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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 2

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(n) the act of excluding or ignoring someone Example: The student felt ______ when he was not invited to the party.

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ostracism

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(n) a person or thing that has the same purpose as another Example: The captive animal has a longer life than its wild ______.

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counterpart

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(adj) very large in size or amount Example: The ______ statue stood in the center of the park.

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colossal

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(adj) no longer in existence Example: Dinosaurs are ______ animals.

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extinct

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(n) the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources Example: They studied ______ to help save endangered species.

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conservation

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(n) a place where a large amount of something is stored Example: The town has a ______ that supplies water to the residents.

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reservoir

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(v) to fall down or give way suddenly Example: The old building might ______ if there is a strong earthquake.

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collapse

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(adj) very sudden and extreme Example: The weather changed in a ______ way.

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dramatic

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(n) the state of being kept in a place and not able to leave Example: The bird lived its whole life in ______.

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captivity

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(v) to bring something back that was gone or taken away Example: They want to ______ the wolves to the forest.

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reintroduce

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(v) to increase or improve something Example: He wants to ______ his grades before the final exams.

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boost

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(n) a new plan or idea to improve a situation Example: The school started a new ______ to help students learn better.

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initiative

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(adj) having a lot of knowledge or experience, or being complex Example: The presentation was very ______ and impressed everyone.

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sophisticated

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(n) the act of reaching out to help or support people or communities Example: The organization plans to improve ______ to local schools.

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outreach

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(n) a community of living things and their environment Example: The ______ is important for all the plants and animals.

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ecosystem

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(n) something that can change or vary Example: The weather can be a ______ in our plans.

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variable

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(n) a change that is caused by something Example: The medicine had a good ______ on her health.

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effect

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(n) the period when female mammals are ready to mate Example: The animal exhibits signs of ______ during the mating season.

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oestrus

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(n) a substance that makes you unable to feel pain Example: The doctor used ______ before the surgery.

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anaesthetic

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(v) to support or strengthen Example: The new evidence will ______ his argument.

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bolster

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(n) the natural home of an animal or plant Example: The rainforest is a unique ______ for many species.

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habitat

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(n) the act of damaging something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired Example: The storm caused a lot of ______ to the town.

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destruction

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(adj) very important and necessary Example: Water is ______ for all living things.

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vital

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(adj) being aware of your surroundings and yourself Example: She is ______ of the time while studying.

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conscious

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(n) an animal that hunts and eats other animals Example: The lion is a powerful ______ in the jungle.

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predator

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(n) an organism that lives on or in another organism and gets nutrients from it Example: The dog was treated for a ______ that was making it sick.

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parasite

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(n) the feeling that something will happen or should happen Example: There is a high ______ of rain tomorrow.

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expectancy

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(n) a long period without rain that causes water shortages Example: Farmers worry about the ______ affecting their crops.

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drought

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(n) the state of not having enough food Example: Many people suffer from ______ in some parts of the world.

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starvation

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(v) to help or assist Example: They will ______ the rescue team during the emergency.

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aid

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(v) to produce young animals Example: Farmers often ______ animals to improve their stock.

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breed

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(v) to suddenly fall or hit with force Example: The car will ______ if it goes too fast.

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crash

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(n) a film or TV program that gives facts about a particular subject Example: They watched a ______ about animal conservation.

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documentary

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(n) a sample or example of something, especially for study Example: The scientist studied the ______ under a microscope.

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specimen

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(n) a particular way of thinking about something Example: She has a different ______ on the situation.

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perspective

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(v) to recognize the good qualities of someone or something Example: I ______ your help with my homework.

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appreciate

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(v) to give something, such as money or time, to help achieve something Example: Many people ______ money to help the animals.

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contribute

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(n) a talk or display about a specific topic Example: The teacher gave a ______ about the importance of animals.

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presentation

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(v) to share information or ideas with others Example: I need to ______ my thoughts clearly.

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communicate

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(adj) not having something Example: The team was ______ enough players to finish the game.

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lacking

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(v) to keep something for future use Example: I will ______ a table at the restaurant.

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reserve

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(adv) as a result of something Example: The team worked hard, ______ achieving their goals.

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thereby

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(v) to start or take on a task or responsibility Example: I will ______ the project by myself.

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undertake

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(v) to catch or seize something Example: The photographer will ______ beautiful pictures of the animals.

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capture

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(n) a specific amount of medicine or drug that is taken at one time Example: The doctor gave me a ______ of the medicine.

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dose

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(v) to carry or move something from one place to another Example: They will ______ the animals to a new habitat.

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transport

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(n) a serious disagreement or argument Example: There was a ______ between the two friends.

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conflict

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(n) something that could cause harm or danger Example: The storm was a ______ to the outdoor event.

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threat

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(adj) many in number Example: There are ______ stars in the sky.

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numerous

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(v) to tell someone about something Example: Teachers ______ students about important topics.

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inform

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