Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 2

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(v) to think that something is less important or less serious than it really is Example: You should not ______ the difficulty of the exam.

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underestimate

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(adj) difficult to understand or deal with Example: The math problem was very ______.

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complicated

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(n) a duty or thing that you are responsible for Example: It is his ______ to take care of the dog.

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responsibility

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(n) a substance or element used to make something, especially in cooking Example: Water is an important ______ in many recipes.

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ingredient

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(adj) happening at the same time as something else Example: The two events were ______ and occurred simultaneously.

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synchronous

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(adj) not happening at the same time

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asynchronous

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(n) a conversation between two or more people Example: The movie had a funny ______.

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dialogue

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(n) the way someone or something is described or shown Example: The ______ of the hero made him very relatable.

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characterization

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(v) to become aware of something through the senses Example: The audience can ______ the emotions of the characters.

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perceive

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(v) to combine or join together Example: The two companies will ______ next month.

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merge

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(n) the way a surface feels or looks Example: The ______ of the fabric is very soft.

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texture

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(n) the art of judging a person's character from their facial features Example: People often believe in ______ to understand others better.

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physiognomy

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(n) the image or personality that someone shows to other people Example: His ______ is very friendly and outgoing.

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persona

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(adj) boring and not interesting Example: The lecture was so ______ that many students fell asleep.

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banal

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(adj) belonging to the essential nature of something Example: The story had little ______ value without good characters.

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intrinsic

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(v) to show or represent someone or something in a particular way Example: The movie will ______ the life of a famous explorer.

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portray

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(n) the state of not being good enough or sufficient Example: The teacher talked about the ______ of the students' essays.

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inadequacy

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(adj) very beautiful and impressive Example: The view from the mountain was ______.

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magnificent

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(v) to emphasize something

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underscore

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(n) the quality of being ridiculous or unreasonable Example: The ______ of the situation made everyone laugh.

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absurdity

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(n) the habit of seeking pleasure or escape from reality Example: Many people use books and movies as a form of ______.

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escapism

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(adj) fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way Example: The game became ______ as the time ran out.

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frenetic

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(v) to cause to happen at the same time or rate Example: The team needs to ______ their efforts for the project.

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synchronize

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(n) the mixture of gases surrounding the earth Example: The ______ was perfect for a picnic.

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atmosphere

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(adv) in a way that is not aware or conscious Example: She ______ bit her nails when she was nervous.

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subconsciously

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(adj) giving a feeling that something bad will happen Example: The sky was ______ before the storm.

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ominous

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(n) a feeling of excitement or worry about what may happen next Example: The movie kept the audience in ______ until the end.

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suspense

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(n) a slight difference or change in meaning or feeling Example: The artist added a ______ to the painting.

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nuance

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(n) the part of a picture or scene that is closest to the viewer Example: The flowers are in the ______ of the garden.

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foreground

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(adj) related to the mind or feelings, often involving supernatural abilities Example: She believes she has ______ abilities to see into the future.

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psychic

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(adj) present everywhere or seem to be everywhere Example: Music is ______ in films.

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ubiquitous

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(adj) able to be seen or noticed Example: The sound became ______ when the music stopped.

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noticeable

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(v) to show or represent something in a picture or story

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depict

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(v) to give a hint or warning about something that will happen in the future

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foreshadow

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(adj) not in harmony; out of tune Example: The ______ music created a feeling of tension.

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dissonant

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(n) a person or thing that causes harm or is likely to cause harm Example: The storm was a ______ to the small village.

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menace

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(adj) most noticeable or important Example: The ______ points of the story were easy to remember.

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salient

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(n) a pattern or theme that repeats in a work of art or literature Example: The ______ of love is present in many stories.

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motif

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(v) to be made up of something

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comprise

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(n) a way in which something is usually done Example: The ______ is to arrive early for the meeting.

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convention

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(n) a new idea, method, or product Example: The company is known for its ______ in technology.

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innovation

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(v) to increase speed Example: The car will ______ quickly.

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accelerate

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(adj) making a high noise when moving or being opened Example: The ______ floorboards made a sound when I walked.

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creaky

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(adv) in a very impressive or effective way Example: She solved the math problem ______.

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brilliantly

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(v) to form a mental image or idea of something Example: She can ______ a new story for the film.

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conceive

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(adj) not obvious or easy to notice Example: The artist used ______ colors in the painting.

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subtle

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(v) to help something grow or develop Example: We need to ______ good relationships with our neighbors.

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foster

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(n) knowledge or understanding of something Example: She has a good ______ of the rules.

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awareness

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(v) to recognize the value of something Example: I ______ your help with the project.

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appreciate

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(n) the season after winter and before summer when plants start to grow Example: Flowers bloom in ______.

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spring

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(adj) relating to seeing or sight Example: The art exhibit had many ______ elements.

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visual

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