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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 2
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implication
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(n) /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
something that is suggested or caused by an action or decision
Example: The implication of his actions was clear to everyone.
pacifier
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(n) /ˈpæsɪfaɪər/
a rubber or plastic object for babies to suck on to help them feel calm
Example: The baby likes to hold the pacifier while sleeping.
hunch
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(n) /hʌnʧ/
a feeling or guess about something based on intuition
Example: She had a hunch that something was wrong.
flotilla
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(n) /fləˈtɪl.ə/
a small group of ships or boats
Example: We saw a flotilla of boats on the lake.
unbeknown
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(adj) /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊn/
not known or recognized by someone
Example: The surprise party was unbeknown to her.
neuronal
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(adj) /njʊˈroʊ.nəl/
related to the nerve cells in the brain
Example: The research focused on neuronal activity in the brain.
circuit
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(n) /ˈsɜr.kɪt/
a path for electrical flow or a connection of components in a system
Example: The circuit in his toy broke, so it wouldn't turn on.
subtly
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(adv) /ˈsʌtli/
in a way that is not obvious or easy to notice
Example: She smiled subtly to show her agreement.
acquisition
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(n) /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/
the act of getting or gaining something
Example: The acquisition of new skills is important for everyone.
literacy
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(n) /ˈlɪtərəsi/
the ability to read and write
Example: Many programs help improve literacy in young children.
necessitate
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(v) /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/
to make something necessary
Example: The new rules will necessitate extra training for all employees.
decode
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(v) /dɪˈkoʊd/
to understand or interpret a message or information
Example: You need to decode the secret message.
elaborate
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(v) /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪt/
to explain something in more detail
Example: Please elaborate on your main point.
depict
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(v) /dɪˈpɪkt/
to show or represent something in a picture, story, or other form
Example: The artwork depicts a beautiful landscape.
internalize
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(v) /ˈɪnˌtɜr.nəl.aɪz/
to make something a part of your own knowledge or beliefs
Example: Students need to internalize the information to truly understand it.
analogical
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(adj) /ˌænəˈlədʒɪkəl/
related to the comparison of things to understand or explain
Example: She used analogical thinking to solve the problem.
inference
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(n) /ˈɪn.fə.rəns/
a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning
Example: The inference from the data showed that many students preferred to read digital books.
empathy
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(n) /ˈɛmpəθi/
the ability to understand and share the feelings of someone else
Example: She showed great empathy towards her friend who was sad.
caution
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(n) /ˈkɔːʃən/
carefulness in what you say or do
Example: She showed caution when crossing the street.
binary
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(adj) /ˈbaɪn.ər.i/
having two parts or options
Example: The test had a binary choice: yes or no.
innovation
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(n) /ɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a new idea or way of doing something
Example: The company's innovation helped it succeed in the market.
diminish
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(v) /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
to make something smaller or less
Example: The noise from the construction will diminish by evening.
confront
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(v) /kənˈfrʌnt/
to face or deal with a difficult situation or person
Example: We need to confront our challenges head-on.
genetic
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(adj) /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
related to genes or heredity
Example: Some diseases are genetic and run in families.
blueprint
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(n) /ˈbluːprɪnt/
a detailed plan or drawing that shows how to build something
Example: The architect showed the blueprint for the new building.
adapt
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(v) /əˈdæpt/
to change something to make it suitable for a new use or situation
Example: Animals must adapt to their environments to survive.
dominant
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(adj) /ˈdɑːmɪnənt/
most powerful or important
Example: Blue is the dominant color in the painting.
advantage
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(n) /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a benefit or gain
Example: Having a good education can give you a big advantage in life.
allocate
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(v) /ˈæləˌkeɪt/
to give something to someone for a specific purpose
Example: The teacher will allocate time for group projects.
bear out
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(v) /bɛr aʊt/
to support or confirm something
Example: The research findings bear out the teacher's concerns about reading comprehension.
comprehend
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(v) /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/
to understand something
Example: It is important to comprehend the instructions before starting the project.
complexity
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(n) /kəmˈplɛksɪti/
the state of being complicated or difficult to understand
Example: The complexity of the math problem surprised many students.
downstream
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(adj) /ˌdaʊnˈstrim/
happening or done after a particular event or process
Example: The new law will have downstream effects on many industries.
comprehension
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(n) /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnʃən/
the ability to understand something
Example: She showed great comprehension of the story.
superior
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(adj) /səˈpɪr.i.ɚ/
better in quality or higher in rank
Example: Her score on the test was superior to all the other students.
sequence
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(n) /ˈsiːkwəns/
a series of things that come one after another
Example: The numbers are in a sequence.
reconstruct
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(v) /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/
to build or create something again
Example: We need to reconstruct the model after the experiment.
chronological
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(adj) /ˌkrɒn.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
relating to the order in which events happen in time
Example: We need to arrange the events in chronological order.
skim
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(v) /skɪm/
to read quickly to get the main ideas
Example: I like to skim the news articles before deciding which ones to read in detail.
browse
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(v) /braʊz/
to look through or glance at casually
Example: I like to browse the internet for new recipes.
grasp
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(v) /ɡræsp/
to take hold of something firmly
Example: I need to grasp the main idea of the story.
perceive
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(v) /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of something through the senses
Example: I can perceive the colors of the sunset.
collateral damage
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(n) /kəˈlætəral ˈdæmɪdʒ/
unintended damage or problems that occur as a result of something else
Example: The new policy caused collateral damage to trust among employees.
straightforward
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(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example: The instructions are straightforward and easy to follow.
medium
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(n) /ˈmiː.di.əm/
a way to communicate or express something
Example: The internet is a popular medium for news.
atrophy
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(n) /ˈæt.rə.fi/
the gradual loss of muscle or ability because of lack of use
Example: Atrophy can happen if you don't exercise your muscles.
bombardment
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(n) /bɑmˈbɑrdmənt/
an attack with many bombs or a lot of information coming at you at once
Example: The news today felt like a bombardment of stories.
incentivize
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(v) /ɪnˈsɛntɪvaɪz/
to make someone want to do something by offering them a reward
Example: The company will incentivize employees with bonuses.
susceptible
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(adj) /səˈsɛptəbl/
able to be easily influenced or harmed
Example: Children are often susceptible to catching colds.
alter
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(v) /ˈɔːltər/
to change something
Example: We can alter our plans if it rains.
redress
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(v) /rɪˈdrɛs/
to correct or make something right
Example: We need to redress the balance between work and rest.
entrench
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(v) /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/
to establish something firmly and securely
Example: Bad habits can entrench themselves easily in our lives.
extraordinary
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(adj) /ɪkˈstrɔr.dɪ.nər.i/
very unusual or remarkable
Example: The magician's performance was extraordinary.
capacity
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(n) /kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/
the amount of something that can be held or controlled
Example: The stadium has a large capacity for fans.
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