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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (2)

Learn vocabulary from the second part of Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 4 Reading Passage 1, with useful words and expressions from the text.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
generation
generation
[Sustantivo]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

generación

generación

Ex: Each generation faces unique challenges and opportunities shaped by the events of their time. 
reproductive
reproductive
[Adjetivo]

relating to processes and behaviors involved in the creation of offspring within a species

reproductivo

reproductivo

Ex: Reproductive cycles in females involve ovulation and menstruation. 

Los ciclos reproductivos en las hembras involucran la ovulación y la menstruación.

cycle
cycle
[Sustantivo]

(biology) a series of transformations and events that happen in an animal or plant's lifetime

ciclo

ciclo

Ex: The cell cycle is the process by which cells grow and divide. 
indeed
indeed
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

ciertamente, de verdad

ciertamente, de verdad

Ex: The rumors about the new product launch were, indeed, accurate. 

Los rumores sobre el lanzamiento del nuevo producto eran, efectivamente, precisos.

extent
extent
[Sustantivo]

the point or degree to which something extends

extensión, grado

extensión, grado

Ex: She was surprised by the extent of his knowledge. 
roughly
roughly
[Adverbio]

without being exact

aproximadamente

aproximadamente

Ex: The cake should be baked at roughly 180 degrees Celsius. 

El pastel debe hornearse a aproximadamente 180 grados Celsius.

on average
on average
[Adverbio]

used to describe the typical or average value or amount based on a set of data or observations

en promedio

en promedio

Ex: Students scored higher on average in this year’s exam compared to last year. 

Los estudiantes obtuvieron puntajes más altos en promedio en el examen de este año en comparación con el año pasado.

sign
sign
[Sustantivo]

a perceptible indication or clue of something not immediately obvious

indicio, presagio

indicio, presagio

Ex: Yellowing leaves are a sign of nutrient deficiency. 
well-equipped
well-equipped
[Adjetivo]

having all the necessary tools, supplies, or features for a specific purpose

bien equipado, totalmente equipado

bien equipado, totalmente equipado

Ex: Their gym is well-equipped with the latest machines. 

Su gimnasio está bien equipado con las últimas máquinas.

to cope
to cope
[Verbo]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

aguantar, afrontar

aguantar, afrontar

Ex: Employees cope with changes in the workplace by adapting to new procedures and technologies. 
to adjust
to adjust
[Verbo]

to become accustomed to a new situation, environment, or way of life

adaptarse

adaptarse

Ex: It took Daniel some time to adjust to working at night. 
under
under
[Preposición]

affected or strained by a force, influence, or condition

bajo, debajo de

bajo, debajo de

Ex: The wall buckled under the weight of the snow. 

El muro cedió bajo el peso de la nieve.

unwillingly
unwillingly
[Adverbio]

with a lack of desire or a sense of resistance

de mala gana, sin ganas

de mala gana, sin ganas

Ex: The employee unwillingly complied with the new policy, despite disagreeing with its implementation. 

El empleado de mala gana cumplió con la nueva política, a pesar de estar en desacuerdo con su implementación.

unnaturally
unnaturally
[Adverbio]

not according to nature; not by natural means

no naturalmente, de manera no natural

no naturalmente, de manera no natural

to seek
to seek
[Verbo]

to make an effort to achieve or obtain something

buscar, pretender

buscar, pretender

Ex: They sought to solve the problem by brainstorming solutions. 
to pull together

to collect various items or pieces of information into one place or format

reunir, recopilar

reunir, recopilar

Ex: The team pulled together all the research data for the presentation. 

El equipo recopiló todos los datos de investigación para la presentación.

data
data
[Sustantivo]

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

datos

datos

Ex: Weather forecasters rely on data from satellites and weather stations to predict future conditions. 
record
record
[Sustantivo]

an item that provides lasting evidence or information about past events, actions, or conditions

registro, archivo

registro, archivo

Ex: The ancient manuscript provided a historical record of the civilization's achievements. 
to submit
to submit
[Verbo]

to present an idea, opinion, or argument for consideration, often in a formal or structured setting

presentar, someter

presentar, someter

Ex: I submit that this proposal offers the most practical solution to the problem. 
enthusiast
enthusiast
[Sustantivo]

someone who has a strong interest in a particular activity, subject, or hobby, and really loves learning about it and doing it

entusiasta, aficionado

entusiasta, aficionado

Ex: He’s a car enthusiast and spends weekends restoring vintage models. 

