Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 4 Part 2

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(v) to change something to make it suitable for a new situation Example: We must ______ to the changing climate.

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adapt

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(adj) able to live both on land and in water Example: The ______ vehicle can drive on land and float on water.

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amphibious

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(adj) land that is too poor to produce plants or crops Example: The ______ land cannot grow any food.

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barren

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(v) to break through or break into something

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breach

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(v) to grow or prepare land for crops Example: Farmers ______ rice in the fields.

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cultivate

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(v) to make something less strong or intense Example: The trees ______ the noise from the street.

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dampen

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(n) the height of a place above the level of the sea Example: The ______ of the city is 10 meters above sea level.

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elevation

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(v) to include something as a necessary part of a system or plan Example: We must ______ environmental rules in our city planning.

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embed

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(n) the process of gradually wearing away or destroying something, especially by wind, water, or other natural forces Example: The coastline is suffering from severe ______.

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erosion

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(v) to make something worse

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exacerbate

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(v) to predict or estimate something in the future

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forecast

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(n) 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 ______.

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infrastructure

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(n) a new idea or method that is developed Example: ______ helps solve problems in new ways.

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innovation

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(adj) covered with healthy green plants Example: The garden is ______ with green grass.

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lush

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(v) to copy or imitate something, especially to achieve a similar effect Example: The robot can ______ human movements.

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mimic

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(n) the act of reducing the harmful effects of something Example: Climate ______ is important to reduce future damage.

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mitigation

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(v) to fail to notice or consider something Example: We often ______ small details.

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overlook

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(v) to add new parts or features to an older system or building to make it more modern or effective Example: The company plans to ______ all its old buildings with energy-saving windows.

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retrofit

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(adj) containing salt Example: The soil is too ______ for most plants.

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saline

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(n) the amount of salt in water or soil Example: The ______ of the ocean is high.

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salinity

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(n) solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid Example: The ______ in the river provides nutrients for plants.

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sediment

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(v) to flow or pass slowly through small holes or gaps

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seep

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(n) a basic or important item that is used or needed regularly Example: Rice is a ______ food in many countries.

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staple

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(n) the process by which land sinks to a lower level Example: The building was damaged due to ground ______.

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subsidence

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(n) the ability to continue over a long period of time without harming the environment or using up resources Example: The company focuses on ______ in its business practices.

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sustainability

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(adj) related to heat or temperature Example: The ______ image shows where it is hottest.

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thermal

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(v) to grow, develop, or be successful Example: Plants ______ in good soil.

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thrive

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(adj) able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked Example: Small children are ______ to colds.

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vulnerable

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