Cambridge IELTS 13 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 3

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(n) a formal announcement or statement Example: The teacher made a ______ about the upcoming test.

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pronouncement

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(n) a person who supports or speaks in favor of something Example: She is an ______ for animal rights.

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advocate

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(adj) relating to a group of people acting together Example: The ______ agreement helped the workers get better pay.

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collective

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(adj) having the necessary tools or skills for a specific purpose Example: She is ______ with the right knowledge for her job.

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equipped

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(adv) in a way that surprises or is difficult to believe Example: The movie was ______ good.

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astonishingly

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(adj) simple and not well thought out Example: The plan was too ______ to work effectively.

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crude

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(adj) not aware of something Example: She was ______ to the noise around her.

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oblivious

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(adj) very large in size or amount Example: The ocean is ______ and full of mysteries.

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vast

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(n) the process of understanding and developing oneself Example: ______ is important for personal growth.

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self-realisation

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(n) the study of the nature of reality and existence Example: She took a class on ______ to explore deep questions about life.

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metaphysics

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(n) a strong belief or opinion Example: Her ______ about the importance of education was evident.

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conviction

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(adj) not able to read or write Example: Some people were ______ in the past.

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illiterate

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(adj) no longer useful or in fashion Example: The ______ technology is replaced by new devices.

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outmoded

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(adj) not related to the topic or situation Example: His comments were ______ to the discussion.

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irrelevant

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(n) the act of thinking about something carefully Example: I need some time for ______ after the meeting.

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reflection

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(n) a group of people who share similar beliefs or practices, often in a way that is considered strange or dangerous Example: Some people believe that the group is a ______.

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cult

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(adj) clear and easy to understand Example: The teacher gave a ______ explanation of the topic.

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lucid

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(adj) very interesting or exciting Example: The movie was ______ from start to finish.

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arresting

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(n) an ancient Roman room with cold water, typically part of a bath complex Example: The ______ was used to cool off after a warm bath.

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frigidarium

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(n) supplies or items needed, especially for a certain purpose Example: The chef made sure to buy enough ______ for the party.

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provisions

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(adj) known and praised by many people Example: The artist is ______ for her beautiful paintings.

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celebrated

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(adj) being alone or without companions Example: He enjoys ______ walks in the park.

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solitary

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(n) the state of being kept in a closed space or limited area Example: His ______ in the small room made him feel uncomfortable.

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confinement

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(n) a person who is one of the first to do something Example: She was a ______ in the field of computer science.

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pioneer

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(v) to express something in numbers or amounts Example: The teacher ______ the students' scores on the test.

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quantified

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(n) the regular beat of blood as it is pushed through the body Example: You can feel your ______ on your wrist.

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pulse

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(adv) in a way that presents another choice or option Example: You can walk to school; ______, you can take the bus.

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alternatively

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(n) the process of measuring or counting something Example: The ______ of data helps researchers understand the results.

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quantification

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(v) to twist together or to become complicated Example: The wires were ______ with each other.

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entangling

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(adj) very important and necessary Example: The project has become ______ to their success.

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integral

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(n) illnesses or medical conditions Example: The doctor treats many different ______.

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maladies

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(n) a feeling of being unhappy or dissatisfied Example: She felt a sense of ______ when she received the news.

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displeasure

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(n) a branch of psychology that studies observable behavior Example: ______ focuses on how people act in different situations.

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behaviourism

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(v) to control or influence someone or something in a clever way Example: The manager ______ the team to achieve better results.

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manipulated

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(adj) limited to a small area or space Example: The research was ______ to only a few subjects.

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confined

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(adj) making something simpler by reducing it to its basic parts Example: The scientist's ______ approach overlooked important details.

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reductive

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(n) understanding or valuable information about something Example: She shared her ______ during the meeting.

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insights

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(n) a small bag used to carry money and personal items Example: She took her ______ out to pay for the groceries.

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purse

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(n) the history of the family or breed of a person or animal Example: She is proud of her family's ______.

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pedigree

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(n) physical or mental work or effort Example: People often take pride in their ______.

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labours

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(n) a good quality or trait in a person Example: Honesty is a ______ that many people admire.

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virtue

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(n) the act of asking for information or an investigation Example: The teacher welcomed the student's ______ about the lesson.

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inquiry

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(n) a basic structure that supports or organizes something Example: The ______ of the building was made of strong steel.

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framework

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(n) a person who gives expert advice professionally Example: The ______ helped the company improve its sales.

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consultant

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(adj) impossible to be changed or copied Example: The company designed ______ banknotes.

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unforgeable

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(n) a type of building designed for surveillance where people are always watched Example: The design of the ______ allowed guards to see all prisoners at once.