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Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 3
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blindfold
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(n) /ˈblaɪndˌfoʊld/
a covering for the eyes to prevent seeing
Example: She put on a blindfold before the game started.
simultaneous
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(adj) /ˌsaɪ.məlˈteɪ.ni.əs/
happening at the same time
Example: The two events will occur simultaneously.
challenger
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(n) /ˈtʃælɪndʒər/
a person who competes against someone else, especially in a game or sport
Example: The challenger was ready to face the champion in the match.
rarefied
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(adj) /ˈrɛrɪfaɪd/
different from what is normal or usual, often in a way that makes it less accessible to others
Example: The rarefied atmosphere at the event made it feel special.
fondness
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(n) /ˈfɒndnəs/
a strong liking or affection for something
Example: He has a fondness for bright clothes.
marathon
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(n) /ˈmærəˌθɑn/
a long running race of about 26 miles (42 kilometers)
Example: She trained hard for the marathon next month.
prowess
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(n) /ˈpraʊ.ɛs/
great skill or ability in a particular area
Example: His prowess in soccer earned him a scholarship.
feat
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(n) /fiːt/
an achievement that shows great skill or strength
Example: Winning three championships in a row is an amazing feat.
accomplished
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(adj) /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
having achieved a lot of success in a particular area
Example: He is an accomplished musician.
astonishing
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(adj) /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
very surprising or impressive
Example: The results of his games were astonishing.
tutor
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(n) /ˈtuːtər/
a person who teaches or helps someone learn something
Example: She asked her tutor for help with her homework.
obsess
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(v) /əbˈsɛs/
to think about something all the time
Example: He started to obsess over his chess games.
grandmaster
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(n) /ˈɡrændˌmæstər/
a chess player of the highest rank
Example: He became a grandmaster when he was only sixteen.
uninitiated
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(adj) /ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/
not having knowledge about something
Example: To the uninitiated, the game looks very complicated.
superhuman
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(adj) /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
having abilities beyond those of a normal human
Example: The athlete's superhuman strength amazed everyone.
display
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(n) /dɪˈspleɪ/
a showing of something for people to see
Example: There was a display of art in the gallery.
recreate
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(v) /ˌriːˈkriː.eɪt/
to make something again or in a different way
Example: You recreate the game in your mind.
taxing
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(adj) /ˈtæksɪŋ/
difficult or tiring to do
Example: The long hike was very taxing on my legs.
exhaustion
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(n) /ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/
extreme tiredness
Example: After the long day, I felt complete exhaustion.
patchy
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(adj) /ˈpætʃi/
not complete or whole; irregular or uneven
Example: His memory can get patchy when he is tired.
fragmented
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(adj) /ˈfræɡ.men.tɪd/
broken into small parts
Example: His thoughts were sometimes fragmented during the game.
tentative
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(adj) /ˈtɛn.tə.tɪv/
not certain or fixed; provisional
Example: The scientists have tentative results from their experiments.
unpublished
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(adj) /ʌnˈpʌblɪʃt/
not published or made available to the public
Example: The results of the study are unpublished.
frontoparietal
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(adj) /ˌfrʌn.təʊ.pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl/
relating to the front and parietal parts of the brain
Example: The researchers studied the frontoparietal network in Gareyev's brain.
allocate
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(v) /ˈæləˌkeɪt/
to give something to someone for a specific purpose
Example: The teacher will allocate time for each student to present.
extraordinary
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(adj) /ɪkˈstrɔːrdənˌɛri/
very unusual, special, or surprising
Example: His talent for chess is extraordinary.
analysis
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(n) /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
the examination of something in detail
Example: The analysis showed interesting results.
finalize
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(v) /ˈfaɪnəlaɪz/
to complete or make final
Example: They need to finalize the details before the event.
clue
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(n) /kluː/
a piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery
Example: The detective found a clue in the old house.
dedicate
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(v) /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/
to give a lot of time and effort to something
Example: She wants to dedicate her life to helping others.
obsession
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(n) /əbˈsɛʃən/
a strong interest in something
Example: Many people have an obsession with collecting stamps.
renowned
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(adj) /rɪˈnaʊnd/
famous or well-known
Example: She is a renowned artist in the city.
initiative
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(n) /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/
the ability to take action without being told what to do
Example: She showed great initiative by starting the project on her own.
prodigy
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(n) /ˈprɒd.ɪ.dʒi/
a young person with great skill or talent
Example: The child is a musical prodigy who plays the piano beautifully.
exceptional
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(adj) /ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/
very unusual or much greater than normal
Example: Her talent in music is exceptional.
gifted
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(adj) /ˈɡɪftɪd/
having a natural ability to do something well
Example: She is a gifted musician who plays several instruments.
supreme
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(adj) /səˈprim/
highest in rank or importance
Example: He is the supreme leader of the team.
tentative
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(adj) /ˈtɛn.tə.tɪv/
not certain or fixed; provisional
Example: The results of the study are still tentative.
connectivity
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(n) /ˌkɒnɛkˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being connected or linked
Example: The connectivity of the internet allows people to communicate easily.
neural
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(adj) /ˈnʊr.əl/
related to the nerve cells in the body
Example: The doctor studied the neural connections in the brain.
cognitive
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(adj) /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
relating to the mental processes of understanding, thinking, and remembering
Example: He has strong cognitive skills for solving problems.
spatial
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(adj) /ˈspeɪʃəl/
related to space or position
Example: The spatial arrangement of the furniture makes the room look larger.
visualization
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(n) /ˌvɪʒuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
the process of making something visible or easy to understand
Example: The visualization of the data helped everyone see the patterns.
multitask
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(v) /ˈmʌltiˌtæsk/
to do more than one thing at the same time
Example: I always multitask by listening to music while studying.
retention
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(n) /rɪˈtɛnʃən/
the act of keeping something or the ability to remember information
Example: His retention of facts during the quiz impressed everyone.
recall
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(v) /rɪˈkɔl/
to remember or bring back to mind
Example: I can easily recall the facts for my exam.
simultaneously
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(adv) /ˌsaɪ.məlˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/
at the same time
Example: The students answered the questions simultaneously.
memorize
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(v) /ˈmɛm.ə.raɪz/
to learn something so you can remember it
Example: I need to memorize my lines for the play.
recollect
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(v) /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/
to remember something
Example: I cannot recollect where I put my keys.
strategize
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(v) /ˈstrætəˌdʒaɪz/
to plan a way to achieve a goal
Example: The team will strategize before the big game.
endurance
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(n) /ɪnˈdjʊr.əns/
the ability to continue doing something difficult for a long time
Example: He showed great endurance during the long race.