Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 1

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(v) to give a position or a grade to someone or something Example: They ______ the best players each year.

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rank

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(adj) worthy of attention; extraordinary Example: The player's performance was ______ during the match.

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remarkable

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(v) to successfully reach a goal or result Example: He worked hard to ______ his dream of becoming a doctor.

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achieve

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(v) to try to win a game or race against others Example: Many players ______ in tennis tournaments every year.

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compete

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(n) a complete change in something Example: The ______ of the tennis rackets has changed how the game is played.

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transformation

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(adj) able to be seen Example: The changes to the rackets were ______.

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visible

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(v) to make something known to many people Example: The company will ______ its new product next week.

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publicize

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(adj) not obvious or easy to notice Example: The difference in his performance was ______ but important.

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subtle

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(adj) not seen or noticed Example: The small change in the racket was mostly ______ by the players.

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unnoticed

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(v) to be made of or to have something as a part

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consist

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(adj) going straight up and down; not at an angle Example: The ______ lines on the paper help me draw straight.

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vertical

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(adj) parallel to the ground; not vertical Example: The lines on the court are ______.

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horizontal

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(adj) made by combining chemical substances, not natural Example: The tennis strings are made from ______ materials.

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synthetic

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(v) to think that something is less important or less serious than it really is Example: You should not ______ the value of practice.

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underestimate

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(n) a change made to something to improve it Example: The ______ to the racket helped him play better.

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modification

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(v) to make small changes to something to improve it Example: She decided to ______ her essay before submitting it.

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tweak

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(v) to change something to make it suitable for a particular person or purpose Example: They ______ their tennis rackets for better performance.

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customize

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(adj) the best or most skilled people in a group Example: The world's ______ tennis players compete in the grand tournaments.

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elite

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(n) a detailed description of something Example: The coach gave a ______ of the new racket they will use.

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specification

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(adj) complete and including everything Example: The report gave a ______ explanation of the topic.

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thorough

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(n) a test to find out what happens in a situation Example: The scientists did an ______ to learn more about plants.

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experiment

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(adj) close together; thick or compact

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dense

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(v) to make something as large or great as possible Example: Players want to ______ their chances of winning.

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maximize

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(adj) having a desire to win or be better than others Example: The players are always ______ during the matches.

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competitive

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(n) a benefit or something that gives you a better chance Example: Having a good racket gives you an ______ in tennis.

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advantage

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(n) someone who is not a professional and does something for enjoyment Example: My dad plays tennis as an ______ because he enjoys the game.

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amateur

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(v) to produce or create something Example: The new racket design can ______ more power when hitting the ball.

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generate

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(n) a type of spin on a tennis ball that causes it to rise Example: He hit the ball with ______ to make it bounce higher.

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topspin

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(v) to say that something is not allowed Example: The new rule will ______ the use of that kind of racket.

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ban

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(n) the quality of being regular or usual Example: Racket modification became a ______ in tennis.

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regularity

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(n) the process of taking in food for health and growth Example: Good ______ is important for athletes.

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nutrition

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(n) a group of things that are similar

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category

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(n) a feeling of nervousness or anxiety Example: There was a lot of ______ in the room before the match.

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tension

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(v) to put a program or equipment into a computer or system so it can be used Example: I need to ______ the software on my laptop.

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install

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(adj) related to the weather or climate Example: Players change their rackets depending on the ______ conditions.

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climatic

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(n) the intestines or inner organs of an animal Example: They used natural ______ made from sheep intestines for the tennis rackets.

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gut

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(n) the long tube in your body that helps digest food Example: The doctor explained how food travels through the ______.

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intestine

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(adj) able to last a long time without getting damaged Example: The new tennis strings are cheaper and more ______.

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durable

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(n) a strong, lightweight synthetic material often used for making fabrics and other products Example: The tennis racket strings are made of ______.

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nylon

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(adj) not too expensive; cheap enough for most people to buy Example: The new tennis rackets are ______ for many players.

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affordable

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(n) a strong material used to make products like protective clothing Example: ______ is used to make bulletproof vests.

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kevlar

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(adj) not able to bend or move easily Example: The string in the racket is too ______ for my liking.

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stiff

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(n) a type of synthetic material made by mixing polyester with other substances Example: Many tennis players use ______ strings for better spin.

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co-polyester

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(adj) something that is added to improve or enhance something else

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additive

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(v) to make something better or improve it Example: They use special strings to ______ the performance of the tennis rackets.

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enhance

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(n) something that is made from two different things Example: Many players use a ______ set-up for their tennis rackets.

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hybrid

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(v) to completely change something

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revolutionize

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(v) to say that something is the result of a particular thing Example: Many people ______ his success to hard work.

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attribute

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(v) to guide or direct a group or person Example: The coach will ______ the team to victory.

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lead

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(v) to shape or form something into a particular shape Example: They will ______ the clay into a pot.

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mould

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(n) the way you hold something in your hand Example: He has a strong ______ on the tennis racket.

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grip

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(v) to expect something to happen Example: I ______ that it will rain tomorrow.

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anticipate

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(n) the process of growth or progress Example: The ______ of new tennis rackets helps players play better.

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development

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