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

Aprende vocabulario de la cuarta parte de Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 4 Reading Passage 2, con palabras y expresiones útiles del texto.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to [make] sense

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

Ex: It doesn't make sense to drive all the way there when we can just take the bus. 
untapped
untapped
[Adjetivo]

available but not yet exploited or developed

sin explotar, inexplorado

sin explotar, inexplorado

Ex: Small rural communities represent an untapped market. 
sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: They built a sustainable energy system with solar panels. 

Construyeron un sistema de energía sostenible con paneles solares.

to deplete
to deplete
[Verbo]

to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance

agotar

agotar

Ex: Unregulated industrial practices can deplete the soil of essential nutrients. 

Las prácticas industriales no reguladas pueden agotar el suelo de nutrientes esenciales.

critic
critic
[Sustantivo]

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

crítico

crítico

Ex: The literary critic analyzed the symbolism and themes present in the novel, offering insights into the author's intentions. 
exotic
exotic
[Adjetivo]

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

exótico

exótico

Ex: They went on a vacation to an exotic island in the Caribbean, enjoying the pristine beaches and lush landscapes. 
little-known
little-known
[Adjetivo]

not widely or generally recognized

poco conocido, desconocido

poco conocido, desconocido

Ex: The scientist made a little-known but important discovery. 

El científico hizo un descubrimiento poco conocido pero importante.

assault
assault
[Sustantivo]

the act of attempting to do or achieve something difficult in a determined way

esfuerzo

esfuerzo

Ex: The company's assault on the market leader position involved innovative strategies and hard work. 
to inflict
to inflict
[Verbo]

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

infligir, causar

infligir, causar

Ex: The criminal's goal was to inflict fear on the community through acts of violence. 
expert
expert
[Sustantivo]

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

experto

experto

Ex: The finance expert gave valuable advice on managing money. 
off limits
off limits
[Adjetivo]

referring to a place or area where access is restricted or prohibited

prohibido, zona restringida

prohibido, zona restringida

Ex: Students are not allowed to enter the teacher's lounge, it's strictly off limits. 

Los estudiantes no tienen permitido entrar a la sala de profesores, está estrictamente prohibido.

active
active
[Adjetivo]

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

activo, en actividad

activo, en actividad

Ex: Kilauea in Hawaii is considered an active volcano due to its frequent lava flows. 
biotechnology
biotechnology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of science and technology that involves the use of living organisms, cells, and biological systems to develop new products and applications for various industries

biotecnología, tecnología biológica

biotecnología, tecnología biológica

Ex: Biotechnology plays a crucial role in developing vaccines and therapies for infectious diseases. 

La biotecnología juega un papel crucial en el desarrollo de vacunas y terapias para enfermedades infecciosas.

spin-off
spin-off
[Sustantivo]

a product made during the manufacture of something else

subproducto, derivado

subproducto, derivado

strict
strict
[Adjetivo]

(of a rule, law, or requirement) demanding complete obedience and allowing little or no flexibility

estricto

estricto

Ex: Emma was given strict instructions not to open the door. 
elsewhere
elsewhere
[Adverbio]

at, in, or to another place

en otro lugar

en otro lugar

Ex: Most of the guests were busy chatting elsewhere when dinner was served. 

La mayoría de los invitados estaban ocupados charlando en otro lugar cuando se sirvió la cena.

reference
reference
[Sustantivo]

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea

referencia, cita

referencia, cita

Ex: The report contained a reference to the latest research in the field. 
rapidly
rapidly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is very quick and often unexpected

rápidamente

rápidamente

Ex: The athlete ran rapidly to break the record. 

El atleta corrió rápidamente para romper el récord.

raw
raw
[Adjetivo]

in a natural or basic state before being processed, refined, or manufactured

crudo,  bruto

crudo, bruto

Ex: The company purchases raw sugar and refines it locally. 
transport
transport
[Sustantivo]

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

transporte

transporte

Ex: The growth of online shopping increased demand for freight transport. 
rough
rough
[Adjetivo]

approximate or lacking in detail or refinement

aproximado, tosco

aproximado, tosco

Ex: We planned to meet at around 2 PM, give or take a rough half-hour. 
particular
particular
[Adjetivo]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

especial

especial

Ex: She is dedicated to a particular area of research within the medical field. 

