Flashcards: Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 4 Part 2

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(v) to be full of people or things that are moving around

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teem

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(n) a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise Example: The ______ of the city kept me awake all night.

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din

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(n) a large number of people or things Example: A ______ of stars filled the night sky.

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multitude

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(adj) more important, powerful, or noticeable than others Example: The ______ language in Delhi is Hindi.

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dominant

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(adj) more important than anything else Example: The ______ goal is to help the children.

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overriding

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(n) the process of taking one number or amount away from another Example: The children are learning ______ in math class.

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subtraction

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(adj) too large or too small when compared to something else Example: The problem affects a ______ number of girls.

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disproportionate

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(adj) relating to the countryside, not the city Example: They live in a small ______ village.

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rural

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(adj) relating to a city or town Example: Many people move to ______ areas for better jobs.

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urban

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(n) the movement of people from one place to another, especially to live in a different place Example: The ______ of birds happens in winter.

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migration

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(v) to begin a new project or activity Example: They will ______ on a new adventure.

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embark

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(n) something that can change or vary Example: The weather is a ______ that affects our plans.

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variable

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(adj) coming before the main or final part Example: The ______ results are promising.

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preliminary

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(phrasal verb) to prevent someone from making progress or developing Example: Lack of funding can ______ scientific research.

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hold back

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(n) the state of being in contact with something Example: Too much sun ______ can be harmful.

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exposure

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(v) to remove or take away something Example: Please ______ cash from the ATM.

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withdraw

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(n) the state of being the same as each other or as everything else Example: The school enforces ______ in student uniforms.

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uniformity

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(v) to make something fit a particular need or purpose

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tailor

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(adj) not expected or predicted Example: The sudden storm was ______.

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unanticipated

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(v) to be slower than others or not as advanced as others Example: He tends to ______ in math class.

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lag behind

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(v) to do better than someone or something

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outperform

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(n) the ability to read and write Example: ______ is essential for success in school.

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literacy

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(n) the ability to understand and work with numbers Example: The test measures basic ______ skills.

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numeracy

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(adj) fully grown or developed Example: She is ______ enough to make her own decisions.

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mature

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(n) the state of not having something that you need Example: The children suffered from sleep ______.

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deprivation

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(v) to reduce the force or effect of something Example: The new policy aims to ______ the impact of poverty.

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attenuate

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(adj) certain to fail or be destroyed

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doom

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(n) damage or harm caused to something or someone Example: Eating too much sugar is a ______ to your health.

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detriment

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(adj) having a great effect on people or things Example: She is an ______ leader in the community.

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influential

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(v) to reduce or eliminate the gap between two things Example: The program aims to ______ the gap between school and work.

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bridge

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