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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 4
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invertebrate
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(n) /ɪnˈvɜr.tɪ.breɪt/
an animal that does not have a backbone
Example: An octopus is an invertebrate.
tardigrade
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(n) /ˈtɑːrdɪˌɡreɪd/
a tiny, water-dwelling animal known for its ability to survive extreme conditions
Example: A tardigrade can live in very tough environments.
microscopic
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(adj) /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/
too small to be seen without a microscope
Example: The scientist studied microscopic organisms in the water.
precise
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(adj) /prɪˈsaɪs/
exact and accurate
Example: The teacher gave a precise answer to the question.
species
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(n) /ˈspiːʃiːz/
a group of living things that are the same type
Example: There are many species of birds in the park.
phylum
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(n) /ˈfaɪləm/
a group of related animals or plants
Example: Tardigrades belong to the phylum Tardigrada.
millimetre
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(n) /ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtər/
a unit of measurement equal to one thousandth of a meter
Example: A small bug can be just a few millimetres long.
thrive
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(v) /θraɪv/
to grow or develop successfully
Example: Many plants thrive in sunny conditions.
coin
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(v) /kɔɪn/
to create a new word or phrase
Example: The author coined a new term for his book.
trait
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(n) /treɪt/
a characteristic or quality of someone or something
Example: Kindness is a good trait to have.
segment
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(n) /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/
a part or section of something
Example: Each segment of the fruit was sweet.
comprise
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(v) /kəmˈpraɪz/
to be made up of or to include
Example: The box comprises many different toys.
claw
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(n) /klɔː/
a sharp, curved part of a clawed animal's foot
Example: The bird uses its claw to catch food.
disc
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(n) /dɪsk/
a flat, round object or shape
Example: The frisbee is a colorful disc.
suction
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(n) /ˈsʌkʃən/
the act of pulling something towards you using a vacuum
Example: The suction helped the vacuum cleaner pick up the dirt.
cavity
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(n) /ˈkæv.ɪ.ti/
an empty space inside something
Example: The tooth had a cavity that needed to be filled.
stylet
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(n) /ˈstaɪlɪt/
a sharp structure in some animals, used for piercing
Example: The insect uses its stylet to suck juice from plants.
pierce
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(v) /pɪərs/
to make a hole in something
Example: The knife can pierce the skin.
habitat
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(n) /ˈhæbɪtæt/
the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
Example: Many animals live in a forest habitat.
radiation
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(n) /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
energy that comes from a source and travels through space
Example: The scientist studied the effects of radiation on tiny animals.
withstand
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(v) /wɪðˈstænd/
to be able to resist or tolerate something
Example: The plants withstand extreme weather conditions.
centigrade
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(n) /ˈsɛntɪˌɡreɪd/
a unit of temperature, where water freezes at 0 and boils at 100
Example: The temperature today is 25 degrees centigrade.
asteroid
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(n) /ˈæstəˌrɔɪd/
a small rocky object in space that orbits the sun
Example: An asteroid flew past the earth yesterday.
cryptobiosis
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(n) /ˌkrɪptoʊˈbaɪ.əsɪs/
a state in which an organism can stay alive but is not active
Example: Tardigrades enter a state of cryptobiosis when the environment is too dry.
metabolism
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(n) /məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm/
the process by which your body transforms food into energy
Example: A fast metabolism helps people stay thin.
revive
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(v) /rɪˈvaɪv/
to bring back to life or to restore to a good condition
Example: The scientists revived the ancient creature after many years.
tun
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(n) /tʌn/
a ball or structure formed by something shrinking or bunching together
Example: The tardigrade formed a tun to survive tough conditions.
retract
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(v) /rɪˈtrækt/
to pull back or withdraw something
Example: The turtle can retract its head into its shell.
decade
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(n) /ˈdɛkeɪd/
a period of ten years
Example: The museum displayed artifacts from the last decade.
reintroduce
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(v) /ˌriːˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/
to introduce something again
Example: The scientists plan to reintroduce the species into the wild.
protein
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(n) /ˈproʊ.tiːn/
a substance found in food that helps to build and repair body tissue
Example: Chicken is a good source of protein.
determine
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(v) /dɪˈtɜːr.mɪn/
to find out or decide something after thinking about it
Example: We need to determine the best way to study these tiny animals.
consume
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(v) /kənˈsjuːm/
to use food, drink, or other substances
Example: Tardigrades consume liquids to survive.
extract
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(v) /ɪkˈstrækt/
to remove something from a larger amount or something
Example: They extract fluid from seaweed.
prey
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(n) /preɪ/
an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal
Example: Tardigrades are not only interesting creatures; some species prey on other tardigrades.
comprise
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(v) /kəmˈpraɪz/
to be made up of or include
Example: The class comprises many students from different countries.
conservation
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(n) /ˌkɒn.sərˈveɪ.ʃən/
the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife
Example: Conservation is important for protecting endangered species.
estimate
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(v) /ˈɛstɪmeɪt/
to make a guess about the amount or value of something
Example: I estimate the cost of the project to be around $500.
existence
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(n) /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
the state of being real or living
Example: Life on Earth shows the existence of many different species.
extinction
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(n) /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
the end of a group of living things
Example: Many animals are at risk of extinction.
evaluate
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(v) /ɪˈvæljʊeɪt/
to judge or calculate the value of something
Example: The teacher will evaluate the students' projects.
endangered
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(adj) /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/
in danger of becoming extinct
Example: The tiger is an endangered animal.
researcher
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(n) /rɪˈsɜːr.tʃər/
a person who studies a subject in detail
Example: The researcher examined the tiny animals closely.
transport
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(v) /ˈtrænspɔrt/
to carry something from one place to another
Example: We need to transport the food to the party.
structure
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(n) /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
something that has been built or made
Example: The structure of the building is very strong.
environment
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(n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the area around a place, including the air, water, and land
Example: The environment is important for all living things.
pressure
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(n) /ˈprɛʃər/
the force or weight that is put on something
Example: The pressure in the balloon makes it difficult to hold.
extreme
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(adj) /ɪkˈstrim/
very great in degree or intensity
Example: The weather can be extreme in summer.
experiment
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(n) /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
a test or trial to discover something
Example: The scientist conducted an experiment to learn more about the tiny animals.
survive
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(v) /sərˈvaɪv/
to continue to live or exist, especially after difficult conditions
Example: Some plants can survive in very dry places.
metabolism
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(n) /məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/
the process by which living things use food to grow and get energy
Example: A fast metabolism helps people burn energy quickly.