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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3
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bilingual
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(adj) /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/
able to speak and understand two languages
Example: She is bilingual because she speaks both Spanish and English.
multilingual
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(adj) /ˌmʌl.tɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/
able to speak or use multiple languages
Example: She is multilingual and can talk to many people around the world.
monolingual
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(adj) /ˌmɒn.əˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/
speaking only one language
Example: Many monolingual people find it hard to learn a new language.
cognitive
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(adj) /ˈkɑːɡnɪtɪv/
related to the mental processes of understanding, thinking, and learning
Example: Playing games can improve cognitive skills in children.
neurological
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(adj) /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
related to the brain and nervous system
Example: The study focused on neurological activity during language learning.
sequential
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(adj) /sɪˈkwɛnʃəl/
happening in a specific order or sequence
Example: The numbers are arranged in sequential order.
activate
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(v) /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/
to make something start to work
Example: You need to activate the software before you can use it.
auditory
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(adj) /ˈɔːdɪtɔːri/
related to the sense of hearing
Example: The auditory signals were clear during the presentation.
phenomenon
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(n) /fəˈnɒmɪnən/
a fact or event that can be seen or observed
Example: The star is a beautiful phenomenon in the night sky.
compelling
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
having a strong and irresistible effect
Example: The movie was so compelling that I couldn't look away.
persistent
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(adj) /pərˈsɪstənt/
continuing to exist or to happen, especially for a long time
Example: She showed persistent determination to finish the race.
linguistic
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(adj) /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/
related to language
Example: She studies linguistic patterns in different languages.
competition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
a situation in which people or groups try to be more successful than others
Example: The competition between the teams was very exciting.
juggling
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(n) /ˈdʒʌɡlɪŋ/
the skill of keeping several objects in the air by catching and throwing them
Example: She is practicing her juggling in the park.
conflict
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(n) /ˈkɒnflɪkt/
a serious disagreement or argument
Example: The two friends had a conflict about what movie to watch.
management
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(n) /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/
the act of controlling or dealing with something
Example: Good management is important for a successful business.
perceptual
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(adj) /pərˈsɛp.tʃu.əl/
related to the way we understand things through our senses
Example: She has a perceptual skill for noticing details.
categorizing
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(v) /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪzɪŋ/
to sort or organize things into groups based on their qualities or characteristics
Example: They are categorizing the toys into different boxes.
adolescent
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(n) /ˌæd.əˈles.ənt/
a young person who is developing into an adult
Example: The adolescent learned about responsibility during the summer job.
intervene
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(v) /ˌɪn.təˈviːn/
to become involved in a situation in order to change what is happening
Example: The teacher had to intervene during the argument.
encode
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(v) /ɪnˈkoʊd/
to convert information into a different form
Example: They will encode the data into a file.
fundamental
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(adj) /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
forming the base or foundation of something
Example: Understanding the basics is fundamental for learning advanced topics.
frequency
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(n) /ˈfriː.kwən.si/
the rate at which something happens or is repeated over a period of time
Example: The frequency of the bus is every fifteen minutes.
pitch
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(n) /pɪtʃ/
the highness or lowness of a sound
Example: The singer has a beautiful pitch.
perception
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(n) /pərˈsɛpʃən/
the way you understand or think about something
Example: Her perception of the situation changed after talking to him.
acquire
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(v) /əˈkwaɪər/
to get or gain something
Example: She hopes to acquire new skills during the class.
interference
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(n) /ˌɪn.tərˈfɪr.əns/
the act of interfering or preventing something from happening
Example: Too much noise can cause interference when you are trying to study.
recruit
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(v) /rɪˈkruːt/
to find new people to join a group or organization
Example: They want to recruit more volunteers for the event.
compensate
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(v) /ˈkɒmpənˌseɪt/
to make up for something lost or damaged
Example: He tries to compensate for his mistakes.
degenerative
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(adj) /dɪˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪ.tɪv/
related to a condition that gradually gets worse over time
Example: Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease that affects memory.
symptom
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(n) /ˈsɪmptəm/
a sign of a disease or condition
Example: A cough can be a symptom of a cold.
severity
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(n) /səˈvɛr.ɪ.ti/
the condition of being very serious or extreme
Example: The severity of the storm made everyone stay indoors.
counterpart
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(n) /ˈkaʊn.tər.pɑrt/
a person or thing that has the same purpose as another
Example: He met his counterpart in the other company at the conference.
outward
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(adj) /ˈaʊt.wɚd/
related to or going towards the outside
Example: The outward appearance of the house is very nice.
impart
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(v) /ɪmˈpɑrt/
to give or tell something to someone
Example: The teacher will impart knowledge to her students.
navigate
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(v) /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
to find your way or to manage a situation
Example: It is important to navigate through the busy streets carefully.
multifaceted
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(adj) /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfæs.ɪ.tɪd/
having many different parts or features
Example: The project was multifaceted and required input from many experts.
advantage
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(n) /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a benefit or gain that gives someone an upper hand
Example: Being able to speak multiple languages is an advantage in many jobs.
interplay
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(n) /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/
the way two or more things affect each other
Example: The interplay of sunlight and water helps plants grow.
technological
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(adj) /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
related to technology or machines
Example: The new smartphone has many technological features.
sequential
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(adj) /sɪˈkwɛnʃəl/
arranged in a particular order; following one after another
Example: The numbers are in sequential order from one to ten.
correspond
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(v) /ˌkɔrəˈspɑnd/
to relate to or match with something
Example: The colors correspond with each other perfectly.
compelling
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛl.ɪŋ/
very interesting or exciting; able to attract attention
Example: The story was compelling and kept everyone engaged.
co-activation
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(n) /ˌkoʊˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
the process of being active or engaged at the same time in different ways
Example: Co-activation helps bilinguals understand words better.
persistent
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(adj) /pərˈsɪstənt/
continuing to exist or happen, especially for a long time
Example: She had a persistent interest in learning new languages.
excel
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(v) /ɪkˈsɛl/
to do very well or to be very good at something
Example: She tends to excel in mathematics.
tap
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(v) /tæp/
to touch something lightly
Example: Please tap the screen to start the game.
reflect
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(v) /rɪˈflɛkt/
to show or express something
Example: His actions reflect his true feelings.
stem
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(n) /stɛm/
the main part of a plant above the ground
Example: The flower grows on top of a long stem.
considerable
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(adj) /kənˈsɪdərəbl/
large enough to be important or noticeable
Example: There was a considerable amount of food at the party.
sensory
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(adj) /ˈsɛn.sɚ.i/
related to the senses, like sight or hearing
Example: The sensory experience of the concert was amazing.
processing
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(n) /ˈprɑːsesɪŋ/
the act of dealing with or handling something
Example: The processing of the data takes a lot of time.
mechanism
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(n) /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
a process or structure that helps something work
Example: The machine has a complicated mechanism that makes it run.
compensate
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(v) /ˈkɒmpənˌseɪt/
to give something to someone in return for something they have lost or to make up for something
Example: We should compensate the workers for their overtime.
degenerate
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(adj) /dɪˈd͡ʒɛnəˌreɪt/
having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities that are considered normal and desirable
Example: The researchers studied patients with a degenerative brain disease.
counterpart
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(n) /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑrt/
a person or thing that has the same purpose as another
Example: The job offer I received in New York has a counterpart in California.
done by me with compelling attention