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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 3
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resounding
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(adj) /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ/
having a loud, deep sound or echoing
Example: The crowd gave a resounding cheer when the team won.
execute
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(v) /ˈɛksɪˌkjut/
to carry out a plan or order
Example: The team will execute the project next week.
parliamentarian
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(n) /ˌpɑːrlɪməˈtɛriən/
a member of a parliament
Example: The parliamentarian spoke about new laws.
sacrifice
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(v) /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/
to give up something valuable for a particular purpose
Example: She had to sacrifice her time to help her friend.
principle
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(n) /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
a basic idea or rule that explains how something works
Example: Honesty is an important principle in our family.
crown
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(n) /kraʊn/
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a queen or king
Example: The queen wore a beautiful crown made of gold.
prompt
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(v) /prɑmpt/
to cause someone to take action
Example: The teacher will prompt the students to answer the questions.
invade
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(v) /ɪnˈveɪd/
to enter a place in large numbers to take control of it
Example: The army decided to invade the enemy territory.
pre-emptive
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(adj) /priːˈɛmptɪv/
done to stop something from happening
Example: The team made a pre-emptive move to secure the victory.
comprehensively
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(adv) /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnsɪvli/
in a way that deals with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something
Example: The teacher explained the topic comprehensively.
meadow
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(n) /ˈmɛdəʊ/
a field of grass where animals can graze
Example: The cows are grazing in the meadow.
manhunt
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(n) /ˈmænˌhʌnt/
an organized search for a person who is wanted by the police
Example: The police started a manhunt for the escaped prisoner.
evade
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(v) /ɪˈveɪd/
to avoid or escape from something
Example: The king managed to evade his enemies.
refuge
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(n) /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/
a safe place
Example: The animals found refuge in the forest.
penniless
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(adj) /ˈpɛnɪləs/
having no money
Example: After losing his job, he found himself penniless.
restoration
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(n) /ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
the act of bringing something back to its original condition
Example: The restoration of the old castle took many years.
diarist
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(n) /ˈdaɪə.rɪst/
a person who keeps a diary or journal
Example: The diarist wrote about his daily experiences.
fugitive
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(n) /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪv/
a person who is running away to avoid being captured
Example: The fugitive hid in the woods to escape the police.
commence
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(v) /kəˈmɛns/
to start or begin something
Example: The meeting will commence at nine o'clock.
scriptwriter
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(n) /ˈskrɪptˌraɪtər/
a person who writes scripts for movies, plays, or television shows
Example: The scriptwriter created an exciting story for the film.
narrative
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(n) /ˈnærətɪv/
a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
Example: The book tells a fascinating narrative about an ancient civilization.
delicious
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(adj) /dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example: The cake tastes delicious.
shear
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(n) /ʃɪr/
a tool used for cutting plants or hair
Example: The farmer used shears to trim the bushes.
dye
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(v) /daɪ/
to change the color of something by using a color liquid
Example: She wants to dye her hair blue.
scour
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(v) /skaʊər/
to search thoroughly in order to find something
Example: They scour the area for lost items.
preposterous
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(adj) /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
very silly or unreasonable
Example: It was a preposterous idea to think the earth is flat.
dignify
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(v) /ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
to make something seem important or worthy
Example: The story will dignify the struggles of the heroes.
cautiously
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(adv) /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
in a way that shows careful thought and avoids risks
Example: She walked cautiously across the icy street.
reveal
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(v) /rɪˈviːl/
to make something known that was hidden
Example: The teacher will reveal the exam results tomorrow.
appall
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(v) /əˈpɔːl/
to shock or disgust someone
Example: The news appalled everyone in the room.
bolt
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(v) /boʊlt/
to secure (a door or window) with a bolt
Example: They decided to bolt the door before going to bed.
initiative
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(n) /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/
the ability to start things on your own
Example: She showed great initiative by proposing a new project.
memorialize
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(v) /mɪˈmɔːrɪəˌlaɪz/
to remember and honor someone or something
Example: They decided to memorialize their friend by planting a tree.
chivalry
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(n) /ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/
a system of values that emphasizes honor, bravery, and respect for others
Example: He showed great chivalry by helping the elderly lady cross the street.
canvas
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(n) /ˈkæn.vəs/
a strong material used for making things like tents and paintings
Example: The artist stretched the canvas before starting to paint.
commission
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(n) /kəˈmɪʃən/
an official order to do something, especially to make something or to do a service
Example: The artist received a commission to create a new painting.
cherub
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(n) /ˈtʃɛr.ʌb/
an image of a small angel or a child with wings, often seen in art
Example: The artist painted a cherub on the ceiling.
pacey
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(adj) /ˈpeɪsi/
fast and exciting
Example: The movie was very pacey and kept me interested.
steer
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(v) /stɪr/
to guide or control the direction of something
Example: He learned to steer the boat with ease.
idiom
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(n) /ˈɪdiəm/
a group of words that has a meaning not just from the individual words
Example: He used an idiom that I did not understand.
elegantly
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(adv) /ˈɛlɪɡəntli/
in a graceful and attractive manner
Example: She wore her dress elegantly at the party.
even-handed
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(adj) /ˈiː.vənˌhæn.dɪd/
fair and impartial; treating all sides equally
Example: The judge was even-handed in making his decision.
republican
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(n) /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of a political party that supports a republic
Example: She voted for a republican in the election.
regime
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(n) /reɪˈʒiːm/
a government or system of ruling
Example: The regime in power made many changes to the laws.
tantalizing
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(adj) /ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
very interesting and tempting
Example: The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
assume
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(v) /əˈsjuːm/
to take something for granted or suppose something is true without proof
Example: People often assume that everyone understands their language.
disguise
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(n, v) /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
to change one's appearance to look different or hide true identity
Example: He wore a mask to disguise his face.
wit
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(n) /wɪt/
the ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny
Example: His wit made everyone laugh at the party.
charm
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(n) /ʧɑrm/
the ability to attract or please people
Example: She has a natural charm that makes everyone smile.
trickery
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(n) /ˈtrɪkəri/
the use of tricks to deceive someone
Example: He used trickery to win the game.
subterfuge
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(n) /ˈsʌb.tər.fjuːdʒ/
a trick or act used to deceive someone
Example: He used subterfuge to win the game.
niggle
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(n) /ˈnɪɡəl/
a small, annoying problem or complaint
Example: There was one niggle in the report that needed fixing.
depiction
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(n) /dɪˈpɪkʃən/
a representation or description of something
Example: The painting is a beautiful depiction of nature.
ineffective
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(adj) /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/
not able to produce the desired effect or result
Example: The plan was ineffective and did not solve the problem.
complexity
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(n) /kəmˈplɛks ə ti/
the quality of being complicated or difficult to understand
Example: The complexity of the problem made it hard to solve.