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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 3 (2)

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pacy
pacy
[Adjetivo]

(of a book, movie, etc.) having a fast-developing plot

rápido, con buen ritmo

rápido, con buen ritmo

prose
prose
[Sustantivo]

spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry

prosa

prosa

Ex: The professor's lectures were known for their eloquent prose, captivating students with their rich language and depth of insight. 

Las conferencias del profesor eran conocidas por su prosa elocuente, cautivando a los estudiantes con su lenguaje rico y profundidad de insight.

to [steer] clear of {sb/sth}

to stay away from someone or something unpleasant, particularly one that is dangerous or troublesome

Ex: To maintain a healthy lifestyle, he tries to steer clear of sugary and unhealthy foods. 
deftly
deftly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is quick, precise, and skillful, especially with physical movements

hábilmente, diestramente

hábilmente, diestramente

Ex: He deftly caught the ball before it hit the ground. 

Él atrapó hábilmente la pelota antes de que tocara el suelo.

elegantly
elegantly
[Adverbio]

in a tasteful, refined, or graceful manner

elegantemente, con elegancia

elegantemente, con elegancia

Ex: The hotel lobby was elegantly furnished in muted tones. 

El vestíbulo del hotel estaba elegantemente amueblado en tonos apagados.

tale
tale
[Sustantivo]

a true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events

cuento, historia

cuento, historia

evenhanded
evenhanded
[Adjetivo]

fair in judgment or treatment

imparcial, equitativo

imparcial, equitativo

Ex: In negotiations, it's crucial to maintain an evenhanded stance to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome. 

En las negociaciones, es crucial mantener una postura imparcial para lograr un resultado mutuamente beneficioso.

sympathy
sympathy
[Sustantivo]

a supportive or favorable attitude towards an opinion, goal, or viewpoint, indicating agreement or understanding

simpatía, compasión

simpatía, compasión

Ex: His sympathy for the cause led him to actively support the campaign. 

Su simpatía por la causa lo llevó a apoyar activamente la campaña.

fierce
fierce
[Adjetivo]

very strong or intense

feroz, intenso

feroz, intenso

Ex: The storm brought fierce winds and heavy rain, causing widespread damage. 

La tormenta trajo vientos feroces y fuertes lluvias, causando daños generalizados.

republican
republican
[Adjetivo]

related to a political ideology or party that typically supports limited government, free-market principles, and conservative social values

republicano, relacionado con el Partido Republicano

republicano, relacionado con el Partido Republicano

Ex: Republican policies often advocate for a strong national defense and strict immigration controls. 

Las políticas republicanas a menudo abogan por una defensa nacional fuerte y controles estrictos de inmigración.

regime
regime
[Sustantivo]

a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

régimen

régimen

Ex: The previous regime was known for its human rights violations. 

El anterior régimen era conocido por sus violaciones de los derechos humanos.

background
background
[Sustantivo]

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

origen

origen

Ex: His background in social work inspired him to start a nonprofit organization. 

Su antecedentes en trabajo social lo inspiraron a iniciar una organización sin fines de lucro.

tantalizing
tantalizing
[Adjetivo]

arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach

tentador, sugerente

tentador, sugerente

to assume
to assume
[Verbo]

to dress oneself in or place something on the body

ponerse, vestirse con

ponerse, vestirse con

Ex: The actor assumed the elaborate costume for his role on stage. 

El actor asumió el elaborado disfraz para su papel en el escenario.

wit
wit
[Sustantivo]

the ability to think quickly and cleverly

ingenio, agudeza

ingenio, agudeza

Ex: Writers use wit to make their stories engaging. 

Los escritores utilizan el ingenio para hacer que sus historias sean atractivas.

charm
charm
[Sustantivo]

a quality or trait that attracts others and creates a positive impression

encanto, atractivo

encanto, atractivo

Ex: The village's old‑world charm draws many tourists. 

