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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 2
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monument
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(n) /ˈmɒn.jə.mənt/
a structure built to honor a person or event
Example: The monument was visited by many tourists.
tribute
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(n) /ˈtrɪb.juːt/
something given to show respect or admiration
Example: The artist created a tribute to his favorite musician.
evolution
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(n) /ˌɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/
the gradual development of something
Example: The evolution of animals is fascinating.
architect
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(n) /ˈɑːrkɪtɛkt/
a person who designs buildings
Example: The architect created a beautiful plan for the new library.
dynasty
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(n) /ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/
a series of rulers from the same family or line
Example: The dynasty lasted for many generations.
reign
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(v) /reɪn/
to rule as a king or queen
Example: He will reign over the kingdom for many years.
conceive
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(v) /kənˈsiːv/
to think of a plan or idea
Example: The architect conceived a new design for the building.
attribute
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(v) /əˈtrɪb.juːt/
to say someone or something has a particular quality or feature
Example: Historians often attribute great achievements to skilled leaders.
thoroughly
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(adv) /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in a detailed and complete way
Example: The work was thoroughly checked before submission.
investigate
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/
to try to find out the truth about something
Example: The police investigate the crime scene carefully.
experimentation
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(n) /ˌɛk.spɛr.ɪ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
the process of trying new ideas or methods to see what works
Example: The scientists used experimentation to test their theories.
incline
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(v) /ɪnˈklaɪn/
to lean or slope in a particular direction
Example: The road will incline gently as we approach the hill.
shrine
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(n) /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship, often for a specific god or in memory of someone
Example: Many people visit the shrine to pray.
incorporate
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(v) /ɪnˈkɔːr.pə.reɪt/
to include something as part of a whole
Example: The design will incorporate new technology.
discourage
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(v) /dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒ/
to make someone feel less confident or enthusiastic
Example: They did not want to discourage anyone from trying their best.
accomplishment
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(n) /əˈkɑmplɪʃmənt/
something that has been achieved successfully
Example: Winning the contest was a big accomplishment for her.
tradition
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(n) /trəˈdɪʃən/
a custom or belief that has been passed down over time
Example: Every family has its own tradition for the holidays.
vessel
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(n) /ˈvɛsl/
a container used to hold liquids or other substances
Example: The scientist collected samples in a glass vessel.
inscribe
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(v) /ɪnˈskraɪb/
to write or carve something on a surface
Example: They inscribe their names on the stone.
archaeologist
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(n) /ˌɑrkiˈɑlədʒɪst/
a person who studies ancient cultures and their artifacts
Example: The archaeologist found many ancient tools in the ground.
excavate
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(v) /ˈɛk.skə.veɪt/
to dig a hole or channel in the ground
Example: The workers excavate the site carefully.
predecessor
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(n) /ˈprɛdɪˌsɛsər/
a person who came before another in a position or role
Example: The new manager learned from the methods of her predecessor.
precaution
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(n) /prɪˈkɔːʃən/
an action taken to prevent something from happening
Example: They took every precaution before going on the trip.
intricate
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(adj) /ˈɪntrɪkɪt/
very detailed and complicated
Example: The design of the Step Pyramid is intricate.
astonish
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(v) /əˈstɒnɪʃ/
to surprise someone very much
Example: The discoveries inside the pyramid did not fail to astonish the archaeologists.
amaze
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(v) /əˈmeɪz/
to surprise someone very much
Example: The discoveries in the pyramid amazed the archaeologists.
