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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 2

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heading
[Sustantivo]

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

título, encabezado

título, encabezado

artifact
[Sustantivo]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

artefacto

artefacto

Ex: This artifact, a beautifully carved statue , was a significant find that helped date the historical site .Este **artefacto**, una estatua bellamente tallada, fue un hallazgo significativo que ayudó a fechar el sitio histórico.
pyramid
[Sustantivo]

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

pirámide

pirámide

Ex: The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.La **pirámide** de Giza es una de las siete maravillas del mundo antiguo.
certainty
[Sustantivo]

a situation or fact that is absolutely clear and cannot be questioned or altered

certeza, evidencia

certeza, evidencia

Ex: After years of hard work , her promotion was a certainty.Después de años de trabajo duro, su ascenso era una **certeza**.
definite
[Adjetivo]

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

claro

claro

Ex: She gave a definite answer about attending the meeting .Ella dio una respuesta **definitiva** sobre asistir a la reunión.
overview
[Sustantivo]

a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject

resumen, panorámica

resumen, panorámica

Ex: The brochure included an overview of the services offered by the hotel .El folleto incluía un **resumen** de los servicios ofrecidos por el hotel.
external
[Adjetivo]

related to the outer layer or structure of something

externo, exterior

externo, exterior

Ex: The external structure of the spacecraft was designed to withstand the extreme conditions of space .La estructura **externa** de la nave espacial fue diseñada para resistir las condiciones extremas del espacio.
burial
[Sustantivo]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

entierro

entierro

remains
[Sustantivo]

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

restos

restos

monument
[Sustantivo]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monumento

monumento

Ex: Every year , a memorial service is held at the monument to remember those who lost their lives .Cada año, se lleva a cabo un servicio conmemorativo en el **monumento** para recordar a quienes perdieron la vida.
enormous
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorme

enorme

Ex: The tree in their backyard was enormous, providing shade for the entire garden .El árbol en su patio trasero era **enorme**, proporcionando sombra a todo el jardín.
grand
[Adjetivo]

magnificent in size and appearance

grandioso, imponente

grandioso, imponente

Ex: The grand yacht was equipped with luxurious amenities and state-of-the-art technology .El **gran** yate estaba equipado con lujosas comodidades y tecnología de última generación.
tribute
[Sustantivo]

a gift, statement, or action given to someone as a sign of gratitude, admiration or respect

homenaje, tributo

homenaje, tributo

Ex: Fans created a tribute video for the famous actor .Los fans crearon un video **homenaje** para el famoso actor.
dynasty
[Sustantivo]

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

dinastía

dinastía

Ex: Historians study the rise and fall of various dynasties to understand political changes over time .Los historiadores estudian el ascenso y la caída de varias **dinastías** para comprender los cambios políticos a lo largo del tiempo.
reign
[Sustantivo]

the length of time during which a king, queen, or other monarch rules

reinado

reinado

Ex: The museum exhibited artifacts from the reign of ancient Pharaohs .
tomb
[Sustantivo]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

tumba

tumba

Ex: The tomb was sealed to protect the remains inside from damage .El **tumba** fue sellada para proteger los restos en su interior de daños.
passage
[Sustantivo]

a way through or along which someone or something may pass

pasaje, pasillo

pasaje, pasillo

deceased
[Adjetivo]

referring to a person who has recently died

difunto, fallecido

difunto, fallecido

Ex: The deceased patient 's medical records were reviewed to understand the circumstances of their death .Se revisaron los registros médicos del paciente **fallecido** para comprender las circunstancias de su muerte.
official
[Sustantivo]

an agent with a position of authority and duties

funcionario, oficial

funcionario, oficial

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

concebir

concebir

Ex: The author took years to conceive a captivating plot for the novel .El autor tardó años en **concebir** una trama cautivadora para la novela.
to stack
[Verbo]

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

apilar, amontonar

apilar, amontonar

Ex: The construction workers often stack bricks one on top of the other to build walls .Los trabajadores de la construcción a menudo **apilan** ladrillos uno encima del otro para construir paredes.
slab
[Sustantivo]

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

losa

losa

scholar
[Sustantivo]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

erudito, sabio

erudito, sabio

Ex: She is a respected scholar whose research has significantly contributed to our understanding of classical languages .Ella es una **erudita** respetada cuya investigación ha contribuido significativamente a nuestra comprensión de las lenguas clásicas.

