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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 2

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(adj) no longer in existence Example: The dinosaur is an ______ animal.

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extinct

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(adj) famous and admired, often because of a story or myth Example: The ______ singer performed at the concert last night.

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legendary

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(n) something that is very impressive to see Example: The parade was a fantastic ______ for everyone.

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spectacle

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(n) a sample, often for study or testing Example: The scientist examined the ______ under a microscope.

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specimen

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(adj) having a strong desire to be successful or to achieve something Example: She is very ______ and wants to be a doctor.

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ambitious

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(n) the process of bringing an extinct species back to life Example: Scientists are researching ______ to revive lost species.

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de-extinction

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(n) an idea or statement that forms the basis for a theory or argument Example: The ______ of the project is to use cloning technology.

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premise

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(n) the process of creating an identical copy of a living thing Example: ______ can help scientists study diseases.

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cloning

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(n) an early stage of development of a living organism, usually before birth Example: The scientist studied the ______ under a microscope.

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embryo

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(adj) existing in large amounts Example: The garden had ______ flowers in spring.

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abundant

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(adj) involving new ideas or methods Example: The scientists are working on a ______ project.

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pioneering

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(adj) related to the most advanced and innovative development Example: The company is known for its ______ inventions.

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cutting-edge

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(n) a test or experiment to see if something works or is effective

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trial

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(n) an animal that eats meat Example: A lion is a ______ that hunts for food.

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carnivore

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(n) a specific area of interest or activity Example: He found a ______ that matched his skills.

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niche

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(v) to live or stay in a place Example: They ______ the same room during the meeting.

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occupy

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(adj) making someone very weak or unable to do things Example: The illness was ______ and made it hard for her to work.

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debilitating

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(n) a group of symptoms that occur together Example: The doctor explained that the patient had a rare ______.

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syndrome

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(adj) famous for something bad Example: The ______ criminal was caught by the police.

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notorious

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(adj) able to be spread to others, especially a disease Example: The disease was so ______ that many people got sick.

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contagious

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(v) to experience something unpleasant Example: The animals are ______ to harsh conditions in the wild.

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subjected

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(n) a period of a thousand years Example: The ancient structures have stood for many ______.

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millennia

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(v) to change something to an opposite state or position Example: You can ______ the order of the numbers.

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reverse

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(adj) exactly the same Example: The two cars are ______ in color and shape.

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identical

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(adj) related to real situations and actions rather than ideas or imagination Example: Her solution is more ______ than the others.

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practical

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(n) a model or example used to make something Example: He used a ______ to draw the design.

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template

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(n) the act of putting something into something else Example: The ______ of new DNA can create a hybrid species.

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insertion

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(n) something made by combining two different things Example: A ______ animal can have traits from both its parents.

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hybrid

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(adj) difficult to understand or deal with Example: The math problem is ______.

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complicated

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(adj) something that is not certain or is doubtful Example: The outcome of the experiment is ______.

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questionable

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(v) to ask someone for something in a very eager or emotional way Example: She had to ______ for help after losing her wallet.

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beg

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(adj) appropriate or proper for a particular purpose Example: The jacket is ______ for cold weather.

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suitable

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(v) to spread things in different directions Example: The children ______ when they hear the loud noise.

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scatter

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(n) a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, used for measuring land

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hectare

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(n) a community of living things and their environment Example: The ______ is full of diverse plants and animals.

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ecosystem

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(n) an interruption or ______ of a process or state Example: The loud noise caused a ______ in the classroom.

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disturbance

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(adj) not moving or changing Example: The water in the pond is ______.

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stagnant

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(v) to change or develop gradually Example: The plants ______ over time to adapt to their environment.

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evolve

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(v) to produce again or create new Example: The plants ______ after the rain.

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regenerate

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(v) to mix different plants or animals to create something new Example: Scientists ______ different species to study their traits.

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hybridize

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(v) to set something up again after it has been stopped or destroyed Example: We need to ______ the forest after the fire.

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re-establish

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(v) to grow or develop well or successfully Example: The flowers ______ in the sunny garden.

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thrive

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(n) a person who is being considered for something, such as a job or an award Example: She is a strong ______ for the scholarship.

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candidate

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(v) to find or identify exactly Example: The team needs to ______ the exact location of the missing animal.

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pinpoint

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(n) a distinguishing quality or characteristic Example: Honesty is an important ______ in a good friend.

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trait

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(n) a cold, flat area with no trees, where mainly mosses and small plants grow Example: The ______ is home to many unique animals.

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tundra

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(n) a change that helps someone or something survive in a new situation Example: The animal's ______ to the cold climate was very impressive.

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adaptation

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(v) to protect something by putting a material around it that stops heat, sound, or electricity from passing through Example: We need to ______ the house to keep it warm in winter.

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insulate

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(n) the act of bringing back animals or plants that no longer exist Example: Scientists are excited about the ______ of extinct species.

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repopulation

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(adj) relating to or located in the northern regions, especially the forests of the far north Example: The ______ forest is home to many species of wildlife.

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boreal

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(v) to make something less severe or serious Example: We need to ______ the effects of pollution.

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mitigate

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(n) a permanently frozen layer of soil found in polar regions Example: ______ keeps many ancient plants and animals preserved.

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permafrost

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(v) to take control of someone or something Example: They want to ______ the beauty of nature in their photos.

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capture

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(n) the ability to think of new ideas or images that are not real Example: Her ______ helps her create beautiful stories.

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imagination

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(v) to say you will harm someone or something Example: The dark clouds ______ rain tomorrow.

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threaten

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(v) to come out or appear from a hidden place Example: The butterfly will ______ from its cocoon.

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emerge

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(n) a change made to something Example: The teacher made a ______ to the lesson plan.

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modification

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(adj) related to what is right or wrong in human behavior Example: It is important to make a ______ decision.

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moral

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(n) something that may cause harm or danger Example: Walking alone at night can be a ______.

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hazard

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(v) to find a number or amount mathematically Example: We need to ______ the total cost of the project.

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calculate

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