Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 2 Part 3

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(n) a person who makes sure the rules are followed in a game like baseball Example: The ______ called the player out.

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umpire

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(n) a device or machine that looks strange or complicated Example: He built a strange ______ to open the door.

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contraption

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(v) to formally ask or order someone to do a special piece of work

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commission

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(v) to interrupt a public speaker or performer with rude or teasing comments Example: The audience started to ______ the comedian during the show.

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heckle

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(adj) having life or the ability to move Example: The movie uses ______ objects like talking animals.

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animate

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(v) to make a small adjustment or change to something

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tweak

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(n) a measurement of something in a particular direction, such as length, width, or height

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dimension

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(n) a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people Example: The ______ is that we should leave early.

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consensus

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(adj) very great or intense; having deep meaning Example: The movie had a ______ effect on me.

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profound

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(n) a disagreement or argument about something important Example: The new law caused a lot of ______.

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controversy

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(adj) not willing to forgive or show mercy; harsh or severe Example: The teacher was ______ when students didn't do their homework.

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unforgiving

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(adj) too worried about small details or rules, especially in a way that annoys others Example: The teacher was ______ about grammar rules.

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pedantic

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(adj) following rules very strictly, often in a way that seems too formal or unfair Example: The coach's ______ approach made the game less fun for the players.

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legalistic

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(adj) very accurate and exact

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precision

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(v) to describe or show something clearly and in detail

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delineate

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(n) the ability to make careful decisions based on one's own judgment Example: The manager used ______ when deciding which player to send to bat.

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discretion

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(v) to express disagreement with a majority opinion or official decision Example: Some players ______ from the use of robot umpires.

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dissent

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(n) a way of thinking or feeling about something Example: She took a strong ______ against the new rules.

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stance

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