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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3
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skyline
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(n) /ˈskaɪˌlaɪn/
the outline of a city's buildings against the sky
Example: The skyline of the city is beautiful at night.
geology
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(n) /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/
the study of the Earth's structure and the processes that change it
Example: She is studying geology at the university.
cluster
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(n) /ˈklʌstər/
a group of similar things that are close together
Example: The flowers in the garden form a beautiful cluster.
compilation
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(n) /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/
a collection or grouping of things, usually written works
Example: The compilation of stories made the book interesting.
incorporate
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(v) /ɪnˈkɔːr.pə.reɪt/
to include something as part of a whole
Example: We should incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our diet.
subterranean
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(adj) /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
existing, situated, or operating below the ground
Example: They took a subterranean tour of the caves.
subsoil
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(n) /ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl/
the layer of soil that is under the top layer
Example: The tree roots reached deep into the subsoil.
implement
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(v) /ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/
to put a plan or system into action
Example: They will implement the new rules next week.
tenement
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(n) /ˈtɛnəmənt/
a type of building where many people live, often in small apartments
Example: The family lives in a tenement in the city.
bedrock
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(n) /ˈbɛdˌrɑk/
the solid rock that is under the soil
Example: The workers dug until they reached bedrock.
enclave
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(n) /ˈɛŋ.kleɪv/
a small area that is different from the area around it
Example: The neighborhood has many cultural enclaves.
amenity
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(n) /əˈmiːnɪti/
a feature that makes a place comfortable or enjoyable
Example: The park offers many amenities for visitors.
waterfront
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(n) /ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt/
the land along the edge of a body of water
Example: We walked along the waterfront to enjoy the sunset.
skyscraper
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(n) /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpɚ/
a very tall building
Example: The skyscraper touched the clouds.
engineering
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(n) /ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
the work of designing and building things like roads, bridges, or buildings
Example: She studied engineering to learn how to build safe structures.
efficient
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(adj) /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
doing something in a good way without wasting time or resources
Example: She is very efficient at organizing events.
maximize
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(v) /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/
to make something as large or great as possible
Example: The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
technological
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(adj) /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
related to technology or machines
Example: She studies technological advancements in medicine.
skeletal
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(adj) /ˈskɛl.ɪ.təl/
related to the structure of bones in a body
Example: The building has a skeletal frame.
regression
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(n) /rɪˈɡrɛʃən/
a return to a previous state or condition
Example: The patient's regression surprised the doctors.
tackle
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(v) /ˈtæk.əl/
to try to deal with a problem
Example: We need to tackle the issues facing our community.
myth
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(n) /mɪθ/
a traditional story that explains something, often involving gods or heroes
Example: The story of the Trojan War is a famous myth.
prohibitively
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(adv) /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvli/
in a way that is too high or severe to be acceptable
Example: The costs for the project are prohibitively expensive for most small businesses.
caisson
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(n) /ˈkeɪ.sən/
a large, watertight structure used for underwater construction
Example: The workers used a caisson to build the foundation of the bridge.
empirical
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(adj) /ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl/
based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
Example: The scientist relied on empirical evidence for his research.
exuberance
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(n) /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
a state of being full of energy and enthusiasm
Example: Her exuberance was contagious and made everyone happy.
viability
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(n) /vaɪəˈbɪləti/
the ability to live, grow, or succeed
Example: The viability of the project depends on funding.
epilogue
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(n) /ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/
a final section added to a book that comments on the story or provides additional information
Example: The story ended with an epilogue that explained what happened next.
vice-president
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(n) /ˈvaɪs ˈprɛzɪdənt/
an official who is below the president in rank
Example: The vice-president helped make important decisions.
grid
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(n) /ɡrɪd/
a network of horizontal and vertical lines forming squares, often used in maps or cities
Example: The city was designed with a grid to make navigation easy.
slum
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(n) /slʌm/
a very poor and crowded area, usually in a city
Example: Many people live in a slum without basic services.
clearance
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(n) /ˈklɪr.əns/
the act of removing or getting rid of something
Example: We need to do a clearance of old clothes.
fraction
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(n) /ˈfrækʃən/
a part of a whole number
Example: A fraction of the pizza was left after the party.
immigrant
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(n) /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/
a person who comes to live in a new country
Example: The immigrant moved to start a new life.
distinguish
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(v) /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
to recognize the difference between things
Example: It is important to distinguish right from wrong.
investment
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(n) /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
the act of putting money into something to earn more money
Example: She made a smart investment in real estate.
predict
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(v) /prɪˈdɪkt/
to say what will happen in the future
Example: They can predict the weather for tomorrow.
assumption
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(n) /əˈsʌmpʃən/
something that is accepted as true without proof
Example: Her assumption was that everyone would agree with her.
considerable
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(adj) /kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bəl/
large enough to be noticed or to have an effect
Example: The project received considerable funding.
undergraduate
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(n) /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuɪt/
a student at a college or university who has not yet received a degree
Example: She is an undergraduate studying history.
explanation
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(n) /ˌɛk.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/
a statement or explanation that makes something clear
Example: The teacher gave an explanation for the homework.
enable
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(v) /ɪˈneɪbəl/
to make it possible for someone to do something
Example: The new tools enable workers to complete the job faster.
estimate
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(v) /ˈɛstɪmeɪt/
to guess or calculate the value or amount of something
Example: We need to estimate the cost of the project.
impressive
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(adj) /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
something that makes a strong impact or is very good
Example: The speaker gave an impressive presentation at the conference.
assess
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(v) /əˈsɛs/
to judge or evaluate something
Example: The teacher will assess the students' work at the end of the week.
impact
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(n) /ˈɪm.pækt/
the strong effect or influence something has
Example: The impact of the storm was felt across the city.
policy
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(n) /ˈpɑːl.ɪ.si/
a plan or course of action agreed upon by a group
Example: The school has a new policy for attendance.
multi-occupancy
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(n) /ˈmʌltiˈɒkjʊpənsi/
a building that is occupied by more than one household
Example: The old tenement is a multi-occupancy for many families.
run-down
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(adj) /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/
in very bad condition
Example: The old house is run-down and needs repairs.