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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 3
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conquer
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(v) /ˈkɒŋkər/
to take control of something by force
Example: They hope to conquer new territories.
debris
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(n) /dəˈbriː/
broken pieces of something large
Example: They cleaned up the debris after the storm.
orbit
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(n) /ˈɔːr.bɪt/
the curved path of an object as it moves around another object in space
Example: The satellite moves in a circular orbit around the Earth.
researcher
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(n) /rɪˈsɜːr.tʃər/
a person who studies or investigates a specific topic
Example: The researcher discovered new information about space debris.
constellation
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(n) /ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃən/
a group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky
Example: The constellation Orion is easy to see in the winter sky.
deploy
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(v) /dɪˈplɔɪ/
to use something for a particular purpose or to send it to a place
Example: The team will deploy the new satellites next year.
traffic
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(n) /ˈtræfɪk/
the movement of vehicles or people in a certain area
Example: There was a lot of traffic on the road today.
disaster
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(n) /dɪˈzæstər/
a sudden event that causes much damage or harm
Example: The earthquake was a disaster for the city.
inactive
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(adj) /ɪnˈæktɪv/
not acting or not in use
Example: The inactive satellite is no longer working.
shrapnel
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(n) /ˈʃræpnəl/
small pieces that are broken off from a larger object, especially after an explosion
Example: The explosion created a lot of shrapnel in the area.
altitude
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(n) /ˈæl.tɪ.tjuːd/
the height of something above sea level
Example: The airplane reached a high altitude during the flight.
consume
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(v) /kənˈsjuːm/
to use up a resource or take in food or drink
Example: The car will consume more fuel if it drives fast.
spacecraft
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(n) /ˈspeɪs.kræft/
a vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space
Example: The spacecraft launched successfully and entered orbit around the Earth.
investigate
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(v) /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪt/
to try to find out the facts about something
Example: The police need to investigate the crime scene.
compile
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(v) /kəmˈpaɪl/
to collect and arrange information or data
Example: The team plans to compile the results of the experiments.
taxonomy
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(n) /tækˈsɒnəmi/
a system for organizing and naming things
Example: The scientists created a taxonomy to classify the different types of space debris.
unthinkable
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(adj) /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/
impossible to imagine or believe
Example: An accident in space can lead to unthinkable damage to satellites.
uncontrolled
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(adj) /ˌʌn.kənˈtroʊld/
not controlled or managed
Example: They had an uncontrolled reaction to the surprise.
cascade
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(n) /kæˈskeɪd/
a series of events in which one thing causes another to happen
Example: The heavy rain caused a cascade of water to flow down the hill.
render
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(v) /ˈrɛndər/
to cause to become or to make something
Example: The artist will render the scene in a beautiful painting.
unusable
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(adj) /ʌnˈjuː.zə.bəl/
not able to be used
Example: The old equipment became unusable after the storm.
astrodynamical
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(adj) /ˌæstroʊdaɪˈnæmɪkəl/
related to the movement of objects in space
Example: The astrodynamical models help scientists predict satellite paths.
monitor
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(v) /ˈmɒnɪtər/
to watch or check something over a period of time
Example: They monitor the weather every day.
collaborate
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(v) /kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/
to work together with others
Example: The researchers collaborate to solve the problem.
sustainability
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(n) /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoiding depletion of resources
Example: Sustainability is important for our planet's future.
inactivate
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(v) /ˌɪnˈæktɪveɪt/
to make something inactive or not working
Example: They will inactivate the machine at the end of the day.
vent
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(v) /vɛnt/
to let out air or gas from something
Example: The engineer will vent the system before making repairs.
pressurize
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(v) /ˈprɛʃərˌaɪz/
to make something have more pressure
Example: They need to pressurize the containers before shipping.
disintegrate
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(v) /dɪˈsɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪt/
to break into smaller parts or pieces
Example: The old building will eventually disintegrate if not maintained.
abide
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(v) /əˈbaɪd/
to follow or accept a rule or decision
Example: Everyone should abide by the rules.
steward
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(n) /ˈstuː.ərd/
a person who is responsible for managing or taking care of something
Example: She is a steward of the environment.
enterprise
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(n) /ˈɛntərpraɪz/
a project or organization, especially a business venture
Example: The team launched a new enterprise to create satellite technology.
bankrupt
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(adj, v) /ˈbæŋ.krʌpt/
not having any money; to become unable to pay debts
Example: The company went bankrupt after losing all its investors.