Ella está dedicada a un área particular de investigación dentro del campo médico.

organism
organism
[Sustantivo]

an individual living thing, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or bacterium

organismo

organismo

Ex: A tree is a complex organism made up of many specialized cells. 
to coexist
to coexist
[Verbo]

to exist together in the same location or period, without necessarily interacting

coexistir

coexistir

Ex: Digital and print media continue to coexist in today's information-driven world. 

Los medios digitales e impresos continúan coexistiendo en el mundo actual impulsado por la información.

move
move
[Sustantivo]

the act of making a decision or taking action towards a particular goal or outcome

movimiento, iniciativa

movimiento, iniciativa

Ex: Her move to volunteer at the shelter was deeply appreciated. 
heavily
heavily
[Adverbio]

to a great or considerable extent

fuerte

fuerte

Ex: The company is heavily invested in renewable energy. 

La empresa está muy invertida en energías renovables.

mined
mined
[Adjetivo]

extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth

extraído, minado

extraído, minado

inhabitant
inhabitant
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

habitante

habitante

Ex: Deer are common inhabitants of these forests. 
to ignore
to ignore
[Verbo]

to overlook or neglect something important or noteworthy

ignorar, desatender

ignorar, desatender

Ex: Despite the urgent need, they ignored the issue until it became a crisis. 
worthwhile
worthwhile
[Adjetivo]

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

valer la pena, merecer la pena

valer la pena, merecer la pena

Ex: The hiking trail offers a worthwhile experience with stunning views of the mountains. 

El sendero de senderismo ofrece una experiencia valiosa con impresionantes vistas de las montañas.

destructive
destructive
[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of damage or harm

destructivo, destructor

destructivo, destructor

Ex: The destructive force of the earthquake toppled buildings and infrastructure. 

La fuerza destructiva del terremoto derribó edificios e infraestructuras.

marine life
marine life
[Sustantivo]

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments

vida marina, fauna marina

vida marina, fauna marina

Ex: Scientists study marine life to understand ecosystems. 

Los científicos estudian la vida marina para entender los ecosistemas.

outer space
outer space
[Sustantivo]

the space outside the earth's atmosphere

espacio exterior, espacio ultraterrestre

espacio exterior, espacio ultraterrestre

Ex: Satellites in outer space help with communication, weather monitoring, and scientific research by orbiting the Earth and other celestial bodies. 

Los satélites en el espacio exterior ayudan con la comunicación, el monitoreo del clima y la investigación científica al orbitar la Tierra y otros cuerpos celestes.

to lie
to lie
[Verbo]

to occupy a particular place

encontrarse, yacer

encontrarse, yacer

Ex: The garden lies at the back of the house, surrounded by tall trees. 
to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change something so that it is suitable for a different purpose, situation, or need

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: The building was adapted for use as a community center. 
strongly
strongly
[Adverbio]

to a large or significant degree

mucho

mucho

Ex: The evidence strongly suggests a different conclusion. 

La evidencia fuertemente sugiere una conclusión diferente.

due to
due to
[Preposición]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

debido a

debido a

Ex: He missed the meeting due to a family emergency. 

Perdió la reunión debido a una emergencia familiar.

unidentified
unidentified
[Adjetivo]

not yet recognized or determined as a particular person or thing

no identificado,  desconocido

no identificado, desconocido

Ex: Radar tracked an unidentified aircraft near the coast. 
consequence
consequence
[Sustantivo]

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

consecuencia, resultado

consecuencia, resultado

Ex: The power outage was a direct consequence of the storm. 
to look
to look
[Verbo]

to expect or rely on something happening or someone doing something

contar, esperar

contar, esperar

Ex: They look at the government to provide solutions for the economy. 
in place
in place
[Adverbio]

properly arranged or ready to be used

en su lugar, correctamente dispuesto

en su lugar, correctamente dispuesto

Ex: A strong security system is already in place at the building. 

Un sistema de seguridad fuerte ya está en su lugar en el edificio.

to deliver
to deliver
[Verbo]

to provide or supply something that was expected or promised

entregar, proporcionar

entregar, proporcionar

Ex: The contractor delivered on the renovation work, finishing ahead of schedule. 
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