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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 3 Passage 3
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era
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(n) /ˈɪər.ə/
a period of time in history or a person's life
Example: The era of computers has changed our lives.
artificial
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(adj) /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl/
made by people, not natural
Example: The scientist created an artificial lake in the desert.
translation
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(n) /trænsˈleɪʃən/
the process of changing words from one language into another
Example: Translation can help people from different countries talk to each other.
enable
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(v) /ɪˈneɪbəl/
to make something possible
Example: The new app will enable users to find the best routes.
effective
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(adj) /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/
successful in producing a desired or intended result
Example: The new tool is effective for fixing the problem.
recognize
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(v) /ˈrɛkəgnaɪz/
to identify someone or something as already known
Example: I can recognize my friend by her laugh.
laboratory
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(n) /ləˈbɔːrətɔːri/
a place where scientific experiments are done
Example: The scientists worked in the laboratory all night.
struggle
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(v) /ˈstrʌɡl/
to have difficulty in doing something
Example: I struggle with math problems in school.
cope
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(v) /koʊp/
to deal successfully with something difficult
Example: I have to cope with my homework every day.
background
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(n) /ˈbækgraʊnd/
the area or scenery behind the main subject in a picture or landscape; also refers to a person's education or experience
Example: The background of the painting is filled with trees.
obstacle
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(n) /ˈɑːb.stɪ.kəl/
something that makes it difficult to achieve something
Example: The distance is still an obstacle to communication.
communication
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(n) /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/
the act of talking to or writing to someone
Example: Good communication is important in a team.
native
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(adj) /ˈneɪ.tɪv/
related to the place or environment a person is from
Example: He speaks native German fluently.
generate
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(v) /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/
to produce or create something
Example: The machine can generate electricity.
electronic
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(adj) /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪk/
relating to or using devices that operate on electricity
Example: My phone is an electronic device that helps me stay connected.
subtitling
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(n) /ˈsʌbˌtaɪt.lɪŋ/
the process of providing written text on a screen that translates speech
Example: The movie has subtitling in multiple languages.
compete
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(v) /kəmˈpiːt/
to try to win or be better than others
Example: The two teams compete in the championship.
chatter
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(n) /ˈtʃætər/
informal talk or conversation
Example: I love to hear the chatter of friends in the café.
feature
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(n) /ˈfiː.tʃər/
an important part or quality of something
Example: The feature of the new phone is its high-resolution camera.
universe
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(n) /ˈjuːnɪvɜrs/
all of space and everything in it, including stars, planets, and galaxies
Example: The universe is full of stars and planets.
enthusiast
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(n) /ɪnˈθuːziæst/
a person who is very interested in a particular subject or activity
Example: She is an art enthusiast and loves visiting galleries.
realizable
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(adj) /ˈriːəlʌɪzəbl/
able to be made real or possible
Example: The project's goals are measurable and realizable.
commonplace
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(adj) /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/
ordinary or not special
Example: In the city, finding a parking spot can be commonplace.
prototype
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(n) /ˈproʊtətaɪp/
an early model of something from which other forms are developed
Example: The engineer created a prototype of the new car.
novelty
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(n) /ˈnɒvəlti/
something new or unusual
Example: The store sells many fun novelties.
transparent
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(adj) /trænsˈpɛr.ənt/
able to be seen through; clear
Example: The glass is transparent and lets the light in.
domestic
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(adj) /dəˈmɛstɪk/
related to the home or family
Example: They have a domestic pet that they take care of every day.
application
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(n) /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the act of applying something or a computer program for a specific purpose
Example: She downloaded a new application for learning languages.
alternative
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(n) /ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪv/
a different option or choice
Example: She decided to take the alternative route to avoid traffic.
efficiency
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(n) /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
the ability to do something without wasting time or resources
Example: The efficiency of the new machine saves us a lot of time.
incline
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(v) /ɪnˈklaɪn/
to have a tendency or preference for something
Example: She tends to incline towards artistic activities.
redress
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(v) /rɪˈdrɛs/
to correct or make something right
Example: The company wants to redress the mistakes it made.