vastness
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(n) /ˈvæst.nəs/
the quality of being very large or extensive
Example: The vastness of the ocean is amazing.
precision
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(n) /prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
the quality of being exact and accurate
Example: The scientist used precision to measure the distance.
alleviate
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(v) /əˈliːvi.eɪt/
to make something less severe
Example: The new system will alleviate traffic problems.
maneuver
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(v) /məˈnuːvər/
to move or steer carefully
Example: The pilot must maneuver the plane through the clouds.
specialist
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(n) /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
a person who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject
Example: The specialist helped us understand the problem better.
traffic management
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(n) /ˈtræfɪk ˈmænədʒmənt/
the process of controlling how vehicles or objects move in a space
Example: Space traffic management is important to avoid collisions.
choreograph
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(v) /ˈkɔːriəˌgræf/
to arrange the movements in a dance or performance
Example: They hired a professional to choreograph the dance show.
routine
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(n) /ruːˈtiːn/
a regular way of doing things
Example: She follows a morning routine every day.
accuracy
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(n) /ˈækjʊrəsi/
the quality of being correct or precise
Example: The accuracy of the map helped us find our way.
consistently
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(adv) /kənˈsɪstəntli/
in a way that does not change
Example: She studies consistently to get good grades.
authoritative
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(adj) /əˌθɔːrɪˈteɪtɪv/
having the power to make decisions and enforce rules
Example: The teacher is seen as an authoritative figure in the classroom.
catalogue
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(n) /ˈkæt.əl.ɒɡ/
a list of items, often in a systematic order
Example: The school has a new catalogue of books for students.
visualize
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(v) /ˈvɪʒ.ü.ə.laɪz/
to form a mental image of something
Example: She can visualize her goals and works hard to achieve them.
designate
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(v) /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/
to officially assign a name or title
Example: The teacher will designate the team leader.
cross-correlate
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(v) /ˈkrɔs ˈkɔrəˌleɪt/
to look for relationships between two sets of data
Example: Scientists need to cross-correlate their findings to prove their theories.
environmentalist
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(n) /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪst/
a person who works to protect the environment
Example: An environmentalist joined the meeting to discuss pollution.
devolve
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(v) /dɪˈvɑlv/
to gradually change or be changed into a worse state
Example: The situation can devolve quickly if no one takes charge.
tragedy
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(n) /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
a very sad event that causes great suffering
Example: The play ended in a tragedy.
pollute
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(v) /pəˈluːt/
to make something dirty or harmful, often by adding waste or harmful substances
Example: Factories can pollute the air and water.
resource
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(n) /ˈriːsɔːrs/
something that can be used to help or support life or an activity
Example: Water is a precious resource for all living things.
shards
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(n) /ʃɑrdz/
small, broken pieces of something
Example: The floor was covered with glass shards after the window broke.
amateurs
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(n) /ˈæməˌtɜrz/
people who do something for pleasure and not as a job
Example: Amateurs can have fun learning about space.
threat
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(n) /θrɛt/
a sign of possible danger or harm
Example: The storm was a threat to the small boat.
collision
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(n) /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/
an event where two or more things hit each other
Example: The collision caused a lot of damage to the cars.
altitude
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(n) /ˈæl.tɪ.tuːd/
the height of something above sea level
Example: The airplane flew at a higher altitude than the mountains.
runaway
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(adj) /ˈrʌnəˌweɪ/
having escaped or fled
Example: The runaway horse galloped through the field.
guideline
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(n) /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/
an official recommendation or rule about how to do something
Example: The teacher gave us a guideline for the project.
leftover
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(n) /ˈlɛfˌtoʊvɚ/
something that is left after the rest has been used or eaten
Example: We ate our dinner and saved the leftover for lunch.
intergovernmental
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(adj) /ˌɪntərˌɡʌvərnˈmɛnʧəl/
related to or involving different governments working together
Example: The intergovernmental organization met to discuss climate change.
tackle
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(v) /ˈtæk.əl/
to try to deal with a difficult problem
Example: Scientists are tackling the issues of climate change.
identifier
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(n) /aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪər/
a name or symbol that is used to identify something
Example: Each object in space has a unique identifier.
correlation
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(n) /ˌkɔrəˈleɪʃən/
a connection or relationship between two or more things
Example: There is a correlation between studying hard and getting good grades.
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