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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 1
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sculptor
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(n) /ˈskʌlptər/
a person who makes sculptures
Example: The sculptor created a beautiful statue.
comply
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(v) /kəmˈplaɪ/
to do what someone asks or rules say
Example: You need to comply with the teacher's instructions.
enroll
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(v) /ɪnˈrɔl/
to officially join a course or school
Example: She decided to enroll in a painting class.
scholarship
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(n) /ˈskɑːlərˌʃɪp/
money given to a student to help pay for education
Example: She won a scholarship to study at university.
advanced
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(adj) /ədˈvænst/
being more developed or having more knowledge than others
Example: His advanced skills helped him win the competition.
instruction
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(n) /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a set of rules or information about how to do something
Example: The instruction helped her learn to play the game.
wide-ranging
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(adj) /ˈwaɪdˌreɪn.dʒɪŋ/
covering a large area or including a lot of different things
Example: The museum has a wide-ranging collection of art.
primitive
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(adj) /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/
simple and basic, not advanced
Example: The artist liked to use primitive shapes in his work.
reclining
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(adj) /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
leaning back in a relaxed position
Example: The reclining woman looked peaceful in the park.
fascinate
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(v) /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/
to attract and hold someone's interest
Example: The artwork can fascinate many people.
carve
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(v) /kɑrv/
to cut and shape a material to create something
Example: He will carve a figure out of wood.
depiction
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(n) /dɪˈpɪkʃən/
an image or description of something
Example: The artist's depiction of nature is beautiful.
exceptional
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(adj) /ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/
very unusual or extraordinary
Example: Her exceptional skills in painting impressed everyone.
recognition
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(n) /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
the act of recognizing or being recognized
Example: His talent gained recognition after the exhibition.
emerging
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(adj) /ɪˈmɜrdʒɪŋ/
beginning to be seen or known
Example: The artist is part of the emerging art scene.
abstract
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(adj) /ˈæbstrækt/
not a physical object; based on ideas or concepts
Example: The artist prefers to create abstract art.
exhibition
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(n) /ˌɛk.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
a public display of works of art or other items of interest
Example: The museum held an exhibition of famous paintings.
enthusiastically
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(adv) /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
in a way that shows a lot of excitement and interest
Example: The audience clapped enthusiastically after the performance.
notorious
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(adj) /nəˈtɔːr.i.əs/
famous for something bad
Example: The villain in the movie was notorious for his evil plans.
resignation
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(n) /ˌrɛzɪgˈneɪʃən/
an act of giving up a job or position
Example: After the difficult meeting, she decided to submit her resignation.
expire
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(v) /ɪkˈspaɪr/
to come to an end; to no longer be valid or in effect
Example: My passport will expire next year.
inclination
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(n) /ˌɪn.kləˈneɪ.ʃən/
a tendency or a desire to act in a particular way
Example: He showed an inclination to try new things.
distort
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(v) /dɪsˈtɔrt/
to change something so that it no longer looks or sounds the same
Example: The artist wanted to distort the human form in his latest sculpture.
radical
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(adj) /ˈrædɪkl/
very different from the usual or traditional
Example: The artist took a radical approach to his new painting.
abandon
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(v) /əˈbændən/
to leave something or someone completely
Example: He had to abandon his training when he was sent to France.
resemble
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(v) /rɪˈzɛm.bəl/
to be similar to someone or something
Example: The sculpture resembles a famous piece from the museum.
numerous
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(adj) /ˈnjuːmərəs/
many; a large number of
Example: He did numerous small sketches of Londoners.
commission
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(n) /kəˈmɪʃ.ən/
an official request to make something, often paid for
Example: The city gave a commission to the artist for a new statue.
dramatic
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(adj) /drəˈmætɪk/
very exciting or impressive
Example: The play had a dramatic ending that surprised everyone.
humanistic
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(adj) /ˌhjuː.məˈnɪs.tɪk/
related to human values and concerns
Example: The painting has a humanistic theme.
cast
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(n) /kæst/
a model or copy of a sculpture made by pouring a liquid material into a mold
Example: The artist made a cast of his original sculpture.
edition
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(n) /ɪˈdɪʃən/
a particular version of a published text
Example: I bought the latest edition of the magazine.
ambitious
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(adj) /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire to be successful or to achieve something
Example: She was ambitious and wanted to become a doctor.
revolutionary
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(adj) /ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnɛri/
related to a big change in society or ideas
Example: The revolutionary ideas changed the way people thought.
harsh
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(adj) /hɑːrʃ/
difficult to deal with; unpleasant or severe
Example: The weather was harsh during our trip.
angular
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(adj) /ˈæŋɡjələr/
having angles or sharp corners
Example: The building has an angular design.
pierce
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(v) /pɪrs/
to make a hole in something with a sharp object
Example: They will pierce the fabric to make the design.
menace
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(n) /ˈmɛnəs/
something that threatens to cause harm or trouble
Example: The dark clouds were a menace to the picnic.
warrior
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(n) /ˈwɔːriər/
a person who fights in battles
Example: The warrior fought bravely to protect his village.
appreciation
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(n) /əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
the feeling of being grateful for something
Example: She wrote a letter of appreciation to her teacher.
acclaim
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(n) /əˈkleɪm/
public praise or admiration
Example: The artist received acclaim for his new sculpture.
inhabit
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(v) /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
to live in a place
Example: The animals inhabit the forest.
civilisation
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(n) /ˌsɪv.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the society, culture, and way of life of a particular area or group of people
Example: The ancient civilisation was known for its impressive pyramids.
merit
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(n) /ˈmɛrɪt/
a quality or fact that deserves praise or approval
Example: The team worked hard to prove their merit.
architecture
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(n) /ˈɑrkɪtɛkʧər/
the design and style of buildings
Example: The city is known for its beautiful architecture.
experiment
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
a test done to learn about something or to find out if something works
Example: The scientist will conduct an experiment to understand how plants grow.
notorious
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(adj) /nəˈtɔːr.i.əs/
famous for something bad
Example: The notorious artist shocked everyone with his bold style.
sketchbook
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(n) /ˈskɛtʃbʊk/
a book used for drawing and making sketches
Example: She carries her sketchbook everywhere she goes.
farmhouse
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(n) /ˈfɑrmˌhaʊs/
a house located on a farm
Example: They live in a beautiful farmhouse in the countryside.
shortage
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(n) /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/
a situation in which there is not enough of something
Example: There was a shortage of food after the storm.
bronze
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(n) /brɒnz/
a yellowish-brown metal made of copper and tin
Example: The statue was made of bronze.
collector
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(n) /kəˈlɛk.tər/
a person who collects things
Example: She is a collector of rare coins.
boost
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(v) /buːst/
to increase or improve something
Example: The new advertisement will boost sales.
demand
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(n) /dɪˈmænd/
a strong request or need for something
Example: There is a high demand for fresh fruits in the summer.
series
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(n) /ˈsɪr.iːz/
a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another
Example: He watched a series of movies over the weekend.
distinct
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(adj) /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/
clearly different or separated from others
Example: The two styles of sculpture are distinct.
impression
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(n) /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
an effect or influence that something or someone has on a person
Example: The painting made a strong impression on the visitors.
ancient
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(adj) /ˈeɪnʃənt/
belonging to a very long time ago
Example: The museum has many ancient pottery pieces.
foundation
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(n) /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the base or support for something
Example: The foundation of the building is very strong.
promote
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(v) /prəˈmoʊt/
to help something to happen or to make something popular
Example: The charity aims to promote education for all children.