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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 1

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(adj) relating to technology or its use Example: The school has many ______ tools for learning.

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technological

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(n) the force that moves something forward Example: The rocket uses ______ to travel into space.

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propulsion

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(v) to have power and control over something or someone Example: In the game, one player tried to ______ the others.

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dominate

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(adj) not damaged or changed Example: The old building is still ______ after the storm.

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intact

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(v) to show or represent something in a picture, story, or other form

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depict

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(n) a leader with no real power Example: The organization was run by a ______ who made no important decisions.

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figurehead

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(n) a person or company that competes against others Example: The ______ won the race.

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competitor

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(n) the respect and admiration that someone or something has Example: The new building brought the city much ______.

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prestige

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(n) the first journey of a ship Example: The ship had a successful ______ voyage.

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maiden

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(adj) heavily loaded; full of something Example: The truck was ______ with boxes for the move.

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laden

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(n) bad luck or an unfortunate event Example: He faced ______ after losing his job.

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misfortune

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(n) a flat piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat that helps it steer Example: The captain checked the ______ to make sure it was working.

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rudder

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(adj) making you feel worried or afraid Example: The task seemed ______ because it was very difficult.

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daunting

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(v) to hold a particular position or posture, often for a photograph or drawing Example: She likes to ______ for pictures.

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pose

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(adj) not able to do a job or task well Example: The team was frustrated with their ______ leader.

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incompetent

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(n) a person who is often drunk Example: The man in the corner is a ______.

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drunkard

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(n) a complete change in direction or a significant improvement Example: The new policy was a clear ______ for the company.

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turnaround

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(n) a person who directs the course of a ship or aircraft Example: The ______ helped the ship find its way through the storm.

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navigator

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(v) to play games of chance for money Example: Some people like to ______ at the casino.

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gamble

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(adj) made up of different things that are not connected Example: The box contained ______ items like old toys and books.

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miscellaneous

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(n) a strong wind Example: The kids were excited to see the big waves caused by the ______.

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gale

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(v) to decide something after thinking about it Example: We need to ______ the best way to solve this problem.

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determine

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(n) a fast sailing ship with three masts Example: The ______ sailed across the ocean quickly.

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clipper

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(n) a large boat or container for holding something Example: The ______ sailed smoothly across the ocean.

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vessel

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(adj) related to buying and selling goods Example: The store sells many ______ products.

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commercial

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(v) to carry people or goods from one place to another Example: They ______ items by truck.

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transport

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(n) the gas that is made when water is heated and turns into liquid Example: The ______ from the kettle filled the kitchen.

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steam

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(v) to push or move something forward Example: The engine can ______ the car very fast.

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propel

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(v) to take the place of something Example: I need to ______ my old phone with a new one.

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replace

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(v) to stay alive or continue to exist Example: The plants can ______ even in dry conditions.

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survive

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(adj) different from what is normal or expected Example: The name of the ship is ______.

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unusual

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(v) to follow someone or something in order to catch them Example: The dog will ______ the ball in the park.

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chase

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(v) to show or represent something in a picture or story Example: The artist will ______ nature in her painting.

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depict

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(v) to cut into a shape or design Example: He likes to ______ wooden sculptures.

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carve

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(adj) having the usual qualities or features of a particular type

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typical

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(n) a story about a very famous person or event, often from the past Example: The ______ of King Arthur is popular in many cultures.

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legend

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(n) the process of building something Example: The ______ of the new bridge will take two years.

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construction

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(v) to make sure or certain Example: She will ______ that the door is locked.

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ensure

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(n) a legal agreement between people or organizations Example: The company signed a ______ to complete the project.

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contract

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(n) strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement Example: The athlete used all his ______ to win the race.

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force

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(adj) doing something; moving or taking action Example: The gym offers many ways to stay ______.

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active

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(n) a trip from one place to another Example: My ______ to school takes about 30 minutes.

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journey

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(n) a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen Example: Her ______ was that the weather would be nice for the picnic.

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expectation

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(n) a particular time when something happens Example: We celebrate a special ______ every year.

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occasion

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(n) a person or thing competing with another

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rival

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(v) to get something, usually something good Example: She hopes to ______ more friends this year.

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gain

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(adj) very serious or extreme Example: The storm caused ______ damage to the house.

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severe

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(n) physical harm caused to something Example: The storm caused a lot of ______ to the ship.

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damage

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(v) to control the direction of a vehicle or ship Example: He learned how to ______ the boat on the lake.

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steer

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(v) to be successful in achieving something Example: She will ______ if she studies hard.

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succeed

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(n) a possible danger or harm Example: The storm posed a serious ______ to the sailors.

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threat

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(n) the amount of something that can be held or produced Example: The container has a large ______ for storing water.

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capacity

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