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

atribuir, adjudicar

atribuir, adjudicar

Ex: Kindness is a trait that many people attribute to their favorite teachers.La **bondad** es un rasgo que muchas personas atribuyen a sus profesores favoritos.
to owe
[Verbo]

to carry a sense of gratitude, recognition, or indebtedness toward someone or something for intellectual or abstract contributions

deber, estar en deuda

deber, estar en deuda

Ex: The team owes its problem-solving skills to the collective intelligence fostered through open communication .El equipo **debe** sus habilidades para resolver problemas a la inteligencia colectiva fomentada a través de la comunicación abierta.
to pile
[Verbo]

to lay things on top of each other

apilar, amontonar

apilar, amontonar

Ex: They are piling boxes in the garage for storage .Están **apilando** cajas en el garaje para almacenamiento.
mass
[Sustantivo]

the property of something that is great in magnitude

masa, volumen

masa, volumen

inward
[Adjetivo]

directed or moving toward the inside or center

interior, hacia adentro

interior, hacia adentro

Ex: The inward flow of water increased after the rainstorm .El flujo **hacia adentro** del agua aumentó después de la tormenta.
incline
[Sustantivo]

an inclined surface connecting two levels

pendiente, plano inclinado

pendiente, plano inclinado

temple
[Sustantivo]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

templo

templo

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to the temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .Hizo una peregrinación al **templo** para cumplir una promesa hecha a la deidad.
courtyard
[Sustantivo]

an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

patio

patio

Ex: The restaurant had an outdoor courtyard where diners could eat under the stars .El restaurante tenía un **patio** al aire libre donde los comensales podían comer bajo las estrellas.
shrine
[Sustantivo]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

santuario, lugar sagrado

santuario, lugar sagrado

Ex: The shrine attracts thousands of devotees during religious festivals and special occasions .El **santuario** atrae a miles de devotos durante los festivales religiosos y ocasiones especiales.
living quarters
[Sustantivo]

housing available for people to live in

alojamientos, viviendas

alojamientos, viviendas

trench
[Sustantivo]

a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor

fosa, trinchera oceánica

fosa, trinchera oceánica

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

incorporar, integrar

incorporar, integrar

Ex: The presentation incorporated multimedia elements to make it more engaging .La presentación **incorporó** elementos multimedia para hacerla más atractiva.
in advance
[Adverbio]

prior to a particular time or event

de antemano

de antemano

Ex: He always prepares his meals in advance to save time during the busy workweek .Siempre prepara sus comidas **con antelación** para ahorrar tiempo durante la semana laboral ocupada.
accomplishment
[Sustantivo]

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

logro

logro

Ex: The completion of the project ahead of schedule was a great accomplishment for the entire team .La finalización del proyecto antes de lo previsto fue un gran **logro** para todo el equipo.
maze
[Sustantivo]

a confusing network of paths separated by bushes or walls, designed in a way that confuses the people who pass through

laberinto

laberinto

Ex: The maze on the puzzle page was so difficult that it took me a while to finish it .El **laberinto** en la página del rompecabezas era tan difícil que me tomó un tiempo terminarlo.
vessel
[Sustantivo]

an object used as a container (especially for liquids)

recipiente, vasija

recipiente, vasija

storeroom
[Sustantivo]

a room where things are kept while they are not needed or used

depósito, almacén

depósito, almacén

Ex: The storeroom is located at the back of the building .El **almacén** está ubicado en la parte trasera del edificio.

to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration

grabar

grabar

Ex: As a tradition , graduates often inscribe their yearbooks with fond memories and best wishes for the future .Como tradición, los graduados a menudo **inscriben** sus anuarios con recuerdos entrañables y buenos deseos para el futuro.

to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept

Ser un ejemplo de algo

Ser un ejemplo de algo

Ex: The vintage car , with its design and engineering , represents an era when craftsmanship and elegance were highly valued .El coche vintage, con su diseño e ingeniería, **representa** una época en la que la artesanía y la elegancia eran muy valoradas.

