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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 3 (2)

Learn vocabulary from the second part of Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 2 Reading Passage 3, with useful words and expressions from the text.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to outperform

to do better than someone or something

hacer mejor que

hacer mejor que

Ex: The company's stock consistently outperforms others in the market due to its strong financial performance. 

Las acciones de la empresa superan constantemente a otras en el mercado debido a su fuerte desempeño financiero.

innately
innately
[Adverbio]

in a way that is natural or present from birth

por naturaleza

por naturaleza

Ex: Cats are innately territorial animals, marking their territory with scent glands. 

Los gatos son animales territoriales innatamente, marcando su territorio con glándulas odoríferas.

superior
superior
[Adjetivo]

better than another person or thing in quality, value, ability, or performance

superior, mejor

superior, mejor

Ex: The restaurant offers food of superior quality. 
to call
to call
[Verbo]

to describe or address someone or something in a particular way

llamar, calificar

llamar, calificar

Ex: He works in marketing, or advertising, or whatever you want to call his job. 
distinguished
distinguished
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) very successful and respected

distinguido

distinguido

Ex: As a distinguished author, he had numerous best-selling books and literary awards. 
educationist
educationist
[Sustantivo]

a specialist in the theory of education

especialista en teoría de la educación, educacionista

especialista en teoría de la educación, educacionista

innate
innate
[Adjetivo]

(of a quality or skill) gained from the moment that one was born

innato

innato

potentially
potentially
[Adverbio]

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

potencialmente

potencialmente

Ex: The team's innovative idea could potentially revolutionize the industry. 

La idea innovadora del equipo podría potencialmente revolucionar la industria.

to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

asociar

asociar

Ex: Some students associate the library with a quiet and focused environment for studying. 
according to
according to
[Preposición]

in regard to what someone has said or written

según

según

Ex: The book, according to the author, offers a unique perspective on the subject. 

El libro, según el autor, ofrece una perspectiva única sobre el tema.

to collaborate

to work with someone else in order to create something or reach the same goal

colaborar

colaborar

Ex: We need to collaborate with our colleagues to finalize the project proposal. 

Necesitamos colaborar con nuestros colegas para finalizar la propuesta del proyecto.

neuroscience
neuroscience
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of the nervous system

neurociencia

neurociencia

talented
talented
[Adjetivo]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

talentoso, con talento

talentoso, con talento

Ex: The team has several talented players this season. 

El equipo tiene varios jugadores talentosos esta temporada.

attitude
attitude
[Sustantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

actitud

actitud

Ex: He approached the project with a can-do attitude, inspiring his team to work diligently towards success. 
approach
approach
[Sustantivo]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

enfoque, planteamiento

enfoque, planteamiento

Ex: His cautious approach to investing saved him from major losses. 
attribute
attribute
[Sustantivo]

a distinguishing quality that is considered a key part of someone or something's nature

atributo, cualidad

atributo, cualidad

Ex: Creativity is often considered an essential attribute of successful artists. 
persistence
persistence
[Sustantivo]

the ongoing existence or continuous effort of something over a period of time, especially despite difficulties

persistencia, tenacidad

persistencia, tenacidad

Ex: The persistence of the problem has made it harder to find a solution. 

La persistencia del problema ha hecho más difícil encontrar una solución.

eminent
eminent
[Adjetivo]

having a position or quality that is noticeably great and respected

eminente

eminente

Ex: The eminent surgeon pioneered groundbreaking techniques in cardiac surgery. 

El cirujano eminente fue pionero en técnicas innovadoras en cirugía cardíaca.

peak
peak
[Sustantivo]

the stage or point of highest quality, activity, success, etc.

cumbre

cumbre

Ex: The company's profits were at their peak last year, thanks to successful product launches and strategic investments. 
expertise
expertise
[Sustantivo]

a high level of specialized knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity

experiencia,  pericia

experiencia, pericia

Ex: Daniel was hired for his expertise in international law. 
to go back
to go back
[Verbo]

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

remontarse, retroceder

remontarse, retroceder

Ex: The company's commitment to sustainability goes back for decades. 

El compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad se remonta a décadas.

diverse
diverse
[Adjetivo]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

diverso

diverso

Ex: She enjoys listening to diverse genres of music, from classical to jazz. 

