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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 4 Part 2
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adapt
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(v) /əˈdæpt/
to change something to make it suitable for a new situation
Example: We must adapt to the changing climate.
amphibious
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(adj) /æmˈfɪbi.əs/
able to live both on land and in water
Example: The amphibious vehicle can drive on land and float on water.
barren
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(adj) /ˈber.ən/
land that is too poor to produce plants or crops
Example: The barren land cannot grow any food.
breach
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(v) /briːtʃ/
to break through or break into something
Example: The water breached the wall during the storm.
cultivate
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(v) /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/
to grow or prepare land for crops
Example: Farmers cultivate rice in the fields.
dampen
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(v) /ˈdæmpən/
to make something less strong or intense
Example: The trees dampen the noise from the street.
elevation
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(n) /ˌɛl.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
the height of a place above the level of the sea
Example: The elevation of the city is 10 meters above sea level.
embed
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(v) /ɪmˈbɛd/
to include something as a necessary part of a system or plan
Example: We must embed environmental rules in our city planning.
erosion
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(n) /ɪˈroʊʒən/
the process of gradually wearing away or destroying something, especially by wind, water, or other natural forces
Example: The coastline is suffering from severe erosion.
exacerbate
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(v) /ɪɡˈzæs.ər.beɪt/
to make something worse
Example: The heavy rain exacerbated the flooding.
forecast
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(v) /fɔːrˈkæst/
to predict or estimate something in the future
Example: The weather report forecasts rain for tomorrow.
infrastructure
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(n) /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/
the basic systems and services that a country or organization needs to work properly, such as roads, water, electricity, and communication systems
Example: The government is investing in the country's infrastructure.
innovation
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(n) /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
a new idea or method that is developed
Example: Innovation helps solve problems in new ways.
lush
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(adj) /lʌʃ/
covered with healthy green plants
Example: The garden is lush with green grass.
mimic
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(v) /ˈmɪm.ɪk/
to copy or imitate something, especially to achieve a similar effect
Example: The robot can mimic human movements.
mitigation
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(n) /ˌmɪt̬.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
the act of reducing the harmful effects of something
Example: Climate mitigation is important to reduce future damage.
overlook
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(v) /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/
to fail to notice or consider something
Example: We often overlook small details.
retrofit
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(v) /ˈrɛtroʊˌfɪt/
to add new parts or features to an older system or building to make it more modern or effective
Example: The company plans to retrofit all its old buildings with energy-saving windows.
saline
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(adj) /ˈseɪlin/
containing salt
Example: The soil is too saline for most plants.
salinity
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(n) /səˈlɪnəti/
the amount of salt in water or soil
Example: The salinity of the ocean is high.
sediment
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(n) /ˈsɛd.ə.mənt/
solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid
Example: The sediment in the river provides nutrients for plants.
seep
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(v) /siːp/
to flow or pass slowly through small holes or gaps
Example: Water seeped through the cracks in the wall.
staple
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(n) /ˈsteɪpəl/
a basic or important item that is used or needed regularly
Example: Rice is a staple food in many countries.
subsidence
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(n) /səbˈsaɪdns/
the process by which land sinks to a lower level
Example: The building was damaged due to ground subsidence.
sustainability
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(n) /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/
the ability to continue over a long period of time without harming the environment or using up resources
Example: The company focuses on sustainability in its business practices.
thermal
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(adj) /ˈθɜːr.məl/
related to heat or temperature
Example: The thermal image shows where it is hottest.
thrive
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(v) /θraɪv/
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example: Plants thrive in good soil.
vulnerable
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(adj) /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked
Example: Small children are vulnerable to colds.