Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3

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(n) things that cause a reaction or response Example: Bright colors can be ______ for babies to smile.

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stimuli

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(adj) affecting or relating to all people or things in the world Example: Laughter is a ______ way to create happiness.

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universal

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(n) the study of the nervous system and brain Example: She wants to study ______ in college.

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neuroscience

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(n) a change by which something becomes better suited to its environment Example: The bird's ______ helps it survive in the cold.

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adaptation

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(adj) not able to be predicted or guessed Example: The weather can be very ______ in spring.

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unpredictable

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(v) to share information or express thoughts and feelings with others Example: She ______ her ideas clearly during the meeting.

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communicates

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(adj) important or connected to something Example: The teacher gave the students ______ examples to help them understand.

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relevant

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(adj) belonging to a particular place or nation; native Example: The ______ people have their own unique traditions.

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indigenous

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(n) a system of ranking people or things Example: In many companies, there are clear ______ among employees.

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hierarchies

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(adj) eager to obey someone else or willing to accept their control Example: The dog was ______ and lay down when commanded.

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submissive

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(n) a group of people who share a common interest or purpose, often as part of a college or university Example: He joined the ______ to make new friends.

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fraternity

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(adj) showing a lack of respect for someone; rude or offensive Example: Making fun of someone's clothes can be ______.

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insulting

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(n) the process of studying something to understand it better Example: The ______ of the data took a long time.

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analysis

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(n) a person connected to another by family Example: My cousin is my ______.

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relative

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

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variable

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(n) people who offer their time and services for free to help others Example: The ______ helped clean up the park.

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volunteers

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(v) to guess the amount or value of something Example: I ______ that it will take us an hour to finish the project.

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estimate

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(n) statements about what will happen in the future Example: The weather forecasts make many ______ about the storm.

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predictions

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(v) to think that something is true or exists Example: She was ______ as a leader by her teammates.

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perceived

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(adv) in a way that is planned for a specific purpose or advantage Example: She planned the project ______ to ensure success.

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strategically

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(n) the situation in which something happens Example: You need to understand the ______ of the story.

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context

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(n) an idea that can be tested to see if it is true Example: The scientist made a ______ about how laughter affects mood.

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hypothesis

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(n) a short period of rest from something difficult or unpleasant Example: He took a ______ from work to enjoy his favorite book.

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respite

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(adj) boring and too long or slow Example: The task was ______ and took a long time to finish.

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tedious

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(v) to make something easier Example: The teacher tried to ______ learning in the classroom.

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facilitate

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(n) the act of making something full again Example: The team planned for the ______ of supplies next week.

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replenishment

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(adv) apparently or seemingly, but not necessarily actually Example: The students were ______ there to learn, but they were just having fun.

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ostensibly

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(n) the way someone understands something Example: His ______ of the situation was different from hers.

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perception

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(v) to draw out a response or reaction Example: The teacher tried to ______ answers from the students.

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elicit

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(n) a state of happiness and satisfaction Example: She felt a deep ______ after finishing her book.

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contentment

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(adj) not supporting or helping either side in a disagreement Example: She remained ______ during the argument.

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neutral

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(n) the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties Example: Her ______ in studying helped her pass the exam.

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persistence

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(adj) following one after another in order Example: He answered ten ______ questions correctly.

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consecutive

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(v) to make a copy of something Example: The scientists try to ______ the experiment to see if they get the same results.

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replicate

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(n) the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times Example: In school, we learn ______ in math class.

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multiplication

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(v) to successfully complete something Example: I want to ______ my goals this year.

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accomplish

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(v) to give someone energy or enthusiasm Example: The music can ______ the crowd at the concert.

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energise

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(adj) relating to the mind or mental processes Example: ______ studies can help us understand how people think.

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psychological

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(n) the process of change and development over time Example: The ______ of technology has changed how we live.

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evolution

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(n) a person who studies human societies and cultures Example: An ______ learns about different cultures around the world.

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anthropologist

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(n) a scientist who studies living things Example: The ______ examined the plants in the rainforest.

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biologist

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(adj) always happening in the same way or having the same quality Example: The team had ______ results in their experiments.

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consistent

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(v) to make a calculated guess about a number or value Example: I can ______ the distance to the park.

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approximate

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(adj) most powerful or important Example: The ______ player scored the most points in the game.

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dominant

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(v) to make something known that was previously hidden Example: The study will ______ new information about laughter.

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reveal

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(n) something that can be used to help achieve a goal or meet a need Example: The library is a great ______ for students.

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resource

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(n) the variety of different things of the same general type Example: The store has a wide ______ of toys for kids.

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range

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(v) to have an effect on someone or something Example: Her smile can ______ how people feel.

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influence

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(n) the way in which something is put together or arranged Example: Her ______ was beautiful and full of emotion.

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composition

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(v) to suggest something without saying it directly Example: He didn't say it, but his tone seemed to ______ that he was unhappy.

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imply

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