Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 4 Part 3

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(n) 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 ______ every day.

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livestock

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(n) an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food

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predator

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(v) to kill all the animals or people in a particular place or of a particular type Example: The farmers tried to ______ the rats in the barn.

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exterminate

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(n) a situation in which something becomes active or popular again Example: The old music style is experiencing a ______.

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revival

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(adj) enough for a particular purpose Example: A small amount of water is ______ for the plants.

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sufficient

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(n) the act of an animal killing and eating another animal Example: The guard dogs help reduce ______ on the farm.

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predation

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(adj) able to accept or allow something without being upset or annoyed Example: The teacher is ______ of different opinions in class.

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tolerant

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(n) a particular way of considering something Example: From my ______, the plan is good.

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perspective

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(n) the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas Example: ______ helps protect endangered species.

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conservation

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(v) to move something from its usual or original position

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displace

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(adj) not planned or intended; happening by accident Example: The new law had some ______ consequences.

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unintended

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(adj) relating to the environment and the way plants, animals, and people live together Example: The ______ effects of using guard dogs are not always negative.

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ecological

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(n) an animal that eats meat

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carnivore

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(n) an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food Example: The lion caught its ______ easily.

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prey

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(adj) easily harmed or hurt Example: The young birds are ______ to predators.

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vulnerable

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(v) to enter a place quickly and steal things Example: Foxes often ______ the henhouse for eggs.

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raid

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(v) to improve or increase the quality, value, or effectiveness of something Example: The new software will ______ our productivity.

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enhance

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(n) the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat Example: Forests have high ______.

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biodiversity

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(n) a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or trouble Example: The forest is a ______ for many animals.

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refuge

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(adj) friendly and without disagreement Example: The two groups live together in a ______ way.

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harmonious

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(n) 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 ______ between different communities.

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coexistence

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