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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 1
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millennia
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(n) /mɪˈlɛn.i.ə/
a period of one thousand years
Example: People have lived in this area for thousands of years, across several millennia.
exotic
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(adj) /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
unusual or different from what is normal
Example: She loves exotic fruits like dragon fruit and lychee.
traveller
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(n) /ˈtræv.əl.ər/
a person who travels to different places
Example: The traveller took many pictures on his trip.
merchant
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(n) /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
a person or business that buys and sells goods
Example: The merchant sold spices and silk.
cliché
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(n) /kliˈʃeɪ/
a phrase or idea that has been used too often, making it boring or unoriginal
Example: The movie was full of clichés that made it less enjoyable.
envisage
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(v) /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/
to imagine or think about something in the future
Example: I can envisage a world where everyone is happy.
surmount
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(v) /sərˈmaʊnt/
to be on top of something
Example: The mountain was surmounted by a beautiful snow cap.
rosette
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(n) /roʊˈzɛt/
a cluster of leaves or flowers arranged in a circular pattern
Example: The rosette looked beautiful in the garden.
immature
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(adj) /ˌɪməˈtʃʊr/
not having developed fully or being grown up
Example: The immature flowers need time to grow.
tap
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(v) /tæp/
to hit something lightly, usually with your fingers
Example: Please tap the screen to start the game.
fibrous
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(adj) /ˈfaɪ.brəs/
full of fibers; stringy
Example: The middle layer of the coconut is fibrous.
prominent
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(adj) /ˈprɑː.mɪ.nənt/
important and well-known
Example: The prominent trees in the park attract many visitors.
charcoal
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(n) /ˈtʃɑːr.koʊl/
a black material made from burnt wood, used for cooking and as a fuel
Example: We used charcoal to grill the vegetables.
endosperm
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(n) /ˈɛndoʊˌspɜrm/
the part of a seed that provides nutrients to help it grow
Example: The endosperm helps the seed to develop.
solidify
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(v) /səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/
to become solid or to make something solid
Example: The jelly will solidify in the fridge.
copra
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(n) /ˈkɒprə/
dried coconut flesh used to make products like oil and milk
Example: She bought copra to make cookies.
derivative
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(n) /dɪˈrɪv.ə.t̬ɪv/
something that comes from another source
Example: Glycerine is a derivative of coconut fat.
glycerine
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(n) /ˈɡlɪsəˌrin/
a sweet, thick liquid used in food and cosmetics
Example: The soap contains glycerine to help keep the skin soft.
strategic
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(adj) /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
related to a plan for achieving something
Example: The company made a strategic decision to expand its market.
nitroglycerine
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(n) /naɪtroʊˈɡlɪsəˌrin/
a thick liquid used in explosives and medicine
Example: Nitroglycerine is used to make dynamite.
maritime
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(adj) /ˈmærɪtaɪm/
related to the sea
Example: The maritime industry helps transport goods across the ocean.
voyager
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(n) /ˈvɔɪ.ɪ.dʒɚ/
a person or vehicle that travels in space
Example: The voyager explored new planets in the solar system.
colonizer
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(n) /ˈkɒlənʌɪzər/
a person or group that takes control of another country or area
Example: The colonizer brought new plants to the island.
viable
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(adj) /ˈvaɪəbl/
able to live, grow, or succeed
Example: The coconut seeds are viable after floating in the ocean.
germinate
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(v) /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/
to begin to grow from a seed
Example: The seeds will germinate in warm, moist soil.
embryo
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(n) /ˈɛm.bri.oʊ/
a young animal or plant before it develops into its adult form
Example: The seed will grow into an embryo.
indigenous
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(adj) /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/
native to a place
Example: The people are indigenous to the land.
migrate
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(v) /maɪˈɡreɪt/
to move from one place to another
Example: Birds migrate to warmer places in the winter.
disperse
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(v) /dɪsˈpɜrs/
to scatter or spread out
Example: The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended.
intriguing
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(adj) /ɪnˈtriguːɪŋ/
very interesting and exciting
Example: The book has an intriguing story.
diametrically
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(adv) /ˌdaɪəˈmɛtrɪkəli/
in a way that is completely opposite
Example: The two ideas are diametrically different.
opposed
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(adj) /əˈpoʊzd/
having a strong opinion against something
Example: She is opposed to using plastic bags.
debate
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(n) /dɪˈbeɪt/
a discussion where people talk about different ideas
Example: There has been a lively debate about the best way to learn a new language.
origin
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(n) /ˈɔrɪdʒɪn/
the starting point or cause of something
Example: The origin of the tree is in tropical regions.
reveal
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(v) /rɪˈviːl/
to make something known that was secret or hidden
Example: She will reveal the surprise party tomorrow.
diversity
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(n) /daɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/
the state of having different kinds of something
Example: The classroom has a lot of diversity in students.
relative
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(n) /ˈrɛlətɪv/
a person who is part of your family
Example: My relative is coming to visit us this weekend.
coral
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(n) /ˈkɔrəl/
a hard substance made from the skeletons of small sea animals, often found in the ocean
Example: The reef is made of coral.
voyage
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(n) /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/
a long journey on a ship or in space
Example: They went on a long voyage across the ocean.
tolerate
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(v) /ˈtɒləreɪt/
to accept or endure something unpleasant
Example: I can tolerate loud noises when I am studying.
indefinitely
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(adv) /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
for an unlimited time; without an end
Example: The meeting could go on indefinitely if no one stops it.
cast
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(v) /kæst/
to throw something.
Example: They cast the fishing line into the water.
expose
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(v) /ɪkˈspoʊz/
to make something known or visible
Example: The teacher will expose the students to new ideas.
glare
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(n) /ɡlɛr/
a strong light that makes it difficult to see
Example: The glare from the sun hurt my eyes.
seedling
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(n) /ˈsiːd.lɪŋ/
a young plant that has grown from a seed
Example: The seedling needs sunlight to grow.
academic
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(adj) /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/
relating to education and scholarship
Example: She is pursuing an academic career in biology.
explorer
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(n) /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
a person who travels to new places to find out more about them
Example: The explorer discovered new lands.
pattern
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(n) /ˈpætərn/
a repeated design or model
Example: The floor has a beautiful pattern of tiles.
indigenous
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(adj) /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/
native to a place; originally from a particular area
Example: The indigenous people of the island have their own unique traditions.
propose
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(v) /prəˈpoʊz/
to suggest an idea or plan for others to consider
Example: She will propose a new project at the meeting.
suggestion
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(n) /səˈdʒɛstʃən/
an idea or plan that is offered for someone to consider
Example: She had a good suggestion for the project.
coir
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(n) /ˈkɔɪər/
a fiber from the husk of a coconut used for making ropes and other products
Example: Coir is used to make strong ropes.