Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 4 Part 1

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(adj) living or growing in, happening in, or connected with water Example: Ducks are ______ birds.

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aquatic

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(v) to block or get in the way of something

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obstruct

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(n) an animal that kills and eats other animals Example: The lion is a ______.

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predator

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(n) the natural home of a plant or animal Example: The forest is the ______ of many birds.

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habitat

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(v) to become smaller or less in amount, number, or quality

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decline

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(v) to move through or find your way around an area

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navigate

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(adj) relating to the characteristics of a population, such as age, sex, income, etc. Example: The company studied the ______ trends in the area.

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demographic

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(v) to be destroyed gradually by natural causes Example: Old food will ______ if not refrigerated.

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decay

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(n) the leaves of a plant or tree Example: The gardener trimmed the ______ to keep the hedge neat.

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foliage

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(v) to attract and hold the attention or interest of someone

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captivate

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(n) the amount or number produced Example: The farm's ______ of corn was high this year.

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yield

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(n) waste matter from animals that is used to fertilize soil Example: The farmer spread ______ on the fields.

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manure

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(n) a person who is the same age or has the same social status as you

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peer

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(n) a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger Example: The storm is a ______ to the coastal towns.

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menace

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(phrasal verb) to produce or release something such as heat, light, or a smell Example: The flowers ______ a sweet smell.

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give off

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(v) to remove dirty or harmful substances from something

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purify

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(v) to keep eggs, cells, etc. at a suitable temperature so that they develop

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incubate

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(v) to give a lot of time or effort to something

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devote

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(n) a business or company, or a project or activity that involves risk and effort Example: She started a small ______ selling handmade crafts.

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enterprise

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(adj) relating to breathing Example: Smoke can cause ______ problems.

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respiratory

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(adj) easily hurt or harmed physically or emotionally Example: Young children are especially ______ to the disease.

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vulnerable

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(v) to deal with a problem or issue Example: The government needs to ______ the issue of pollution.

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address

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