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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (2)

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accordingly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is appropriate to the circumstances

en consecuencia

en consecuencia

Ex: She adjusted her schedule accordingly to accommodate the unexpected meeting .Ella ajustó su horario **en consecuencia** para acomodar la reunión inesperada.

apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

aplicar mal, aplicar incorrectamente

aplicar mal, aplicar incorrectamente

range
[Sustantivo]

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

rango

rango

Ex: The company produces a range of products , from household appliances to personal care items .La empresa produce una **gama** de productos, desde electrodomésticos hasta artículos de cuidado personal.
to express
[Verbo]

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

expresar

expresar

Ex: The dancer is expressing a story through graceful movements on stage .El bailarín **expresa** una historia a través de movimientos elegantes en el escenario.
concern
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of being uneasy, troubled, or worried about something such as problem, threat, uncertainty, etc.

preocupación

preocupación

Ex: The environmental group voiced their concern about the proposed construction project .El grupo ambiental expresó su **preocupación** por el proyecto de construcción propuesto.

appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

malversar, apropiarse indebidamente

malversar, apropiarse indebidamente

to bring ideas, texts, things, etc. together and create something new

combinar

combinar

Ex: The new policy conflates several existing regulations into a more streamlined framework .La nueva política **combina** varias regulaciones existentes en un marco más simplificado.
movement
[Sustantivo]

a group of people with a common political, social, or artistic goal who work together to achieve it

movimiento

movimiento

vehicle
[Sustantivo]

a means or tool used to express or achieve something

vehículo, medio

vehículo, medio

Ex: The novel acted as a vehicle for exploring complex human relationships and themes .La novela actuó como un **vehículo** para explorar relaciones humanas complejas y temas profundos.
to reflect
[Verbo]

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

reflejar, mostrar

reflejar, mostrar

Ex: Her actions reflect her kindness and compassion towards others .Sus acciones **reflejan** su amabilidad y compasión hacia los demás.
to deliver
[Verbo]

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

pronunciar, entregar

pronunciar, entregar

Ex: The preacher delivered a moving sermon on forgiveness and redemption to the congregation .El predicador **pronunció** un sermón conmovedor sobre el perdón y la redención a la congregación.
subtle
[Adjetivo]

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

suave

suave

Ex: The changes to the menu were subtle but effective , enhancing the overall dining experience .Los cambios en el menú fueron **sutiles** pero efectivos, mejorando la experiencia general de la comida.

to increase something to the highest possible level

maximizar

maximizar

Ex: The company aims to maximize profits through strategic marketing .La empresa tiene como objetivo **maximizar** las ganancias a través del marketing estratégico.
effectiveness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of yielding the desired result

eficacia, efectividad

eficacia, efectividad

Ex: Customer feedback is crucial in assessing the effectiveness of the new product features .Los comentarios de los clientes son cruciales para evaluar la **efectividad** de las nuevas características del producto.
adolescent
[Sustantivo]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

adolescente

adolescente

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .Los **adolescentes** a menudo experimentan emociones fuertes a medida que crecen.

to become aware or conscious of something

percibir

percibir

Ex: Through the artist 's work , many perceived a deeper message about society 's values .A través del trabajo del artista, muchos **percibieron** un mensaje más profundo sobre los valores de la sociedad.
to convey
[Verbo]

to communicate or portray a particular feeling, idea, impression, etc.

expresar

expresar

Ex: While speaking , he was continuously conveying his passion for the subject .Mientras hablaba, **transmitía** continuamente su pasión por el tema.
to undo
[Verbo]

to make null or cancel the effects of something

deshacer

deshacer

Ex: After receiving negative feedback , the company worked hard to undo the damage to its reputation .Después de recibir comentarios negativos, la empresa trabajó duro para **deshacer** el daño a su reputación.
intended
[Adjetivo]

planned, desired, or aimed for as a specific goal or objective

deseado

deseado

Ex: The curriculum was designed with the intended purpose of preparing students for college and career success .El plan de estudios fue diseñado con el **propósito** de preparar a los estudiantes para el éxito universitario y profesional.
to drive
[Verbo]

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

impulsar, conducir

impulsar, conducir

Ex: Entrepreneurship and small businesses have been driving local economic development .El emprendimiento y las pequeñas empresas han **impulsado** el desarrollo económico local.
correlation
[Sustantivo]

a mutual relationship between things, where one tends to influence the other

correlación

correlación

perception
[Sustantivo]

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

imagen

imagen

Ex: Media coverage can influence public perception on important topics .La cobertura mediática puede influir en la **percepción** pública sobre temas importantes.
genuine
[Adjetivo]

truly what something appears to be, without any falseness, imitation, or deception

auténtico, genuino

auténtico, genuino

Ex: The autograph turned out to be genuine.El autógrafo resultó ser **auténtico**.

