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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3
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virtually
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(adv) /ˈvɜr.tʃu.əl.i/
almost or very nearly, but not completely
Example: The game is virtually impossible to win.
intense
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(adj) /ɪnˈtɛns/
very strong or extreme
Example: The sun was so intense that we needed to wear sunglasses.
circumstance
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(n) /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a fact or condition that affects a situation
Example: He made a decision based on his circumstances.
encourage
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(v) /ɪnˈkərɪdʒ/
to give support, confidence, or hope to someone
Example: She encourage her friend to try out for the team.
cognitive
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(adj) /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
related to thinking or learning
Example: The class focuses on cognitive skills like memory.
domain
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(n) /dəˈmeɪn/
an area of knowledge or activity
Example: Math is my favorite subject in school, and I'm learning more about it every day.
instrumental
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(adj) /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəl/
important in helping something to happen
Example: Music played an instrumental role in her success.
fundamental
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(adj) /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
basic and important
Example: Water is a fundamental need for all living things.
expound
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(v) /ɪkˈspaʊnd/
to explain something in detail
Example: The teacher will expound on the importance of play in learning.
counterpart
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(n) /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one
Example: The teacher said my work was better than my counterpart's.
decade
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(n) /ˈdɛkeɪd/
a period of ten years
Example: The city has changed a lot in the last decade.
dichotomy
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(n) /daɪˈkɑːtəmi/
a division or contrast between two things that are opposed or different
Example: There is a clear dichotomy between work and play.
regulate
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(v) /ˈrɛɡ.jə.leɪt/
to control or manage something by rules or laws
Example: The teacher will regulate the classroom activities.
foundation
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(n) /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the base or groundwork for something
Example: The foundation of a building must be strong.
complex
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(adj) /ˈkɒm.plɛks/
made of many different and connected parts
Example: The problem is too complex to solve quickly.
negotiation
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(n) /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
a discussion to reach an agreement
Example: The negotiation for the new contract was successful.
repertoire
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(n) /ˈrep.ər.twɑr/
a collection of skills or abilities that someone has
Example: She has a wide repertoire of songs she can sing.
consensus
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(n) /kənˈsɛnsəs/
general agreement among a group
Example: The team reached a consensus about the best plan.
elude
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(v) /ɪˈluːd/
to escape from or avoid something
Example: He tried to elude the police.
theorist
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(n) /ˈθɪə.rɪst/
a person who develops ideas and theories
Example: The theorist shared new insights in the conference.
discrete
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(adj) /dɪˈskrit/
to be separate or distinct
Example: The report includes discrete categories for each subject.
criterion
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(n) /kraɪˈtɪəriən/
a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided
Example: To evaluate the project, we used several different criteria.
essence
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(n) /ˈɛsəns/
the basic nature or most important quality of something
Example: The essence of the story is about friendship.
contemporary
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(adj) /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
existing or happening now or in the same period of time
Example: The museum has many contemporary artists' works.
spontaneously
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(adv) /spɑnˈteɪniəsli/
done in a natural, unplanned way
Example: The children laughed spontaneously during the game.
intrinsic
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(adj) /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/
belonging naturally; essential
Example: The joy of playing is intrinsic to children.
motivation
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(n) /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/
the reason or desire to do something
Example: She has a lot of motivation to improve her grades.
continuum
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(n) /kənˈtɪnjuːəm/
a range or series of things that are connected
Example: The temperature is on a continuum from hot to cold.
dispositional
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(adj) /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən.əl/
related to a person's nature or character
Example: She has a dispositional tendency to help others.
extrinsically
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(adv) /ɪkˈstrɪn.zɪ.kli/
in a way that is not coming from within; from outside sources or influences
Example: She is motivated extrinsically by rewards and praise.
orient
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(v) /ˈɔːriˌɛnt/
to determine your position or direction
Example: I need to orient myself on this map.
spontaneous
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(adj) /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/
done naturally without thinking or planning
Example: The child's ideas were spontaneous and full of imagination.
engage
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(v) /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
to participate or become involved in something
Example: She loves to engage in activities that make her happy.
non-literal
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(adj) /nɒnˈlɪtərəl/
not meant to be taken literally; symbolic or imaginative
Example: When children play, they often use non-literal actions to create stories.
make-believe
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(n) /ˈmeɪk bɪˈliːv/
the act of pretending that something is real or true
Example: The kids enjoy make-believe games in the backyard.
dimension
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(n) /dɪˈmɛnʃən/
a measurement or aspect of something
Example: The room has many dimensions including length and width.
functional
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(adj) /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/
having a practical use or purpose
Example: The toy is not just fun; it is also functional.
perspective
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(n) /pərˈspɛk.tɪv/
a way of thinking about something
Example: From her perspective, learning through play is very important.
motive
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(n) /ˈmoʊtɪv/
a reason for doing something
Example: The motive for her actions was to help others.
hybrid
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(adj) /ˈhaɪ.brɪd/
something that is made by combining two different things
Example: A hybrid vehicle uses both gasoline and electricity.
detriment
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(n) /ˈdɛtrɪmənt/
something that causes harm or damage
Example: Too much screen time can be a detriment to a child's health.
optimal
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(adj) /ˈɑːptɪməl/
the best or most effective possible
Example: The teacher created an optimal learning environment for the students.
robust
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(adj) /roʊˈbʌst/
strong and healthy; able to withstand difficult conditions
Example: The robust plant survived the harsh winter.
facilitate
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(v) /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
to make something easier or help it happen
Example: Teachers can facilitate learning in the classroom.
interaction
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(n) /ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən/
the way in which two or more people or things communicate or work together
Example: The interaction between the children helped them make new friends.
curriculum
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(n) /kəˈrɪkjʊləm/
a set of courses and their content taught in a school
Example: The curriculum includes math, science, and art.
facet
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(n) /ˈfæsɪt/
a particular part or aspect of something
Example: Each facet of learning is important for a child's development.
autonomous
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(adj) /ɔːˈtɑːnəməs/
independent and able to make decisions on one's own
Example: The autonomous robot can navigate without human help.
avenue
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(n) /ˈæv.ə.nuː/
a wide street in a city or a way to reach something
Example: She walked down the avenue to see the shops.
targeted
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(adj) /ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd/
aimed at a specific goal or group
Example: The teacher gave targeted help to the students who needed it.
predominantly
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(adv) /prɪˈdɑː.mɪ.nənt.li/
mainly; for the most part
Example: The game is predominantly played by children.