Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 3

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persistence

(n) /pərˈsɪstəns/
the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties

Example: Her persistence helped her achieve her goals.

peril

(n) /ˈpɛr.əl/
serious danger

Example: The hiker was in peril when he got lost in the woods.

misinformation

(n) /ˌmɪsˌɪn.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
wrong or false information that is spread, whether intentionally or not

Example: He shared misinformation without checking the facts.

verify

(v) /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/
to check or prove that something is true or correct

Example: I need to verify the information before I share it.

falsehood

(n) /ˈfɔːlsˌhʊd/
the state of being untrue or a lie

Example: She spread a falsehood about her friend.

deliberately

(adv) /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ɪt.li/
in a way that is intentional and done on purpose

Example: She deliberately chose to ignore the warning signs.

inevitable

(adj) /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbl/
certain to happen; unavoidable

Example: It is inevitable that the sun will set each day.

deceive

(v) /dɪˈsiːv/
to trick someone into believing something that is not true

Example: Some people deceive others to gain trust.

strategic

(adj) /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
related to a plan for achieving something

Example: She made a strategic decision to save money for college.

inadvertently

(adv) /ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli/
without intending to; accidentally

Example: She inadvertently spilled her drink on the table.

inaccurate

(adj) /ɪnˈækjʊrɪt/
not correct or precise

Example: The map gave inaccurate directions to the park.

era

(n) /ˈɛrə/
a period of time marked by a particular event or characteristic

Example: We are living in an exciting era of technology.

enable

(v) /ɪˈneɪbəl/
to make something possible

Example: The new software will enable the team to work more efficiently.

distribute

(v) /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/
to give something to several people or to spread something over an area

Example: They will distribute the flyers around the neighborhood.

loom

(v) /luːm/
to be about to happen

Example: A storm looms on the horizon.

facilitate

(v) /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
to make something easier.

Example: Teachers facilitate learning in the classroom.

unduly

(adv) /ʌnˈduːli/
more than is necessary or acceptable

Example: The noise from the party unduly disturbed the neighbors.

attitude

(n) /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/
a way of thinking or feeling about something

Example: Her attitude towards the project was very positive.

misperception

(n) /ˌmɪs.pərˈsɛp.ʃən/
a wrong idea or understanding about something

Example: His misperception of the situation caused confusion.

detrimental

(adj) /ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛntəl/
causing harm or damage

Example: Staying up too late can have detrimental effects on your health.

downstream

(adj) /ˈdaʊnˌstriːm/
related to the flow of something, often used to mean 'later in time or sequence'

Example: The team studied the downstream effects of pollution on the river.

consequence

(n) /ˈkɑːnsɪkwəns/
the result or effect of something that has happened

Example: The consequence of not studying is failing the test.

harmony

(n) /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/
a state of peaceful agreement and cooperation

Example: The community works to promote harmony among its members.

warrant

(n) /ˈwɔːrənt/
a reason or justification for something

Example: The teacher gave a warrant for the change in schedule.

encounter

(v) /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
to come across or meet something unexpectedly

Example: He might encounter a problem while driving.

counter

(v) /ˈkaʊn.tər/
to act against something in order to reduce its force or impact

Example: They need to counter the false information quickly.

resource-intensive

(adj) /ˈriːsɔrs ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
requiring a lot of resources like time, money, or effort

Example: The project was resource-intensive, so we needed more help.

garner

(v) /ˈɡɑrnər/
to obtain or collect something useful or valuable

Example: She hopes to garner support for her project.

dilemma

(n) /dɪˈlɛm.ə/
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made

Example: She faced a dilemma about which job to take.

empirically

(adv) /ɛmˈpɪrɪkli/
based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

Example: The scientists tested their ideas empirically.

robust

(adj) /roʊˈbʌst/
strong and healthy or able to withstand difficult conditions

Example: The team developed a robust plan for the project.

cognitive

(adj) /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
related to the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding

Example: Cognitive skills are important for solving problems.

momentarily

(adv) /ˌmoʊ.mənˈtɛr.ə.li/
for a very short time

Example: I will be back momentarily.

