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Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 3
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manifold
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(adj) /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/
having many different parts or forms
Example: The artist's work shows a manifold use of colors.
advent
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(n) /ˈæd.vɛnt/
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
Example: The advent of new technology changes how we communicate.
pale
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(adj) /peɪl/
light in color or shade; not bright or strong
Example: The walls in the room are pale blue.
unparalleled
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(adj) /ˌʌnˈpær.ə.ɪl.ɛld/
having no equal or match; unique
Example: The artist's talent is unparalleled.
ascent
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(n) /əˈsɛnt/
the act of rising or climbing up
Example: The ascent to the top of the mountain was challenging.
sophistication
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(n) /səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the quality of being complex or advanced
Example: The sophistication of the gadget amazed everyone.
ingenious
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(adj) /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
very clever and original
Example: She found an ingenious way to solve the problem.
disclose
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(v) /dɪsˈkloʊz/
to make something known that was secret
Example: The company will disclose its new product next week.
penetrate
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(v) /ˈpɛn.ə.treɪt/
to pass into or through something
Example: The needle can penetrate the fabric easily.
distill
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(v) /dɪˈstɪl/
to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of something
Example: They need to distill the main ideas from the text.
essence
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(n) /ˈɛs.əns/
the basic nature or most important quality of something
Example: The essence of the story is about friendship.
eloquently
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(adv) /ˈɛləkwəntli/
in a way that expresses something clearly and effectively
Example: She spoke eloquently about her experiences.
magnitude
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(n) /ˈmæɡnɪtjud/
the great size or importance of something
Example: The magnitude of the storm was surprising.
homage
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(n) /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/
respect or honor shown publicly
Example: They paid homage to their favorite author at the event.
accomplishment
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(n) /əˈkɑmplɪʃmənt/
something that has been achieved successfully
Example: Winning the race was her greatest accomplishment.
incongruity
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(n) /ˌɪn.kənˈɡruː.ɪ.ti/
a difference or lack of harmony
Example: There was an incongruity between his words and his actions.
paradox
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(n) /ˈpær.ə.dɑːks/
a situation that seems impossible or contradictory but might be true
Example: The idea of a friendly competition is a paradox.
fascination
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(n) /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/
a strong interest in something
Example: Her fascination with animals led her to become a veterinarian.
draft
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(n) /dræft/
a rough version of a piece of writing
Example: I need to finish my draft before the deadline.
handiwork
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(n) /ˈhændɪˌwɝk/
work or skill done by hand
Example: Her handiwork was displayed in the art show.
craftsman
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(n) /ˈkræf.tsmən/
a person who is skilled in making things by hand
Example: The craftsman created beautiful wooden furniture.
measly
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(adj) /ˈmiːzli/
very small or insufficient; lacking in quality or quantity
Example: He received a measly amount of money for his hard work.
morsel
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(n) /ˈmɔr.səl/
a small piece of food
Example: She offered him a morsel of cake.
configuration
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(n) /kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/
the way in which something is arranged or organized
Example: The configuration of the furniture in the room looks great.
haphazard
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(adj) /hæpˈhæzərd/
lacking order or planning, random
Example: The drawings on the wall looked like a haphazard collection of ideas.
splutter
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(v) /ˈsplʌtər/
to make difficulty or sudden noises when speaking
Example: He began to splutter when he tried to explain what happened.
cog
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(n) /kɔg/
a wheel with teeth that helps to move or operate a machine
Example: The cogs inside the clock make it tick.
interminable
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(adj) /ɪnˈtɜːrmɪnəbl/
endless or seeming to last forever
Example: The meeting felt interminable and very boring.
unravel
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(v) /ʌnˈrævəl/
to remove the twists and turns from something; to make something clear or easy to understand
Example: I need to unravel this mystery before the meeting.
extraordinary
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(adj) /ɪkˈstrɔːrdəˌneri/
very unusual or remarkable
Example: She had an extraordinary talent for painting.
exertion
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(n) /ɛkˈsɜrʃən/
physical or mental effort
Example: He felt tired after the exertion of running.
deceptive
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(adj) /dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/
intending to trick someone, not honest
Example: The advertisement was deceptive and made false promises.
resourcefulness
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(n) /rɪˈzɔrsfəl.nəs/
the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
Example: Her resourcefulness helped her solve the problem quickly.
estrangement
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(n) /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
a state of being separated or feeling distant from someone or something
Example: The estrangement between them grew after the argument.
exotic
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(adj) /ɪɡˈzɑː.tɪk/
unusual and attractive because it is from a distant country
Example: The zoo has many exotic animals from rainforests.
outlandish
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(adj) /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/
strange and very unusual
Example: Her outfit was so outlandish that everyone stared at her.
stunt
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(n) /stʌnt/
an exciting or difficult action that shows skill
Example: The movie featured an amazing stunt that left the audience in awe.
breath-breaking
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(adj) /ˈbrɛθˌbreɪkɪŋ/
extremely long or difficult to say
Example: The words in that language can be breath-breaking.
monstrosity
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(n) /mɒnˈstrɒs.ɪ.ti/
something very large and ugly
Example: The monster in the movie was a real monstrosity.
freak
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(n) /friːk/
a strange or unusual thing or person
Example: The circus had a freak that could juggle fire.
colossus
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(n) /kəˈlɑsəs/
a giant or very large statue or thing
Example: The colossus stood tall at the entrance of the ancient city.
thrifty
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(adj) /ˈθrɪfti/
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example: She is very thrifty and always looks for discounts when shopping.
compactness
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(n) /kəmˈpækt.nəs/
the quality of being closely packed together
Example: The compactness of the suitcase makes it easy to carry.
sleek
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(adjective) /sliːk/
smooth and shiny in appearance
Example: The car has a sleek design.
enlist
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(v) /ɪnˈlɪst/
to sign up or agree to join something
Example: I want to enlist in the school club.
fine-tune
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(v) /ˌfaɪnˈtun/
to make small adjustments to improve something
Example: The engineer will fine-tune the machine for better performance.
contraption
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(n) /kənˈtræpʃən/
a machine or device that is made in a clever or unusual way
Example: The inventor showed us his new contraption.
nifty
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(adj) /ˈnɪfti/
clever and useful
Example: She showed me a nifty way to organize my files.
sublime
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(adj) /səˈblaɪm/
very impressive and beautiful
Example: The view from the mountain was sublime.
triumph
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(n) /ˈtraɪ.əmf/
a great victory or achievement
Example: The team celebrated their triumph in the championship.