to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains

excavar

excavar

Ex: The archaeologists excavated the ruins of an old castle , revealing hidden chambers and artifacts .Los arqueólogos **excavaron** las ruinas de un antiguo castillo, revelando cámaras ocultas y artefactos.
predecessor
[Sustantivo]

someone who held a position, office, or role before another person

predecesor

predecesor

to dump
[Verbo]

to place something down in a rough, careless, or abrupt manner

tirar, dejar caer bruscamente

tirar, dejar caer bruscamente

Ex: The truck driver dumped the load of gravel onto the driveway .El conductor del camión **volcó** la carga de grava en el camino de entrada.
shaft
[Sustantivo]

a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

pozo, chimenea

pozo, chimenea

precaution
[Sustantivo]

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

precaución

precaución

Ex: Before going on the hike , she took the precaution of informing her family about her whereabouts .Antes de ir de excursión, tomó la **precaución** de informar a su familia sobre su paradero.
intricate
[Adjetivo]

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

intrincado

intrincado

Ex: The project required an intricate strategy to ensure its success .El proyecto requería una estrategia **intrincada** para asegurar su éxito.

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: Be cautious not to overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .Sea cauteloso para no **pasar por alto** los signos de desgaste en el mantenimiento del equipo.

to impress or surprise someone very much

asombrar, pasmar

asombrar, pasmar

Ex: The intricate details of the painting astonished art enthusiasts .Los intrincados detalles de la pintura **asombraron** a los entusiastas del arte.
to amaze
[Verbo]

to greatly surprise someone

asombrar, pasmar

asombrar, pasmar

Ex: The generosity of the donation amazed the charity workers .La generosidad de la donación **asombró** a los trabajadores de la caridad.
egyptologist
[Sustantivo]

an archeologist who specializes in Egyptology

egiptólogo, especialista en egiptología

egiptólogo, especialista en egiptología

to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

constituir

constituir

Ex: The distinct architectural styles and historical landmarks constitute the city 's unique identity .Los distintos estilos arquitectónicos y los monumentos históricos **constituyen** la identidad única de la ciudad.
milestone
[Sustantivo]

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

hito, momento clave

hito, momento clave

Ex: The new law marks a milestone in environmental protection efforts .La nueva ley marca un **hito** en los esfuerzos de protección ambiental.
archetype
[Sustantivo]

someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person

arquetipo

arquetipo

surroundings
[Sustantivo]

the space and conditions around a person, place, or thing where it exists or functions

entorno,  ambiente

entorno, ambiente

Ex: Changes in the surroundings can significantly impact an animal ’s behavior .Los cambios en el **entorno** pueden afectar significativamente el comportamiento de un animal.
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: They found a cozy cabin as their accommodation for the weekend getaway in the mountains .Encontraron una cabaña acogedora como su **alojamiento** para la escapada de fin de semana en las montañas.
to occupy
[Verbo]

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

ocupar, llenar

ocupar, llenar

Ex: The enthusiastic crowd started to occupy the stadium hours before the concert , eager to secure the best seats for the performance .La multitud entusiasta comenzó a **ocupar** el estadio horas antes del concierto, ansiosa por asegurar los mejores asientos para el espectáculo.

to create a circular shape around someone or something

rodear, circundar

rodear, circundar

Ex: The protestors planned to encircle the government building in a peaceful demonstration .Los manifestantes planeaban **rodear** el edificio del gobierno en una demostración pacífica.

to be thankful for something

agradecer

agradecer

Ex: Thank you , I appreciate your kind words of encouragement .Gracias, **aprecio** tus amables palabras de aliento.
possession
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

posesión

posesión

Ex: Losing her possessions in the fire was devastating , but she was grateful that her family was safe .Perder sus **pertenencias** en el incendio fue devastador, pero estaba agradecida de que su familia estuviera a salvo.

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

criticar

criticar

Ex: The panel of judges will criticize each contestant 's performance based on technical skill .El panel de jueces **criticará** el desempeño de cada concursante basándose en la habilidad técnica.
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