skepticism

(n) /ˈskɛp.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/
an attitude of doubt about something

Example: Her skepticism about the new plan made everyone think twice.

preemptively

(adv) /priˈɛmp.tɪv.li/
in a way that prevents something from happening by acting first

Example: The school tried to educate students preemptively about the dangers of misinformation.

regulatory

(adj) /ˈrɛɡjʊlətɔri/
related to rules or laws for control

Example: The regulatory agency checks the safety of products.

post hoc

(adj) /ˈpoʊst hɑk/
referring to something that is considered after the fact

Example: The committee made a post hoc decision to change the rules.

detection

(n) /dɪˈtɛkʃən/
the act of discovering or identifying something

Example: The detection of false information is very important.

censoring

(n) /ˈsɛn.sɚ.ɪŋ/
the act of suppressing or restricting information

Example: Censoring can prevent certain ideas from being shared.

oversee

(v) /ˈoʊvərˌsiː/
to watch over something to make sure it is done correctly

Example: The manager will oversee the project from start to finish.

laudable

(adj) /ˈlɔːdəbl/
deserving praise or admiration

Example: The organization's efforts to help the community are laudable.

airwave

(n) /ˈɛərˌweɪv/
a frequency of radio or television signal

Example: The radio station broadcasts on a specific airwave.

rhetorically

(adv) /rɪˈtɔːrɪkli/
in a way that relates to the art of speaking or writing effectively

Example: The speaker presented his argument rhetorically.

compelling

(adj) /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
having a strong effect on someone, making them feel they must do something

Example: The speaker gave a compelling argument for change.

accomplish

(v) /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/
to achieve or complete something successfully

Example: They want to accomplish their goals this year.

comprehend

(v) /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnd/
to understand something

Example: It is important to comprehend the instructions carefully.

accessible

(adj) /əkˈsɛsəbl/
easy to reach or use

Example: The library has many books that are accessible to everyone.

sensitize

(v) /ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/
to make someone aware of something or to make something sensitive

Example: The teacher aims to sensitize the students to the effects of misinformation.

utility

(n) /juˈtɪləti/
usefulness or practical value

Example: The utility of the new app impressed everyone.

literacy

(n) /ˈlɪtərəsi/
the ability to read and write

Example: Literacy is important for finding a good job.

demonstrably

(adv) /dɪˈmɒnstrəbli/
in a way that is clearly shown or demonstrated

Example: The results of the experiment were demonstrably accurate.

arduous

(adj) /ˈɑːrdʒuəs/
difficult and requiring a lot of effort

Example: Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.

remedy

(n) /ˈrɛm.ə.di/
a way to fix or improve a problem

Example: The doctor said the medicine is a good remedy for my cough.

theoretical

(adj) /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkəl/
related to the ideas and principles that explain something

Example: The student wrote a theoretical paper on climate change.

prominence

(n) /ˈprɒmɪnəns/
the state of being important or well-known

Example: The prominence of social media in our lives is undeniable.

insufficient

(adj) /ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt/
not enough; lacking

Example: The information provided was insufficient for making a decision.

consensus

(n) /kənˈsɛnsəs/
a general agreement

Example: The group reached a consensus on the meeting time.

fallibility

(n) /ˌfæl.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the likelihood of making mistakes or being wrong

Example: Human fallibility leads to misunderstandings.

panacea

(n) /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/
a solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties

Example: Many people believe that education is a panacea for social issues.

coordinate

(v) /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/
to organize or work with others to achieve something

Example: They need to coordinate their plans for the event.

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3 comments on “Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 3”

Numan Ahmod says:

April 4, 2026 at 3:44 pm

Really thankful to Engnovate by reading 2nd time

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Numan ahmod says:

March 11, 2026 at 5:45 pm

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MOGAHD ALTEIB YOUSIF ALTEIB says:

July 1, 2025 at 9:14 pm

Most of the words in this context are new for me. Good thing, after I learnt their meaning and how to use them in the complex sentence. That for sure helps me to improve my skills in English. whether through writing or speaking skills.

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