Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3

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(adj) very great or intense Example: Her ______ knowledge makes her an excellent teacher.

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profound

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(adj) related to something that is not the main part Example: He noticed the ______ details in the painting.

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peripheral

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(v) to put something in danger Example: Careless driving can ______ the safety of everyone on the road.

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jeopardize

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(v) to give up control or possession Example: They had to ______ their rights to the land.

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cede

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(v) to cause something to happen or exist Example: Good ideas can ______ creativity in the team.

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engender

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(adj) very skilled or proficient at something Example: She is ______ at playing the piano.

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adept

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(v) to use something for your own advantage Example: The company will ______ new technologies to improve its products.

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exploit

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(v) to add something to a liquid or to make something more enjoyable or interesting Example: She wants to ______ her tea with lemon.

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infuse

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(v) to make something greater by adding to it Example: The company wants to ______ its product line with new features.

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augment

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(n) a quality or feature that belongs to a person or thing Example: Honesty is an important ______ in a good friend.

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attribute

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(n) great wealth or luxury Example: The palace was filled with ______ and beautiful decorations.

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opulence

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(v) to begin or start something Example: They ______ the meeting at 10 AM.

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initiate

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(adj) full of energy and life Example: The garden is ______ with many colorful flowers.

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vibrant

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(v) to prevent something bad from happening Example: They tried to ______ a disaster by evacuating the area.

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avert

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(n) a way of thinking or attitude towards something Example: A positive ______ can help you overcome challenges.

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mindset

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(adj) able to be touched or felt; real or concrete Example: The results of the project were ______ and could be seen by everyone.

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tangible

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(v) to gather together or collect over time Example: She can ______ a lot of coins in her collection.

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accumulate

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(v) to get something back or to exchange something for a reward or benefit Example: You can ______ your points for a discount.

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redeem

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(adj) very different from the usual or traditional Example: The new idea was ______ and changed the way people thought.

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radical

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(v) to go beyond the limits or range of something Example: The movie tries to ______ ordinary storytelling.

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transcend

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(v) to include something as a part of a whole Example: We should ______ more vegetables into our diet.

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incorporate

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(adj) not related to the topic or situation Example: His comments were ______ to the discussion.

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irrelevant

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(v) to combine two or more things to make something whole Example: We need to ______ the new software with our existing system.

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integrate

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(n) clothing, especially expensive clothes Example: She loves shopping for new ______ at the mall.

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apparel

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(n) an agreement to get married or to be involved in something Example: Their ______ surprised all their friends.

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engagement

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(v) to reduce or stop the negative effects of something Example: The new program was designed to ______ the pollution in the river.

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counteract

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(v) to say that something is true again Example: The teacher will ______ the rules before the test.

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reaffirm

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(v) to become aware of something through the senses Example: I can ______ a change in the weather.

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perceive

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(n) a device that counts the number of steps you take Example: I wear a ______ to track how much I walk every day.

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pedometer

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(v) to make something better or stronger Example: Players can ______ their skills with practice.

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enhance

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(v) to provide what someone wants or needs

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cater

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(n) a particular way of considering something Example: She has a unique ______ on art.

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perspective

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(n) a strong effect or influence Example: The ______ of the storm was felt across the entire city.

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impact

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(v) to try to get or achieve something Example: I want to ______ my dreams.

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pursue

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(n) a statement or suggestion that expresses an idea for consideration Example: He made a ______ to improve the company's sales.

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proposition

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(v) to make something strong, healthy, or new again Example: The new manager wants to ______ the team's energy.

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reinvigorate

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(n) a difference or inequality in something Example: There is a big ______ in their test scores.

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disparity

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(v) to come into conflict or disagreement Example: The two teams will ______ during the finals.

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clash

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(v) to create new ideas or methods Example: Companies must ______ to stay competitive.

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innovate

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(n) a new idea, method, or product Example: The company's ______ helped it stand out in the market.

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innovation

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(n) a plan to achieve a goal Example: The team worked on a new ______ for the project.

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strategy

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(n) a general change or direction in which something is developing or changing Example: Everyone is talking about the latest ______ in fashion.

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trend

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(n) a person who buys goods and services for personal use Example: The ______ wants high-quality products at lower prices.

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consumer

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(n) a period when the economy is not doing well and people have less money to spend Example: The ______ made it hard for many families to afford their bills.

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recession

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(adj) following accepted customs or practices Example: Her dress was very ______ for the party.

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conventional

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(n) the state of being dedicated to a cause or activity Example: Her ______ to studying has improved her grades.

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commitment

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(n) a container that holds ink or toner for printing Example: I need to replace the ______ in my printer.

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cartridge

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(adj) related to technology that uses electronic data Example: She enjoys reading ______ books on her tablet.

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digital

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(n) a tool or machine designed for a specific purpose Example: The ______ helps people to stay safe.

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device

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(n) a medical condition of being very overweight Example: ______ is a serious health issue in many countries.

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obesity

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(adj) related to technology Example: The new phone has many ______ features.

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technological

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(adj) related to the natural world and the impact of human activity on it Example: The ______ changes are affecting many species.

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environmental

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(adj) related to the government or public affairs Example: The ______ situation in the country is changing.

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political

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(adj) related to the economy or finances Example: The ______ situation in the country has improved.

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economic

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(adj) relating to society or its organization Example: She enjoys attending ______ events to meet new people.

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social

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