Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 2

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(n) a hormone produced in the brain that affects social relationships and emotions Example: ______ may help people feel more connected to each other.

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oxytocin

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(n) a gland in the brain that produces hormones Example: The ______ controls many important functions in the body.

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pituitary

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(v) to make something stronger or more effective Example: The teacher wanted to ______ the lesson with extra practice.

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reinforce

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(v) to come together for breeding or forming a pair Example: The birds ______ in the spring.

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mate

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(n) a baby that has just been born Example: The mother is caring for her ______.

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newborn

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(n) a strong emotional connection to someone or something Example: The ______ between the child and the toy was very clear.

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attachment

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(adj) understanding and caring about other people's feelings Example: She is very ______ towards her friends.

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empathetic

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(adj) willing to give and share more than is usual or expected Example: She is very ______ with her time and money.

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generous

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(adj) involving working together with others Example: The team was very ______ during the project.

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cooperative

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(v) to change something in order to improve it Example: She needs to ______ her notes for the exam.

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revise

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(adj) having a positive outlook about the future Example: She is ______ about her chances of winning the game.

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optimistic

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(v) to be different or to change Example: The prices of toys ______ during the holiday season.

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vary

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(n) a situation or condition that affects something

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circumstance

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(v) to have a strong effect on something Example: The weather can ______ our mood.

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impact

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(n) the way people talk to and behave with each other Example: The teacher encouraged ______ among the students.

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interaction

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(v) to come out or appear from somewhere Example: New ideas often ______ during discussions.

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emerge

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(adj) innovative or pioneering; introducing new ideas or methods Example: The ______ research changed how we understand human emotions.

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groundbreaking

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(n) a test done to study something or to find out if something works Example: The students conducted an ______ to see how plants grow.

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experiment

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(n) a person who offers to do something without being paid

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volunteer

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(v) to put money into something to make a profit Example: I want to ______ my savings in a new business.

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invest

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(adj) not identified by name; unknown Example: She received a letter from an ______ person.

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anonymous

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(adj) certain to happen or be true Example: He had a ______ chance to win the game.

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guaranteed

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(n) a substance that has no physical effect but is given to a patient as if it were a medicine Example: The doctor gave the patient a ______ to see if it would help his symptoms.

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placebo

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(adj) generous and giving to help others Example: She is very ______ and helps people in need.

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charitable

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(v) to share information or express feelings Example: They need to ______ better to understand each other.

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communicate

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(adv) in a way that helps to improve a situation Example: They communicated ______ to solve the problem.

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constructively

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(n) a material that is burned to provide energy Example: The car runs on diesel ______.

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fuel

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(adv) in every part of the world or in all cases Example: People ______ seek love and acceptance.

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universally

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(v) to improve or make something better Example: They want to ______ their skills in sports.

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enhance

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(n) a difference between two or more things that makes them stand out Example: We can see the ______ between the two paintings.

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contrast

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(adj) related to a contest or competition Example: The ______ game made everyone excited.

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competitive

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(v) to breathe in air or smoke Example: He likes to ______ deeply before he starts to speak.

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inhale

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(n) a feeling of wanting what someone else has Example: He felt ______ when he saw his friend win the prize.

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envy

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(v) to manage or give out something Example: They ______ the treatment to the patients.

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administer

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(n) a person's usual mood or attitude Example: Her cheerful ______ makes everyone feel happy.

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disposition

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(adj) skilled or proficient in a particular area Example: She is ______ at solving puzzles.

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adept

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(adj) feeling worried or nervous Example: She felt ______ before the big test.

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anxious

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(adj) easily affected by feelings or outside things Example: She is ______ to loud noises.

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sensitive

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(n) the act of not accepting or refusing something Example: The ______ of the proposal surprised everyone.

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rejection

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(v) to make something known that was previously hidden or secret Example: The teacher will ______ the test answers tomorrow.

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reveal

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(n) a specific amount of a medicine or drug Example: The doctor gave me a ______ of medicine for my cold.

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dose

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(n) the unfair treatment of a person or group by giving them special benefits Example: The manager showed ______ towards some employees.

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favoritism

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(v) to connect someone or something with something else in your mind Example: He tends to ______ summer with going to the beach.

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associate

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(n) a tendency to favor one thing over another unfairly Example: He showed a ______ against people from different cultures.

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bias

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(n) friendly or helpful feelings towards others Example: The charity was created to promote ______ in the community.

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goodwill

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(n) the quality of being very delicate or precise Example: The artist captured the ______ of the sunset in her painting.

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subtlety

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(adj) having subtle or complex differences Example: His explanation was very ______ and thoughtful.

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nuanced

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(v) to drive or push something forward Example: The wind will ______ the sailboat across the water.

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propel

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(n) a careful and detailed inquiry or examination Example: The ______ helped to find the truth.

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investigation

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(v) to find or identify something exactly Example: It is important to ______ the main problem in the project.

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pinpoint

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(n) a proposed explanation for something that can be tested Example: The scientist tested her ______ in a careful experiment.

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hypothesis

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(adv) in a way that involves two or more people or groups Example: The two friends agreed to help each other ______.

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mutually

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(adj) not shared with others; only for a particular person or group Example: The club is ______ and only allows members.

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exclusive

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(v) to give someone a reason to do something or to encourage them Example: Teachers ______ students to learn more.

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motivate

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(v) to make someone or something more aware or in harmony with something Example: The training helped them ______ to each other's needs.

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attune

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(n) the way in which someone holds their body Example: Her ______ was straight and confident.

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posture

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(n) a quick change in brightness Example: The candle's light began to ______ in the wind.

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flicker

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(adj) likely to do or experience something Example: She is ______ to getting sick in the winter.

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prone

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(adj) causing confusion or difficulty to understand Example: The instructions for the game were ______.

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perplexing

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(adj) relating to the gradual development of something Example: The scientist studied the ______ process of animals.

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evolutionary

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(v) to make something longer or wider by pulling it Example: I like to ______ my arms every morning.

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stretch

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(adj) very old; from a long time ago Example: The ______ ruins attracted many tourists.

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ancient

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(v) to use something for a different purpose than it was originally intended

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co-opt

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(adj) related to the very basic level of development or existence Example: The tools from that time were very ______.

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primitive

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(n) a part of the brain that helps control emotions Example: The ______ is important for our reactions to fear.

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amygdala

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(v) to show or demonstrate something clearly Example: Their happiness can ______ in many ways.

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manifest

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