Master the Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 2 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 2
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athlete
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(n) /ˈæθliːt/
a person who is trained to compete in sports
Example: The athlete won a gold medal in the race.
demand
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(n) /dɪˈmænd/
a strong request or need
Example: The demand for more training increased after the competition.
psychological
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(adj) /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
related to the mind or mental processes
Example: The athlete needed to develop psychological skills to perform better.
pressure
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(n) /ˈprɛʃər/
the force that is produced when something is pressed down
Example: He felt a lot of pressure before the big game.
competition
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(n) /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
an event where people try to win against each other
Example: The competition was very exciting for everyone.
withdraw
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(v) /wɪðˈdrɔː/
to take back or away something you have given
Example: She decided to withdraw from the tournament.
tournament
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(n) /ˈtʊrnəˌmənt/
a series of games or contests to determine a champion
Example: She won the tournament and received a big trophy.
regulate
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(v) /ˈrɛɡ.jə.leɪt/
to control or maintain the rate or speed of a machine or process
Example: The coach helped the athlete regulate their breathing during the match.
attribute
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(n) /əˈtrɪb.juːt/
a quality or characteristic of someone or something
Example: Hard work is an important attribute of successful people.
accumulation
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(n) /əˌkjuː.mjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
the process of gradually increasing amounts of something
Example: The accumulation of stress can affect athletes' performance.
unavoidable
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(adj) /ˌʌn.əˈvɔɪ.də.bəl/
impossible to avoid or prevent
Example: Some stress in life is unavoidable.
dictate
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(v) /dɪkˈteɪt/
to say or read something aloud for someone else to write down
Example: The teacher will dictate the test questions to the students.
respond
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(v) /rɪˈspɒnd/
to say or do something as a reply
Example: She will respond to the message later.
resource
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(n) /ˈriːsɔːrs/
something that can be used for help or support
Example: The team used all their resources to train hard.
cope
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(v) /koʊp/
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example: She had to cope with the pressure of the big game.
competitor
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(n) /kəmˈpɛtɪtə/
a person or team that competes against others
Example: She trained hard to be the best competitor in the race.
confidence
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(n) /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/
a feeling of trust in someone or something
Example: She has a lot of confidence in her abilities.
outcome
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(n) /ˈaʊtkəm/
the result of a situation or event
Example: The outcome of the game was exciting.
circumstance
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(n) /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition or situation that affects something
Example: The circumstances changed after the rain started.
positive
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(adj) /ˈpɑːzɪtɪv/
good or useful; hopeful or optimistic
Example: She has a positive attitude towards her training.
negative
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(adj) /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
not good or bad; harmful or unpleasant
Example: The negative comments made her feel sad.
challenge
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(n) /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
a difficult task or problem that requires effort to overcome
Example: Climbing the mountain was a big challenge for the team.
threat
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(n) /θrɛt/
a situation or something that can cause harm or danger
Example: The loud noise was a threat to the quiet study in the library.
expectation
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(n) /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
a strong belief that something will happen or that something is true
Example: Her expectation was that she would win the match.
opponent
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(n) /əˈpoʊ.nənt/
a person who competes against another in a contest
Example: The athlete trained hard to beat her opponent.
tackle
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(v) /ˈtækəl/
to try to deal with something difficult
Example: She needs to tackle her homework before going out.
adrenaline
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(n) /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/
a hormone that increases heart rate and energy in response to stress or excitement
Example: She felt a rush of adrenaline before the big race.
cortisol
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(n) /ˈkɔːr.tɪ.sɔːl/
a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps the body respond to stress
Example: High levels of cortisol can make people feel anxious.
hormone
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(n) /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/
a substance in the body that helps control how organs and cells work
Example: The hormone helps regulate energy levels.
expand
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(v) /ɪkˈspænd/
to make something larger or to increase in size
Example: We need to expand the kitchen to fit more people.
vessel
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(n) /ˈvɛsəl/
a container, especially for liquids
Example: She poured water into the vessel.
deliver
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(v) /dɪˈlɪvər/
to bring something to a person or place
Example: The postman will deliver the letter tomorrow.
inhibit
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(v) /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
to stop something from happening or controlling it
Example: Stress can inhibit a person's ability to think clearly.
superior
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(adj) /səˈpɪr.i.ɚ/
better or greater than others
Example: His skills in the game make him a superior player.
anxiety
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(n) /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
a feeling of nervousness or worry
Example: She felt anxiety before her big speech.
perspiration
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(n) /ˌpɜrspəˈreɪʃən/
the process of sweating
Example: She wiped her forehead to dry the perspiration.
palpitation
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(n) /ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/
a feeling of your heart beating quickly or in a strong way
Example: She felt a sudden palpitation when she saw the score.
tremor
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(n) /ˈtrɛmər/
a small shake or movement
Example: She felt a tremor in her hand when she was nervous.
nausea
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(n) /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example: She felt nausea after eating too much candy.
manifest
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(v) /ˈmænɪfɛst/
to show something clearly through actions or signs
Example: Her happiness began to manifest in her smile.
intensity
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(n) /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/
the strength or degree of something, especially an emotion or quality
Example: The intensity of her performance impressed everyone.
episode
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(n) /ˈɛpɪˌsoʊd/
a single part of a series of events, shows, or stories
Example: I watched the new episode of my favorite show last night.
depression
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(n) /dɪˈprɛʃən/
a state of feeling sad and hopeless
Example: Some people feel depression when they are under a lot of stress.
promote
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(v) /prəˈmoʊt/
to help something to grow or be more successful
Example: Coaches promote good teamwork among players.
coach
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(n) /koʊtʃ/
a person who trains and instructs athletes
Example: The coach helped the team improve their skills.
physiological
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(adj) /ˌfɪziəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
relating to the way the body works
Example: The athlete's physiological changes were noticeable during the game.
visualization
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(n) /ˌvɪʒuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
the process of making something visible or creating a picture in the mind
Example: Visualisation helps athletes picture their success before a big game.
recreate
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(v) /ˌriːkrɪˈeɪt/
to create something again or in a different way
Example: She wants to recreate her favorite painting.
competitive
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(adj) /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
having a strong desire to win or be better than others
Example: The competitive player trained hard every day.
peer
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(n) /pɪr/
a person of the same age or social status as another
Example: She enjoys playing games with her peers.
cope
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(v) /koʊp/
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example: She found ways to cope with the pressure of the competition.
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