to make someone want to do something by giving them a reason or encouragement

motivar, alentar

motivar, alentar

Ex: The organization has successfully motivated individuals to participate in various charitable activities .La organización ha logrado **motivar** a las personas para que participen en diversas actividades benéficas.
vague
[Adjetivo]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

vago

vago

Ex: The directions to the restaurant were vague, causing us to get lost on the way .Las indicaciones para llegar al restaurante eran **vagas**, lo que nos hizo perdernos por el camino.
proponent
[Sustantivo]

a supporter who usually speaks publicly in favor of a theory, idea, or plan

proponente

proponente

viable
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

viable

viable

Ex: We need to come up with a viable strategy to improve customer satisfaction .Necesitamos idear una estrategia **viable** para mejorar la satisfacción del cliente.
construct
[Sustantivo]

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

construcción, concepto

construcción, concepto

laboratory
[Sustantivo]

a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation

laboratorio, taller experimental

laboratorio, taller experimental

to allocate, assign, or dispense something

administrar, distribuir

administrar, distribuir

Ex: The manager administered the bonuses equally among the employees .El gerente **administró** los bonos por igual entre los empleados.
targeted
[Adjetivo]

focused or directed toward a specific goal, objective, or audience

dirigido, enfocado

dirigido, enfocado

Ex: They made targeted improvements to the website to enhance the user experience for mobile users .Realizaron mejoras **dirigidas** al sitio web para mejorar la experiencia del usuario para los usuarios móviles.
to dispute
[Verbo]

to doubt a fact or to call its truth into question

debatir

debatir

Ex: They disputed the company 's assertion that they had breached the contract .Ellos disputaron la afirmación de la empresa de que habían incumplido el contrato.
faith
[Sustantivo]

complete confidence in a person or plan etc

fe, confianza

fe, confianza

capacity
[Sustantivo]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

capacidad

capacidad

Ex: The city has the capacity to handle a larger population with the planned infrastructure upgrades .La ciudad tiene la **capacidad** de manejar una población más grande con las mejoras de infraestructura planificadas.
attribute
[Sustantivo]

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

atributo, cualidad

atributo, cualidad

Ex: The attributes of the car include its fuel efficiency and sleek design .Los **atributos** del automóvil incluyen su eficiencia en combustible y su diseño elegante.
paradoxically
[Adverbio]

in a way that seems opposite to what one would expect

paradójicamente, de manera paradójica

paradójicamente, de manera paradójica

Ex: Paradoxically, her fear of failure became the driving force behind her remarkable success .**Paradójicamente**, su miedo al fracaso se convirtió en la fuerza impulsora detrás de su notable éxito.
to serve
[Verbo]

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

servir, ser útil

servir, ser útil

Ex: The meeting served its purpose by addressing all the issues on the agenda .La reunión **sirvió** su propósito al abordar todos los temas en la agenda.
talk
[Sustantivo]

a lecture or speech given to an audience on a specific subject

discurso

discurso

Ex: His talk included a Q&A session at the end .Su **charla** incluyó una sesión de preguntas y respuestas al final.
waste of time
[Sustantivo]

an activity or situation that does not produce any benefit or value, and instead consumes time and resources that could be better utilized elsewhere

pérdida de tiempo

pérdida de tiempo

Ex: Cleaning the garage felt like a waste of time when we were moving out anyway .Limpiar el garaje parecía una **pérdida de tiempo** ya que nos íbamos a mudar de todos modos.
essay
[Sustantivo]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

ensayo

ensayo

Ex: The newspaper published an essay criticizing government policies .El periódico publicó un **ensayo** que critica las políticas del gobierno.
indeed
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

ciertamente, de verdad

ciertamente, de verdad

Ex: Indeed, it was a remarkable achievement .**De hecho**, fue un logro notable.
perhaps
[Adverbio]

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

probablemente

probablemente

Ex: Perhaps there is a better solution we have n't considered yet .**Quizás** haya una mejor solución que no hayamos considerado todavía.
to shift
[Verbo]

(of a policy, point of view, or situation) to become something different

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: As societal norms evolved , the cultural perspective on certain social issues began to shift.A medida que evolucionaban las normas sociales, la perspectiva cultural sobre ciertos problemas sociales comenzó a **cambiar**.

