Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 3

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(n) the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties Example: Her ______ helped her achieve her goals.

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persistence

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(n) serious danger Example: The hiker was in ______ when he got lost in the woods.

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peril

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(n) wrong or false information that is spread, whether intentionally or not Example: He shared ______ without checking the facts.

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misinformation

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(v) to check or prove that something is true or correct Example: I need to ______ the information before I share it.

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verify

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(n) the state of being untrue or a lie Example: She spread a ______ about her friend.

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falsehood

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(adv) in a way that is intentional and done on purpose Example: She ______ chose to ignore the warning signs.

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deliberately

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(adj) certain to happen; unavoidable Example: It is ______ that the sun will set each day.

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inevitable

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(v) to trick someone into believing something that is not true Example: Some people ______ others to gain trust.

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deceive

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(adj) related to a plan for achieving something Example: She made a ______ decision to save money for college.

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strategic

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(adv) without intending to; accidentally Example: She ______ spilled her drink on the table.

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inadvertently

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(adj) not correct or precise Example: The map gave ______ directions to the park.

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inaccurate

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(n) a period of time marked by a particular event or characteristic Example: We are living in an exciting ______ of technology.

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era

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(v) to make something possible Example: The new software will ______ the team to work more efficiently.

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enable

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(v) to give something to several people or to spread something over an area Example: They will ______ the flyers around the neighborhood.

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distribute

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(v) to be about to happen

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loom

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(v) to make something easier. Example: Teachers ______ learning in the classroom.

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facilitate

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(adv) more than is necessary or acceptable Example: The noise from the party ______ disturbed the neighbors.

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unduly

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(n) a way of thinking or feeling about something Example: Her ______ towards the project was very positive.

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attitude

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(n) a wrong idea or understanding about something Example: His ______ of the situation caused confusion.

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misperception

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(adj) causing harm or damage Example: Staying up too late can have ______ effects on your health.

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detrimental

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(adj) related to the flow of something, often used to mean 'later in time or sequence' Example: The team studied the ______ effects of pollution on the river.

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downstream

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(n) the result or effect of something that has happened Example: The ______ of not studying is failing the test.

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consequence

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(n) a state of peaceful agreement and cooperation Example: The community works to promote ______ among its members.

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harmony

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(n) a reason or justification for something Example: The teacher gave a ______ for the change in schedule.

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warrant

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(v) to come across or meet something unexpectedly Example: He might ______ a problem while driving.

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encounter

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(v) to act against something in order to reduce its force or impact Example: They need to ______ the false information quickly.

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counter

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(adj) requiring a lot of resources like time, money, or effort Example: The project was ______, so we needed more help.

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resource-intensive

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(v) to obtain or collect something useful or valuable Example: She hopes to ______ support for her project.

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garner

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(n) a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made Example: She faced a ______ about which job to take.

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dilemma

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(adv) based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic Example: The scientists tested their ideas ______.

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empirically

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(adj) strong and healthy or able to withstand difficult conditions Example: The team developed a ______ plan for the project.

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robust

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(adj) related to the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding Example: ______ skills are important for solving problems.

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cognitive

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(adv) for a very short time Example: I will be back ______.

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momentarily

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(n) an attitude of doubt about something Example: Her ______ about the new plan made everyone think twice.

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skepticism

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(adv) in a way that prevents something from happening by acting first Example: The school tried to educate students ______ about the dangers of misinformation.

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preemptively

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(adj) related to rules or laws for control Example: The ______ agency checks the safety of products.

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regulatory

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(adj) referring to something that is considered after the fact Example: The committee made a ______ decision to change the rules.

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post hoc

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(n) the act of discovering or identifying something Example: The ______ of false information is very important.

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detection

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(n) the act of suppressing or restricting information Example: ______ can prevent certain ideas from being shared.

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censoring

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(v) to watch over something to make sure it is done correctly Example: The manager will ______ the project from start to finish.

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oversee

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(adj) deserving praise or admiration Example: The organization's efforts to help the community are ______.

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laudable

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(n) a frequency of radio or television signal Example: The radio station broadcasts on a specific ______.

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airwave

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(adv) in a way that relates to the art of speaking or writing effectively Example: The speaker presented his argument ______.

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rhetorically

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(adj) having a strong effect on someone, making them feel they must do something Example: The speaker gave a ______ argument for change.

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compelling

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(v) to achieve or complete something successfully Example: They want to ______ their goals this year.

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accomplish

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(v) to understand something Example: It is important to ______ the instructions carefully.

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comprehend

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(adj) easy to reach or use Example: The library has many books that are ______ to everyone.

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accessible

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(v) to make someone aware of something or to make something sensitive Example: The teacher aims to ______ the students to the effects of misinformation.

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sensitize

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(n) usefulness or practical value Example: The ______ of the new app impressed everyone.

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utility

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(n) the ability to read and write Example: ______ is important for finding a good job.

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literacy

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(adv) in a way that is clearly shown or demonstrated Example: The results of the experiment were ______ accurate.

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demonstrably

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(adj) difficult and requiring a lot of effort Example: Climbing the mountain was an ______ task.

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arduous

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(n) a way to fix or improve a problem Example: The doctor said the medicine is a good ______ for my cough.

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remedy

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(adj) related to the ideas and principles that explain something Example: The student wrote a ______ paper on climate change.

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theoretical

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(n) the state of being important or well-known Example: The ______ of social media in our lives is undeniable.

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prominence

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(adj) not enough; lacking Example: The information provided was ______ for making a decision.

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insufficient

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(n) a general agreement Example: The group reached a ______ on the meeting time.

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consensus

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(n) the likelihood of making mistakes or being wrong Example: Human ______ leads to misunderstandings.

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fallibility

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(n) a solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties Example: Many people believe that education is a ______ for social issues.

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panacea

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(v) to organize or work with others to achieve something Example: They need to ______ their plans for the event.

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coordinate

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