El encanto del viejo mundo del pueblo atrae a muchos turistas.

trickery
trickery
[Sustantivo]

the use of deceit or scheme to cheat or take advantage of someone

engaño

engaño

subterfuge
subterfuge
[Sustantivo]

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

subterfugio

subterfugio

Ex: His elaborate subterfuge involved fake documents and misleading statements to get what he wanted. 

Su elaborado subterfugio involucraba documentos falsos y declaraciones engañosas para obtener lo que quería.

tight
tight
[Adjetivo]

extremely challenging to deal with

tenso, difícil

tenso, difícil

Ex: His grip on the business is tight, making changes nearly impossible. 

Su firme control del negocio hace que los cambios sean casi imposibles.

corner
corner
[Sustantivo]

a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

aprieto, callejón sin salida

aprieto, callejón sin salida

to [hit] the mark

to succeed in achieving the desired result

dar en el clavo

dar en el clavo

Ex: Their project is hitting the mark, whereas ours is just flopping. 
depiction
depiction
[Sustantivo]

a graphic or vivid verbal description

representación, descripción

representación, descripción

ineffective
ineffective
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) lacking the skill, competence, or ability to produce the desired outcome or perform successfully

ineficaz,  incompetente

ineficaz, incompetente

Ex: The ineffective worker was often late and failed to meet deadlines. 

El trabajador ineficaz a menudo llegaba tarde y no cumplía con los plazos.

monarch
monarch
[Sustantivo]

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

monarca

monarca

Ex: She studied the history of the monarchs who ruled during the medieval period for her research project. 

Ella estudió la historia de los monarcas que gobernaron durante el período medieval para su proyecto de investigación.

to [do] justice

to treat or represent a person or thing in a way that is accurate and fair

Ex: Her dedicated work did her justice by earning her a well-deserved promotion. 
complexity
complexity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being intricate and compounded

complejidad, complicación

complejidad, complicación

in store
in store
[Adjetivo]

(of an event, situation, or outcome) waiting to happen in the future, typically expected or anticipated

en reserva, por venir

en reserva, por venir

Ex: He didn’t know what was in store for him when he took the new job. 

No sabía lo que le esperaba (en reserva) cuando aceptó el nuevo trabajo.

treat
treat
[Sustantivo]

an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight

placer, delicia

placer, delicia

angelic
angelic
[Adjetivo]

having the characteristics of a saint or angel, such as kindness or innocence

angelical

angelical

Ex: Despite facing adversity, she maintained an angelic demeanor, always offering help to others. 

A pesar de enfrentar adversidades, mantuvo un comportamiento angélico, siempre ofreciendo ayuda a los demás.

to contribute

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

contribuir

contribuir

Ex: Volunteer efforts significantly contribute to the charity's growth. 

Los esfuerzos voluntarios contribuyen significativamente al crecimiento de la organización benéfica.

opposing
opposing
[Adjetivo]

characterized by active hostility

opositor

opositor

to flee
to flee
[Verbo]

to escape danger or from a place

huir

huir

Ex: Hikers had to quickly flee when they encountered a bear on the trail. 

Los excursionistas tuvieron que huir rápidamente cuando se encontraron con un oso en el sendero.

relative
relative
[Adjetivo]

measured or judged in comparison to something else

relativo

relativo

Ex: The size of the dog seems small, but it's relative to its breed. 

El tamaño del perro parece pequeño, pero es relativo a su raza.

debate
debate
[Sustantivo]

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

debate, discusión

debate, discusión

Ex: A heated debate erupted in the council meeting over the proposed budget cuts. 

Un debate acalorado estalló en la reunión del consejo sobre los recortes presupuestarios propuestos.

conviction
conviction
[Sustantivo]

a belief or opinion that is very strong

convicción, creencia

convicción, creencia

Ex: The artist expressed his convictions through powerful paintings that portrayed themes of equality and justice. 

