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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 4 Part 1
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aquatic
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(adj) /əˈkwætɪk/
living or growing in, happening in, or connected with water
Example: Ducks are aquatic birds.
obstruct
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(v) /əbˈstrʌkt/
to block or get in the way of something
Example: The fallen tree obstructed the road.
predator
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(n) /ˈprɛdətər/
an animal that kills and eats other animals
Example: The lion is a predator.
habitat
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(n) /ˈhæbɪtæt/
the natural home of a plant or animal
Example: The forest is the habitat of many birds.
decline
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(v) /dɪˈklaɪn/
to become smaller or less in amount, number, or quality
Example: The number of jobs declined during the crisis.
navigate
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(v) /ˈnævɪɡeɪt/
to move through or find your way around an area
Example: The boat navigated through the narrow channel.
demographic
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(adj) /ˌdeməˈɡræfɪk/
relating to the characteristics of a population, such as age, sex, income, etc.
Example: The company studied the demographic trends in the area.
decay
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(v) /dɪˈkeɪ/
to be destroyed gradually by natural causes
Example: Old food will decay if not refrigerated.
foliage
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(n) /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/
the leaves of a plant or tree
Example: The gardener trimmed the foliage to keep the hedge neat.
captivate
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(v) /ˈkæptɪveɪt/
to attract and hold the attention or interest of someone
Example: The beautiful scenery captivated the tourists.
yield
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(n) /jiːld/
the amount or number produced
Example: The farm's yield of corn was high this year.
manure
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(n) /məˈnʊr/
waste matter from animals that is used to fertilize soil
Example: The farmer spread manure on the fields.
peer
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(n) /pɪr/
a person who is the same age or has the same social status as you
Example: She gets along well with her peers at school.
menace
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(n) /ˈmɛnəs/
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger
Example: The storm is a menace to the coastal towns.
give off
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(phrasal verb) /ˈɡɪv ɔːf/
to produce or release something such as heat, light, or a smell
Example: The flowers give off a sweet smell.
purify
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(v) /ˈpjʊr.ə.faɪ/
to remove dirty or harmful substances from something
Example: The machine purifies the water before we drink it.
incubate
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(v) /ˈɪŋkjəˌbeɪt/
to keep eggs, cells, etc. at a suitable temperature so that they develop
Example: The hen incubates her eggs until they hatch.
devote
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(v) /dɪˈvoʊt/
to give a lot of time or effort to something
Example: She devotes her free time to volunteering.
enterprise
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(n) /ˈɛntərˌpraɪz/
a business or company, or a project or activity that involves risk and effort
Example: She started a small enterprise selling handmade crafts.
respiratory
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(adj) /ˈrɛspərətɔːri/
relating to breathing
Example: Smoke can cause respiratory problems.
vulnerable
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(adj) /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
easily hurt or harmed physically or emotionally
Example: Young children are especially vulnerable to the disease.
address
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(v) /əˈdrɛs/
to deal with a problem or issue
Example: The government needs to address the issue of pollution.