Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 2

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(n) a large number of things or people Example: There was a ______ of stars in the sky.

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multitude

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(adj) present everywhere Example: Smartphones have become ______ in our daily lives.

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ubiquitous

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(n) a very small organism, often a bacterium, that can be seen only with a microscope

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microbe

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(v) to live in or occupy a place Example: Many animals ______ the forest.

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inhabit

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(v) to take in a substance or information Example: Plants ______ sunlight to grow.

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absorb

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(n) serious danger Example: Driving without a seatbelt puts you in ______.

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peril

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(n) a group of the same type of animals or plants that live together Example: The ants built a large ______ in the ground.

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colony

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(n) the community of microorganisms living in a particular environment, especially within the human body Example: Every person has a unique ______ that helps with digestion.

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microbiome

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(n) a number equal to 1,000 times a billion, or 1 followed by 12 zeros Example: The country has a debt of twenty ______ dollars.

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trillion

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(n) a thing made up of different organisms such as microbes and their host Example: A human is a ______ because it is made up of human cells and many microbes.

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holobiont

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(adv) in a way that shows happiness and satisfaction Example: The cat lay ______ in the sun.

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contentedly

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(n) a stylish or self-assured manner Example: She walked into the room with ______.

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panache

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(adj) skilled or proficient in a particular area Example: She is an ______ musician who plays several instruments.

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adept

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(v) to hold the attention of someone completely Example: The show will ______ the audience.

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enthrall

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(adj) very strange or unusual Example: The movie had a ______ ending that surprised everyone.

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bizarre

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(adj) having great power or influence Example: The medicine is ______ and works quickly.

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potent

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(v) to be full of people or things Example: The park was ______ with kids playing.

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teem

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(n) a very small animal, often microscopic, such as a tiny organism Example: The scientist discovered a new ______ in the water sample.

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animalcule

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(v) to suffer something difficult or unpleasant Example: She had to ______ the long wait in line.

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endure

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(n) the ability to accept or tolerate different opinions or behaviors Example: We need to show ______ to people who are different from us.

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tolerance

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(adj) relating to a close and often long-term interaction between two different biological species Example: The plants and the fungi have a ______ relationship.

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symbiotic

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(v) to fall apart or explain something that is complicated Example: The scientist will ______ the mysteries of bacteria.

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unravel

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(n) the process of breaking down food in the body Example: ______ helps our bodies use the food we eat.

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digestion

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(v) to control or maintain something according to rules or principles Example: The teacher will ______ the classroom activities.

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regulate

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(v) to completely remove or get rid of something Example: We need to ______ waste in our environment.

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eliminate

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(v) to fight against something Example: Doctors work to ______ illness every day.

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combat

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(n) a strong interest or worry about something Example: Her ______ with cleanliness keeps her home spotless.

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obsession

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(v) to interrupt something or cause it to stop Example: Loud noises can ______ your concentration.

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disrupt

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(v) to fly high in the air Example: The eagle can ______ above the mountains.

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soar

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(n) a reaction of the body to something that is usually harmless Example: She has an ______ to peanuts.

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allergy

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(adj) causing or related to swelling and redness in the body Example: She has ______ bowel disease.

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inflammatory

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(n) a standard or pattern that is usual or expected

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norm

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(n) a substance used to clean things, especially clothes Example: I bought some ______ to wash my clothes.

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detergent

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(adj) able to kill or stop the growth of bacteria Example: The doctor gave me an ______ cream for my cut.

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antibacterial

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(adj) including many different types or varieties Example: The community is ______ and welcomes everyone.

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diverse

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(adj) not attractive or exciting Example: The readers of the book must be prepared for a decidedly ______ world.

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unglamorous

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(n) a type of simple plant that does not have leaves or flowers, such as mushrooms or yeast Example: The ______ grows in the damp soil.

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fungus

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(v) to eliminate completely; to destroy Example: The heavy rain can ______ the picnic plans.

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wipe out

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(adj) giving off light Example: The squid carry ______ bacteria to protect themselves.

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luminescent

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(n) an animal that hunts and eats other animals Example: The lion is a powerful ______ in the jungle.

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predator

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(n) a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval Example: She has a ______ for broccoli.

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distaste

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(n) a strong excitement for something Example: Her ______ for science is inspiring.

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enthusiasm

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(v) to control or influence something in a clever or skillful way Example: She can ______ the computer program to get the results she wants.

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manipulate

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(adj) related to newborns, especially in the first few weeks of life Example: The ______ unit cares for sick babies.

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neonatal

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(n) a mixed drink usually made with alcohol and other ingredients Example: I ordered a fun ______ at the party.

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cocktail

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(n) a tiny living thing that cannot be seen without a microscope, some of which can make people sick Example: ______ are found everywhere in the environment.