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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 3 Part 4
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invasive
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(adj) /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/
tending to spread very quickly and harm other living things in a new environment
Example: The invasive plants are destroying the local forest.
thrive
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(v) /θraɪv/
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example: Plants thrive in sunlight.
pose
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(v) /poʊz/
to cause something, especially a problem or danger
Example: The storm poses a threat to the town.
ecosystem
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(n) /ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/
a community of living things and their environment, interacting as a system
Example: The forest ecosystem is home to many animals.
intentional
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(adj) /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/
done on purpose; deliberate
Example: She made an intentional effort to arrive early.
cargo
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(n) /ˈkɑrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other vehicle
Example: The ship's cargo was full of food and medicine.
deliberate
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(adj) /dɪˈlɪbərət/
done intentionally or on purpose
Example: She made a deliberate effort to arrive early.
pest
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(n) /pɛst/
an insect or small animal that damages crops or is harmful
Example: Farmers use chemicals to control pests on their fields.
plantation
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(n) /plænˈteɪʃən/
a large farm where crops such as cotton, sugar, or rubber are grown
Example: The sugar plantation was very big.
follow suit
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(phr) /ˈfɑloʊ ˈsut/
to do the same thing as someone else
Example: When one company lowered prices, others quickly followed suit.
reproduce
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(v) /ˌriːprəˈdus/
to produce offspring or young
Example: The toads reproduce rapidly.
devastating
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(adj) /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
causing a lot of damage or destruction
Example: The storm had a devastating effect on the town.
ornamental
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(adj) /ˌɔːr.nəˈmen.təl/
used for decoration, not for a practical purpose
Example: The ornamental plant in the garden is very beautiful.
eradicate
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(v) /ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt/
to completely destroy or remove something
Example: It is hard to eradicate the invasive plant.
outcompete
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(v) /ˌaʊtkəmˈpiːt/
to defeat or do better than someone or something in competition
Example: The new product outcompeted all others.
collapse
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(v) /kəˈlæps/
to fall down or suddenly lose strength or value
Example: The old bridge collapsed during the storm.
tackle
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(v) /ˈtæk.əl/
to try to deal with a problem or difficult task
Example: We need to tackle the problem of pollution.
monitor
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(v) /ˈmɑː.nə.t̬ɚ/
to watch and check something carefully over a period of time
Example: She monitors her heart rate every day.
vital
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(adj) /ˈvaɪtəl/
extremely important and necessary
Example: Water is vital for life.