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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 1

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(adj) having a lot of knowledge or experience of different things Example: She is very ______ about modern art.

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sophisticated

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(n) an approximate calculation or judgment Example: The ______ of the total cost was higher than expected.

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estimation

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(v) to receive something from someone after they have died Example: She will ______ her grandmother's jewelry.

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inherit

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(v) to take control of a place or people by force Example: They wanted to ______ new lands.

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conquer

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(v) to dig out and remove earth or other material from a place Example: They will ______ the site for the new building.

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excavate

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(n) a ship or large boat Example: The ______ sailed across the sea.

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vessel

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(n) the outer body of a ship Example: The ______ of the boat was painted blue.

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hull

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(v) to fasten sails to a ship Example: They will ______ the sails before leaving the port.

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rig

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(n) a long, flat piece of wood Example: The carpenter cut a ______ for the new table.

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plank

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(v) to join pieces of cloth together using a needle and thread Example: I like to ______ clothes for my dolls.

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sew

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(n) a type of joint where one piece of wood fits into a hole in another piece Example: A builder used a ______ to connect the two pieces of wood.

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mortise

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(n) a type of joint used to connect two pieces of wood or other material Example: The carpenter used a ______ to join the two wooden planks together.

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tenon

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(v) to join two pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread Example: She will ______ the fabric to make a dress.

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stitch

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(adj) related to the ______ Sea or the countries around it Example: The ______ climate is warm and sunny.

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Mediterranean

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(n) a part or element of something Example: Every ______ in the machine is important for it to work.

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component

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(adj) done according to a fixed plan or system Example: The team followed a ______ approach to solve the problem.

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systematic

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(adv) in a way that is sudden and extreme Example: The weather changed ______ from sunny to stormy.

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dramatically

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(n) a person or business that buys and sells goods Example: The ______ sold fruits and vegetables in the market.

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merchant

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(adj) better than anything else of the same type Example: The technology of the ancient Romans was ______ in its time.

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unequalled

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(adj) not heavy; easy to move or carry Example: The box was ______, so I could lift it easily.

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lightweight

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(adj) happening or done quickly Example: The delivery service is very ______.

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speedy

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(n) a heavy material used in ships to provide stability Example: The ship needed ______ to stay balanced in the water.

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ballast

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(v) to hurt someone so that they cannot walk properly

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cripple

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(adj) related to ships or the navy Example: The ______ fleet was ready for deployment.

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naval

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(n) a yellow-brown metal made of copper and tin Example: The statue is made of ______.

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bronze

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(n) a heavy beam used to break down doors or walls Example: The soldiers used a ______ to enter the fortress.

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battering ram

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(v) to penetrate or pass through something Example: The arrow can ______ the target.

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pierce

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(n) wood used for building Example: They used ______ to build a strong fence.

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timber

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(n) a person who rows a boat Example: The ______ helped the boat move quickly through the water.

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oarsman

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(adj) most important or powerful Example: The trireme was the ______ warship in ancient Rome.

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dominant

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(n) an ancient type of warship with three rows of oars Example: The ______ was very fast in battle.

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trireme

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(v) to take the place of something or someone Example: The new technology will ______ the old one.

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supersede

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(n) the way you think about or understand something Example: Her ______ of the event was different from mine.

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perception

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(v) to officially join a course or organization Example: He decided to ______ in a new school.

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enroll

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(n) goods transported by a ship Example: The ship carried the ______ to the market.

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cargo

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(n) a piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat that helps it steer Example: The boat turned quickly with the help of the ______.

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rudder

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(adj) serious and strict in manner or behavior Example: The teacher had a ______ look when the students misbehaved.

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stern

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(n) a bar or handle used to steer a boat Example: He used the ______ to steer the small boat.

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tiller

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(n) the front part of a ship Example: The sailor stood at the ______, looking out at the sea.

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bow

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(v) to organize or work together Example: The team needs to ______ their efforts to finish the project.

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coordinate

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(adj) extremely large or huge Example: The city has a ______ statue in the park.

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gigantic

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(v) to stop something from continuing or being seen Example: The police ______ the stolen goods before they leave the city.

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intercept

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(n) a type of boat that pulls or pushes other boats Example: The ______ helped the large ship get to the dock.

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towboat

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(n) a platform where ships are loaded and unloaded Example: The ship docked at the ______ to load its cargo.

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quay

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(n) the ability to see or be seen Example: Good ______ is important for safe sailing.

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visibility

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(n) a fact or event that can be observed or experienced Example: The natural ______ amazed everyone at the park.

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phenomena

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(v) to make something easier to do Example: The teacher will ______ the group discussion.

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facilitate

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(n) a series of things or events that follow one after another Example: The teacher showed us a ______ of pictures from the trip.

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succession

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(n) a building or object that is easy to see and recognize, often used to help people find their way Example: The Eiffel Tower is a famous ______ in Paris.

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landmark

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(n) the star that is directly above the North Pole, used for navigation Example: Sailors used the ______ to find their way at night.

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pole star

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(n) a long wave on the sea Example: The ______ made the boat rock gently on the water.

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swell

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(v) to be similar to something Example: The ancient ships ______ some of the boats we use now.

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resemble

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