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Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 4 Part 2
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teem
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(v) /tiːm/
to be full of people or things that are moving around
Example: The market teems with shoppers on weekends.
din
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(n) /dɪn/
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example: The din of the city kept me awake all night.
multitude
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(n) /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/
a large number of people or things
Example: A multitude of stars filled the night sky.
dominant
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(adj) /ˈdɑːmɪnənt/
more important, powerful, or noticeable than others
Example: The dominant language in Delhi is Hindi.
overriding
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(adj) /ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/
more important than anything else
Example: The overriding goal is to help the children.
subtraction
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(n) /səbˈtrækʃən/
the process of taking one number or amount away from another
Example: The children are learning subtraction in math class.
disproportionate
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(adj) /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət/
too large or too small when compared to something else
Example: The problem affects a disproportionate number of girls.
rural
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(adj) /ˈrʊrəl/
relating to the countryside, not the city
Example: They live in a small rural village.
urban
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(adj) /ˈɜrbən/
relating to a city or town
Example: Many people move to urban areas for better jobs.
migration
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(n) /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
the movement of people from one place to another, especially to live in a different place
Example: The migration of birds happens in winter.
embark
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(v) /ɪmˈbɑːrk/
to begin a new project or activity
Example: They will embark on a new adventure.
variable
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(n) /ˈver.i.ə.bəl/
something that can change or vary
Example: The weather is a variable that affects our plans.
preliminary
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(adj) /prɪˈlɪməneri/
coming before the main or final part
Example: The preliminary results are promising.
hold back
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(phrasal verb) /hoʊld bæk/
to prevent someone from making progress or developing
Example: Lack of funding can hold back scientific research.
exposure
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(n) /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
the state of being in contact with something
Example: Too much sun exposure can be harmful.
withdraw
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(v) /wɪðˈdrɔː/
to remove or take away something
Example: Please withdraw cash from the ATM.
uniformity
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(n) /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/
the state of being the same as each other or as everything else
Example: The school enforces uniformity in student uniforms.
tailor
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(v) /ˈteɪlər/
to make something fit a particular need or purpose
Example: The program is tailored to each student's needs.
unanticipated
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(adj) /ˌʌnænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd/
not expected or predicted
Example: The sudden storm was unanticipated.
lag behind
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(v) /læɡ bɪˈhaɪnd/
to be slower than others or not as advanced as others
Example: He tends to lag behind in math class.
outperform
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(v) /ˌaʊtpərˈfɔːrm/
to do better than someone or something
Example: Our team outperformed the others in the competition.
literacy
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(n) /ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ə.si/
the ability to read and write
Example: Literacy is essential for success in school.
numeracy
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(n) /ˈnuːmərəsi/
the ability to understand and work with numbers
Example: The test measures basic numeracy skills.
mature
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(adj) /məˈtʃʊr/
fully grown or developed
Example: She is mature enough to make her own decisions.
deprivation
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(n) /ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/
the state of not having something that you need
Example: The children suffered from sleep deprivation.
attenuate
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(v) /əˈtɛnjuˌeɪt/
to reduce the force or effect of something
Example: The new policy aims to attenuate the impact of poverty.
doom
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(adj) /duːmd/
certain to fail or be destroyed
Example: The project was doomed from the start.
detriment
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(n) /ˈdɛtrɪmənt/
damage or harm caused to something or someone
Example: Eating too much sugar is a detriment to your health.
influential
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(adj) /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
having a great effect on people or things
Example: She is an influential leader in the community.
bridge
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(v) /brɪdʒ/
to reduce or eliminate the gap between two things
Example: The program aims to bridge the gap between school and work.