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Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 2

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(v) to disappear suddenly and completely Example: The magician made the rabbit ______.

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vanish

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(v) to think that something is true based on what you know, but without proof. Example: Many people ______ the movie would be a hit.

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presumed

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(adj) very interesting or exciting that it makes you want to pay attention Example: The story was so ______ that I couldn't stop reading.

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compelling

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(n) the state of a species no longer existing Example: The ______ of dinosaurs happened millions of years ago.

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extinction

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(n) a brief look or ______ at something Example: I caught a ______ of the deer in the forest.

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glimpse

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(n) a large wild ancestor of domestic cattle that lived in Europe and Asia Example: The ______ was an impressive creature that roamed the ancient forests.

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aurochs

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(adj) certain and clear; not able to be mistaken Example: The lynx's stubby tail is ______.

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unmistakable

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(adj) relating to a totem, which is a symbol or object with spiritual significance Example: The lynx is becoming the ______ animal of the rewilding movement.

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totemic

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(n) the protection of nature and the environment Example: Many people support ______ to help save our planet.

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environmentalism

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(v) to return land or animals to a natural state Example: They want to ______ the area to help wildlife thrive.

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rewild

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(n) a community of living things and their environment Example: The forest is a complex ______ with many animals and plants.

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ecosystem

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(v) to strip something of its covering or vegetation Example: The storm will ______ the trees of their leaves.

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denude

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(v) to fish by pulling a net through the water Example: Fishermen often ______ the ocean for shrimp.

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trawl

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(v) to remove mud or sand from the bottom of a river, lake, or sea Example: They need to ______ the river to make it deeper.

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dredge

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(n) an animal that hunts and eats other animals Example: The lion is a well-known ______ in the wild.

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predator

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(v) to produce a loud, deep sound or to have a strong effect on someone Example: The music can ______ in your heart.

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resonate

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(n) a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment Example: He found his ______ in the art community.

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niche

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(adj) based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason Example: The rules seemed ______ and unfair.

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arbitrary

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(n) a collection or gathering of different things Example: The museum had an impressive ______ of ancient artifacts.

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assemblage

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(v) to keep something in its original state or in good condition Example: We should ______ nature for future generations.

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preserve

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(n) the quality of being dynamic, energetic, or changing Example: The ______ of the ecosystem helps many plants and animals thrive.

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dynamism

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(n) the possibility of something happening or being true Example: This plan has a lot of ______ for success.

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potential

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(v) to search thoroughly and carefully Example: They ______ the beach for shells after a storm.

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scour

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(v) to express thoughts clearly in speech or writing Example: She can ______ her ideas very well.

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articulate

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(n) a feeling of excitement and eagerness Example: Her ______ for the project inspired everyone.

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enthusiasm

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(v) to make someone feel excited to do something good or to create new ideas

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inspire

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(v) to look through something in a relaxed way Example: I like to ______ books at the library.

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browse

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(adj) impossible to get through or see into Example: The forest was ______ and we could not find a way in.

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impenetrable

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(n) a large area of land where crops are grown or where trees are planted Example: The ______ was filled with tall trees and green plants.

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plantation

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(v) to join in marriage Example: She ______ her best friend next week.

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marries

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(adj) not clothed or covered Example: The tree had ______ branches in winter.

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bare

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(adj) not able to produce plants or crops Example: The land was too ______ to grow any food.

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barren

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(n) an area of land that is higher than the surrounding land Example: They went hiking in the ______ hills.

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upland

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(n) money given by the government to help an industry or organization Example: The farmers received a ______ to support their crops.

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subsidy

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(n) a person who protects and saves the environment and wildlife Example: The ______ worked hard to save endangered animals.

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conservationist

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(v) to bring back something that was removed or lost Example: The plan is to ______ the lynx to the wild.

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reintroduce

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(adj) very unusual or remarkable Example: The view from the mountain was ______.

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extraordinary

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(n) a particular way of thinking about something Example: Everyone has a different ______ on the issue.

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perspective

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(v) to set up or create something Example: They want to ______ a new park in the city.

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establish

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(n) the number of people living in a particular area Example: The ______ of the city is growing fast.

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population

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(adj) having a special magnetic charm or appeal Example: The ______ leader inspired everyone to follow him.

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charismatic

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(adj) producing a lot of money or profit Example: The new business idea turned out to be very ______.

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lucrative

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(v) to make something happen or happen more quickly Example: The group wants to ______ change in the environment.

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catalyse

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(n) the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition Example: The ______ of old buildings is important for history.

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preservation

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(adj) always changing or active Example: The weather can be ______ and very different from day to day.

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dynamic

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(adj) very unusual or extreme Example: The painting had a ______ color scheme.

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striking

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(n) the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment Example: ______ helps us understand the balance of nature.

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ecology

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(v) to put together or gather things or people Example: We will ______ the pieces of the puzzle.

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assemble

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(adj) unusual and interesting because it comes from a distant place Example: The zoo had an ______ bird that I had never seen before.

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exotic

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(v) to extract something from a hiding place or to search for something carefully Example: She had to ______ out the toy from under the bed.

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winkle

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