Master the Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3
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inquiry
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(n) /ˈɪnkwəri/
a question or a request for information
Example: He made an inquiry about the school program.
existence
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(n) /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
the state of being real or having life
Example: The existence of life on other planets is a big question.
gifted
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(adj) /ˈɡɪftɪd/
having a natural ability or talent
Example: She is a gifted musician who plays the piano beautifully.
genius
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(n) /ˈdʒiː.njəs/
a person with exceptional intellectual or creative power
Example: She is considered a genius in mathematics.
equivalent
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(n) /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
something that is equal in value or meaning to something else
Example: The mathematical equivalent of a circle is a round shape.
assume
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(v) /əˈsuːm/
to think that something is true without proof
Example: I assume that it will rain tomorrow.
extraordinary
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(adj) /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪn.ɛr.i/
very unusual or remarkable
Example: She has an extraordinary talent for music.
sphere
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(n) /sfɪr/
a round object or shape, like a ball
Example: The teacher showed us a sphere made of glass.
emerge
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(v) /ɪˈmɜrdʒ/
to come out or become visible
Example: New ideas often emerge from discussions.
selective
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(adj) /sɪˈlɛk.tɪv/
not choosing everything, but picking only some things or people
Example: She went to a highly selective school.
fascinate
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(v) /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/
to attract and hold someone's attention very strongly
Example: The story fascinated the children.
resolute
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(adj) /ˈrɛz.ə.luːt/
determined and unwavering
Example: She was resolute in her decision to study mathematics.
setback
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(n) /ˈsɛt.bæk/
a problem or difficulty that delays progress
Example: She experienced a setback when her project was delayed.
rewarding
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(adj) /rɪˈwɔrdɪŋ/
providing pleasure or satisfaction
Example: Learning new things can be very rewarding.
discovery
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(n) /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of finding or learning something new
Example: The scientist's discovery changed how we understand the world.
enjoyment
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(n) /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/
a feeling of pleasure or happiness from doing something
Example: The children expressed their enjoyment when playing outside.
unexceptional
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(adj) /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənl/
not special or different in any way
Example: His performance was unexceptional compared to the others.
polytechnic
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(n) /ˌpɒliˈtɛk.nɪk/
a college that teaches many different subjects, especially technical and vocational subjects
Example: He studied engineering at a polytechnic.
struggle
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(v) /ˈstrʌɡəl/
to try hard to do something difficult
Example: He struggled to finish the homework on time.
plug away
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(v) /plʌɡ əˈweɪ/
to continue to work hard at something
Example: He kept plugging away at his studies despite the challenges.
rewrite
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(v) /ˌriːˈraɪt/
to write something again in a different way
Example: She will rewrite her essay to make it better.
mechanics
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(n) /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects
Example: In school, we learned about mechanics and how forces affect movement.
relativity
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(n) /ˌrɛl.əˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
the way in which two things are related or compared to each other
Example: The theory of relativity changed how we understand space and time.
considerable
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(adj) /kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bəl/
large enough to be important or noticeable
Example: There was a considerable difference between the two teams.
performance
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(n) /pərˈfɔːr.məns/
how well someone does in a task or activity
Example: Her performance in the play was amazing.
neural
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(adj) /ˈnʊrəl/
relating to the brain or nervous system
Example: The scientists studied neural connections in the brain.
pathway
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(n) /ˈpæθweɪ/
a route or way to follow to reach a goal or place
Example: She followed the pathway to the park.
contemporary
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(adj) /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
existing or happening now; modern
Example: We enjoy watching contemporary films.
innate
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(adj) /ɪˈneɪt/
existing from the time someone is born, rather than being learned or acquired
Example: Some people believe that talent is innate.
replicate
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(v) /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt/
to do something again in the same way
Example: Scientists try to replicate their experiments to verify the results.
trait
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(n) /treɪt/
a quality or characteristic of a person
Example: Curiosity is an important trait for a scientist.
collaborate
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(v) /kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/
to work together with someone to achieve something
Example: They collaborate to finish the project on time.
neuroscience
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(n) /ˈnʊəroʊˌsaɪəns/
the study of the brain and nervous system
Example: She studies neuroscience at the university.
attribute
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(n) /ˈætrɪbjuːt/
a quality or feature of someone or something
Example: Curiosity is an important attribute for learning.
persistence
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(n) /pərˈsɪstəns/
the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties
Example: His persistence helped him finish the project.
eminent
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(adj) /ˈɛmɪnənt/
famous and respected in a particular area
Example: The eminent scientist gave a speech at the conference.
diverse
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(adj) /daɪˈvɜrs/
showing a great deal of variety
Example: The city has a diverse culture that welcomes everyone.
achievement
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(n) /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/
something that you have done successfully, especially after a lot of effort
Example: Her achievement in math competitions made her very proud.
deliberate
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(adj) /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/
done with careful thought
Example: She made a deliberate choice to study hard.
outperform
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(v) /aʊt.pərˈfɔrm/
to perform better than someone or something else
Example: She plans to outperform her classmates in the next exam.
superior
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(adj) /suˈpɪrɪɚ/
better or greater than others
Example: She is a superior athlete on the team.
discipline
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(n) /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior
Example: The athlete showed great discipline in his training.
varied
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(adj) /ˈvɛr.id/
different from one another; showing diversity
Example: The group included varied artists and performers.
neurology
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(n) /nʊˈrɑlədʒi/
the study of the nervous system and brain
Example: She decided to study neurology in college.
consistent
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(adj) /kənˈsɪstənt/
always acting or behaving in the same way
Example: She is consistent in her study habits.
remarkable
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(adj) /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/
very unusual or extraordinary
Example: She has a remarkable talent for painting.
circumstance
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(n) /ˈsɜrkəmstæns/
a fact or condition that affects a situation
Example: The school helps children in difficult circumstances.
uncover
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(v) /ʌnˈkʌvər/
to remove a covering from something
Example: They will uncover the surprise at the party.
epitome
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(n) /ɪˈpɪtəmi/
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality
Example: Einstein is the epitome of a genius.
determination
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(n) /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something
Example: Her determination helped her finish the race.
undeterred
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(adj) /ˌʌn.dɪˈtɝːd/
not discouraged by difficult situations
Example: She was undeterred by the challenges she faced.
intellect
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(n) /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/
the ability to think and understand quickly and easily
Example: Her intellect helped her solve difficult problems.
character
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(n) /ˈkærɪktər/
the qualities that make a person different from others
Example: Her character is very kind and generous.
disadvantaged
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(adj) /ˌdɪsədˈvæn.tɪdʒd/
having less money, opportunities, or advantages than others
Example: The school helps disadvantaged children to get a better education.
extended family
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(n) /ɪkˈstɛndəd ˈfæməli/
a family that includes parents, children, and other relatives
Example: My extended family comes together for big holidays.
spin-off
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(n) /ˈspɪn.ɔf/
something that is created from something else, often a new business or product
Example: The company launched a spin-off to sell a new line of products.
approach
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(n) /əˈproʊtʃ/
a way of doing something or dealing with a problem
Example: She took a different approach to solving the puzzle.
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