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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 2 Part 3
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umpire
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(n) /ˈʌmˌpaɪər/
a person who makes sure the rules are followed in a game like baseball
Example: The umpire called the player out.
contraption
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(n) /kənˈtræpʃən/
a device or machine that looks strange or complicated
Example: He built a strange contraption to open the door.
commission
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(v) /kəˈmɪʃən/
to formally ask or order someone to do a special piece of work
Example: The company commissioned a study on customer satisfaction.
heckle
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(v) /ˈhɛkəl/
to interrupt a public speaker or performer with rude or teasing comments
Example: The audience started to heckle the comedian during the show.
animate
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(adj) /ˈænɪmət/
having life or the ability to move
Example: The movie uses animate objects like talking animals.
tweak
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(v) /twiːk/
to make a small adjustment or change to something
Example: The engineer tweaked the settings on the machine.
dimension
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(n) /dɪˈmɛnʃən/
a measurement of something in a particular direction, such as length, width, or height
Example: The dimensions of the room are 10 by 12 feet.
consensus
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(n) /kənˈsɛnsəs/
a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people
Example: The consensus is that we should leave early.
profound
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(adj) /prəˈfaʊnd/
very great or intense; having deep meaning
Example: The movie had a profound effect on me.
controversy
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(n) /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example: The new law caused a lot of controversy.
unforgiving
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(adj) /ˌʌn.fərˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/
not willing to forgive or show mercy; harsh or severe
Example: The teacher was unforgiving when students didn't do their homework.
pedantic
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(adj) /pəˈdæntɪk/
too worried about small details or rules, especially in a way that annoys others
Example: The teacher was pedantic about grammar rules.
legalistic
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(adj) /lɪˈɡælɪstɪk/
following rules very strictly, often in a way that seems too formal or unfair
Example: The coach's legalistic approach made the game less fun for the players.
precision
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(adj) /prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
very accurate and exact
Example: The robot's measurements are precise.
delineate
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(v) /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪt/
to describe or show something clearly and in detail
Example: The map delineates the boundaries of the park.
discretion
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(n) /dɪˈskrɛʃən/
the ability to make careful decisions based on one's own judgment
Example: The manager used discretion when deciding which player to send to bat.
dissent
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(v) /dɪˈsɛnt/
to express disagreement with a majority opinion or official decision
Example: Some players dissent from the use of robot umpires.
stance
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(n) /stæns/
a way of thinking or feeling about something
Example: She took a strong stance against the new rules.