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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 2
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navigability
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(n) /ˌnæv.ɪˈɡæb.ɪl.ɪ.ti/
the ability to be navigated or moved through
Example: The navigability of the river allows boats to travel easily.
ambitious
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(adj) /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire to be successful or to achieve something
Example: She is very ambitious and wants to be a doctor.
reconnecting
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(v) /ˌriː.kəˈnɛk.tɪŋ/
to connect again or anew
Example: They are reconnecting after many years apart.
historic
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(adj) /hɪˈstɔrɪk/
important in history
Example: The historic building attracts many visitors.
waterway
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(n) /ˈwɔːtərweɪ/
a route for boats and ships
Example: The waterway is used for fishing and transportation.
sequence
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(n) /ˈsiː.kwəns/
a series of things or events that happen in a certain order
Example: The sequence of events was easy to follow.
dismantle
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(v) /dɪsˈmæntəl/
to take something apart so it no longer works
Example: They need to dismantle the old machine before building the new one.
commemoration
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(n) /kəˌmɛməˈreɪʃən/
a ceremony or symbol that honors a person or event
Example: The town held a commemoration for the local heroes.
regeneration
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(n) /ˌriːdʒəˈnɛrəʃən/
the process of creating or growing back something that was lost or damaged
Example: The region is focused on regeneration after the factory closed.
propeller
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(n) /prəˈpɛlər/
a device that spins to make something move forward, especially in a boat or airplane
Example: The boat moved quickly because the propeller was spinning fast.
ribcage
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(n) /ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ/
the bones that surround and protect the chest
Example: The doctor examined the ribcage for any injuries.
painstakingly
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(adv) /ˈpeɪnˌstakeɪŋli/
with a lot of care and attention to detail
Example: She painstakingly checked her work for mistakes.
accuracy
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(n) /ˈæk.jə.rən.si/
the quality of being correct or precise
Example: The accuracy of the measurements was very important.
immense
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(adj) /ɪˈmɛns/
very large in size or amount
Example: The elephant is immense compared to other animals.
robust
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(adj) /roʊˈbʌst/
strong and healthy; able to withstand tough conditions
Example: The design of the bridge is robust and can handle heavy traffic.
diametrically
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(adv) /ˌdaɪ.əˈmɛ.trɪ.kli/
in a way that is completely opposite
Example: The two sides of the argument are diametrically different.
gondola
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(n) /ˈɡɒndələ/
a type of boat or a vehicle that is used in water, especially in Venice
Example: We took a gondola ride in the city.
displacement
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(n) /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/
the act of moving something from one place to another
Example: The displacement of water is important for the boat to float.
hydraulic
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(adj) /haɪˈdrɔlɪk/
related to liquids under pressure
Example: The hydraulic system helps lift heavy objects.
clamp
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(n) /klæmp/
a device used to hold something tightly in place
Example: A clamp is used to hold the wood together while it dries.
array
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(n) /əˈreɪ/
a group of similar things placed in a specific order
Example: The scientist looked at an array of devices in the lab.
axle
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(n) /ˈæk.səl/
a rod or spindle that holds the wheels of a vehicle or machine
Example: The car's axle was broken, so it couldn't move.
revolution
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(n) /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/
a sudden change or important development
Example: The invention of the internet caused a revolution in communication.
gearing
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(n) /ˈɡɪərɪŋ/
the system of gears that connects two rotating parts
Example: The car has a special gearing to help it go faster.
orbit
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(n) /ˈɔːr.bɪt/
the curved path one object takes around another object in space
Example: The moon orbits the Earth.
aqueduct
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(n) /ˈakwəˌdʌkt/
a structure for carrying water over a valley or a river
Example: The boat moved smoothly onto the aqueduct.
elevate
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(v) /ˈɛl.ɪ.veɪt/
to raise or lift something to a higher position or level
Example: We need to elevate the box to reach the shelf.
tonnage
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(n) /ˈtʌnɪdʒ/
the total weight in tons of a ship's cargo
Example: The ship's tonnage was measured before it departed.
lorry
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(n) /ˈlɔri/
a large vehicle for transporting goods
Example: The lorry delivered the new furniture to the house.
bolt
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(n) /boʊlt/
a metal pin used to fasten things together
Example: He used a bolt to hold the door shut.
weld
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(v) /wɛld/
to join two pieces of metal together using heat and pressure
Example: They will weld the metal parts to make the frame.
spine
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(n) /spaɪn/
the central part of a structure that supports other parts
Example: The spine helps to hold the entire structure together.
stress
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(n) /strɛs/
a feeling of worry or pressure
Example: She felt a lot of stress before the exam.
oppose
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(v) /əˈpoʊz/
to disagree with or fight against something
Example: Many people oppose the new law.
capacity
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(n) /kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/
the amount of space or number of things that can be held or contained
Example: The tank has a large capacity for water.
principle
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(n) /ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/
a basic truth or law
Example: The principle of gravity keeps us grounded.
enormous
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(adj) /ɪˈnɔːr.məs/
very large in size or amount
Example: The elephant is enormous compared to a dog.
mass
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(n) /mæs/
the amount of matter in an object
Example: The box has a lot of mass.
rotate
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(v) /roʊˈteɪt/
to turn around a central point
Example: We will rotate the pictures on the wall.
basin
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(n) /ˈbeɪsən/
a low area of land where water can collect
Example: The boat is in the canal basin.
seal
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(v) /siːl/
to close something tightly
Example: She will seal the envelope before mailing it.
pump
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(v) /pʌmp/
to force a liquid or gas to move
Example: They need to pump the water out of the boat.
dock
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(v) /dɑk/
to bring a ship or boat into a place where it can be tied up
Example: We need to dock the boat before it gets dark.
cog
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(n) /kɑg/
a rotating part in a machine that moves other parts
Example: The cog helps the machine work properly.
landmark
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(n) /ˈlændmɑrk/
a significant or important feature or structure
Example: The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
construct
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(v) /kənˈstrʌkt/
to build or make something
Example: They construct a new house every summer.
eventual
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(adj) /ɪˈvɛn.tʃu.əl/
happening at a later time; final
Example: The eventual outcome was much better than we expected.
inspire
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(v) /ɪnˈspaɪr/
to make someone want to do something or to feel that they can do something
Example: The invention can inspire many new ideas.
notable
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(adj) /ˈnoʊtəbl/
important and worthy of attention
Example: She made a notable contribution to the project.
seesaw
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(n) /ˈsiːsɔː/
a piece of playground equipment with a long board balanced in the middle, allowing one side to go up while the other goes down
Example: The children played on the seesaw in the park.
monorail
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(n) /ˈmɒnəreɪl/
a railway with a single track
Example: The monorail travels above the ground.
displace
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(v) /dɪsˈpleɪs/
to move something from its usual place
Example: The new bridge will displace traffic from the old road.
kettle
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(n) /ˈkɛtəl/
a container used for boiling water or cooking
Example: I put the kettle on to make tea.
navigate
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(v) /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
to find a way to go from one place to another
Example: I can navigate through the city using a map.