(adj) /daɪˈvɜrs/
showing a lot of different types or kinds
Example: The school has a diverse group of students.
passion
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(n) /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or interest in something
Example: Her passion for painting shows in her beautiful artwork.
negative
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(adj) /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
expressing or meaning 'no' or the opposite of positive
Example: He felt a negative impact on his mood.
potential
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(n) /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
the possibility to develop into something in the future
Example: She has great potential in her studies.
alter
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(v) /ˈɒltər/
to change something
Example: You can alter your plans if needed.
inherently
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(adv) /ɪnˈhɛr.ənt.li/
in a way that is a basic or essential part of something
Example: She is inherently curious about the world.
introverted
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(adj) /ˌɪntrəˈvɜrtɪd/
shy and quiet; not seeking social interaction
Example: He is introverted and prefers to read books alone.
reticence
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(n) /ˈrɛtɪsəns/
the quality of being reserved or quiet
Example: Her reticence made her hard to know.
disastrous
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(adj) /dɪˈzæstrəs/
causing great damage or harm
Example: The storm caused disastrous flooding in the valley.
spontaneous
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(adj) /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/
happening naturally without being planned
Example: His laughter was spontaneous and made everyone smile.
transition
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(n) /trænˈzɪʃən/
a change from one state or form to another
Example: David made a transition from being an athlete to leading a support group.
rehabilitation
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(n) /ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/
the process of helping someone to recover or improve their health, skills, or abilities
Example: He participated in rehabilitation after his injury.
launch
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(v) /lɔːnʧ/
to start or set in motion something, such as a project or product
Example: She decided to launch a new website for her business.
cultivate
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(v) /ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt/
to nurture or encourage growth
Example: It is important to cultivate new skills.
favourable
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(adj) /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/
having a good result or advantage
Example: The weather is looking favourable for our picnic.
pursuit
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(n) /pərˈsjuːt/
the act of trying to achieve something
Example: Her pursuit of happiness took her to many new places.
plunge
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(v) /plʌndʒ/
to jump or dive quickly and suddenly
Example: She decided to plunge into the pool on a hot day.
stamina
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(n) /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/
the ability to keep going physically or mentally for a long time
Example: He built his stamina by running every day.
overwhelming
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(adj) /ˌoʊ.vərˈwɛlm.ɪŋ/
very great in amount or effect
Example: The amount of homework was overwhelming for the students.
untangle
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(v) /ʌnˈtæŋɡl/
to separate things that are twisted or tangled together
Example: She wants to untangle the yarn before knitting.
judgment
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(n) /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/
the ability to make good decisions about people or situations
Example: She trusted his judgment when choosing the right restaurant.
competitive
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
wanting to be more successful than others
Example: She is very competitive in sports.
consume
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(v) /kənˈsjuːm/
to use up a resource or to eat or drink something
Example: I like to consume healthy foods.
discipline
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(n) /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/
the ability to control yourself and make yourself work hard or behave in a particular way
Example: She showed great discipline while studying for her exams.
rewarding
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(adj) /rɪˈwɔːrdɪŋ/
giving a benefit or positive result
Example: Learning new skills can be very rewarding.
tolerate
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(v) /ˈtɑːləreɪt/
to accept or allow something that is difficult or unpleasant
Example: You must learn to tolerate mistakes while learning a new skill.
ignorance
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(n) /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or understanding about something
Example: His ignorance about the topic surprised everyone.
compatible
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(adj) /kəmˈpæt̬.ə.bəl/
able to exist or work together without problems
Example: The new software is compatible with all devices.
curiosity
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(n) /ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti/
a strong desire to learn or know something
Example: Her curiosity led her to explore many different subjects.
alternative
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(adj) /ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪv/
being one of two or more choices
Example: We need to find an alternative to this plan.
nourish
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(v) /ˈnɜːrɪʃ/
to provide food and care for someone or something
Example: It is important to nourish your body with healthy foods.
vow
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(v) /vaʊ/
to make a serious promise or decision
Example: She vowed to improve her study habits.
concentration
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(n) /ˌkɒn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən/
the ability to focus and pay attention
Example: Concentration is important for studying effectively.
fascinating
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(adj) /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
very interesting or charming
Example: The book I read was fascinating.
intimidate
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(v) /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪt/
to make someone feel afraid or nervous
Example: The loud noise can intimidate small animals.
bullying
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(n) /ˈbʊliɪŋ/
the act of hurting or picking on someone repeatedly
Example: Bullying can make kids feel very sad.
ethically
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(adv) /ˈɛθɪkli/
in a way that is morally right
Example: She always tries to act ethically in her business decisions.
mitigate
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(v) /ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt/
to make something less severe or serious
Example: He tried to mitigate his mistakes by apologizing.