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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 3 Part 1
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abundant
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(adj) /əˈbʌndənt/
existing in large quantities; more than enough
Example: There is an abundant supply of fresh vegetables in the market.
adapt
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(v) /əˈdæpt/
to change something to make it suitable for a new situation or purpose
Example: The company adapted its freezing techniques for new products.
aesthetic
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(n) /esˈθet̬.ɪk/
a set of principles about beauty or art
Example: The food had good taste but poor aesthetic.
affordable
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(adj) /əˈfɔːrdəbəl/
cheap enough for most people to buy
Example: The new car is affordable for many families.
appliance
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(n) /əˈplaɪəns/
a piece of equipment, especially one used in the home to help with a task like cooking or cleaning
Example: I need to buy a new kitchen appliance.
boost
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(n) /buːst/
an increase or improvement
Example: The new product gave a boost to the company's sales.
compartment
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(n) /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a separate section or area within a container or space
Example: The fridge has a special compartment for vegetables.
conserve
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(v) /kənˈsɜːrv/
to keep something in good condition or to protect it from harm or decay
Example: We need to conserve water during the summer.
consumption
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(n) /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the act of using, eating, or drinking something
Example: The consumption of fresh vegetables is good for health.
deterioration
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(n) /dɪˌtɪriəˈreɪʃən/
the process of becoming worse in quality or condition
Example: The deterioration of the food was noticeable after a few days.
fascinate
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(v) /ˈfæs.ə.neɪt/
to attract or interest someone very much
Example: The story fascinates me.
indigenous
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(adj) /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/
originally living or growing in a particular place; native
Example: The indigenous people of Canada have a rich culture.
inhabitant
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(n) /ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt/
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example: The inhabitants of the village are friendly.
innovate
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(v) /ˈɪnəveɪt/
to introduce new ideas or methods
Example: The company continues to innovate with new products.
insulate
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(v) /ˈɪnsəleɪt/
to protect something by surrounding it with material that prevents heat, cold, or sound from passing through
Example: They use special material to insulate the walls.
lease
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(v) /liːs/
to allow someone to use a building, land, or piece of equipment in return for payment
Example: The store leases its freezer cases from the company.
methodical
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(adv) /məˈθɑːdɪkli/
in a careful, organized, and systematic way
Example: She methodically cleaned each room before the guests arrived.
moisture
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(n) /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
a very small amount of water in the air or in a substance
Example: The soil needs more moisture for the plants to grow.
obstacle
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(n) /ˈɑːb.stə.kəl/
something that blocks your way or makes progress difficult
Example: The big rock was an obstacle on the road.
palatable
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(adj) /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/
pleasant to taste; acceptable or satisfactory
Example: The soup was simple but palatable.
preserve
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(v) /prɪˈzɜːrv/
to keep something in its original state or in good condition
Example: We use salt to preserve meat.
ration
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(v) /ˈræʃən/
to limit the amount of something, especially food or supplies, that a person is allowed to have
Example: During the war, the government rationed food.
refrigeration
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(n) /rɪˌfrɪdʒəˈreɪʃən/
the process of keeping food or other items cold to preserve them
Example: Refrigeration helps keep food fresh for a longer time.
segment
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(adj) /ˈsɛɡməntɪd/
divided into separate parts or sections
Example: The tray is segmented into sections for different foods.
trample
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(v) /ˈtræmpəl/
to step heavily on something, causing damage or injury
Example: The crowd trampled the flowers in the garden.
transparent
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(adj) /trænsˈpɛrənt/
allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen
Example: The glass is transparent.
turnover
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(n) /ˈtɜrnˌoʊvər/
the total amount of money a business gets from selling goods or services
Example: The company has a high turnover this year.