entail
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(v) /ɪnˈteɪl/
to involve or require something as a necessary part
Example: The new project will entail many long hours of work.
accuracy
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(n) /ˈæk.jʊ.rə.si/
the quality or state of being correct or precise
Example: The accuracy of the translation was very important.
prevalent
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(adj) /ˈprɛvələnt/
existing very commonly or happening often
Example: Smartphones are prevalent in many countries.
barrier
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(n) /ˈbæriər/
something that keeps two things apart or prevents communication
Example: Language can be a barrier to understanding each other.
significance
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(n) /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the importance of something
Example: The significance of learning languages cannot be ignored.
simultaneous
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(adj) /ˌsaɪ.məlˈteɪ.ni.əs/
happening at the same time
Example: The two events are simultaneous and will occur together.
oblige
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(v) /əˈblaɪdʒ/
to make someone do something because it is necessary or the right thing to do
Example: The rules will oblige everyone to wear a helmet.
apprehension
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(n) /ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/
a feeling of worry or fear about something that might happen
Example: She felt a sense of apprehension before the exam.
accumulate
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(v) /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/
to gradually increase in amount or number
Example: It is important to accumulate knowledge over time.
processing
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(n) /ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
the act of doing something in order to change or take care of it
Example: The processing of the data took a long time.
address
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(n) /əˈdrɛs/
the place where someone lives or works
Example: Please write your address on the form.
etiquette
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(n) /ˈɛtɪˌkɛt/
the rules about the proper way to behave in social situations
Example: Good etiquette is important at formal dinners.
sensitive
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(adj) /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
easily affected or hurt by something
Example: She is sensitive to loud noises.
preserve
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(v) /prɪˈzɜrv/
to keep something in its original state or condition
Example: We need to preserve our cultural heritage.
custom
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(n) /ˈkʌstəm/
a tradition or way of behaving that is specific to a particular society or place
Example: Each family has its own custom for celebrating holidays.
norm
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(n) /nɔrm/
a standard or common practice or behavior
Example: It is the norm to shake hands when meeting someone.
outsource
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(v) /ˈaʊtˌsɔrs/
to pay another company or person to do work for you instead of doing it yourself
Example: Many companies decide to outsource their customer service to save money.
mature
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(adj) /məˈtʃʊr/
fully developed or grown
Example: He is a mature person who makes wise decisions.
seamless
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(adj) /ˈsiːm.ləs/
having no seams or interruptions; smooth
Example: The new smartphone has a seamless design that looks very modern.
ubiquitous
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(adj) /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/
being everywhere at the same time
Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in our daily lives.
noteworthy
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(adj) /ˈnoʊtˌwɜrði/
worthy of attention or notice
Example: Her achievement in science is noteworthy.
overcome
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(v) /ˌoʊ.vərˈkʌm/
to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty
Example: She worked hard to overcome her fears.
migration
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(n) /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
the movement of people or animals from one place to another
Example: Migration can happen for many reasons, like finding a new job.
simulate
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(v) /ˈsɪm.jə.leɪt/
to copy the way something is done, usually to study it or improve it
Example: They simulate weather patterns to understand climate change.
dub
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(v) /dʌb/
to replace the original voice in a movie or show with another language
Example: The movie was dubbed into several languages for international audiences.
underline
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(v) /ˈʌndərˌlaɪn/
to draw a line under something, especially to emphasize it
Example: The teacher will underline important words in the text.
lingua franca
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(n) /ˈlɪŋɡwə ˈfræŋkə/
a common language used by people who do not share a native language
Example: Many scientists use English as a lingua franca to communicate.
diminish
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(v) /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
to make something smaller or less
Example: The noise from the crowd will diminish as the event ends.
persist
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(v) /pərˈsɪst/
to continue to do something despite difficulties or obstacles
Example: She will persist until she achieves her goal.
subtle
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(adj) /ˈsʌtəl/
not obvious; delicate and difficult to notice or understand
Example: She noticed a subtle change in his attitude.
vital
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(adj) /ˈvaɪtəl/
very important and necessary
Example: Water is vital for all living things.