Cambridge IELTS 17 - أكاديمي - اختبار 4 - القراءة - المقطع 3

wearing a blindfold

to play against someone in a game or contest

someone who competes against another person or group with the intention of winning, proving themselves, or achieving a specific goal

to establish a standard or expectation that others should strive to meet or exceed

to cause something or someone to be noticeably different or better than others

having an elevated quality, either morally or intellectually, that is far above the ordinary

a predisposition to like something

a strong feeling of enjoyment, excitement, or thrill derived from an activity or experience

the sport of parachuting from a fixed structure or cliff

at exactly the same time

exceptional skill, expertise, or mastery in a particular field or activity

a group of people having a religion, ethnic, profession, or other particular characteristic in common

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

possessing great skill in a certain field

a room or building equipped for scientific research, experiments, testing, or the production of chemicals or medicines

causing great surprise or amazement due to being impressive, unexpected, or remarkable

to teach or give additional instruction to one person or a small group

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

to complete or perfect something, particularly by adding an accomplishment, a success, etc.

the highest title a player can achieve, awarded by FIDE to players who have demonstrated exceptional skill and achievement in chess tournaments and matches

a competition in which the best player or team is chosen

to secure a position in a ranking based on measured success or accomplishment

not initiated; deficient in relevant experience

to make something required, necessary, or appropriate

a meeting devoted to a particular activity

to think about a concept or situation in detail

to unfold in a particular way

a flat, usually rectangular surface used for playing tabletop games

to bring back something from the memory

in a way that can be trusted to work well or be accurate

difficult to achieve or deal with

more than average, but not too much

demanding or requiring a considerable amount of effort and energy to deal with

a feeling of extreme tiredness

to occur, often referring to something unwelcome

not thorough or complete enough to be useful or reliable

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

broken into small, disconnected parts or pieces

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

highly typical and recognizable example of a common situation, behavior, or mistake

unusually good or much greater than what is normal or expected

to the highest or utmost degree

having a natural talent, intelligence, or ability in a particular area or skill

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

not published

a unit used to represent the degree, size, or quantity of something

to give or assign money, resources, time, space, or duties to a particular person or purpose

to find a solution to a problem

a sign or clue of a possible opportunity

to lead one to believe or consider that something exists or is true

to think about or understand information carefully and in steps

a word, phrase, or question that helps someone find an answer in a puzzle, quiz, or game

to succeed in doing or achieving something

to devote significant time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose, activity, or person

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something

a simplified summary that lists the main points or key ideas of a subject, providing an organized framework

referring to an event or occurrence that is about to happen very soon

a series of related items or events arranged in a specific order

to involve or be about someone or something

to purposefully channel or apply one's attention, energy, or emotions toward a specific goal, person, or task

the information or events that stimulate action or response

to keep information in the mind so it can be remembered or used later

in a manner that accurately represents facts, details, or the original source

a group of brain areas in the front and upper-middle parts of the brain that work together to control attention, decision-making, problem-solving, and working memory