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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 2
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ostracism
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(n) /ˌɑstrəˈsɪzəm/
the act of excluding or ignoring someone
Example: The student felt ostracism when he was not invited to the party.
counterpart
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(n) /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑrt/
a person or thing that has the same purpose as another
Example: The captive animal has a longer life than its wild counterpart.
colossal
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(adj) /kəˈlɑːsəl/
very large in size or amount
Example: The colossal statue stood in the center of the park.
extinct
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(adj) /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence
Example: Dinosaurs are extinct animals.
conservation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.sərˈveɪ.ʃən/
the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources
Example: They studied conservation to help save endangered species.
reservoir
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(n) /ˈrɛzəvwɑr/
a place where a large amount of something is stored
Example: The town has a reservoir that supplies water to the residents.
collapse
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(v) /kəˈlæps/
to fall down or give way suddenly
Example: The old building might collapse if there is a strong earthquake.
dramatic
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(adj) /drəˈmætɪk/
very sudden and extreme
Example: The weather changed in a dramatic way.
captivity
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(n) /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
the state of being kept in a place and not able to leave
Example: The bird lived its whole life in captivity.
reintroduce
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(v) /ˌriːˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/
to bring something back that was gone or taken away
Example: They want to reintroduce the wolves to the forest.
boost
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(v) /buːst/
to increase or improve something
Example: He wants to boost his grades before the final exams.
initiative
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(n) /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
a new plan or idea to improve a situation
Example: The school started a new initiative to help students learn better.
sophisticated
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(adj) /səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/
having a lot of knowledge or experience, or being complex
Example: The presentation was very sophisticated and impressed everyone.
outreach
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(n) /ˈaʊtˌriːtʃ/
the act of reaching out to help or support people or communities
Example: The organization plans to improve outreach to local schools.
ecosystem
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(n) /ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm/
a community of living things and their environment
Example: The ecosystem is important for all the plants and animals.
variable
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(n) /ˈvɛr.i.ə.bəl/
something that can change or vary
Example: The weather can be a variable in our plans.
effect
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(n) /ɪˈfɛkt/
a change that is caused by something
Example: The medicine had a good effect on her health.
oestrus
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(n) /ˈɛstrəs/
the period when female mammals are ready to mate
Example: The animal exhibits signs of oestrus during the mating season.
anaesthetic
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(n) /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/
a substance that makes you unable to feel pain
Example: The doctor used anaesthetic before the surgery.
bolster
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(v) /ˈboʊl.stɚ/
to support or strengthen
Example: The new evidence will bolster his argument.
habitat
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(n) /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/
the natural home of an animal or plant
Example: The rainforest is a unique habitat for many species.
destruction
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(n) /dɪsˈtrʌkʃən/
the act of damaging something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired
Example: The storm caused a lot of destruction to the town.
vital
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(adj) /ˈvaɪtəl/
very important and necessary
Example: Water is vital for all living things.
conscious
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(adj) /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
being aware of your surroundings and yourself
Example: She is conscious of the time while studying.
predator
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(n) /ˈprɛdətər/
an animal that hunts and eats other animals
Example: The lion is a powerful predator in the jungle.
parasite
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(n) /ˈpærəˌsaɪt/
an organism that lives on or in another organism and gets nutrients from it
Example: The dog was treated for a parasite that was making it sick.
expectancy
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛk.tən.si/
the feeling that something will happen or should happen
Example: There is a high expectancy of rain tomorrow.
drought
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(n) /draʊt/
a long period without rain that causes water shortages
Example: Farmers worry about the drought affecting their crops.
starvation
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(n) /stɑrˈveɪʃən/
the state of not having enough food
Example: Many people suffer from starvation in some parts of the world.
aid
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(v) /eɪd/
to help or assist
Example: They will aid the rescue team during the emergency.
breed
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(v) /briːd/
to produce young animals
Example: Farmers often breed animals to improve their stock.
crash
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(v) /kræʃ/
to suddenly fall or hit with force
Example: The car will crash if it goes too fast.
documentary
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(n) /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmen.tər.i/
a film or TV program that gives facts about a particular subject
Example: They watched a documentary about animal conservation.
specimen
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(n) /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/
a sample or example of something, especially for study
Example: The scientist studied the specimen under a microscope.
perspective
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(n) /pərˈspɛktɪv/
a particular way of thinking about something
Example: She has a different perspective on the situation.
appreciate
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(v) /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
to recognize the good qualities of someone or something
Example: I appreciate your help with my homework.
contribute
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(v) /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
to give something, such as money or time, to help achieve something
Example: Many people contribute money to help the animals.
presentation
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(n) /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
a talk or display about a specific topic
Example: The teacher gave a presentation about the importance of animals.
communicate
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(v) /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪt/
to share information or ideas with others
Example: I need to communicate my thoughts clearly.
lacking
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(adj) /ˈlæk.ɪŋ/
not having something
Example: The team was lacking enough players to finish the game.
reserve
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(v) /rɪˈzɜrv/
to keep something for future use
Example: I will reserve a table at the restaurant.
thereby
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(adv) /ˈðɛrˌbaɪ/
as a result of something
Example: The team worked hard, thereby achieving their goals.
undertake
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(v) /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/
to start or take on a task or responsibility
Example: I will undertake the project by myself.
capture
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(v) /ˈkæp.tʃər/
to catch or seize something
Example: The photographer will capture beautiful pictures of the animals.
dose
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(n) /doʊs/
a specific amount of medicine or drug that is taken at one time
Example: The doctor gave me a dose of the medicine.
transport
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(v) /ˈtrænspɔrt/
to carry or move something from one place to another
Example: They will transport the animals to a new habitat.
conflict
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(n) /ˈkɒnflɪkt/
a serious disagreement or argument
Example: There was a conflict between the two friends.
threat
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(n) /θrɛt/
something that could cause harm or danger
Example: The storm was a threat to the outdoor event.
numerous
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(adj) /ˈnjuːmərəs/
many in number
Example: There are numerous stars in the sky.
inform
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(v) /ɪnˈfɔrm/
to tell someone about something
Example: Teachers inform students about important topics.