A ella le gusta escuchar diversos géneros de música, desde el clásico hasta el jazz.

achievement
achievement
[Sustantivo]

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

logro

logro

Ex: Despite the initial challenges, the team's successful launch of the new product was a significant achievement. 
heart
heart
[Sustantivo]

an area located near the center of a larger region

corazón, centro

corazón, centro

Ex: The heart of the forest is dense and difficult to navigate. 
deliberate
deliberate
[Adjetivo]

done slowly, carefully, and without hurry

deliberado,  pausado

deliberado, pausado

Ex: His movements were calm and deliberate. 
step
step
[Sustantivo]

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

paso, etapa

paso, etapa

Ex: We need to take further steps to improve safety. 
to produce
to produce
[Verbo]

to cause or bring about something

provocar

provocar

Ex: These reforms will produce little change. 
magic
magic
[Adjetivo]

describing or practicing special abilities or powers

mágico

mágico

Ex: The magician performed a magic trick that made objects disappear and reappear. 
to move on
to move on
[Verbo]

to transition or shift to a different topic or activity

pasar a, seguir adelante

pasar a, seguir adelante

Ex: She quickly moved on to the next chapter after finishing the introductory section. 

Ella rápidamente pasó al siguiente capítulo después de terminar la sección introductoria.

particularly
particularly
[Adverbio]

to a degree that is higher than usual

particularmente, especialmente

particularmente, especialmente

Ex: She found the last chapter of the book particularly moving. 

Ella encontró el último capítulo del libro particularmente conmovedor.

extraordinarily
extraordinarily
[Adverbio]

to an exceptionally high degree

extraordinariamente

extraordinariamente

Ex: She's marvelously talented at languages, speaking five fluently. 

Ella es extraordinariamente talentosa para los idiomas, hablando cinco con fluidez.

high-achieving
high-achieving
[Adjetivo]

consistently accomplishing significant success or goals

exitoso

exitoso

Ex: The high-achieving musician won multiple awards for her outstanding performances. 

El músico de alto rendimiento ganó múltiples premios por sus destacadas actuaciones.

discipline
discipline
[Sustantivo]

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

disciplina

disciplina

Ex: She pursued a career in physics, a discipline that explores the fundamental laws of nature and the universe. 
ballet
ballet
[Sustantivo]

a formal style of dance that uses precise and graceful movements, usually performed to music

ballet

ballet

Ex: Daniel watched a classical ballet at the theater. 
sculpture
sculpture
[Sustantivo]

the art of creating three-dimensional works by shaping, carving, casting, or otherwise forming material

escultura

escultura

Ex: She became interested in sculpture while working with clay. 
neurology
neurology
[Sustantivo]

a branch of medical science particularly concerned with the disorders of the nervous system

neurología

neurología

Ex: Neurology treats conditions like epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis. 
area
area
[Sustantivo]

a specific field or subject of study or expertise

área, campo

área, campo

Ex: She has published extensively in the area of medieval literature. 
outstanding
outstanding
[Adjetivo]

superior to others in terms of excellence

pendiente

pendiente

Ex: His outstanding leadership skills were evident in how he guided the team to success. 

Sus habilidades de liderazgo sobresalientes fueron evidentes en cómo guió al equipo hacia el éxito.

consistently
consistently
[Adverbio]

in a way that is always the same

constantemente

constantemente

Ex: The company has consistently met its quarterly targets. 

La empresa ha consistentemente cumplido sus objetivos trimestrales.

strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

(of an opinion or belief) held in a way that is firm and determined

firme (en creencia), fuerte (en creencia)

firme (en creencia), fuerte (en creencia)

Ex: They expressed strong opposition to the new law. 
work ethic
work ethic
[Sustantivo]

the attitude and effort a person shows toward their work, including being responsible, reliable, and dedicated

ética laboral, ética de trabajo

ética laboral, ética de trabajo

Ex: She has a strong work ethic and always completes her tasks on time. 

Ella tiene una fuerte ética de trabajo y siempre completa sus tareas a tiempo.

to [give] {sb} pause (for thought|)

to cause someone to stop and think carefully about something, often because it raises doubts or presents something unexpected

Ex: The unexpected result gave the team pause before continuing. 
replicable
replicable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being copied or reproduced with the same outcome

replicable, reproducible

replicable, reproducible

Ex: This process is replicable without needing special skills. 

Este proceso es replicable sin necesidad de habilidades especiales.

performer
performer
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that carries out an action or task in a particular way

intérprete, artista

intérprete, artista

Ex: The highest performers in the company were offered leadership roles. 
critically
critically
[Adverbio]

in a way that is extremely important, where the result can greatly influence success or failure

críticamente, de manera crucial

críticamente, de manera crucial

Ex: The company's future critically hinges on innovation and market demand. 

El futuro de la empresa depende críticamente de la innovación y la demanda del mercado.

to stretch
to stretch
[Verbo]

to cause someone to fully use their skills and abilities, often beyond what they are used to

estirar, desafiar

estirar, desafiar

Ex: The difficult puzzle stretched their problem-solving skills. 
goods
goods
[Sustantivo]

the qualities or abilities needed to achieve a specific goal or result

las cualidades, las habilidades

las cualidades, las habilidades

Ex: They lacked the goods needed to finish the project on time. 

Les faltaban las cualidades necesarias para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

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