Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3

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(n) the study of how our brain responds to art Example: Researchers are exploring ______ to understand how we feel about paintings.

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neuroaesthetics

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(n) the quality of being objective and fair Example: The judge showed great ______ in his decision.

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objectivity

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(n) a great work of art or creativity Example: The painting in the gallery is a ______.

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masterpiece

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(n) a small part of the brain involved in emotions Example: The ______ helps us feel fear and happiness.

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amygdala

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(v) to cause something to become more active or stronger Example: The art exhibit aimed to ______ creativity in the visitors.

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stimulate

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(adj) extremely important or necessary Example: It is ______ to study for the test.

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crucial

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(adj) related to the shape, size, and position of figures in space Example: The artist used ______ shapes to create a unique design.

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geometrical

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(adj) done in a careless or random way Example: The artist's ______ style made the painting unique.

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haphazard

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(n) a person who doubts or questions something Example: She is a ______ about the claims made in the advertisement.

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sceptic

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(n) a tendency or a feeling to act in a certain way Example: Many people have an ______ to follow trends.

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inclination

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(adj) related to how we understand things through our senses Example: The test focused on making simple ______ decisions.

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perceptual

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(adv) in a way that is clear and certain Example: She answered the question ______.

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definitively

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(n) a way of thinking or mental attitude Example: His ______ is very open to new ideas.

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mentality

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(n) the feeling of being grateful for something Example: Her ______ for nature grows every time she goes for a walk.

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appreciation

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(adj) not clear or definite Example: The picture was ______ and hard to see.

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fuzzy

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(n) a person who offers to do something for free

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volunteer

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(n) a short description or title for a picture or piece of writing Example: The ______ under the photo explained what was happening.

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caption

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(adj) praised or recognized as important or good Example: The ______ artist displayed her work in the gallery.

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acclaimed

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(n) a mark made by a brush in painting Example: The artist used a bold ______ to create texture in the painting.

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brushstroke

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(adj) famous and respected Example: The ______ artist painted a beautiful mural.

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renowned

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(adj) having more than one meaning or interpretation Example: The instructions were ______, making it hard to know what to do.

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ambiguous

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(adj) relating to the way something is shown or represented Example: The painting is ______, showing what we see in real life.

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representational

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(n) careful and detailed examination Example: The painting was under ______ by many art experts.

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scrutiny

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(v) to understand or find the meaning of something Example: I can ______ this code.

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decipher

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(adv) in a very careful and detailed way Example: The artist ______ painted every detail of the landscape.

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meticulously

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(adv) in a way that is very different from the usual or ordinary Example: The change in design ______ improved the building's appearance.

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radically

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(v) to move quickly and lightly Example: The butterflies ______ from flower to flower.

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flit

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(adj) giving pleasure or enjoyment Example: The music was very ______ to listen to.

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pleasurable

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(n) the way in which different parts are arranged to form a whole Example: The ______ of the painting was very balanced.

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composition

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(n) the act of making something start to work Example: The ______ of the machine happened quickly.

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activation

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(n) the way something is understood or explained Example: Her ______ of the poem was very interesting.

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interpretation

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(n) the quality of being complex or detailed Example: The ______ of the design amazed everyone.

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intricacy

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(adj) related to the way we see and understand things Example: The painting was a complex ______ experience.

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perceptual

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(n) an excessive amount of something, causing difficulty or problems Example: The student felt overwhelmed by the ______ of homework.

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overload

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(n) a complex pattern that is made up of smaller copies of itself Example: The artist used a ______ design for his new painting.

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fractal

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(n) a design or pattern that is repeated Example: The artist used a beautiful ______ in her painting.

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motif

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(adj) happening again or repeatedly Example: The ______ themes in her stories make them interesting.

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recurring

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(v) to develop and change over time Example: The animal ______ to survive in its environment.

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evolved

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(adj) interesting or exciting Example: The book is ______ and makes me want to read more.

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intriguing

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(adj) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress Example: The movie had a ______ plot that kept everyone interested.

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dynamic

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(v) to build or create something again Example: The team will ______ the old building.

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reconstruct

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(adj) full of energy and enthusiasm Example: She feels ______ after a good night's sleep.

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energetic

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(n) a type of cell in the brain and nervous system that sends and receives signals Example: A ______ helps the brain communicate with the rest of the body.

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neuron

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(v) to copy someone's actions or voice Example: He can ______ the way his teacher talks.

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mimic

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(n) an idea or explanation that can be tested Example: The scientist proposed a ______ about how plants grow.

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hypothesis

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(n) the length of time that something lasts or continues Example: Many people want to have good ______ in their lives.

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longevity

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(v) to stay in a place longer than necessary Example: I like to ______ at the park after school.

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linger

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(adj) silly or not showing good sense Example: It would be ______ to skip school.

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foolish

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(n) the feeling of being grateful for something Example: She wrote a letter of ______ to her teacher.

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appreciation

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(v) to think that something is less important or less serious than it really is Example: Don't ______ her ability to solve the problem.

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underestimate

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(v) to find the meaning of something Example: Scientists ______ the signals sent by the brain.

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decode

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