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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 2 Part 2
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flourish
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(v) /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
to grow or develop successfully
Example: The plants flourish in the warm sun.
plateau
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(n) /plæˈtoʊ/
a large flat area of land that is higher than the land around it
Example: We drove up to the plateau to see the view.
inaccessibility
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(n) /ˌɪnəkˌsɛsəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being difficult or impossible to reach or enter
Example: The castle's inaccessibility made it safe from attacks.
surplus
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(n) /ˈsɜrˌpləs/
an amount that is more than what is needed
Example: The country has a surplus of grain this year.
archaeology
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(n) /ɑːrˈkiːɑːlədʒi/
the study of past human life and activities by examining the remains of things like tools, buildings, and bones
Example: She studied archaeology at university.
extensive
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(adj) /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
covering a large area; having a great range or scope
Example: She has extensive experience in teaching.
manure
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(n) /məˈnʊr/
waste matter from animals that is used to fertilize land
Example: The farmer spread manure on the fields.
domesticate
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(v) /dəˈmɛstɪˌkeɪt/
to tame an animal or plant and keep it for human use
Example: People domesticate cows for milk and meat.
cultivation
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(n) /ˌkʌltəˈveɪʃən/
the act of growing plants or crops
Example: The cultivation of rice requires a lot of water.
weave
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(v) /wiːv/
to make cloth by crossing threads over and under each other
Example: She can weave baskets from reeds.
abundant
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(adj) /əˈbʌn.dənt/
existing in large quantities; more than enough
Example: The region has abundant natural resources.
dwell
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(v) /dwɛl/
to live in a place or in a particular way
Example: They dwell in a small town near the coast.
enclosure
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(n) /ɪnˈkloʊʒər/
an area surrounded by a fence or wall
Example: The animals are kept in a large enclosure.
predate
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(v) /prɪˈdeɪt/
to exist or happen before something else
Example: The stone tools predate the metal ones.
demarcate
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(v) /ˈdiːmɑːrkeɪt/
to mark the boundaries of
Example: The fence demarcates the property line.
outskirts
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(n) /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
the outer parts of a town or city
Example: They live on the outskirts of the city.
carnivore
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(n) /ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːr/
an animal that eats meat
Example: Lions are carnivores.
tusk
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(n) /tʌsk/
a long, pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of some animals, such as elephants or walruses
Example: The elephant used its tusk to dig for water.
accumulate
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(v) /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/
to gather or collect something over time
Example: She likes to accumulate stamps.
merchant
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(n) /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/
a person whose job is to buy and sell goods
Example: The merchant sold spices at the market.
monopolise
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(v) /məˈnɑːpəlaɪz/
to have complete control over something so that others cannot share it
Example: The company tried to monopolise the market.
lucrative
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(adj) /ˈluːkrətɪv/
producing a lot of money or profit
Example: She found a lucrative job in finance.
prosperity
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(n) /prɑːˈsperəti/
the state of being successful, especially in making money
Example: The country enjoyed great prosperity during the 1990s.
vessel
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(n) /ˈvɛsəl/
a ship or large boat
Example: The vessel crossed the ocean.
figurine
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(n) /ˈfɪɡjəriːn/
a small statue representing a person or animal
Example: She keeps a figurine of a cat on her shelf.
stylise
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(v) /ˈstaɪlaɪz/
to represent or design something in a particular style, often with exaggerated features
Example: The artist stylised the figure with elongated limbs.
elongate
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(v) /ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/
to make something longer
Example: The yoga instructor told us to elongate our spines.
artefact
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(n) /ˈɑːrtɪfækt/
an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest
Example: The museum displays ancient artefacts from Egypt.
intrinsic
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(adj) /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/
belonging to the basic nature of something
Example: The intrinsic value of gold is high.
decline
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(v) /dɪˈklaɪn/
to become smaller, weaker, or less important
Example: The company's profits began to decline last year.
overpopulation
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(n) /ˌoʊvərˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the situation when too many people live in an area
Example: Overpopulation is a serious problem in many cities.
prosper
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(v) /ˈprɑːspər/
to be successful, especially financially
Example: Small businesses often prosper in a growing economy.