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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 2 Part 3
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hysteria
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(n) /hɪˈstɪriə/
an extreme or excessive excitement or fear
Example: There was hysteria in the crowd when the fire broke out.
sensationalism
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(n) /sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/
the use of shocking or exaggerated stories to attract attention
Example: The news report was criticized for its sensationalism.
infiltrate
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(v) /ˈɪnfəlˌtreɪt/
to enter or join something secretly, especially in order to spy on it or influence it
Example: The spy infiltrated the enemy's headquarters.
emergence
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(n) /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/
the process of appearing or becoming known
Example: The emergence of the internet changed our lives.
jeopardise
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(v) /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/
to put something in danger or at risk
Example: The company's actions could jeopardise its reputation.
disregard
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(v) /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
to pay no attention to something or someone
Example: He disregarded the warning signs.
evangelist
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(n) /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/
a person who enthusiastically supports and promotes a particular idea or technology
Example: The technology evangelist travels around the world to promote the new software.
pendulum
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(n) /ˈpendʒələm/
a weight hung from a fixed point so it can swing freely, often used to regulate clocks
Example: The pendulum of the clock swings back and forth.
dystopian
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(adj) /dɪˈstoʊpiən/
relating to a dystopia, an imaginary society where everything is bad
Example: The movie depicts a dystopian future where machines rule.
notion
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(n) /ˈnoʊʃən/
an idea or belief about something
Example: She has a notion that he is lying.
utopian
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(adj) /juːˈtoʊpiən/
relating to or aiming for a perfect society
Example: She has a utopian vision of a world without war.
pledge
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(v) /pledʒ/
to formally promise to do something or give something
Example: The government pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
burgeon
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(adj) /ˈbɜrdʒənɪŋ/
growing or developing quickly
Example: The burgeoning tech industry is creating many jobs.
proclaim
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(v) /prəˈkleɪm/
to announce or declare something publicly or officially
Example: The government proclaimed a national holiday.
transformative
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(adj) /trænsˈfɔːrmətɪv/
causing a major change
Example: The new technology had a transformative effect on the industry.
deploy
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(v) /dɪˈplɔɪ/
to put something into use or action
Example: The company plans to deploy new software next month.
instantaneous
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(adj) /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/
happening immediately
Example: The response to the question was instantaneous.
bureaucracy
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(n) /bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi/
a system of government or management with many rules and officials
Example: The bureaucracy makes it hard to get a permit.
reap
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(v) /riːp/
to get something as a result of what you do
Example: She reaped the rewards of her hard work.
advocate
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(v) /ˈædvəkeɪt/
to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy
Example: Many experts advocate for renewable energy.
hypothetical
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(adj) /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkəl/
based on a possible idea or situation rather than on what actually happens
Example: The teacher asked a hypothetical question about life on other planets.
susceptible
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(adj) /səˈsɛptəbəl/
easily affected or influenced by something
Example: Young children are susceptible to colds.
adversarial
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(adj) /ˌædvərˈseriəl/
involving or characterized by opposition or conflict
Example: The two politicians had an adversarial debate.
malicious
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(adj) /məˈlɪʃəs/
intending or intended to do harm
Example: He sent a malicious email to his coworker.
overlook
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(v) /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/
to fail to notice or consider something
Example: Don't overlook the small details.
drawback
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(n) /ˈdrɔː.bæk/
a disadvantage or problem
Example: One drawback of the plan is that it costs too much.
amplify
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(v) /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/
to make something louder or greater
Example: The speaker asked the technician to amplify the microphone sound.
automate
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(v) /ˈɔːtəmeɪt/
to use machines or computers to do work that was previously done by people
Example: The factory automated the production line to increase efficiency.