to move away from one's area of interest or original path

desviar, alejarse

desviar, alejarse

Ex: After years of pursuing a career in finance , she felt the need to turn away and follow her passion for environmental activism .Después de años de perseguir una carrera en finanzas, sintió la necesidad de **alejarse** y seguir su pasión por el activismo ambiental.
potential
[Sustantivo]

the inherent capability or ability to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future

potencial, capacidad

potencial, capacidad

Ex: She has the potential to become a great leader with the right guidance .Ella tiene el **potencial** para convertirse en una gran líder con la orientación adecuada.
to tend
[Verbo]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tender a

tender a

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .En climas más fríos, las temperaturas **tienden** a bajar significativamente durante los meses de invierno.
competitive
[Adjetivo]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

competitivo, ambicioso

competitivo, ambicioso

Ex: Her competitive spirit drove her to seek leadership positions and excel in her career .Su espíritu **competitivo** la impulsó a buscar posiciones de liderazgo y sobresalir en su carrera.
generally
[Adverbio]

in a way that is true in most cases

generalmente

generalmente

Ex: People generally prefer direct flights over layovers .Las personas **generalmente** prefieren vuelos directos en lugar de escalas.
encouragement
[Sustantivo]

something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support

ánimo, aliento

ánimo, aliento

Ex: With her encouragement, he decided to pursue his dreams .Con su **ánimo**, decidió perseguir sus sueños.
to push
[Verbo]

to encourage or influence someone, or oneself, to work harder

empujar, animar

empujar, animar

Ex: Do n't push yourself too hard , or you 'll burn out .No te **empujes** demasiado, o te agotarás.
nota bene
[Sustantivo]

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

nota bene, nótese bien

nota bene, nótese bien

methodology
[Sustantivo]

a series of methods by which a certain subject is studied or a particular activity is done

metodología

metodología

Ex: The company 's success can be attributed to its innovative business methodology.El éxito de la empresa puede atribuirse a su **metodología** empresarial innovadora.

to understand or assign meaning to something

interpretar, entender

interpretar, entender

Ex: Criminal investigators interpret clues to reconstruct the sequence of events in a crime .Los investigadores criminales **interpretan** pistas para reconstruir la secuencia de eventos en un crimen.
to promote
[Verbo]

to help or support the progress or development of something

apoyer

apoyer

Ex: The community members joined hands to promote local businesses and economic growth .Los miembros de la comunidad unieron fuerzas para **promover** los negocios locales y el crecimiento económico.
aware
[Adjetivo]

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

concienciado

concienciado

Ex: She became aware of her surroundings as she walked through the unfamiliar neighborhood .Se dio cuenta de su entorno mientras caminaba por el barrio desconocido.
to boost
[Verbo]

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

aumentar

aumentar

Ex: She boosts her productivity by organizing her tasks efficiently .Ella **aumenta** su productividad organizando sus tareas de manera eficiente.
morale
[Sustantivo]

one's personal level of confidence, enthusiasm, and emotional well-being, especially in the context of facing challenges or adversity

moral

moral

Ex: The unexpected victory lifted Jane 's morale, filling her with a sense of accomplishment and renewed energy for future challenges .La victoria inesperada elevó la **moral** de Jane, llenándola de un sentido de logro y energía renovada para los desafíos futuros.
admirable
[Adjetivo]

deserving of praise and respect due to excellent standards and positive attributes

admirable

admirable

Ex: His admirable ability to stay calm and composed in stressful situations earned him the admiration of his peers .Su **admirable** capacidad para mantenerse calmado y sereno en situaciones estresantes le valió la admiración de sus compañeros.
driver
[Sustantivo]

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

factor, motor

factor, motor

Ex: Political instability can be a driver of migration and displacement .La inestabilidad política puede ser un **factor** de migración y desplazamiento.
deliberate
[Adjetivo]

done on purpose

deliberado

deliberado

Ex: She made a deliberate effort to include everyone in the discussion .Ella hizo un esfuerzo **deliberado** para incluir a todos en la discusión.
to strive
[Verbo]

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

esforzarse, luchar

esforzarse, luchar

Ex: Organizations strive to provide exceptional service to meet customer expectations .Las organizaciones **se esfuerzan** por proporcionar un servicio excepcional para cumplir con las expectativas de los clientes.
credit
[Sustantivo]

approval

crédito,  aprobación

crédito, aprobación

to respond
[Verbo]

to show improvement or favorable reactions in response to a specific action or intervention

responder, reaccionar

responder, reaccionar

Ex: The baby responded to the soothing lullaby , falling asleep peacefully .El bebé **respondió** a la canción de cuna relajante, quedándose dormido tranquilamente.
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: The company is currently adapting its product features based on customer feedback .La empresa está actualmente **adaptando** las características de su producto en base a los comentarios de los clientes.
elixir
[Sustantivo]

something that is believed to be a perfect solution to a problem, often in an unrealistic or overly hopeful way

elixir, panacea

elixir, panacea

Ex: Meditation is often seen as an elixir for stress and anxiety .La meditación a menudo se ve como un **elixir** para el estrés y la ansiedad.
deluded
[Adjetivo]

believing something that is not true, often because of being misled or refusing to accept reality

engañado, ilusorio

engañado, ilusorio

Ex: He lived in a deluded world of his own making.Vivía en un mundo **engañado** de su propia creación.
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