Egyptologist
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(n) /ɪˌdʒɪp.tɑːˈlɒdʒ.ɪst/
a person who studies ancient Egypt
Example: The Egyptologist found important artifacts in the pyramid.
exaggeration
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(n) /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
a statement that makes something seem larger or more important than it really is
Example: His claim about the fish was an exaggeration.
milestone
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(n) /ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn/
an important event or stage in the development of something
Example: The project reached a major milestone this week.
revolutionary
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(adj) /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɛri/
involving great change or innovation
Example: The invention of the internet was a revolutionary change in communication.
archetype
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(n) /ˈɑrkɪtaɪp/
a typical example of something
Example: The Step Pyramid became the archetype for future pyramids.
pyramid
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(n) /ˈpɪr.ə.mɪd/
a large structure with a square base and four sides that meet at a point on top
Example: The pyramid is one of the wonders of the world.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
making a strong effect, especially on the senses or feelings
Example: The museum has an impressive collection of art.
rectangular
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(adj) /rɛkˈtæŋɡjələr/
having the shape of a rectangle
Example: The table is rectangular and fits perfectly in the room.
deceased
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(adj) /dɪˈsiːst/
no longer alive
Example: The deceased person was honored at the memorial.
progressively
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(adv) /prəˈɡrɛsɪvli/
in a way that develops gradually or steadily
Example: The levels of the pyramid got progressively smaller.
scholar
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(n) /ˈskɒl.ər/
a person who studies and knows a lot about a subject
Example: The scholar wrote a book about ancient Egypt.
examine
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(v) /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
to look at something closely to learn more about it
Example: The teacher will examine the students' work carefully.
construct
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(v) /kənˈstrʌkt/
to build or make something
Example: The workers will construct a new bridge next year.
enormous
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(adj) /ɪˈnɔr.məs/
very large in size or amount
Example: The elephant is an enormous animal.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
a difficult task or situation
Example: Building the pyramid was a great challenge for the workers.
complex
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(adj) /ˈkɒmplɛks/
made of many parts; not simple
Example: The puzzle is too complex for me to solve.
courtyard
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(n) /ˈkɔrˌtˌjɑrd/
an area of open space surrounded by walls or buildings
Example: The children played in the courtyard.
quarter
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(n) /ˈkwɔrtər/
one of four equal parts of something
Example: She cut the cake into a quarter.
hectare
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(n) /ˈhɛk.tɛr/
a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters
Example: The farm covers five hectares of land.
surround
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(v) /səˈraʊnd/
to be all around something
Example: The park is surrounded by trees.
trench
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(n) /trɛnʧ/
a long, narrow hole dug in the ground
Example: They dug a trench for the water pipes.
ring
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(n) /rɪŋ/
a circular band, usually made of metal, worn on a finger
Example: She wore a beautiful ring on her finger.
visitor
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(n) /ˈvɪzɪtər/
a person who goes to a place to see or spend time there
Example: The visitor enjoyed exploring the ancient site.
burial
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(n) /ˈbɛriəl/
the act of placing a dead person in a grave
Example: The burial was held in a quiet place.
chamber
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(n) /ˈtʃeɪm.bɚ/
a room used for a special purpose
Example: The king was buried in a burial chamber.
maze
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(n) /meɪz/
a complex network of paths
Example: The garden had a beautiful maze of hedges.
mysterious
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(adj) /mɪˈstɪəriəs/
something that is difficult to understand or explain
Example: The book tells a mysterious story about a hidden treasure.
storeroom
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(n) /ˈstɔːrˌruːm/
a room for storing things
Example: The tools are kept in the storeroom.
passage
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(n) /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ/
a long, narrow part of a building that connects different rooms or areas
Example: The museum has a beautiful passage that leads to the main gallery.
represent
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(v) /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
to stand for or be a symbol of something
Example: The colors of the flag represent the country's history.
precaution
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(n) /prɪˈkɔːʃən/
an action taken to prevent something bad from happening
Example: She took a precaution by locking the door.
grave
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(n) /ɡreɪv/
a place where a dead person is buried
Example: There is a stone at the top of the grave.
goods
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(n) /ɡʊdz/
things that are made to be sold or used
Example: The store has many different goods for sale.
thief
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(n) /θif/
a person who steals something
Example: The thief took the money from the store.
overlook
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(v) /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/
to fail to notice something
Example: The teacher did not overlook any mistakes in the test.
valuable
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(adj) /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/
worth a lot of money or important
Example: He found some valuable items in the old box.