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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 1
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technological
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(adj) /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
relating to technology or its use
Example: The school has many technological tools for learning.
propulsion
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(n) /prəˈpʌlʃən/
the force that moves something forward
Example: The rocket uses propulsion to travel into space.
dominate
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(v) /ˈdɑː.mə.neɪt/
to have power and control over something or someone
Example: In the game, one player tried to dominate the others.
intact
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(adj) /ɪnˈtækt/
not damaged or changed
Example: The old building is still intact after the storm.
depict
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(v) /dɪˈpɪkt/
to show or represent something in a picture, story, or other form
Example: The movie depicts the life of a famous painter.
figurehead
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(n) /ˈfɪɡərhɛd/
a leader with no real power
Example: The organization was run by a figurehead who made no important decisions.
competitor
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(n) /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/
a person or company that competes against others
Example: The competitor won the race.
prestige
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(n) /prɛsˈtiːʒ/
the respect and admiration that someone or something has
Example: The new building brought the city much prestige.
maiden
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(n) /ˈmeɪ.dən/
the first journey of a ship
Example: The ship had a successful maiden voyage.
laden
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(adj) /ˈleɪ.dən/
heavily loaded; full of something
Example: The truck was laden with boxes for the move.
misfortune
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(n) /mɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/
bad luck or an unfortunate event
Example: He faced misfortune after losing his job.
rudder
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(n) /ˈrʌdər/
a flat piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat that helps it steer
Example: The captain checked the rudder to make sure it was working.
daunting
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(adj) /ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ/
making you feel worried or afraid
Example: The task seemed daunting because it was very difficult.
pose
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(v) /poʊz/
to hold a particular position or posture, often for a photograph or drawing
Example: She likes to pose for pictures.
incompetent
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(adj) /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/
not able to do a job or task well
Example: The team was frustrated with their incompetent leader.
drunkard
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(n) /ˈdrʌn.kərd/
a person who is often drunk
Example: The man in the corner is a drunkard.
turnaround
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(n) /ˈtɜrnəˌraʊnd/
a complete change in direction or a significant improvement
Example: The new policy was a clear turnaround for the company.
navigator
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(n) /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtər/
a person who directs the course of a ship or aircraft
Example: The navigator helped the ship find its way through the storm.
gamble
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(v) /ˈɡæm.bəl/
to play games of chance for money
Example: Some people like to gamble at the casino.
miscellaneous
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(adj) /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
made up of different things that are not connected
Example: The box contained miscellaneous items like old toys and books.
gale
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(n) /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind
Example: The kids were excited to see the big waves caused by the gale.
determine
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(v) /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
to decide something after thinking about it
Example: We need to determine the best way to solve this problem.
clipper
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(n) /ˈklɪpər/
a fast sailing ship with three masts
Example: The clipper sailed across the ocean quickly.
vessel
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(n) /ˈvɛsəl/
a large boat or container for holding something
Example: The vessel sailed smoothly across the ocean.
commercial
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(adj) /kəˈmɜrʃəl/
related to buying and selling goods
Example: The store sells many commercial products.
transport
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(v) /ˈtrænspɔrt/
to carry people or goods from one place to another
Example: They transport items by truck.
steam
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(n) /stiːm/
the gas that is made when water is heated and turns into liquid
Example: The steam from the kettle filled the kitchen.
propel
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(v) /prəˈpɛl/
to push or move something forward
Example: The engine can propel the car very fast.
replace
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(v) /rɪˈpleɪs/
to take the place of something
Example: I need to replace my old phone with a new one.
survive
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(v) /sərˈvaɪv/
to stay alive or continue to exist
Example: The plants can survive even in dry conditions.
unusual
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(adj) /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
different from what is normal or expected
Example: The name of the ship is unusual.
chase
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(v) /tʃeɪs/
to follow someone or something in order to catch them
Example: The dog will chase the ball in the park.
depict
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(v) /dɪˈpɪkt/
to show or represent something in a picture or story
Example: The artist will depict nature in her painting.
carve
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(v) /kɑrv/
to cut into a shape or design
Example: He likes to carve wooden sculptures.
typical
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(adj) /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
having the usual qualities or features of a particular type
Example: The figurehead is typically at the front of old sailing ships.
legend
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(n) /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/
a story about a very famous person or event, often from the past
Example: The legend of King Arthur is popular in many cultures.
construction
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(n) /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the process of building something
Example: The construction of the new bridge will take two years.
ensure
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(v) /ɪnˈʃʊr/
to make sure or certain
Example: She will ensure that the door is locked.
contract
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(n) /ˈkɒntrækt/
a legal agreement between people or organizations
Example: The company signed a contract to complete the project.
force
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(n) /fɔrs/
strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement
Example: The athlete used all his force to win the race.
active
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(adj) /ˈæk.tɪv/
doing something; moving or taking action
Example: The gym offers many ways to stay active.
journey
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(n) /ˈdʒɜrn.i/
a trip from one place to another
Example: My journey to school takes about 30 minutes.
expectation
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(n) /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen
Example: Her expectation was that the weather would be nice for the picnic.
occasion
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(n) /əˈkeɪʒən/
a particular time when something happens
Example: We celebrate a special occasion every year.
rival
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(n) /ˈraɪvəl/
a person or thing competing with another
Example: The two teams are rivals in the tournament.
gain
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(v) /ɡeɪn/
to get something, usually something good
Example: She hopes to gain more friends this year.
severe
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(adj) /səˈvɪr/
very serious or extreme
Example: The storm caused severe damage to the house.
damage
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(n) /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
physical harm caused to something
Example: The storm caused a lot of damage to the ship.
steer
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(v) /stɪr/
to control the direction of a vehicle or ship
Example: He learned how to steer the boat on the lake.
succeed
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(v) /səkˈsiːd/
to be successful in achieving something
Example: She will succeed if she studies hard.
threat
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(n) /θrɛt/
a possible danger or harm
Example: The storm posed a serious threat to the sailors.
capacity
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(n) /kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/
the amount of something that can be held or produced
Example: The container has a large capacity for storing water.