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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 3
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artificial
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(adj) /ˌɑːr.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/
made by humans, not natural
Example: The cake decoration was artificial but looked very real.
intelligence
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(n) /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
the ability to learn, think, and understand
Example: Her intelligence helped her solve the problem quickly.
predict
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(v) /prɪˈdɪkt/
to say what will happen in the future
Example: They can predict the weather for the weekend.
forecast
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(n) /ˈfɔːr.kæst/
a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information and analysis
Example: The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
consequence
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(n) /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/
the result of something that has happened
Example: The consequence of missing school is falling behind in studies.
reluctant
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(adj) /rɪˈlʌktənt/
not willing to do something
Example: He was reluctant to try the new food.
benefit
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(n) /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
an advantage or improvement
Example: The new software will benefit the team's productivity.
oncology
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(n) /ɑnˈkɑlədʒi/
the branch of medicine that deals with cancer
Example: She decided to specialize in oncology to help cancer patients.
supercomputer
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(n) /ˈsuːpərˌkəmˌpjuːtər/
a very powerful computer that can perform complex calculations very quickly
Example: The supercomputer processed the data in just minutes.
recommendation
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(n) /ˌrɛkəˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
a suggestion or proposal for something to be done
Example: She gave a recommendation for the best pizza place.
coincide
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(v) /koʊɪnˈsaɪd/
to happen at the same time or have the same time or place as something else
Example: Her birthday coincides with the festival.
competent
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(adj) /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
having the ability or skill to do something well
Example: She is a competent teacher who helps her students learn.
plausible
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(adj) /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/
reasonable or likely to be true
Example: Her explanation for being late was plausible.
algorithm
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(n) /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
a set of rules for solving a problem or completing a task
Example: The algorithm helped the computer solve the puzzle quickly.
outlandish
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(adj) /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/
very strange or unusual
Example: The outlandish idea surprised everyone in the room.
expertise
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(n) /ˌɛkspərˈtiːz/
special skill or knowledge in a particular area
Example: His expertise in technology helped solve the problem.
comprehend
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(v) /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnd/
to understand something
Example: It is hard to comprehend the rules of the game.
anxiety
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(n) /æŋˈzaɪəti/
a feeling of worry or fear
Example: She felt anxiety before the big test.
instance
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(n) /ˈɪn.stəns/
a particular example or case of something
Example: He shared an instance of how AI helps in medicine.
disproportionate
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(adj) /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃənət/
not in the correct amount or proportion
Example: The media often gives disproportionate coverage to bad news.
emphasise
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(v) /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
to give special attention or importance to something
Example: The teacher will emphasise the most important points in the lesson.
foolproof
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(adj) /ˈfuːlˌpruːf/
so simple or safe that it cannot go wrong
Example: The instructions were foolproof and easy to follow.
automation
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(n) /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/
the use of machines to do work that was previously done by people
Example: The factory is investing in automation to increase efficiency.
cinematic
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(adj) /ˌsɪnəˈmætɪk/
related to movies or film
Example: She loves watching cinematic stories that inspire her.
polarise
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(v) /ˈpoʊləraɪz/
to cause people or groups to have different opinions
Example: The new policy will polarise the community.
enthusiasm
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(n) /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a strong feeling of excitement and interest
Example: His enthusiasm for the project inspired everyone.
sceptic
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(n) /ˈsɛp.tɪk/
a person who doubts or does not believe something
Example: A sceptic questioned the value of the new technology.
guarded
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(adj) /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not trusting or open; careful about what you say or do
Example: She was guarded when talking about her feelings.
bias
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(n) /ˈbaɪəs/
a preference or inclination that prevents impartial judgment
Example: She showed a bias towards her favorite team.
pertinently
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(adv) /ˈpɜːrtɪnəntli/
in a way that is relevant or appropriate
Example: She spoke pertinently about the benefits of technology.
advantage
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(n) /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a benefit or gain
Example: Learning new skills can give you an advantage in your career.
algorithm
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(n) /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
a set of rules or steps to solve a problem
Example: The teacher explained how the algorithm works.
surveillance
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(n) /sɜrˈveɪləns/
the careful watching of someone or something, often to prevent a crime
Example: The police set up surveillance on the suspect.
disclosure
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(n) /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/
the action of making something known or public
Example: The company announced a disclosure about its new product.
transparency
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(n) /trænˈspɛrənsi/
the quality of being easy to see through or understand
Example: The company shared its transparency reports with the public.
intricate
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(adj) /ˈɪntrɪkət/
very detailed and complicated
Example: The design of the machine was intricate and required expert knowledge.
implement
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(v) /ˈɪmplɪmɛnt/
to put a plan or system into action
Example: The school plans to implement a new teaching method next year.
reliable
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(adj) /rɪˈlaɪəbl/
able to be trusted or depended on
Example: She is a reliable friend who always helps me.
psychological
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(adj) /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
related to the mind and behavior
Example: She has a psychological interest in how people make decisions.
familiar
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(adj) /fəˈmɪljər/
well-known and easily recognized
Example: The rules of the game are familiar to everyone.
acutely
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(adv) /əˈkjutli/
in a very sharp or strong way
Example: She is acutely aware of the problems in the project.
embarrassing
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(adj) /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
causing someone to feel ashamed or shy
Example: The embarrassing moment made everyone laugh.
foolproof
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(adj) /ˈfuːl.pruːf/
designed to be impossible to fail or make mistakes
Example: The instructions for the game are foolproof.
automate
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(v) /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪt/
to make a process happen automatically without human control
Example: They automate the process to save time.
polarize
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(v) /ˈpoʊləraɪz/
to cause people to have opposite opinions
Example: The movie polarizes viewers with its strong message.
confirmation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/
the act of confirming or being confirmed
Example: The confirmation of the appointment was sent to her email.
disadvantage
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(n) /ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
a condition or situation that makes something less good
Example: Not having enough experience can be a disadvantage in job interviews.
significantly
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(adv) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a way that is large enough to be noticed or have an effect
Example: Using AI can significantly change how we work.
marketplace
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(n) /ˈmɑrkɪtˌpleɪs/
a place where people buy and sell things
Example: The marketplace was full of fresh fruits and vegetables.
intricate
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(adj) /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/
very detailed and complicated
Example: The design of the building was intricate and beautiful.