Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 3

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(adj) suitable or appropriate in the circumstances Example: He is the ______ person for this job.

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apt

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(n) the way someone or something is described or represented Example: The book's ______ of the hero was very detailed.

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characterization

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(n) the act of making sure people follow rules or laws Example: The ______ of laws keeps the community safe.

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enforcement

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(n) the crime of setting fire to property intentionally Example: The police are investigating a case of ______ in the neighborhood.

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arson

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(n) students who are studying for their first degree at a university Example: The ______ studied hard for their exams.

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undergraduates

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(adj) related to something that is expected to happen in the future Example: The teacher talked about the ______ students who might join the class.

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prospective

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(n) a person who tries to find out the facts about something Example: The ______ looked for clues at the crime scene.

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investigator

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(n) the act of trying to prove in a court of law that someone did a crime Example: The ______ presented strong evidence against the criminal.

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prosecution

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(n) the process of making a job or profession more formal and skilled Example: The ______ of teaching has improved education standards.

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professionalization

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(n) a job or profession Example: Her ______ is teaching.

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occupation

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(n) a portable light source that uses a flame or battery to produce light Example: She used a ______ to see in the dark cave.

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torch

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(v) to move slowly and quietly in a careful way Example: I like to ______ up on my friends to surprise them.

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creep

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(n) a way of thinking about something Example: She has a unique ______ on the problem.

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perspective

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(n) a piece of work or a task given to someone to complete Example: I have an ______ to finish for school.

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assignment

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(n) a signal or hint that suggests what to do Example: She took her ______ from the teacher.

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cue

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(adj) changed into a set of rules or laws Example: The school has ______ its rules in a handbook.

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codified

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(adj) related to what is right and wrong Example: The ______ choice is important for a good leader.

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ethical

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(adv) totally or completely Example: The idea seemed ______ silly to everyone.

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downright

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(n) a sudden good idea or feeling that makes you want to do something Example: She found her ______ in nature.

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inspiration

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(n) the ability to make decisions or form opinions wisely Example: Her ______ in difficult situations is always trustworthy.

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judgment

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(n) a person who thinks deeply about important questions Example: The ______ shared his ideas on happiness.

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philosopher

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(n) a serious effort or attempt to do something Example: He made a great ______ to learn the new language.

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endeavor

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(n) careful and detailed examination Example: The project was accepted after a thorough ______ of its details.

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scrutiny

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(v) to express something clearly in speech or writing Example: It is important to ______ your ideas during the presentation.

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articulate

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(v) to make a general statement or belief based on specific cases Example: The teacher asked the students to ______ from the examples they studied.

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generalize

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(n) the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group Example: She works in a department that focuses on community ______.

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welfare

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(adj) having high moral qualities or ideals Example: She made a ______ choice to help the needy.

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noble

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(adj) acting without thinking about the danger or the consequences Example: Driving too fast can be a ______ decision.

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reckless

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(adj) differing or different from each other Example: The two paintings have ______ styles.

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divergent

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(adj) exactly the same Example: The twins wore ______ clothes.

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identical

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(n) a direction or order on how to do something Example: Follow the ______ carefully to complete the task.

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instruction

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(n) a short sentence or phrase that expresses the beliefs or goals of a person or organization Example: The school's ______ is 'Education is the key to success.'

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motto

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(n) an organization or a place established for a specific purpose, often in education or public service Example: She wants to work at a large ______ that helps children.

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institution

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(adv) in a manner that is suitable or appropriate Example: She ______ described the situation to everyone.

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aptly

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(adv) in a way that is done on purpose Example: She ______ chose to help him with his project.

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deliberately

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(n) a series of documents or things that show the history of something Example: The police kept a ______ to solve the case.

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chain of evidence

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(v) to say you disapprove of something or someone Example: I don't like to ______ other people's work.

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criticize

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(adj) not allowed by law Example: Stealing is ______ and can lead to punishment.

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illegal

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(v) to feel thankful for something Example: I ______ your help with my homework.

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appreciate

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(adj) having no end or limit Example: There are ______ opportunities to learn new things.

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endless

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(v) to come near or nearer to something in distance or time Example: We will ______ the problem carefully.

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approach

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(adj) arranged and recorded in an official way Example: The rules are ______ in the handbook.

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codified

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(adj) easily seen or understood Example: The answer to the question was ______.

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obvious

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(n) a feeling of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something Example: She found ______ in nature for her artwork.

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inspiration

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(n) the act of gaining or obtaining something Example: The ______ of new skills is important for my job.

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acquisition

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(n) a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area Example: She has a lot of ______ in computer programming.

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expertise

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(v) to take possession or control of something Example: The photographer ______ beautiful moments in his pictures.

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captures

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(n) the importance or meaning of something Example: The ______ of the event was felt by everyone.

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significance

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(v) to take legal action against someone for a crime Example: The lawyer will ______ the suspect in court.

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prosecute

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(adv) used to say that something is likely to be true, but not certain Example: The meeting is ______ at the usual time.

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presumably

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(adv) to a very great degree Example: The movie was ______ entertaining.

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supremely

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(adj) having a job or work Example: She is ______ at a local bookstore.

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employed

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