Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 3

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(adj) basic and important; forming the base or foundation Example: Water is a ______ need for all living things.

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fundamental

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(v) to make someone feel upset or angry Example: He did not mean to ______ anyone with his joke.

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offend

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(v) to make something as large or great as possible Example: They want to ______ their profits this year.

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maximize

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(n) a condition or situation that affects what happens

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circumstance

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(adj) not controlled or regulated Example: The fish population is low in the ______ area.

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unmanaged

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(n) a limit on the number or amount of something Example: There is a ______ for how many fish can be caught each season.

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quota

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(n) a contract to use something for a period of time in exchange for payment Example: They signed a ______ for the apartment.

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lease

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(adj, v) dishonest or illegal behavior; to make something bad or immoral Example: Some officials can be ______ and accept bribes.

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corrupt

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(adj) not having a lot of knowledge or experience Example: The landowners were ______ about environmental issues.

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unsophisticated

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(n) a rule made by a government or other authority Example: The new ______ will help protect the environment.

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regulation

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(v) to do better than someone else in a competition Example: The new technology helped the company ______ its rivals.

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out-compete

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(n) something that you must do because of a law, rule, or promise Example: You have an ______ to follow the rules.

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obligation

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(n) a person or group that owns shares in a company Example: The ______ received dividends from the company.

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shareholder

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(n) a person or organization that is responsible for managing someone else's money or property with care Example: The lawyer acted as a ______ for his client.

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fiduciary

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(adj) responsible for something and likely to be blamed Example: The company is ______ for any damage they cause.

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liable

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(adj) concerned with improving people's lives Example: The organization works on ______ projects around the world.

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humanitarian

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(n) a feeling or opinion about something Example: His ______ about the project was very positive.

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sentiment

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(n) a person or organization that owns shares in a company Example: The ______ received the annual report in the mail.

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stockholder

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(adj) able to be continued without harming the environment Example: We need to use ______ methods to protect nature.

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sustainable

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(adj) causing harm or damage Example: The storm had a ______ effect on the town.

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destructive

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(adj) not profitable; not making money Example: The ______ store had to close down.

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unprofitable

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(v) to take legal action against someone Example: They decided to ______ the company for damages.

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sue

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(n) a very bad event that causes a lot of harm or damage Example: The storm was a ______ for the town.

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disaster

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(n) a history of someone's or something's performance or achievements Example: The company has a good ______ in customer service.

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track record

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(adj) feeling embarrassed or guilty because of something you have done Example: She felt ______ after making a mistake.

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ashamed

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(v) to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something Example: She likes to ______ when things don't go her way.

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complain

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(v) to make sure that people follow a law or rule Example: The police ______ the laws in the city.

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enforce

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(v) to use energy, effort, or influence to achieve something Example: She will ______ herself to finish the project on time.

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exert

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(n) a person or company that provides goods or services Example: The ______ delivered the products on time.

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supplier

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(v) to not pay attention to something Example: She will ______ the noise outside.

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ignore

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(v) to send something from one place to another Example: The radio can ______ music to the speakers.

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transmit

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(adj) having a disease caused by germs or bacteria Example: The doctor said the patient is ______ with a virus.

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infected

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(v) to leave something or someone behind Example: They had to ______ their old house.

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abandon

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(v) to do what you are asked or expected to do Example: The students must ______ with the new rules.

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comply

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(v) to fall suddenly and quickly Example: The temperature will ______ overnight.

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plummet

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(adj) easily affected by things around you Example: She is ______ to loud noises.

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sensitive

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(adj) very angry or upset Example: The citizens were ______ by the unfair decision.

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outraged

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(adj) most important or the final goal Example: The ______ goal of the project is to help the community.

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ultimate

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(n) something that is needed or must be done Example: Water is a ______ for all living things.

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necessity

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(n) the state of following rules or standards Example: The company works in ______ with environmental laws.

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accordance

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(adj) related to what is right and wrong Example: He believes it is important to have a ______ compass.

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moral

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(n) a basic truth or law that is accepted as a guide to behavior or action Example: The ______ of honesty is important in all relationships.

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principle

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(n) the act of making something smaller or less Example: There was a ______ in the amount of waste produced by the factory.

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reduction

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(v) to see and know someone or something again Example: I ______ that song from the radio.

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recognize

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(adj) clearly and openly stated Example: The teacher gave ______ instructions for the assignment.

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explicit

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(adj) giving someone the confidence or power to do something Example: The speech was ______ for everyone in the audience.

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empowering

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(adj) having strong opinions about what is right and wrong Example: She was very ______ about how people should treat the environment.

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moralistic

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(adj) deserving respect and approval Example: Her dedication to helping others is truly ______.

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admirable

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(adj) thinking only of oneself and not caring about others Example: It is ______ to only think about your own needs.

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selfish

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(n) something given to someone for doing good Example: The teacher gave a ______ to the student for excellent work.

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reward

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(n) a way of thinking or feeling about something Example: Her ______ towards learning is very positive.

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attitude

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(adj) very important and necessary Example: Good communication is ______ for a successful team.

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essential

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(n) the repeated exercise of an activity or skill to improve performance Example: She goes to dance ______ every Wednesday.

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practice

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