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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 4 Part 3
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livestock
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(n) /ˈlaɪvˌstɑk/
farm animals such as cows, sheep, or goats that are kept for their meat, milk, or other products
Example: The farmer takes care of his livestock every day.
predator
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(n) /ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/
an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food
Example: Wolves and bears are predators that hunt livestock.
exterminate
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(v) /ɪkˈstɜːrmɪneɪt/
to kill all the animals or people in a particular place or of a particular type
Example: The farmers tried to exterminate the rats in the barn.
revival
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(n) /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
a situation in which something becomes active or popular again
Example: The old music style is experiencing a revival.
sufficient
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(adj) /səˈfɪʃənt/
enough for a particular purpose
Example: A small amount of water is sufficient for the plants.
predation
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(n) /prɪˈdeɪʃən/
the act of an animal killing and eating another animal
Example: The guard dogs help reduce predation on the farm.
tolerant
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(adj) /ˈtɑːlərənt/
able to accept or allow something without being upset or annoyed
Example: The teacher is tolerant of different opinions in class.
perspective
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(n) /pərˈspektɪv/
a particular way of considering something
Example: From my perspective, the plan is good.
conservation
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(n) /ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃən/
the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas
Example: Conservation helps protect endangered species.
displace
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(v) /dɪˈspleɪs/
to move something from its usual or original position
Example: The new sofa displaced the old chair in the living room.
unintended
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(adj) /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/
not planned or intended; happening by accident
Example: The new law had some unintended consequences.
ecological
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(adj) /ˌiː.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
relating to the environment and the way plants, animals, and people live together
Example: The ecological effects of using guard dogs are not always negative.
carnivore
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(n) /ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːr/
an animal that eats meat
Example: Lions are carnivores that hunt for food.
prey
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(n) /preɪ/
an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food
Example: The lion caught its prey easily.
vulnerable
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(adj) /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
easily harmed or hurt
Example: The young birds are vulnerable to predators.
raid
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(v) /reɪd/
to enter a place quickly and steal things
Example: Foxes often raid the henhouse for eggs.
enhance
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(v) /ɪnˈhæns/
to improve or increase the quality, value, or effectiveness of something
Example: The new software will enhance our productivity.
biodiversity
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(n) /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜːrsəti/
the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat
Example: Forests have high biodiversity.
refuge
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(n) /ˈref.juːdʒ/
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or trouble
Example: The forest is a refuge for many animals.
harmonious
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(adj) /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
friendly and without disagreement
Example: The two groups live together in a harmonious way.
coexistence
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(n) /ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/
the fact of living or existing together at the same time or in the same place, especially in a peaceful way
Example: The goal is to promote peaceful coexistence between different communities.