Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 2

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(adj) simple and not advanced Example: The ______ tools were made from rocks and sticks.

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primitive

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(v) to change or develop gradually over time Example: Many species of animals ______ to adapt to their environment.

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evolve

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(v) to make something smaller in size Example: The artist will ______ the sculpture for the exhibition.

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miniaturize

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(v) to receive something from someone after they have died Example: She will ______ her grandmother's jewelry.

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inherit

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(n) a closed container in which water is heated to produce steam Example: The ______ heats the water for the entire building.

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boiler

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(n) the act of filling something again Example: The gardener took care of the ______ of the water in the plants.

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replenishment

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(n) a fault or disadvantage in something Example: Every invention has a ______ that needs to be fixed.

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shortcoming

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(adj) able to move without being pushed or pulled by something else Example: The ______ vehicle moved on its own.

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self-propelled

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(n) a vehicle with wheels that is pulled by horses Example: The ______ took them for a ride through the park.

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carriage

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(v) to move back and forth between two places

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shuttle

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(n) great honor, fame, or admiration Example: The athlete received ______ after winning the championship.

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glory

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(n) the process of burning something to produce heat or energy Example: ______ is necessary for the car to run.

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combustion

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(v) to have the opposite of the desired effect or to cause a problem

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backfire

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(v) to gradually stop using something Example: The school will ______ old textbooks next year.

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phase out

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(v) to bring something back to life or make it work again Example: They want to ______ interest in old cars.

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rekindle

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(n) an early model of something that can be changed and improved Example: The team created a ______ before making the final product.

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prototype

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(v) to set up or arrange something in a particular way Example: You need to ______ the settings on your computer.

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configure

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(adj) easy to use or get; suitable for one's needs Example: The store is ______ for buying groceries.

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convenient

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(n) a loud noise made by things hitting each other Example: The ______ of dishes could be heard in the kitchen.

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clattering

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(v) to send out or give off energy, light, or a substance

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emit

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(n) a pleasant smell, especially from food or drink Example: The ______ from the kitchen made everyone hungry.

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aroma

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(n) a compound made only of hydrogen and carbon Example: Gasoline is a common ______.

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hydrocarbon

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(adj) moving or capable of moving quickly Example: The bird flies ______ through the sky.

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swift

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(v) to increase in speed Example: The car can ______ very fast.

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accelerate

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(n) an impressive achievement Example: The athlete completed an amazing ______ at the competition.

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feat

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(adj) worthy of attention; extraordinary Example: The performance of the car was ______.

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remarkable

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(n) a new idea, method, or product Example: The company introduced an ______ that made cars safer.

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innovation

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(v) to improve the quality or value of something Example: They want to ______ the car's performance.

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enhance

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(n) an amount of money placed in a bank account Example: He made a ______ to save for a new bike.

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deposit

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(adj) moving or operating slowly Example: On hot days, I feel ______ and want to rest.

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sluggish

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(adj) not regular or consistent; unpredictable Example: The weather can be ______ in spring.

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erratic

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(n) a small problem or fault in a system or machine Example: The video game had a ______ that caused it to freeze.

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glitch

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(adj) able to work successfully or be used Example: The team tried to find a ______ solution to the problem.

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viable

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(adj) something so small or unimportant that it can be ignored Example: The emissions from the car were ______ compared to the pollution from factories.

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negligible

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(n) the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.

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emission

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(v) to repair or improve something in a casual or experimental way Example: He likes to ______ with old cars in his garage.

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tinker

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(v) to close something by bending it over on itself Example: I will ______ the paper neatly.

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fold

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(adj) refusing to change your mind or decision Example: He was ______ about finishing his project on time.

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adamant

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(adj) better in quality or skill than others Example: The new model of the car is ______ to the old one.

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superior

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(adj) surprising or impressive Example: The magician performed an ______ trick.

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astonishing

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(adj) not changed or altered Example: An ______ car can still perform very well.

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unmodified

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(adj) demanding that rules are followed exactly Example: The school has ______ rules about homework.

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strict

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(adj) impossible to imagine or believe Example: It seemed ______ that they would win the game.

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unthinkable

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(v) to remove or get rid of something Example: We need to ______ waste to help the environment.

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eliminate

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(v) to cause something to start burning or explode Example: Make sure to ______ the fire in the fireplace.

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ignite

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(n) a place where power is produced, usually electricity Example: The ______ generates energy for the entire city.

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powerplant

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(adv) in a way that is equal in amount or degree Example: The weight of the car is distributed ______.

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evenly

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(v) to give out to others or spread over an area Example: The teacher will ______ the books to the students.

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distribute

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(n) the way in which something is managed or dealt with Example: The car has good ______ on the road.

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handling

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(n) a type of oil used as fuel Example: The lamp was filled with ______ for the night.

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kerosene

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(n) the process of keeping something in good condition Example: The car needs regular ______ to stay safe.

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maintenance

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(adj) related to cars and vehicles Example: The ______ industry is growing every year.

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automotive

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(n) how well someone or something does a task Example: The athlete's ______ was impressive.

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performance

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(n) the force that is produced when something presses on an area Example: The ______ in the tire is too low.

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pressure

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(v) to come up or happen Example: The sun will ______ in the morning.

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arise

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