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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 3
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persistence
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(n) /pərˈsɪstəns/
the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties
Example: Her persistence helped her achieve her goals.
peril
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(n) /ˈpɛr.əl/
serious danger
Example: The hiker was in peril when he got lost in the woods.
misinformation
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(n) /ˌmɪsˌɪn.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
wrong or false information that is spread, whether intentionally or not
Example: He shared misinformation without checking the facts.
verify
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(v) /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/
to check or prove that something is true or correct
Example: I need to verify the information before I share it.
falsehood
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(n) /ˈfɔːlsˌhʊd/
the state of being untrue or a lie
Example: She spread a falsehood about her friend.
deliberately
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(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
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(adj) /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbl/
certain to happen; unavoidable
Example: It is inevitable that the sun will set each day.
deceive
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(v) /dɪˈsiːv/
to trick someone into believing something that is not true
Example: Some people deceive others to gain trust.
strategic
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(adj) /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
related to a plan for achieving something
Example: She made a strategic decision to save money for college.
inadvertently
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(adv) /ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli/
without intending to; accidentally
Example: She inadvertently spilled her drink on the table.
inaccurate
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(adj) /ɪnˈækjʊrɪt/
not correct or precise
Example: The map gave inaccurate directions to the park.
era
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(n) /ˈɛrə/
a period of time marked by a particular event or characteristic
Example: We are living in an exciting era of technology.
enable
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(v) /ɪˈneɪbəl/
to make something possible
Example: The new software will enable the team to work more efficiently.
distribute
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(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
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(v) /luːm/
to be about to happen
Example: A storm looms on the horizon.
facilitate
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(v) /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
to make something easier.
Example: Teachers facilitate learning in the classroom.
unduly
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(adv) /ʌnˈduːli/
more than is necessary or acceptable
Example: The noise from the party unduly disturbed the neighbors.
attitude
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(n) /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/
a way of thinking or feeling about something
Example: Her attitude towards the project was very positive.
misperception
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(n) /ˌmɪs.pərˈsɛp.ʃən/
a wrong idea or understanding about something
Example: His misperception of the situation caused confusion.
detrimental
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(adj) /ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛntəl/
causing harm or damage
Example: Staying up too late can have detrimental effects on your health.
downstream
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(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
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(n) /ˈkɑːnsɪkwəns/
the result or effect of something that has happened
Example: The consequence of not studying is failing the test.
harmony
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(n) /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/
a state of peaceful agreement and cooperation
Example: The community works to promote harmony among its members.
warrant
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(n) /ˈwɔːrənt/
a reason or justification for something
Example: The teacher gave a warrant for the change in schedule.
encounter
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(v) /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
to come across or meet something unexpectedly
Example: He might encounter a problem while driving.
counter
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(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
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(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
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(v) /ˈɡɑrnər/
to obtain or collect something useful or valuable
Example: She hopes to garner support for her project.
dilemma
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(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
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(adv) /ɛmˈpɪrɪkli/
based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
Example: The scientists tested their ideas empirically.
robust
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(adj) /roʊˈbʌst/
strong and healthy or able to withstand difficult conditions
Example: The team developed a robust plan for the project.
cognitive
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(adj) /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
related to the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding
Example: Cognitive skills are important for solving problems.
momentarily
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(adv) /ˌmoʊ.mənˈtɛr.ə.li/
for a very short time
Example: I will be back momentarily.
skepticism
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(n) /ˈskɛp.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/
an attitude of doubt about something
Example: Her skepticism about the new plan made everyone think twice.
preemptively
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(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
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(adj) /ˈrɛɡjʊlətɔri/
related to rules or laws for control
Example: The regulatory agency checks the safety of products.
post hoc
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(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
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(n) /dɪˈtɛkʃən/
the act of discovering or identifying something
Example: The detection of false information is very important.
censoring
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(n) /ˈsɛn.sɚ.ɪŋ/
the act of suppressing or restricting information
Example: Censoring can prevent certain ideas from being shared.
oversee
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(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
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(adj) /ˈlɔːdəbl/
deserving praise or admiration
Example: The organization's efforts to help the community are laudable.
airwave
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(n) /ˈɛərˌweɪv/
a frequency of radio or television signal
Example: The radio station broadcasts on a specific airwave.
rhetorically
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(adv) /rɪˈtɔːrɪkli/
in a way that relates to the art of speaking or writing effectively
Example: The speaker presented his argument rhetorically.
compelling
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(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
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(v) /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/
to achieve or complete something successfully
Example: They want to accomplish their goals this year.
comprehend
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(v) /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnd/
to understand something
Example: It is important to comprehend the instructions carefully.
accessible
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(adj) /əkˈsɛsəbl/
easy to reach or use
Example: The library has many books that are accessible to everyone.
sensitize
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(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
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(n) /juˈtɪləti/
usefulness or practical value
Example: The utility of the new app impressed everyone.
literacy
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(n) /ˈlɪtərəsi/
the ability to read and write
Example: Literacy is important for finding a good job.
demonstrably
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(adv) /dɪˈmɒnstrəbli/
in a way that is clearly shown or demonstrated
Example: The results of the experiment were demonstrably accurate.
arduous
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(adj) /ˈɑːrdʒuəs/
difficult and requiring a lot of effort
Example: Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.
remedy
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(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
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(adj) /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkəl/
related to the ideas and principles that explain something
Example: The student wrote a theoretical paper on climate change.
prominence
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(n) /ˈprɒmɪnəns/
the state of being important or well-known
Example: The prominence of social media in our lives is undeniable.
insufficient
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(adj) /ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt/
not enough; lacking
Example: The information provided was insufficient for making a decision.
consensus
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(n) /kənˈsɛnsəs/
a general agreement
Example: The group reached a consensus on the meeting time.
fallibility
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(n) /ˌfæl.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the likelihood of making mistakes or being wrong
Example: Human fallibility leads to misunderstandings.
panacea
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(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
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(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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