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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Reading Test 4 Passage 2
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innate
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(adj) /ɪˈneɪt/
existing from the time a person is born, rather than being learned or acquired
Example: She has an innate talent for music.
supplant
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(v) /səˈplænt/
to take the place of something
Example: The new technology will supplant the old methods.
cognitive
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(adj) /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
related to the process of thinking, understanding, and learning
Example: She is developing her cognitive skills by reading books.
quantify
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(v) /ˈkwɒntɪfaɪ/
to measure or express the amount or degree of something
Example: It is important to quantify the results of the experiment.
inherent
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(adj) /ɪnˈhɪərənt/
existing as a natural or essential part of something
Example: Some skills are inherent in certain professions.
destiny
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(n) /ˈdɛstəni/
the things that will happen to someone in the future
Example: She believed it was her destiny to become a great artist.
progressive
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(adj) /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
favoring or advocating change and improvement
Example: The progressive ideas helped students learn better.
revolt
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(v) /rɪˈvoʊlt/
to rise up against authority or control
Example: The people revolt when they are treated unfairly.
coax
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(v) /koʊks/
to gently persuade someone to do something
Example: She tried to coax the dog out from under the bed.
indication
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(n) /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a sign that shows something
Example: The teacher gave an indication of what the test would cover.
educationalist
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(n) /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəlɪst/
a person who is involved in the theory and practice of education
Example: An educationalist shared new ideas about teaching methods.
instill
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(v) /ɪnˈstɪl/
to gradually encourage or teach something to someone
Example: Teachers instill confidence in their students.
infer
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(v) /ɪnˈfɜr/
to reach a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning
Example: She can infer the answer from the clues given.
impediment
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(n) /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/
a hindrance or obstacle to progress
Example: The lack of resources was a major impediment to their success.
implement
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(v) /ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/
to put a plan or system into operation
Example: They will implement new rules next semester.
obsess
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(v) /əbˈsɛs/
to think about something too much or too often
Example: She tends to obsess over small details in her work.
dissonance
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(n) /ˈdɪsənəns/
a lack of agreement or harmony
Example: There was dissonance between what the teacher said and the students understood.
applaud
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(v) /əˈplɔd/
to show approval or praise by clapping hands
Example: The audience will applaud at the end of the performance.
harsh
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(adj) /hɑːrʃ/
severe and unpleasant
Example: The teacher gave harsh feedback on the assignment.
statistician
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(n) /ˌstæ.tɪsˈtɪʃ.ən/
a person who analyzes data and uses statistics
Example: The statistician helped interpret the survey results.
replicate
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(v) /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt/
to make an exact copy of something
Example: The scientist wanted to replicate the experiment.
null
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(adj) /nʌl/
having no value, effect, or significance
Example: The results of the experiment were null.
intervention
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(n) /ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/
the act of getting involved in a situation to help change it
Example: The teacher's intervention helped the students understand the lesson.
adapt
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(v) /əˈdæpt/
to change in order to fit a new situation
Example: Animals adapt to their environment to survive.
misappropriate
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(v) /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/
to take something for yourself that does not belong to you
Example: It is wrong to misappropriate someone else's ideas.
conflate
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(v) /kənˈfleɪt/
to combine two or more things into one
Example: It is important not to conflate different ideas.
vehicle
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(n) /ˈviːɪkl/
a machine, often with wheels, that is used for transporting people or goods
Example: The vehicle drives smoothly on the road.
subtle
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(adj) /ˈsʌtl/
not obvious or easy to notice
Example: She made a subtle suggestion that we should study more.
perceive
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(v) /pərˈsiːv/
to notice or become aware of something
Example: I can perceive the changes in her attitude.
convey
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(v) /kənˈveɪ/
to communicate or express something
Example: Teachers convey important lessons to their students.
undo
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(v) /ʌnˈdu/
to cancel or reverse an action or change
Example: You can undo the last step if you made a mistake.
correlation
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(n) /ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən/
a relationship or connection between two things
Example: There is a clear correlation between hours studied and test scores.
achievement
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(n) /əˈtʃivmənt/
something that has been achieved successfully
Example: Winning the race was a big achievement for her.
viable
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(adj) /ˈvaɪəbl/
capable of working successfully or being effective
Example: The plan is viable and can be put into action.
construct
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(v) /kənˈstrʌkt/
to build or create something
Example: They plan to construct a new playground in the park.
administer
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(v) /ədˈmɪnɪˌstər/
to manage or oversee something
Example: The nurse will administer the medication to the patients.
elixir
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(n) /ɪˈlɪksər/
a substance believed to cure or improve health
Example: She believed the new medicine was an elixir for her cold.
proponent
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(n) /prəˈpoʊ.nənt/
a person who supports an idea or proposal
Example: She is a proponent of healthy eating and exercise.
attribute
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(n) /ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt/
a quality or feature of something
Example: Honesty is a good attribute in a friend.
paradoxically
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(adv) /ˌpær.əˈdɒk.sɪ.kli/
in a way that seems impossible or difficult but is true
Example: Paradoxically, studying more can sometimes lead to worse test results.
aspiration
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(n) /ˌæspəˈreɪʃən/
a strong desire or hope to achieve something
Example: Her aspiration is to become a doctor.
dispute
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(n) /dɪˈspjut/
a disagreement or argument
Example: The two friends had a dispute over who would pay for lunch.
capacity
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(n) /kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/
the ability to hold or contain something
Example: The bucket has a large capacity for water.
delude
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(v) /dɪˈluːd/
to cause someone to believe something that is not true
Example: The magician tried to delude the audience with his tricks.
concrete
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(adj) /ˈkɑːn.kriːt/
real and existing, or relating to specific facts or details
Example: The teacher showed the students concrete examples of good essays.
unique
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(adj) /juˈnik/
being the only one of its kind
Example: Her talent is truly unique.
philosophy
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(n) /fəˈlɑːsəfi/
the study of fundamental questions about knowledge, existence, and ethics
Example: My friend is studying philosophy at the university.
landscape
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(n) /ˈlændskeɪp/
the visible features of an area of land
Example: The landscape is beautiful in the fall.
capability
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(n) /kəˌpeɪ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/
the ability or power to do something
Example: He has the capability to learn quickly.
supplant
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(v) /səˈplænt/
to replace one thing with another
Example: The new law might supplant the old one.
revolt
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(v) /rɪˈvoʊlt/
to fight against or refuse to accept authority or control
Example: The workers decided to revolt against the unfair conditions.
motivational
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(adj) /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənl/
causing someone to want to do something
Example: The teacher gave a motivational speech to inspire the students.
mindset
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(n) /ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/
a way of thinking about something
Example: She has a positive mindset about her studies.
impediment
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(n) /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/
something that makes it difficult to do something
Example: A lack of time can be an impediment to studying.
dissonance
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(n) /ˈdɪsənəns/
a lack of agreement or harmony between things
Example: There was dissonance in the way they argued about the project.
criticism
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(n) /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzm/
the expression of disapproval or judgment
Example: She received criticism for her decision.
intervention
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(n) /ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/
an action taken to improve a situation
Example: The teacher's intervention helped the students understand the lesson better.