El artista expresó sus convicciones a través de pinturas poderosas que representaban temas de igualdad y justicia.

alliance
alliance
[Sustantivo]

a formal agreement or treaty establishing cooperation between nations or groups for shared objectives

alianza

alianza

Ex: The business alliance between the two tech giants led to the development of innovative new products. 

La alianza comercial entre los dos gigantes tecnológicos condujo al desarrollo de nuevos productos innovadores.

widespread
widespread
[Adjetivo]

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

extendido, generalizado

extendido, generalizado

Ex: The artist’s work gained widespread recognition after being featured in an international exhibition. 

El trabajo del artista obtuvo un reconocimiento generalizado después de ser presentado en una exposición internacional.

conspiracy
conspiracy
[Sustantivo]

a secret plan by a group to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act

conspiración, conjura

conspiración, conjura

Ex: The novel tells the story of a conspiracy against the monarchy. 

La novela cuenta la historia de una conspiración contra la monarquía.

decisive
decisive
[Adjetivo]

leaving no uncertainty or room for debate

decisivo, contundente

decisivo, contundente

Ex: The company's decisive growth in the last quarter proved the success of their new strategy. 

El crecimiento decisivo de la empresa en el último trimestre demostró el éxito de su nueva estrategia.

to lack
to lack
[Verbo]

to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

faltar

faltar

Ex: The garden lacked proper sunlight, hindering the growth of certain plants. 

El jardín carecía de luz solar adecuada, dificultando el crecimiento de ciertas plantas.

sufficient
sufficient
[Adjetivo]

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

suficiente, adecuado

suficiente, adecuado

Ex: The team had a sufficient number of players to compete in the tournament. 

El equipo tenía un número suficiente de jugadores para competir en el torneo.

to indicate

to mention or express something in few words

mencionar, expresar

mencionar, expresar

Ex: The teacher indicated the due date for the assignment on the syllabus. 

El profesor indicó la fecha de entrega de la tarea en el programa del curso.

inclusion
inclusion
[Sustantivo]

the act of including

inclusión

inclusión

Ex: The recipe benefits from the inclusion of fresh herbs. 
account
account
[Sustantivo]

a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred

cuenta, relato

cuenta, relato

Ex: The witness’s account of the incident helped the investigation. 

El relato del testigo del incidente ayudó a la investigación.

aspect
aspect
[Sustantivo]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

aspecto, característica

aspecto, característica

Ex: He explained every aspect of the plan in detail. 

Explicó cada aspecto del plan en detalle.

reviewer
reviewer
[Sustantivo]

someone who writes reviews and analysis of books, movies, etc.

crítico

crítico

circumstance
circumstance
[Sustantivo]

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

circunstancia, contexto

circunstancia, contexto

Ex: The circumstances of his upbringing shaped his perspective on life. 

Las circunstancias de su crianza moldearon su perspectiva de la vida.

view
view
[Sustantivo]

a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty

opinión,  punto de vista

opinión, punto de vista

Ex: He shared his view on the new legislation. 

Compartió su opinión sobre la nueva legislación.

to illustrate

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

explicar

explicar

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual. 

Él ilustró el proceso mostrando imágenes paso a paso en el manual.

to argue
to argue
[Verbo]

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

argumentar, discutir

argumentar, discutir

Ex: The environmentalist argued for the preservation of the rainforest to protect biodiversity. 

El ambientalista argumentó a favor de la preservación de la selva tropical para proteger la biodiversidad.

to misunderstand

to fail to understand something or someone correctly

malinterpretar

malinterpretar

Ex: If you misunderstand the question, don't hesitate to ask for clarification. 

Si malinterpretas la pregunta, no dudes en pedir aclaraciones.

motive
motive
[Sustantivo]

a reason or purpose behind someone's actions or behavior

motivo, razón

motivo, razón

Ex: His motive for quitting the job was to pursue a better opportunity. 

