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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3
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revere
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(v) /rɪˈvɪr/
to regard with deep respect and admiration
Example: Many people revere great leaders in history.
empirical
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(adj) /ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl/
based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
Example: The scientist used empirical data to support her findings.
exceptional
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(adj) /ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/
unusually good or outstanding
Example: She had an exceptional talent for music.
contextual
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(adj) /kənˈtɛkstʃuəl/
related to the situation or environment in which something happens
Example: Understanding contextual factors can help us make better choices.
cumulative
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(adj) /ˈkjum.jʊ.lə.tɪv/
increasing by adding together
Example: The cumulative knowledge from many studies helps us understand the topic better.
dramatic
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(adj) /drəˈmætɪk/
related to drama; exciting or impressive
Example: The movie had a dramatic ending that surprised everyone.
experiential
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(adj) /ɪkˌspɪə.riˈɛn.tʃəl/
relating to experiences or events
Example: Learning from experiences is essential for personal growth.
situational
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(adj) /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənl/
related to a specific situation or context
Example: Her decision was based on situational factors.
enhance
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(v) /ɪnˈhæns/
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example: We can enhance our skills by practicing every day.
attribute
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(n) /ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/
a quality or feature of a person or thing
Example: One important attribute of a good friend is honesty.
unfold
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(v) /ʌnˈfoʊld/
to open or spread out something that was folded
Example: I will unfold the map to find our way.
humility
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(n) /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/
the quality of being humble and recognizing your limitations
Example: Humility is important in learning from others.
perspective
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(n) /pərˈspɛk.tɪv/
a way of thinking about something
Example: She has a unique perspective on the problem.
compromise
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(n) /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
an agreement made between two sides in which each side gives up something
Example: They reached a compromise to solve their disagreement.
integration
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(n) /ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
the process of combining things to form a whole
Example: The integration of different ideas can lead to better solutions.
scenario
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(n) /səˈnɛr.i.oʊ/
a possible situation or event
Example: The teacher asked the students to create a scenario for their play.
focal
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(adj) /ˈfoʊ.kəl/
related to the center of interest or activity
Example: The focal point of the discussion was how to improve teamwork.
expansive
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(adj) /ɪkˈspæn.sɪv/
covering a large area; wide-ranging
Example: The view from the mountain was expansive and beautiful.
foster
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(v) /ˈfɔːstər/
to help something grow or develop
Example: Parents foster creativity in their children.
confront
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(v) /kənˈfrʌnt/
to deal with a difficult situation or person
Example: She had to confront her fear of speaking in public.
negotiate
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(v) /nɪˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪt/
to discuss something in order to reach an agreement
Example: They need to negotiate the terms of the contract.
stake
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(n) /steɪk/
an interest or a share in something
Example: They have a stake in the success of the project.
evaluate
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(v) /ɪˈvæljʊˌeɪt/
to judge or calculate the value of something
Example: It is important to evaluate your options before making a choice.
recession
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(n) /rɪˈsɛʃən/
a time when the economy is not doing well
Example: Many people lost their jobs during the recession.
prospect
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(n) /ˈprɒs.pɛkt/
a possibility of something happening in the future
Example: She has good job prospects after graduation.
instruct
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(v) /ɪnˈstrʌkt/
to teach someone how to do something
Example: The teacher will instruct the students on the project.
visualize
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(v) /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/
to picture something in your mind
Example: She likes to visualize her dreams before bed.
egocentric
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(adj) /ˌiːɡoʊˈsɛntrɪk/
thinking only about oneself and not others
Example: He was so egocentric that he forgot his friend's birthday.
significant
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(adj) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important or meaningful
Example: The test results are significant for our research.
rely
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(v) /rɪˈlaɪ/
to depend on someone or something for support
Example: We can rely on our friends for help.
decentering
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(n) /ˈdiːsɛn.tər.ɪŋ/
the process of looking at a situation from a perspective different from your own
Example: Decentering helped her see the problem from her friend's point of view.
conceptual
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(adj) /kənˈsɛp.tʃu.əl/
relating to ideas or mental images, rather than physical objects
Example: She has a conceptual understanding of how the universe works.
afford
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(v) /əˈfɔrd/
to have enough money to pay for something
Example: I can afford to buy a new bike.
associate
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(v) /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/
to connect something with something else in your mind
Example: People often associate wisdom with experience.
trait
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(n) /treɪt/
a quality or characteristic of a person
Example: Honesty is a good trait to have.
crystallize
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(v) /ˈkrɪs.təl.aɪz/
to make something clear or definite
Example: The teacher helped to crystallize the ideas in the students' minds.
agreeableness
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(n) /əˈɡriːəblnəs/
the quality of being friendly, pleasant, and easy to get along with
Example: Her agreeableness makes her a great team member.
remarkable
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(adj) /rɪˈmɑrkəbl/
very unusual or surprising
Example: She has a remarkable talent for painting.
vary
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(v) /ˈvɛri/
to be different or change
Example: The temperatures can vary greatly in winter.
contextual
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(adj) /kənˈtɛkstjuəl/
related to the situation or conditions in which something happens
Example: Understanding contextual factors can help us make better choices.
affective
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(adj) /əˈfɛk.tɪv/
related to emotions or feelings
Example: The movie had a strong affective impact on the audience.
generalize
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(v) /ˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.laɪz/
to make a general statement based on specific cases
Example: It is not fair to generalize everyone's behavior based on a few examples.
informative
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(adj) /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/
providing useful information
Example: The teacher gave an informative lecture about science.
likelihood
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(n) /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the chance that something will happen
Example: There is a high likelihood of rain tomorrow.
forgive
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(v) /fərˈɡɪv/
to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for something they have done
Example: I want to forgive my friend for being late.
retaliate
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(v) /rɪˈtæliˌeɪt/
to do something harmful to someone because they have done something harmful to you
Example: She decided not to retaliate after being insulted.
impartiality
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(n) /ɪmˌpɑːrʃiˈælɪti/
the quality of treating all people equally and fairly
Example: The judge showed great impartiality in her decision.
interpersonal
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(adj) /ˌɪntɚˈpɜːrsənl/
relating to relationships between people
Example: Interpersonal skills are important for making friends.
cognitive
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(adj) /ˈkɑːɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
related to the mental process of knowing, understanding, and thinking
Example: The cognitive skills of the students improved after the new teaching methods.
cumulative
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(adj) /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/
increasing or adding up over time
Example: The cumulative effect of studying is better grades.