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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 1
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fragrant
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(adj) /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
having a strong, sweet smell
Example: The fragrant flowers filled the garden with a beautiful scent.
genus
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(n) /ˈdʒiː.nəs/
a group of related plants or animals
Example: Cinnamon comes from trees in the genus Cinnamomum.
biblical
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(adj) /ˈbɪblɪkəl/
related to the Bible
Example: He studies biblical stories every Sunday.
anoint
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(v) /əˈnɔɪnt/
to put oil or water on a person as part of a ceremony
Example: The priest will anoint the new leader during the ceremony.
token
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(n) /ˈtoʊ.kən/
a symbol or sign of something
Example: The necklace was a token of their friendship.
mourner
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(n) /ˈmɔːrnər/
a person who is sad because someone has died
Example: The mourner cried at the funeral.
additive
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(n) /ˈædɪtɪv/
a substance added to something to improve it or to preserve it
Example: The recipe calls for an additive to enhance the flavor.
condiment
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(n) /ˈkɒndɪmənt/
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example: She added a condiment to her sandwich.
exotic
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(adj) /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/
unusual and exciting because it is connected with a distant country
Example: She loves the exotic fruits from tropical regions.
banquet
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(n) /ˈbæŋkwɪt/
a large meal for many people, often for a special occasion
Example: They had a banquet to celebrate the new year.
ailment
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(n) /ˈeɪl.mənt/
a health problem or illness
Example: She went to the doctor because of her ailment.
indigestion
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(n) /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/
a condition of discomfort in the stomach
Example: Too much food can cause indigestion.
elite
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(adj) /ɪˈliːt/
a group of people who have a lot of power or influence
Example: She was part of the elite in her city.
consumption
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(n) /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the act of using or eating something
Example: His consumption of fruits has increased this month.
merchant
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(n) /ˈmɜr.tʃənt/
a person who buys and sells goods
Example: The merchant sold spices and cloth at the market.
rival
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(n) /ˈraɪvəl/
a person or group that competes with another
Example: In sports, our team has a strong rival.
overland
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(adj) /ˈoʊ.vərˌlænd/
relating to transport across land rather than by sea or air
Example: We traveled overland to see the mountains.
Mediterranean
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(adj) /ˌmɛdɪtəˈreɪniən/
relating to the Mediterranean Sea or the countries around it
Example: The Mediterranean climate is warm and pleasant.
exorbitant
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(adj) /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/
extremely high in price
Example: The hotel's rates were exorbitant during the holiday season.
spur
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(v) /spɜr/
to cause someone to do something or to develop
Example: The teacher's encouragement spurred the students to study harder.
cultivate
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(v) /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/
to grow plants or crops
Example: They cultivate vegetables in their garden.
ethnic
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(adj) /ˈɛθ.nɪk/
relating to a particular group of people with common cultural traditions
Example: She is proud of her ethnic heritage.
pliable
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(adj) /ˈplaɪəbl/
able to be easily bent or shaped
Example: The wet bark is more pliable.
tribute
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(n) /ˈtrɪb.juːt/
something that you do or give to show respect or admiration
Example: They paid tribute to their teacher on graduation day.
enslave
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(v) /ɪnˈsleɪv/
to make someone a slave or to control them completely
Example: They would enslave people to work on the farms.
monopoly
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(n) /məˈnɑpəli/
the complete control of a product or service in a market
Example: The company has a monopoly on the phone market.
generate
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(v) /ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪt/
to produce or create something
Example: The teacher will generate new ideas for the project.
tenfold
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(adj) /ˈtɛnˌfoʊld/
ten times as much or as many
Example: The company saw a tenfold increase in sales this year.
displace
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(v) /dɪsˈpleɪs/
to take the place of something or someone
Example: The new law will displace older regulations.
ally
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(n) /ˈæl.aɪ/
a person or group that helps and supports another person or group
Example: They are good allies in the project.
overrun
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(v) /ˌoʊ.vəˈrʌn/
to invade or take control of a place, often in a large number
Example: The army will overrun the enemy's position.
lucrative
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(adj) /ˈluːkrətɪv/
producing a lot of money
Example: The cinnamon trade became lucrative for the traders.
harshly
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(adv) /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a way that is very strict or severe
Example: The teacher spoke harshly to the students.
boost
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(v) /buːst/
to increase or improve something
Example: They need to boost their sales to make a profit.
appetite
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(n) /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/
a desire for food
Example: After the long walk, I felt a strong appetite.
systematic
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(adj) /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/
done according to a fixed plan or system
Example: The team used a systematic approach to solve the problem.
exhaust
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(v) /ɪɡˈzɔst/
to make something very tired or weak
Example: The long hike will exhaust me.
diminish
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(v) /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
to make something smaller or less
Example: The loud music can diminish our ability to concentrate.
supplement
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(n) /ˈsʌpləmənt/
something added to enhance or complete something else
Example: You can take a supplement for extra vitamins.
supersede
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(v) /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/
to take the place of something or someone
Example: The new policy will supersede the old one.
virtual
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(adj) /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əl/
not real, but made to look real by computer technology
Example: She attended a virtual meeting from her home.
coupled
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(adj) /ˈkʌp.əld/
joined or linked together
Example: The two ideas are coupled in this project.
peel
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(v) /piːl/
to remove the outer layer or skin from something, especially a fruit or vegetable
Example: I like to peel an apple before I eat it.
rainy
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(adj) /ˈreɪni/
having rain; wet weather
Example: Today is a rainy day, so I will stay inside.
curl
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(v) /kɜrl/
to shape something into a spiral or curve
Example: She likes to curl her hair for a special event.
significantly
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(adv) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect
Example: The team improved significantly last season.
harvest
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(v) /ˈhɑrvɪst/
to gather a crop from the fields
Example: Farmers harvest fruits in the summer.
factory
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(n) /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/
a building where goods are made or processed
Example: The factory produces toys for children.
expel
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(v) /ɪkˈspɛl/
to force someone to leave a place
Example: The school will expel students who break the rules.
cultivate
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(v) /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/
to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops
Example: Farmers cultivate their fields in the spring.
strip
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(v) /strɪp/
to remove something from a surface
Example: They will strip the old paint from the door.
acceptable
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(adj) /əkˈsɛptəbl/
satisfactory or permissible
Example: The teacher said the student's work was acceptable.
potential
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(n) /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
the possibility for something to happen or be true
Example: She has a lot of potential to become a great artist.
spice
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(n) /spaɪs/
a substance made from plants, used to add flavor to food
Example: I like to add spice to my soup.
cinnamon
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(n) /ˈsɪn.ə.mɒn/
a sweet spice made from the bark of certain trees, often used in cooking
Example: I like to sprinkle cinnamon on my toast.
Ceylon
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(n) /seɪˈlɒn/
a former name for Sri Lanka, an island country in South Asia
Example: Ceylon is famous for its beautiful tea gardens.
The flowers are fragrant.
The cat belongs to the same genus as the lion.
She likes reading biblical stories.
The priest will anoint the king.
This ring is a token of love.
The mourners were very quiet.
This food has an additive.
I like ketchup as a condiment.
This fruit looks exotic.
They had a big banquet.
He has a small ailment.
She has indigestion.
He belongs to the elite.
Water consumption is high.
The merchant sells food.
She is my rival.
They traveled overland.
She lives in a Mediterranean country.
They would enslave people.
The company has a monopoly.
The teacher will generate new content.
The company saw a tenfold increase last year.
The new law will displace older regulations
He is a strong ally.