Su motivo para dejar el trabajo era perseguir una mejor oportunidad.

faith
faith
[Sustantivo]

loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person

fe, lealtad

fe, lealtad

monarchy
monarchy
[Sustantivo]

a system of government or a country or state that is ruled by a king or queen

monarquía

monarquía

Ex: The citizens celebrated the anniversary of their monarchy with a grand parade. 

Los ciudadanos celebraron el aniversario de su monarquía con un gran desfile.

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. 

El deseo de sostenibilidad impulsa cambios en el comportamiento del consumidor.

unbiased
unbiased
[Adjetivo]

not having favoritism or prejudice toward any particular side or viewpoint

imparcial, neutral

imparcial, neutral

Ex: In order to make an informed decision, it's important to consider unbiased sources of information. 

Para tomar una decisión informada, es importante considerar fuentes de información imparciales.

subject matter
subject matter
[Sustantivo]

the specific theme or topic that a work of art, speech, etc. contains

tema

tema

Ex: The documentary film delves into the subject matter of environmental conservation, raising awareness about the importance of protecting natural habitats. 

El documental profundiza en el tema de la conservación ambiental, creando conciencia sobre la importancia de proteger los hábitats naturales.

to overlook

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: The supervisor is currently overlooking minor discrepancies to prioritize urgent matters. 

El supervisor está pasando por alto actualmente las discrepancias menores para priorizar asuntos urgentes.

prevalent
prevalent
[Adjetivo]

widespread or commonly occurring at a particular time or in a particular place

predominante, prevalente

predominante, prevalente

Ex: Gender inequality remains prevalent in many workplaces despite efforts to promote diversity. 

La desigualdad de género sigue siendo prevalente en muchos lugares de trabajo a pesar de los esfuerzos por promover la diversidad.

to omit
to omit
[Verbo]

to leave out or exclude something or someone, usually intentionally, from a list, text, or action

omitir, excluir

omitir, excluir

Ex: Please do not omit any important information when filling out the form. 

Por favor, no omitir ninguna información importante al completar el formulario.

deceit
deceit
[Sustantivo]

a tendency toward dishonesty, falseness, or misleading behavior

engaño

engaño

Ex: She refused to tolerate deceit in personal relationships and ended the partnership. 

Ella se negó a tolerar el engaño en las relaciones personales y terminó la asociación.

to practise

to carry out or apply a particular method or activity, especially as a regular or established routine

practicar, ejercer

practicar, ejercer

Ex: The community practises traditional cooking methods. 

La comunidad practica métodos tradicionales de cocina.

to address
to address
[Verbo]

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

abordar

abordar

Ex: The government must address the rising unemployment rate. 

El gobierno debe abordar la creciente tasa de desempleo.

to commission

to assign someone to do a task, such as creating an artistic or literary piece

encargar, comisionar

encargar, comisionar

Ex: The organization commissioned a sculptor to create a unique piece for their headquarters. 

La organización encargó a un escultor crear una pieza única para su sede.

enthusiastically

in a manner that shows great willingness, interest, or excitement

entusiastamente, con entusiasmo

entusiastamente, con entusiasmo

Ex: She accepted the challenge enthusiastically, demonstrating her dedication to the task. 

Aceptó el desafío con entusiasmo, demostrando su dedicación a la tarea.

to pull off

to successfully achieve or accomplish something difficult

conseguir

conseguir

Ex: Against all odds, the team pulled off a victory. 
squadron
squadron
[Sustantivo]

a large group or unit of people, vehicles, or things

escuadrón, unidad

escuadrón, unidad

Ex: She watched a squadron of delivery vans leave the warehouse. 

El evento benéfico fue apoyado por un escuadrón de voluntarios.

niggle
niggle
[Sustantivo]

a minor issue, often involving a small complaint or irritation about something that is not very significant

una pequeña molestia, un pequeño problema

una pequeña molestia, un pequeño problema

Ex: He had a niggle about the way the project was being managed. 

Tenía un pequeño problema con la forma en que se gestionaba el proyecto.

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