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Cambridge IELTS 14 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 3
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ecologist
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(n) /ɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
a scientist who studies the relationships between living things and their environment
Example: An ecologist studies how animals live in their habitats.
dismal
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(adj) /ˈdɪzməl/
Very bad or sad
Example: The weather was dismal on the picnic day.
debris
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(n) /dəˈbriː/
scattered pieces of waste or remains
Example: After the storm, there was a lot of debris on the beach.
marine
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(adj) /məˈriːn/
related to the sea
Example: The marine life in the ocean is diverse and colorful.
perceived
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(v) /pərˈsiːvd/
to think of something in a particular way
Example: People often perceived the movie as too long.
speculate
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(v) /ˈspɛk.jʊ.leɪt/
to think about or guess something based on information
Example: The students speculate about what the teacher will say next.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
a powerful effect or influence
Example: The impact of the storm was severe.
examine
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(v) /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
to look at or study something closely
Example: I will examine the homework before I turn it in.
threat
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(n) /θrɛt/
a statement of an intention to harm or damage something
Example: The dark clouds are a threat to our picnic.
validity
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(n) /vəˈlɪdəti/
the quality of being logical or true
Example: The validity of the study was very important.
conclusion
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(n) /kənˈkluːʒən/
the final part of something, especially a discussion or argument
Example: The conclusion of the story was surprising.
faulty
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(adj) /ˈfɔːlti/
having mistakes or problems
Example: The machine was faulty and did not work properly.
ingest
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(v) /ɪnˈdʒɛst/
to take in food or drink through the mouth
Example: Mussels ingest small bits of plastic.
microscopic
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(adj) /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪk/
so small that it can only be seen with a microscope
Example: The scientist studied microscopic organisms in the water.
bloodstream
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(n) /ˈblʌd.striːm/
the flowing blood in the body
Example: The doctor checked the patient's bloodstream for any signs of illness.
bothersome
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(adj) /ˈbɑːðərsəm/
causing trouble or annoyance
Example: The noise from the construction is bothersome.
entangle
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(v) /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/
to twist together or to catch in a way that makes it difficult to move
Example: The fish got entangled in the plastic.
erode
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(v) /ɪˈroʊd/
to gradually wear away or be destroyed
Example: Rain can erode the rocks over time.
remnant
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(n) /ˈrɛm.nənt/
a small remaining part of something
Example: There was only a remnant of the cake left on the plate.
synthetic
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(adj) /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
made from artificial substances, not natural ones
Example: She wore a synthetic jacket to stay warm.
cosmetic
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(n) /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/
a product applied to the skin or face to improve appearance
Example: She bought a new cosmetic for her skin.
toiletry
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(n) /ˈtwɪlətri/
items used for personal hygiene and grooming, such as soap, shampoo, and deodorant
Example: I packed my toiletries for the trip.
cutoff
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(n) /ˈkʌtˌɔf/
a point at which something stops or changes
Example: The deadline is the cutoff for submitting the application.
ecosystem
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(n) /ˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm/
a community of living things and their environment
Example: The ecosystem includes fish, plants, and water.
ecologically
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(adv) /ˌiː.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kli/
in a way that relates to ecology or the environment
Example: We need to think ecologically about our impact on the planet.
relevant
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(adj) /ˈrɛləvənt/
related to the matter at hand; important
Example: The teacher asked us to find relevant information for our project.
tanker
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(n) /ˈtæŋ.kər/
a ship designed for carrying liquids, especially oil
Example: The tanker delivered oil to the port.
cargo
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(n) /ˈkɑːr.ɡoʊ/
goods carried on a ship, airplane, or vehicle
Example: The ship is loaded with cargo for the store.
pollute
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(v) /pəˈluːt/
to make something dirty or harmful, especially by introducing harmful substances
Example: Factories can pollute the air with smoke.
dramatic
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(adj) /drəˈmætɪk/
very sudden and extreme
Example: The changes in temperature were dramatic this year.
conjure
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(v) /ˈkɒn.dʒər/
to make something appear or happen as if by magic
Example: Magic tricks can conjure amazing illusions.
debris
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(n) /dəˈbriː/
pieces of waste or broken things
Example: After the storm, there was debris all over the beach.
simulate
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(v) /ˈsɪm.jə.leɪt/
to imitate the appearance or character of something
Example: The scientists simulate how plastic affects the ocean.
strategically
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(adv) /strəˈtiː.dʒɪ.kli/
in a careful and clever way designed to achieve a specific goal
Example: They planned the event strategically to attract more visitors.
misperception
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(n) /ˌmɪs.pərˈsɛp.ʃən/
a wrong or incorrect understanding of something
Example: His misperception of the situation led to confusion.
interrogate
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(v) /ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪt/
to ask someone questions to get information
Example: The police will interrogate the suspect for details.
literature
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(n) /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
written works, especially those considered to have artistic value
Example: She enjoys reading literature from different countries.
address
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(n) /əˈdrɛs/
the place where someone lives or works
Example: Please write down your address on the form.
absorb
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(v) /əbˈzɔrb/
to take in or soak up a substance
Example: The sponge will absorb the water.
ignore
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(v) /ɪɡˈnɔːr/
to refuse to pay attention to something
Example: You should not ignore the warnings about plastic pollution.
analyze
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(v) /ˈænəˌlaɪz/
to study or examine something in detail in order to understand it
Example: We need to analyze the data carefully.
investigation
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(n) /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/
the process of trying to find out the truth about something
Example: The investigation revealed important facts about the case.
shellfish
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(n) /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/
a type of seafood that includes creatures with shells, like clams and shrimp
Example: They ordered shellfish for dinner at the restaurant.
predator
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(n) /ˈprɛdəˌtɔr/
an animal that hunts and eats other animals
Example: A lion is a strong predator in the jungle.
concentration
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(n) /ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the ability to focus the mind on something or the amount of something in a specific area
Example: You need concentration to solve difficult problems.
stranding
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(n) /ˈstrændɪŋ/
the act of being left on a shore or a place where one cannot escape
Example: The stranding of the whale surprised the local community.
entanglement
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(n) /ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
the state of being caught or twisted together
Example: The seal got stuck in an entanglement of fishing nets.
mechanical
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(adj) /mɪˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/
related to machines or tools
Example: The factory uses mechanical equipment to produce goods.
device
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(n) /dɪˈvaɪs/
a tool or piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose
Example: The device can help people communicate better.
effectively
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(adv) /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/
in a way that produces a desired result
Example: The team worked effectively to finish the project on time.
pollution
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(n) /pəˈluːʃən/
the presence of harmful substances in the environment
Example: Pollution can make the air and water unsafe.
ecologist
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(n) /ɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
a scientist who studies the environment and living things
Example: An ecologist studies how plants and animals interact with their environment.