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Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3
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flourish
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(v) /ˈflʌrɪʃ/
to grow or develop in a healthy way
Example: The flowers flourish in the spring.
abandon
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(v) /əˈbændən/
to leave something behind or give up control of it
Example: He decided to abandon his old car.
sophisticated
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(adj) /səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
highly developed and advanced
Example: The technology in the new phone is very sophisticated.
depiction
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(n) /dɪˈpɪkʃən/
a drawing, painting, or other art that shows something
Example: The book had a beautiful depiction of the mountains.
imagery
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(n) /ˈɪmædʒəri/
the use of descriptive language that creates pictures in the mind
Example: The author paints beautiful imagery in her poems.
archaeological
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(adj) /ˌɑr.ki.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
relating to the study of ancient cultures by examining their remains
Example: The team found new archaeological sites in the region.
relative
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(n) /ˈrɛlətɪv/
a person connected to another person by blood or marriage
Example: My relative is coming to visit us this weekend.
drainage
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(n) /ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/
the process of removing water from an area
Example: The drainage in the city helps prevent flooding.
thrive
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(v) /θraɪv/
to grow or develop well or be successful
Example: Plants thrive in good soil.
demise
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(n) /dɪˈmaɪz/
the end of something, especially life
Example: The sudden demise of the tree shocked everyone.
millennium
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(n) /mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/
a period of 1,000 years
Example: A millennium has passed since the year 1000.
glacier-fed
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(adj) /ˈɡleɪʃər fɛd/
supplied or formed by melting glaciers
Example: The glacier-fed river flows quickly in the summer.
succumb
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(v) /səˈkʌm/
to give in to something stronger or more powerful
Example: The soldiers will not succumb to fear.
invasion
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(n) /ɪnˈveɪʒən/
an attack by a group of people in order to conquer a place
Example: The country faced an invasion from its neighbors.
decline
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(n) /dɪˈklaɪn/
a decrease or fall in something
Example: The decline of the civilization was caused by many factors.
speculation
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(n) /ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
the act of guessing or thinking about something without having all the facts
Example: There was a lot of speculation about the team's chances of winning.
inhabit
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(v) /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
to live in or occupy a place
Example: Many animals inhabit the forest.
inaccuracy
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(n) /ɪˈnækjərəsi/
the quality of being inaccurate; an error or mistake
Example: There was an inaccuracy in the report about the population.
fundamental
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(adj) /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/
forming the base or foundation of something
Example: Understanding math is fundamental for science classes.
flaw
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(n) /flɔ/
a mistake or weakness in something
Example: Every design has a flaw that can be improved.
astonish
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(v) /əˈstɑː.nɪʃ/
to surprise someone very much
Example: The results of the experiment will astonish everyone.
definitive
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(adj) /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/
clearly defined and not able to be changed
Example: The research provided definitive proof of the theory.
sediment
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(n) /ˈsɛdəˌmənt/
small pieces of material that settle at the bottom of a liquid
Example: The river had a lot of sediment at the bottom.
geochemical
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(adj) /ˌdʒiːoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
related to the chemistry of the earth and its substances
Example: The scientists studied geochemical data to understand the past climate.
trace
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(v) /treɪs/
to find or follow the track of something
Example: They were trying to trace the origins of the ancient artifact.
monsoon
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(n) /mɒnˈsuːn/
a season of heavy rain in some parts of the world
Example: The farmers depend on the monsoon for their crops.
abrupt
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(adj) /əˈbrʌpt/
starting or changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example: There was an abrupt stop in the conversation.
evaporation
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(n) /ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/
the process of a liquid changing into a gas
Example: Evaporation happens when water heats up.
indicative
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(adj) /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
serving to indicate or suggest something
Example: The dark clouds are indicative of rain.
drought
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(n) /draʊt/
a long period of time with little or no rain
Example: The farmers were worried about the drought affecting their crops.
estimate
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(v) /ˈɛstɪmeɪt/
to make an approximate calculation or judgment about something
Example: We estimate the cost of the project will be high.
weaken
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(v) /ˈwiː.kən/
to make or become weaker
Example: The medication can weaken the pain in your back.
recover
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(v) /rɪˈkʌvər/
to get better after being sick or injured
Example: She will recover from her cold soon.
Bronze Age
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(n) /brɔnz eɪdʒ/
a period in history when people made tools and weapons from bronze
Example: The Bronze Age was a time of great advances in technology.
civilisation
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(n) /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
a developed society with its own culture and way of life
Example: The ancient civilisation built great cities and traded goods.
global-scale
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(adj) /ˈɡloʊbəl skeɪl/
relating to global or worldwide scope
Example: The climate change affects us on a global-scale.
variable
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(n) /ˈvɛrɪbəl/
something that can change or vary
Example: The weather is often variable in the spring.
essential
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(adj) /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
very important and necessary
Example: Water is essential for life.
cultivate
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(v) /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/
to grow plants or crops
Example: Farmers cultivate their fields in the spring.
extreme
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(adj) /ɪkˈstrim/
very great in degree or intensity
Example: He felt extreme happiness on his birthday.
adjust
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(v) /əˈdʒʌst/
to change something to make it correct or better
Example: They need to adjust the settings on the machine.
distinctive
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(adj) /dɪsˈtɪŋk.tɪv/
clearly different or unique
Example: Her dress has a distinctive style.
insight
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(n) /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/
the ability to understand something clearly
Example: The study gave us new insight into the ancient civilization.
interactive
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(adj) /ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv/
designed to have an effect on someone or something, involving communication or active participation
Example: The game is interactive and fun to play.
investigate
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/
to try to find out the truth about something
Example: The police investigate the crime scene.
proactive
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(adj) /proʊˈæktɪv/
taking action to make things happen, rather than waiting
Example: She is very proactive about her studies.
administration
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(n) /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
the group of people who manage a government or an organization
Example: The administration is working on new policies.
preserve
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(v) /prɪˈzɜrv/
to keep something in its original state or in good condition
Example: It is important to preserve our history and culture.
heritage
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(n) /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
the cultural background, traditions, and history that are passed down from previous generations
Example: Many people take pride in their cultural heritage.
flourish
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(v) /ˈflʌrɪʃ/
to grow or develop in a healthy way
Example: The plants flourish when they get enough sunlight.