Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3

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(n) a scientist who studies the nervous system and the brain Example: The ______ studies how music affects our emotions.

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neuroscientist

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(adj) existing as an idea but not as a physical thing Example: The artist prefers to create ______ paintings.

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abstract

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(adj) completely lacking something Example: The room was ______ of furniture.

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devoid

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(n) a state of being excited or stirred up emotionally Example: The movie created a strong sense of ______ in the audience.

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arousal

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(v) to become wider or larger Example: The doctor said my pupils will ______ in the dark.

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dilate

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(n) the ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat Example: The ______ of the wire helps electricity flow easily.

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conductance

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(n) a part of the brain that helps control movement and balance Example: The ______ helps us coordinate our movements.

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cerebellum

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(adj) relating to living things and their processes Example: The ______ study of plants helps us understand nature.

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biological

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(n) an idea or fact that forms the basis of something

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underpinning

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(n) something that causes a reaction or response Example: The bright light was a ______ that made her blink.

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stimulus

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(adj) designed to be practical and useful Example: The ______ design of the chair makes it comfortable to sit in.

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functional

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(adj) related to magnets or ______ fields Example: The ______ force pulled the paperclip towards the magnet.

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magnetic

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(n) the quality of a sound that makes it strong and deep Example: The ______ of the cello filled the room.

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resonance

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(n) the process of creating images, especially in medicine Example: Doctors use ______ to see inside the body.

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imaging

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(adj) relating to or based on a ligand Example: Scientists used a ______ method to study brain activity.

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ligand-based

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(n) a subatomic particle with a positive electric charge Example: The scientist studied the behavior of a ______.

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positron

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(n) the act of sending out light, heat, gas, etc. Example: The ______ of music can change our feelings.

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emission

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(n) a method of imaging that shows the inside of a body Example: They used ______ to see the brain's activity.

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tomography

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(adj) simple and easy to understand Example: The instructions were ______ and easy to follow.

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straightforward

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(n) a category of art, music, or literature Example: She enjoys listening to every ______ of music.

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genre

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(n) a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity Example: The researchers explained their ______ in the paper.

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methodology

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(adv) in a way that impresses or makes a strong impact Example: She performed ______ at the concert.

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impressively

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(n) a chemical in the brain that helps control mood and pleasure Example: ______ helps us feel happy when we listen to good music.

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dopamine

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(n) a cell in the brain and nervous system that sends and receives messages Example: A ______ helps us think and move.

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neuron

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(adj) related to the back of an animal or human body Example: The fish has a ______ fin on its back.

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dorsal

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(adj) located at the front or belly side of something Example: The ______ side of the fish is usually lighter in color.

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ventral

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(n) a part of the brain involved in rewards and learning Example: The researchers studied the activity in the ______.

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caudate

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(v) to expect something to happen Example: I ______ good weather for our picnic.

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anticipate

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(adj) related to expecting something to happen Example: She had ______ excitement before the concert.

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anticipatory

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(adj) related to sound or the way it travels Example: The room has great ______ for singing.

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acoustic

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(adj) coming before something in time or order Example: The ______ chapter was very interesting.

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preceding

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(n) a sudden increase or rise Example: There was a ______ of energy in the crowd.

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surge

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(n) a complicated maze or network of paths Example: The kids got lost in the ______ of hedges.

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labyrinth

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(adj) having many small parts or details that are difficult to understand Example: The design of the dress was ______ and beautiful.

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intricate

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(n) a large piece of music for an orchestra, usually in four parts Example: The ______ was performed at the concert hall.

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symphony

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(adj) not able to be predicted Example: The weather can be ______ during the spring.

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unpredictable

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(adv) in a way that makes someone slightly angry or irritated Example: The noise from the construction site was ______ loud.

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annoyingly

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(v) to change something to make it suitable for a new use or situation Example: Animals ______ to their environment to survive.

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adapt

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(adj) spending a lot of time studying and trying to learn Example: She is very ______ and always does her homework.

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studious

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(n) the act of keeping away from something Example: His ______ of crowded places is well known.

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avoidance

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(n) a person who studies music and its effects Example: The ______ shared her findings at the conference.

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musicologist

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(v) to cut something open to study or examine it Example: In science class, we ______ a frog to learn about its organs.

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dissect

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(adj) very clever and inventive Example: She has an ______ solution to the problem.

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ingenious

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(n) a way of showing someone that you are attracted to them in a playful manner Example: Their ______ was clear during the party.

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flirtation

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(n) the act of accepting or yielding to a higher authority Example: The soldier showed ______ to the orders of his commander.

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submission

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(adj) full of excitement and uncertainty about what may happen Example: The movie was very ______ and kept me on the edge of my seat.

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suspenseful

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(adj) related to the feelings or ideas that a word makes you think of Example: The word 'home' has a ______ meaning of comfort and security.

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connotative

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(v) to represent or express something in a physical form Example: The dancer can ______ the feelings of the music.

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embody

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(v) to call on a spirit or a higher power for help or as an authority Example: They ______ the help of experts to solve the problem.

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invoke

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(adv) in a way that shows you are waiting for something to happen Example: She waited ______ for the movie to start.

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expectantly

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