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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3
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neuroaesthetics
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(n) /ˌnjʊəroʊˈɛstɛtɪks/
the study of how our brain responds to art
Example: Researchers are exploring neuroaesthetics to understand how we feel about paintings.
objectivity
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(n) /ˌɑːb.dʒekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
the quality of being objective and fair
Example: The judge showed great objectivity in his decision.
masterpiece
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(n) /ˈmæstərˌpis/
a great work of art or creativity
Example: The painting in the gallery is a masterpiece.
amygdala
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(n) /əˈmɪɡdələ/
a small part of the brain involved in emotions
Example: The amygdala helps us feel fear and happiness.
stimulate
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(v) /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/
to cause something to become more active or stronger
Example: The art exhibit aimed to stimulate creativity in the visitors.
crucial
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(adj) /ˈkruːʃl/
extremely important or necessary
Example: It is crucial to study for the test.
geometrical
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(adj) /dʒiˈɒmɪtrɪkəl/
related to the shape, size, and position of figures in space
Example: The artist used geometrical shapes to create a unique design.
haphazard
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(adj) /hæpˈhæzərd/
done in a careless or random way
Example: The artist's haphazard style made the painting unique.
sceptic
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(n) /ˈskɛp.tɪk/
a person who doubts or questions something
Example: She is a sceptic about the claims made in the advertisement.
inclination
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(n) /ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
a tendency or a feeling to act in a certain way
Example: Many people have an inclination to follow trends.
perceptual
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(adj) /pərˈsɛp.tʃu.əl/
related to how we understand things through our senses
Example: The test focused on making simple perceptual decisions.
definitively
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(adv) /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.t̬ɪv.li/
in a way that is clear and certain
Example: She answered the question definitively.
mentality
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(n) /mɛnˈtæl.ɪ.ti/
a way of thinking or mental attitude
Example: His mentality is very open to new ideas.
appreciation
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(n) /əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
the feeling of being grateful for something
Example: Her appreciation for nature grows every time she goes for a walk.
fuzzy
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(adj) /ˈfʌzi/
not clear or definite
Example: The picture was fuzzy and hard to see.
volunteer
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(n) /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
a person who offers to do something for free
Example: The organization needs volunteers to help with the event.
caption
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(n) /ˈkæpʃən/
a short description or title for a picture or piece of writing
Example: The caption under the photo explained what was happening.
acclaimed
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(adj) /əˈkleɪmd/
praised or recognized as important or good
Example: The acclaimed artist displayed her work in the gallery.
brushstroke
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(n) /ˈbrʌʃˌstroʊk/
a mark made by a brush in painting
Example: The artist used a bold brushstroke to create texture in the painting.
renowned
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(adj) /rɪˈnaʊnd/
famous and respected
Example: The renowned artist painted a beautiful mural.
ambiguous
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(adj) /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/
having more than one meaning or interpretation
Example: The instructions were ambiguous, making it hard to know what to do.
representational
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(adj) /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnˌteɪʃənl/
relating to the way something is shown or represented
Example: The painting is representational, showing what we see in real life.
scrutiny
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(n) /ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/
careful and detailed examination
Example: The painting was under scrutiny by many art experts.
decipher
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(v) /dɪˈsaɪfər/
to understand or find the meaning of something
Example: I can decipher this code.
meticulously
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(adv) /məˈtɪkjʊləsli/
in a very careful and detailed way
Example: The artist meticulously painted every detail of the landscape.
radically
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(adv) /ˈrædɪkli/
in a way that is very different from the usual or ordinary
Example: The change in design radically improved the building's appearance.
flit
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(v) /flɪt/
to move quickly and lightly
Example: The butterflies flit from flower to flower.
pleasurable
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(adj) /ˈplɛʒ.ər.ə.bəl/
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example: The music was very pleasurable to listen to.
composition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
the way in which different parts are arranged to form a whole
Example: The composition of the painting was very balanced.
activation
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(n) /ˌæk.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
the act of making something start to work
Example: The activation of the machine happened quickly.
interpretation
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(n) /ɪnˌtɜːr.prɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
the way something is understood or explained
Example: Her interpretation of the poem was very interesting.
intricacy
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(n) /ˈɪn.trɪ.kə.si/
the quality of being complex or detailed
Example: The intricacy of the design amazed everyone.
perceptual
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(adj) /pərˈsɛp.tʃu.əl/
related to the way we see and understand things
Example: The painting was a complex perceptual experience.
overload
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(n) /ˈoʊvərloʊd/
an excessive amount of something, causing difficulty or problems
Example: The student felt overwhelmed by the overload of homework.
fractal
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(n) /ˈfræk.təl/
a complex pattern that is made up of smaller copies of itself
Example: The artist used a fractal design for his new painting.
motif
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(n) /moʊˈtiːf/
a design or pattern that is repeated
Example: The artist used a beautiful motif in her painting.
recurring
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(adj) /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
happening again or repeatedly
Example: The recurring themes in her stories make them interesting.
evolved
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(v) /ɪˈvɑlvd/
to develop and change over time
Example: The animal evolved to survive in its environment.
intriguing
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(adj) /ɪnˈtruːɡɪŋ/
interesting or exciting
Example: The book is intriguing and makes me want to read more.
dynamic
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(adj) /daɪˈnæmɪk/
characterized by constant change, activity, or progress
Example: The movie had a dynamic plot that kept everyone interested.
reconstruct
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(v) /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/
to build or create something again
Example: The team will reconstruct the old building.
energetic
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(adj) /ˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪk/
full of energy and enthusiasm
Example: She feels energetic after a good night's sleep.
neuron
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(n) /ˈnʊəˌrɒn/
a type of cell in the brain and nervous system that sends and receives signals
Example: A neuron helps the brain communicate with the rest of the body.
mimic
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(v) /ˈmɪmɪk/
to copy someone's actions or voice
Example: He can mimic the way his teacher talks.
hypothesis
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(n) /haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/
an idea or explanation that can be tested
Example: The scientist proposed a hypothesis about how plants grow.
longevity
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(n) /lɒnˈdʒɛv.ɪ.ti/
the length of time that something lasts or continues
Example: Many people want to have good longevity in their lives.
linger
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(v) /ˈlɪŋɡər/
to stay in a place longer than necessary
Example: I like to linger at the park after school.
foolish
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(adj) /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
silly or not showing good sense
Example: It would be foolish to skip school.
appreciation
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(n) /əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
the feeling of being grateful for something
Example: She wrote a letter of appreciation to her teacher.
underestimate
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(v) /ˌʌndərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/
to think that something is less important or less serious than it really is
Example: Don't underestimate her ability to solve the problem.
decode
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(v) /dɪˈkoʊd/
to find the meaning of something
Example: Scientists decode the signals sent by the brain.