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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 1
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antiquities
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(n) /æŋˈtɪk.wɪ.tiz/
very old objects from the past, especially from ancient cultures
Example: The museum has many important antiquities on display.
unearthed
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(v) /ʌnˈɜrθd/
to discover something that was buried or hidden
Example: The archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts in the ground.
manuscript
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(n) /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
a written document, especially one written by hand
Example: The teacher asked us to write a manuscript for our project.
archaeological
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(adj) /ˌɑr.ki.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
related to the study of ancient artifacts and human history
Example: They went on an archaeological dig to find old artifacts.
prevailing
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(adj) /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
existing most widely or commonly
Example: The prevailing opinion is that exercise is important for health.
inhabit
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(v) /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
to live in a place
Example: Many animals inhabit the forest.
devout
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(adj) /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
Example: She is a devout follower of her faith.
sect
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(n) /sɛkt/
a group of people who have different beliefs from the larger group they are part of
Example: The sect has its own unique traditions.
fragment
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(n) /ˈfræɡmənt/
a small part broken off or left over
Example: I found a fragment of glass on the ground.
siege
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(n) /siːdʒ/
the surrounding and blockading of a place by an army to force its surrender
Example: The city suffered a long siege during the conflict.
preserve
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(v) /prɪˈzɜːrv/
to keep something in its original state or in good condition
Example: We need to preserve the old building.
sectarian
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(adj) /sɛkˈtɛəriən/
related to a specific religious or political group
Example: The sectarian rules were followed by the community.
parchment
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(n) /ˈpɑːrʧmənt/
a type of paper made from animal skin
Example: The ancient texts were written on parchment.
papyrus
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(n) /pəˈpaɪ.rəs/
a type of paper made from a plant that grows near the Nile River, used in ancient times for writing
Example: The ancient Egyptians wrote on papyrus.
chisel
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(n) /ˈtʃɪzəl/
a tool used for cutting or shaping hard materials
Example: He used a chisel to carve the stone.
intriguing
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(adj) /ɪnˈtruː.ɡɪŋ/
very interesting or fascinating
Example: The story in the book is intriguing.
unconventional
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(adj) /ˌʌn.kənˈvɛn.ʃə.nəl/
not following the usual way of doing things
Example: The artist had an unconventional style that made her work unique.
cache
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(n) /kæʃ/
a hiding place for storing valuable things
Example: The treasure was buried in a secret cache.
pillage
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(v) /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/
to rob a place, especially during a war or conflict
Example: The soldiers pillage the town after the battle.
hypothesis
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(n) /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/
an idea that can be tested to see if it is true
Example: The scientist tested her hypothesis in the lab.
archbishop
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(n) /ˌɑːrkˈbɪʃəp/
a high-ranking bishop in some branches of the Christian church
Example: The archbishop led the special ceremony in the cathedral.
antiquity
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(n) /ænˈtɪkwɪti/
very old times, especially before the Middle Ages
Example: The museum has many artifacts from antiquity.
negotiate
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(v) /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
to try to reach an agreement through discussion
Example: They negotiate the terms of the contract.
decipher
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(v) /dɪˈsaɪfər/
to read and make sense of something that is difficult to understand
Example: I need to decipher this secret message.
reassemble
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(v) /ˌriːəˈsɛmbəl/
to put something back together again
Example: The team will reassemble the broken pieces of the statue.
insight
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(n) /ˈɪn.saɪt/
a deep understanding of something
Example: The book gave me new insight into the history of the area.
archaeological
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(adj) /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
related to the study of ancient cultures through their remains
Example: The museum has an archaeological exhibit about ancient Egypt.
settlement
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(n) /ˈsɛtəlmənt/
a place where people live or have lived
Example: The ancient settlement was discovered by the archaeologists.
stumble
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(v) /ˈstʌmbəl/
to hit your foot against something while walking or running and fall or nearly fall
Example: I always stumble when I walk on the grass.
antiquities
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(n) /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.tiz/
objects from the past that are valuable because of their history
Example: The museum has many antiquities from ancient Greece.
prevailing
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(adj) /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
existing or having power in a particular situation
Example: The prevailing theory explains how the scrolls were created.
devout
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(adj) /dɪˈvaʊt/
having strong religious beliefs
Example: She is a devout follower of her faith.
fragment
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(n) /ˈfræɡmənt/
a small part or piece of something
Example: She found a fragment of an old letter in the drawer.
regulation
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(n) /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
an official rule or law
Example: The new regulation is important for safety.
occasionally
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(adv) /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
from time to time; sometimes
Example: I occasionally visit my grandparents.
combination
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(n) /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
a mix of two or more things
Example: The combination of colors makes the painting beautiful.
curious
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(adj) /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/
eager to learn or know something
Example: The curious child asked many questions.
withstand
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(v) /wɪðˈstænd/
to be able to resist or stay strong against something
Example: The old building can withstand strong winds.
safekeeping
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(n) /ˌseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ/
the act of keeping something safe and protected
Example: He put the money in safekeeping until he needed it.
pillage
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(v) /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/
to steal goods from a place or a person, especially by using force
Example: The soldiers pillage the town during the attack.
journey
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(n) /ˈdʒɜrni/
an act of traveling from one place to another
Example: Their journey took them to many different countries.
acquire
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(v) /əˈkwaɪər/
to get or obtain something
Example: He wanted to acquire new skills for his job.
unsuccessfully
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(adv) /ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfəli/
in a way that is not successful
Example: He tried to fix the car unsuccessfully.
advertisement
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(n) /æd.vɚˈtaɪz.mənt/
a public notice that tells people about a product or service
Example: She saw an advertisement about a new phone.
miscellaneous
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(adj) /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
not fitting into any specific category; various
Example: She found various items in the box, including books, toys, and miscellaneous things.
statesman
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(n) /ˈsteɪtsˌmən/
a person who is involved in politics and government, especially in a skilled or respected way
Example: The statesman gave a speech about peace.