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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 2
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exaggerate
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(v) /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/
to make something seem bigger or more important than it is
Example: He likes to exaggerate his stories to make them more interesting.
repetitious
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(adj) /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃəs/
happening many times in the same way
Example: The song was repetitious, making it easy to remember.
fascination
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(n) /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
a very strong interest in something
Example: The child's fascination with animals made her want to be a veterinarian.
linguist
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(n) /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
a person who studies language
Example: The linguist wrote a book about different languages.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
a strong effect or influence
Example: The new law will have a big impact on the community.
womb
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(n) /wuːm/
the part of a woman's body where a baby grows before birth
Example: The baby is growing in the womb.
prompt
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(v) /prɑmpt/
to cause someone to take action or to say something
Example: The loud noise prompted her to turn around.
classical
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(adj) /ˈklæsɪkəl/
related to a long-established style or tradition
Example: She enjoys listening to classical music every evening.
native
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(adj) /ˈneɪ.tɪv/
related to the place or environment where a person was born or grows up
Example: He speaks his native language at home.
tongue
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(n) /tʌŋ/
the fleshy part in the mouth used for tasting and speaking
Example: She put her tongue on the ice cream.
exposure
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(n) /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
the state of being exposed to something
Example: A lot of exposure to music can help kids learn better.
benefit
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(n) /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
an advantage or something good that helps you
Example: Learning a new language can benefit your career.
bilingual
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(adj) /baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/
able to speak two languages
Example: She is bilingual and can speak both English and Spanish.
mentally
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(adv) /ˈmɛn.t̬əl.i/
related to the mind or thinking
Example: He worked mentally on the math problems.
prioritize
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(v) /praɪˈɔrɪˌtaɪz/
to decide which things are more important than others
Example: You need to prioritize your homework before playing games.
absurd
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(adj) /əbˈsɜrd/
ridiculous or unreasonable
Example: The idea seemed absurd to everyone in the room.
infant-directed
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(adj) /ˈɪnfənt dɪˈrɛktɪd/
related to the way adults talk to babies
Example: The teacher used infant-directed speech to make the children smile.
influence
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(v) /ˈɪnfluəns/
to have an effect on someone or something
Example: The music can influence how we feel.
equip
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(v) /ɪˈkwɪp/
to provide someone with the things they need
Example: The teacher equip the students with necessary tools for learning.
device
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(n) /dɪˈvaɪs/
a tool or machine used for a specific purpose
Example: She bought a new device to help her with cooking.
interact
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(v) /ˌɪntəˈrækt/
to talk or do things with others
Example: The teacher encourages students to interact with each other.
fundamental
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(adj) /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/
forming the base or main part of something
Example: Learning to read is a fundamental skill for school.
frequency
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(n) /ˈfriː.kwən.si/
the rate at which something happens over a period of time
Example: The frequency of their conversations increased over time.
familial
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(adj) /fəˈmɪl.i.əl/
related to a family
Example: They hold familial gatherings every summer.
hypothesis
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(n) /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/
a guess or idea about how something works, which can be tested
Example: The scientist made a hypothesis for the experiment.
repertoire
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(n) /ˈrɛpərtwɑr/
a collection of skills or types of behavior someone has
Example: She has a wide repertoire of songs.
vest
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(n) /vɛst/
a type of clothing worn on the upper body, usually without sleeves
Example: He wore a vest over his shirt.
capture
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(v) /ˈkæp.tʃər/
to take something in your possession, especially a picture or sound
Example: The camera can capture beautiful images.
dramatically
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(adv) /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a way that is very sudden and extreme
Example: The weather changed dramatically overnight.
boost
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(v) /buːst/
to increase or improve something
Example: The exercise will help boost your energy.
vocabulary
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(n) /voʊˈkæbjʊˌlɛri/
the set of words in a language that a person knows or uses
Example: She has a large vocabulary for her age.
socioeconomic
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(adj) /ˌsoʊsioʊˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk/
relating to the way people earn money and how it affects their social status
Example: Many programs help children regardless of their socioeconomic background.
status
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(n) /ˈstætəs/
the position or condition of someone or something
Example: His status at work was recently promoted.
context
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(n) /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/
the situation or information that helps to understand something
Example: It's important to understand the context of the story.
babble
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(v) /ˈbæbəl/
to talk quickly and excitedly in a way that is hard to understand
Example: The baby loves to babble when she is happy.
synthesize
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(v) /ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪz/
to combine different parts to make something new
Example: The scientists synthesize new materials in the lab.
mimic
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(v) /ˈmɪmɪk/
to copy someone or something in a way that is funny or annoying
Example: He can mimic the sound of a car very well.
auditory
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(adj) /ˈɔː.dɪ.tɔːr.i/
related to the sense of hearing
Example: The auditory signals help the baby learn to talk.
cue
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(n) /kjuː/
a hint or signal to help someone know what to do
Example: She gave him a cue to start speaking.
measure
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(v) /ˈmɛʒər/
to find out the size, amount, or degree of something
Example: We will measure the table to see if it fits.
induce
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(v) /ɪnˈdjuːs/
to cause something to happen
Example: The loud noise can induce fear in the animals.
approximate
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(v) /əˈprɒksɪmət/
to be close to a number or value but not exactly
Example: Can you approximate the time it will take to finish the project?
theorize
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(v) /ˈθiːəˌraɪz/
to think or suggest ideas about something
Example: Scientists theorize about how babies learn to speak.
attraction
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(n) /əˈtrækʃən/
a feeling of liking someone or something
Example: There is a strong attraction between the two friends.
launch
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(v) /lɔːntʃ/
to start something, such as a project or product
Example: They plan to launch a new toy next month.
speculate
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(v) /ˈspɛk.jə.leɪt/
to think about something and make guesses about it
Example: We can speculate about what the weather will be like next week.
syllable
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(n) /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/
a unit of sound in a word
Example: The word 'banana' has three syllables.
native
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(adj) /ˈneɪ.tɪv/
relating to the language or culture people are born into
Example: English is his native language.
activation
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(n) /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
the process of making something active or starting it
Example: The teacher's method helps with the activation of the students' interest.
scanner
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(n) /ˈskænər/
a device that reads or measures something
Example: The scanner makes a copy of the document.
motor
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(n) /ˈmoʊtər/
a machine that produces motion or power for something
Example: The motor in the car makes it go.
significant
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(adj) /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or large enough to be noticed
Example: This change is significant for the team.
engage
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(v) /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
to participate or become involved in something
Example: She wants to engage in fun activities this weekend.
figure out
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(v) /ˈfɪɡjər aʊt/
to find a solution or understand something
Example: She needs to figure out how to solve the puzzle.
uncover
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(v) /ʌnˈkʌvər/
to discover something that was hidden
Example: The researchers uncover new information about language development.
process
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(n) /ˈprəʊsɛs/
a series of actions that are done to achieve a result
Example: The process of making bread takes time.