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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3
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neuroscientist
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(n) /ˌnʊəroʊˈsaɪəntɪst/
a scientist who studies the nervous system and the brain
Example: The neuroscientist studies how music affects our emotions.
abstract
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(adj) /ˈæbstrækt/
existing as an idea but not as a physical thing
Example: The artist prefers to create abstract paintings.
devoid
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(adj) /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely lacking something
Example: The room was devoid of furniture.
arousal
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(n) /əˈraʊzl/
a state of being excited or stirred up emotionally
Example: The movie created a strong sense of arousal in the audience.
dilate
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(v) /daɪˈleɪt/
to become wider or larger
Example: The doctor said my pupils will dilate in the dark.
conductance
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(n) /kənˈdʌk.təns/
the ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat
Example: The conductance of the wire helps electricity flow easily.
cerebellum
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(n) /ˌsɛrəˈbɛləm/
a part of the brain that helps control movement and balance
Example: The cerebellum helps us coordinate our movements.
biological
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(adj) /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
relating to living things and their processes
Example: The biological study of plants helps us understand nature.
underpinning
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(n) /ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ/
an idea or fact that forms the basis of something
Example: The underpinnings of the theory are well studied.
stimulus
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(n) /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/
something that causes a reaction or response
Example: The bright light was a stimulus that made her blink.
functional
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(adj) /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
designed to be practical and useful
Example: The functional design of the chair makes it comfortable to sit in.
magnetic
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(adj) /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
related to magnets or magnetic fields
Example: The magnetic force pulled the paperclip towards the magnet.
resonance
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(n) /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/
the quality of a sound that makes it strong and deep
Example: The resonance of the cello filled the room.
imaging
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(n) /ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/
the process of creating images, especially in medicine
Example: Doctors use imaging to see inside the body.
ligand-based
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(adj) /ˈlɪɡænd-beɪst/
relating to or based on a ligand
Example: Scientists used a ligand-based method to study brain activity.
positron
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(n) /ˈpɒzɪtrɒn/
a subatomic particle with a positive electric charge
Example: The scientist studied the behavior of a positron.
emission
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(n) /ɪˈmɪʃən/
the act of sending out light, heat, gas, etc.
Example: The emission of music can change our feelings.
tomography
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(n) /təˈmɑɡrəfi/
a method of imaging that shows the inside of a body
Example: They used tomography to see the brain's activity.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
simple and easy to understand
Example: The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.
genre
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(n) /ˈʒɒnrə/
a category of art, music, or literature
Example: She enjoys listening to every genre of music.
methodology
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(n) /ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑː.lə.dʒi/
a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity
Example: The researchers explained their methodology in the paper.
impressively
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(adv) /ɪmˈprɛsɪvli/
in a way that impresses or makes a strong impact
Example: She performed impressively at the concert.
dopamine
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(n) /ˈdoʊ.pəˌmiːn/
a chemical in the brain that helps control mood and pleasure
Example: Dopamine helps us feel happy when we listen to good music.
neuron
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(n) /ˈnʊrɒn/
a cell in the brain and nervous system that sends and receives messages
Example: A neuron helps us think and move.
dorsal
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(adj) /ˈdɔr.səl/
related to the back of an animal or human body
Example: The fish has a dorsal fin on its back.
ventral
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(adj) /ˈvɛntrəl/
located at the front or belly side of something
Example: The ventral side of the fish is usually lighter in color.
caudate
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(n) /ˈkɔːdeɪt/
a part of the brain involved in rewards and learning
Example: The researchers studied the activity in the caudate.
anticipate
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(v) /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
to expect something to happen
Example: I anticipate good weather for our picnic.
anticipatory
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(adj) /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.pə.tɔːr.i/
related to expecting something to happen
Example: She had anticipatory excitement before the concert.
acoustic
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(adj) /əˈkuːstɪk/
related to sound or the way it travels
Example: The room has great acoustic for singing.
preceding
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(adj) /prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming before something in time or order
Example: The preceding chapter was very interesting.
surge
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(n) /sɜrdʒ/
a sudden increase or rise
Example: There was a surge of energy in the crowd.
labyrinth
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(n) /ˈlæbəˌrɪnθ/
a complicated maze or network of paths
Example: The kids got lost in the labyrinth of hedges.
intricate
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(adj) /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/
having many small parts or details that are difficult to understand
Example: The design of the dress was intricate and beautiful.
symphony
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(n) /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/
a large piece of music for an orchestra, usually in four parts
Example: The symphony was performed at the concert hall.
unpredictable
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(adj) /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/
not able to be predicted
Example: The weather can be unpredictable during the spring.
annoyingly
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(adv) /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ.li/
in a way that makes someone slightly angry or irritated
Example: The noise from the construction site was annoyingly loud.
adapt
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(v) /əˈdæpt/
to change something to make it suitable for a new use or situation
Example: Animals adapt to their environment to survive.
studious
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(adj) /ˈstuː.di.əs/
spending a lot of time studying and trying to learn
Example: She is very studious and always does her homework.
avoidance
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(n) /əˈvɔɪdəns/
the act of keeping away from something
Example: His avoidance of crowded places is well known.
musicologist
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(n) /ˌmjuː.zɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
a person who studies music and its effects
Example: The musicologist shared her findings at the conference.
dissect
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(v) /dɪˈsɛkt/
to cut something open to study or examine it
Example: In science class, we dissect a frog to learn about its organs.
ingenious
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(adj) /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
very clever and inventive
Example: She has an ingenious solution to the problem.
flirtation
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(n) /flɜːrˈteɪʃən/
a way of showing someone that you are attracted to them in a playful manner
Example: Their flirtation was clear during the party.
submission
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(n) /səbˈmɪʃən/
the act of accepting or yielding to a higher authority
Example: The soldier showed submission to the orders of his commander.
suspenseful
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(adj) /səˈspɛnsfəl/
full of excitement and uncertainty about what may happen
Example: The movie was very suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my seat.
connotative
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(adj) /ˈkɒnəteɪtɪv/
related to the feelings or ideas that a word makes you think of
Example: The word 'home' has a connotative meaning of comfort and security.
embody
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(v) /ɪmˈbɑːdi/
to represent or express something in a physical form
Example: The dancer can embody the feelings of the music.
invoke
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(v) /ɪnˈvoʊk/
to call on a spirit or a higher power for help or as an authority
Example: They invoke the help of experts to solve the problem.
expectantly
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(adv) /ɪkˈspɛktəntli/
in a way that shows you are waiting for something to happen
Example: She waited expectantly for the movie to start.
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