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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 2 Part 4
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aggravate
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(v) /ˈæɡrəveɪt/
to make a bad situation worse
Example: The campaign aggravated competitors.
associate
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(v) /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/
to connect something with something else in your mind
Example: People often associate Norway with excellent seafood.
beneficial
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(adj) /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/
helpful or good for something or someone
Example: Drinking water is beneficial for your health.
carbon footprint
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(n) /ˈkɑːrbən ˈfʊtprɪnt/
the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular person, organization, or product
Example: Using renewable energy helps reduce your carbon footprint.
consequence
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(n) /ˈkɑːn.sə.kwens/
a result of an action or situation
Example: The consequence of eating too much is feeling sick.
delicacy
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(n) /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/
a rare or expensive type of food that is considered very special
Example: The restaurant serves a local fish delicacy.
desertification
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(n) /dɪˌzɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
the process by which land becomes dry and unable to grow crops
Example: Overgrazing can lead to desertification.
ethical
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(adj) /ˈeθɪkəl/
relating to what is right or wrong in human behavior
Example: She raised ethical questions about the new technology.
exploit
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(v) /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
to use something to get an advantage
Example: The company wants to exploit new trends to make more money.
fertility
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(n) /fɚˈtɪl.ə.ti/
the ability of the land or soil to produce plants or crops
Example: The fertility of the soil decreased dramatically.
peak
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(v) /piːk/
to reach the highest point or level
Example: Demand for the product peaked last summer.
pioneer
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(n) /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
a person who is one of the first to do something
Example: They were pioneers in the field of medicine.
provocation
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(n) /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
an action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or upset
Example: His words were a provocation to start a fight.
retail
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(adj) /ˈriːteɪl/
relating to the sale of goods to the public, usually in small quantities
Example: The retail store sells clothes and shoes.
soar
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(v) /sɔːr/
to rise or fly high in the air
Example: The bird soars in the sky.
staple
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(n) /ˈsteɪpəl/
a basic or main food that is used regularly
Example: Rice is a staple in many countries.
stimulate
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(v) /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/
to encourage something to happen or develop
Example: The campaign helped to stimulate demand for the product.
surge
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(n) /sɜrdʒ/
a sudden and large increase
Example: There was a surge in demand for the product.
sustainable
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(adv) /səˈsteɪnəbli/
in a way that can continue over a period of time without harming the environment
Example: The company produces goods sustainably.
unaffordable
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(adj) /ˌʌn.əˈfɔːr.də.bəl/
too expensive for most people to buy
Example: The price of quinoa became unaffordable for local people.