Es un entusiasta de los coches y pasa los fines de semana restaurando modelos antiguos.

to estimate

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

estimar

estimar

Ex: He estimated the distance to be around five miles. 
abundance
abundance
[Sustantivo]

a large quantity or amount of something

abundancia, profusión

abundancia, profusión

Ex: Her generosity stemmed from an abundance of kindness and empathy. 

Su generosidad provenía de una abundancia de amabilidad y empatía.

distribution
distribution
[Sustantivo]

the pattern or arrangement of objects, organisms, or phenomena across a range, area, or volume

distribución, reparto

distribución, reparto

Ex: The survey analyzed the distribution of households in the district. 
along with
along with
[Preposición]

together with something else

junto con, además de

junto con, además de

Ex: A thank-you note came along with the gift. 

Una nota de agradecimiento llegó junto con el regalo.

crucially
crucially
[Adverbio]

in a manner emphasizing the important nature of an action, event, or situation

crucialmente, de manera crucial

crucialmente, de manera crucial

Ex: Effective communication is crucially necessary in building strong and collaborative teams. 

La comunicación efectiva es crucialmente necesaria para construir equipos fuertes y colaborativos.

subtle
subtle
[Adjetivo]

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

suave

suave

Ex: The fragrance was subtle, hinting at notes of jasmine and sandalwood without overpowering the senses. 

La fragancia era sutil, insinuando notas de jazmín y sándalo sin abrumar los sentidos.

adult
adult
[Adjetivo]

fully developed and mature

maduro (físicamente)

maduro (físicamente)

Ex: The adult students in the class are eager to learn and advance their careers. 
variable
variable
[Sustantivo]

something that is subject to change and can affect the result of a situation

variable

variable

Ex: The team considered several variables, including cost and quality, before making their decision. 
flexible
flexible
[Adjetivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

adaptable

adaptable

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule, accommodating others’ needs. 

Es conocido por ser flexible con su horario, adaptándose a las necesidades de los demás.

likely
likely
[Adjetivo]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

probable

probable

Ex: Based on recent trends, it's likely that the company will see an increase in profits next quarter. 
emergence
emergence
[Sustantivo]

the process of beginning to exist, develop, or become widely known

surgimiento

surgimiento

Ex: The decade saw the emergence of several new political movements. 
to drive
to drive
[Verbo]

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

impulsar, conducir

impulsar, conducir

Ex: The desire for sustainability is driving changes in consumer behavior. 
individual
individual
[Adjetivo]

considered a separate or distinct entity

separado

separado

Ex: The school provides individual tutoring sessions for students who need extra help. 
previously
previously
[Adverbio]

before the present moment or a specific time

anteriormente, antes

anteriormente, antes

Ex: The current system operates more efficiently than the one used previously. 

El sistema actual opera de manera más eficiente que el utilizado anteriormente.

trend
trend
[Sustantivo]

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: The trend in smartphone technology shows an increasing emphasis on camera quality and AI features. 
extent
extent
[Sustantivo]

the point or degree to which something extends

extensión, grado

extensión, grado

Ex: She was surprised by the extent of his knowledge. 
dainty
dainty
[Adjetivo]

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

delicado, refinado

delicado, refinado

Ex: The dainty necklace added a touch of elegance to her outfit. 

El collar delicado añadió un toque de elegancia a su atuendo.

in line with
in line with
[Preposición]

used to convey that someone or something is conforming to a particular standard, guideline, or expectation

de acuerdo con,  en consonancia con

de acuerdo con, en consonancia con

Ex: The new policy is in line with industry regulations. 

La nueva política está en línea con las regulaciones de la industria.

stress
stress
[Sustantivo]

force applied to a material that produces strain or deformation

tensión, esfuerzo

tensión, esfuerzo

Ex: Stress can lead to fractures if a material exceeds its limit. 
to drag
to drag
[Verbo]

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will

arrastrar, jalar

arrastrar, jalar

Ex: The disinterested teenager had to be dragged to the family gathering. 
across
across
[Preposición]

during a period of time

a lo largo de, durante

a lo largo de, durante

Ex: Her work resonates across the ages. 

Su trabajo resuena a lo largo de los siglos.

colony
colony
[Sustantivo]

a group of animals, plants, or other organisms of the same kind living or growing together

colonia

colonia

Ex: Researchers observed a colony of ants building tunnels beneath the tree. 
northward
northward
[Adverbio]

to the direction of north

hacia el norte, norteño

hacia el norte, norteño

Ex: The river flowed northward, carving a path through the rugged landscape. 

El río fluía hacia el norte, tallando un camino a través del paisaje escarpado.

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