Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 2

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(n) something that is suggested or caused by an action or decision Example: The ______ of his actions was clear to everyone.

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implication

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(n) a rubber or plastic object for babies to suck on to help them feel calm Example: The baby likes to hold the ______ while sleeping.

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pacifier

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(n) a feeling or guess about something based on intuition Example: She had a ______ that something was wrong.

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hunch

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(n) a small group of ships or boats Example: We saw a ______ of boats on the lake.

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flotilla

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(adj) not known or recognized by someone Example: The surprise party was ______ to her.

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unbeknown

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(adj) related to the nerve cells in the brain Example: The research focused on ______ activity in the brain.

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neuronal

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(n) a path for electrical flow or a connection of components in a system Example: The ______ in his toy broke, so it wouldn't turn on.

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circuit

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(adv) in a way that is not obvious or easy to notice Example: She smiled ______ to show her agreement.

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subtly

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(n) the act of getting or gaining something Example: The ______ of new skills is important for everyone.

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acquisition

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(n) the ability to read and write Example: Many programs help improve ______ in young children.

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literacy

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(v) to make something necessary Example: The new rules will ______ extra training for all employees.

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necessitate

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(v) to understand or interpret a message or information Example: You need to ______ the secret message.

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decode

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(v) to explain something in more detail Example: Please ______ on your main point.

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elaborate

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(v) to show or represent something in a picture, story, or other form

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depict

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(v) to make something a part of your own knowledge or beliefs Example: Students need to ______ the information to truly understand it.

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internalize

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(adj) related to the comparison of things to understand or explain Example: She used ______ thinking to solve the problem.

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analogical

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(n) a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning Example: The ______ from the data showed that many students preferred to read digital books.

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inference

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(n) the ability to understand and share the feelings of someone else Example: She showed great ______ towards her friend who was sad.

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empathy

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(n) carefulness in what you say or do Example: She showed ______ when crossing the street.

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caution

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(adj) having two parts or options Example: The test had a ______ choice: yes or no.

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binary

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(n) a new idea or way of doing something Example: The company's ______ helped it succeed in the market.

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innovation

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(v) to make something smaller or less Example: The noise from the construction will ______ by evening.

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diminish

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(v) to face or deal with a difficult situation or person Example: We need to ______ our challenges head-on.

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confront

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(adj) related to genes or heredity Example: Some diseases are ______ and run in families.

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genetic

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(n) a detailed plan or drawing that shows how to build something Example: The architect showed the ______ for the new building.

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blueprint

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(v) to change something to make it suitable for a new use or situation Example: Animals must ______ to their environments to survive.

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adapt

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(adj) most powerful or important Example: Blue is the ______ color in the painting.

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dominant

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(n) a benefit or gain Example: Having a good education can give you a big ______ in life.

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advantage

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(v) to give something to someone for a specific purpose Example: The teacher will ______ time for group projects.

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allocate

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(v) to support or confirm something Example: The research findings ______ the teacher's concerns about reading comprehension.

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bear out

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(v) to understand something Example: It is important to ______ the instructions before starting the project.

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comprehend

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(n) the state of being complicated or difficult to understand Example: The ______ of the math problem surprised many students.

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complexity

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(adj) happening or done after a particular event or process Example: The new law will have ______ effects on many industries.

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downstream

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(n) the ability to understand something Example: She showed great ______ of the story.

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comprehension

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(adj) better in quality or higher in rank Example: Her score on the test was ______ to all the other students.

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superior

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(n) a series of things that come one after another Example: The numbers are in a ______.

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sequence

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(v) to build or create something again Example: We need to ______ the model after the experiment.

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reconstruct

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(adj) relating to the order in which events happen in time Example: We need to arrange the events in ______ order.

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chronological

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(v) to read quickly to get the main ideas Example: I like to ______ the news articles before deciding which ones to read in detail.

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skim

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(v) to look through or glance at casually Example: I like to ______ the internet for new recipes.

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browse

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(v) to take hold of something firmly Example: I need to ______ the main idea of the story.

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grasp

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(v) to become aware of something through the senses Example: I can ______ the colors of the sunset.

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perceive

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(n) unintended damage or problems that occur as a result of something else Example: The new policy caused ______ to trust among employees.

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collateral damage

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(adj) easy to understand or do; not complicated Example: The instructions are ______ and easy to follow.

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straightforward

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(n) a way to communicate or express something Example: The internet is a popular ______ for news.

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medium

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(n) the gradual loss of muscle or ability because of lack of use Example: ______ can happen if you don't exercise your muscles.

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atrophy

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(n) an attack with many bombs or a lot of information coming at you at once Example: The news today felt like a ______ of stories.

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bombardment

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(v) to make someone want to do something by offering them a reward Example: The company will ______ employees with bonuses.

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incentivize

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(adj) able to be easily influenced or harmed Example: Children are often ______ to catching colds.

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susceptible

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(v) to change something Example: We can ______ our plans if it rains.

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alter

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(v) to correct or make something right Example: We need to ______ the balance between work and rest.

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redress

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(v) to establish something firmly and securely Example: Bad habits can ______ themselves easily in our lives.

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entrench

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(adj) very unusual or remarkable Example: The magician's performance was ______.

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extraordinary

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(n) the amount of something that can be held or controlled Example: The stadium has a large ______ for fans.

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capacity

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