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

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
heading
heading
[Sustantivo]

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

título, encabezado

título, encabezado

artifact
artifact
[Sustantivo]

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

artefacto

artefacto

Ex: Artifacts of early tool-making like stone knives and projectile points show the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Paleolithic humans. 
pyramid
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: Tourists flock to see the ancient pyramids in Egypt. 
certainty
certainty
[Sustantivo]

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

certeza, evidencia

certeza, evidencia

Ex: The project's completion by next month is a certainty. 
definite
definite
[Adjetivo]

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

claro

claro

Ex: I needed a definite answer from my boss so I could plan my work for the coming month without uncertainty. 
overview
overview
[Sustantivo]

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

resumen, panorámica

resumen, panorámica

Ex: The report provided an overview of the company's financial performance for the year. 
external
external
[Adjetivo]

related to the outer layer or structure of something

externo, exterior

externo, exterior

Ex: The external appearance of the building was impressive, with its modern architecture and sleek design. 
burial
burial
[Sustantivo]

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

entierro

entierro

Ex: The burial took place at sunset in the family cemetery. 
remains
remains
[Sustantivo]

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

restos

restos

monument
monument
[Sustantivo]

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

monumento

monumento

Ex: The towering monument was erected in honor of the soldiers who fought bravely in the war. 
enormous
enormous
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorme

enorme

Ex: The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo. 
grand
grand
[Adjetivo]

magnificent in size and appearance

grandioso, imponente

grandioso, imponente

Ex: The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight. 
tribute
tribute
[Sustantivo]

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

homenaje, tributo

homenaje, tributo

Ex: The ceremony was a tribute to the late professor. 
dynasty
dynasty
[Sustantivo]

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

dinastía

dinastía

Ex: The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644. 
reign
reign
[Sustantivo]

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

reinado

reinado

Ex: Queen Victoria's reign lasted over 63 years. 
tomb
tomb
[Sustantivo]

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

tumba

tumba

Ex: They placed flowers at the entrance of the tomb to honor their loved one. 
passage
passage
[Sustantivo]

a route, path, or corridor that allows movement from one place to another

pasaje, corredor

pasaje, corredor

Ex: The mountain pass served as a narrow passage between valleys. 
deceased
deceased
[Adjetivo]

referring to a person who has recently died

difunto, fallecido

difunto, fallecido

Ex: The deceased man's family members gathered to mourn his passing at the funeral. 
official
official
[Sustantivo]

a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government

funcionario, oficial

funcionario, oficial

Ex: The official signed the documents on behalf of the agency. 
to conceive

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

concebir

concebir

Ex: The architect conceived a visionary design for the futuristic building. 
to stack
to stack
[Verbo]

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

apilar, amontonar

apilar, amontonar

Ex: The warehouse worker stacked boxes of inventory neatly to maximize storage space. 
slab
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
scholar
[Sustantivo]

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

erudito, sabio

erudito, sabio

Ex: The conference featured a renowned scholar who spoke about ancient Greek philosophy. 
to attribute

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

atribuir, adjudicar

atribuir, adjudicar

Ex: With its awe-inspiring architecture and rich cultural heritage, the city is often attributed with a vibrant and diverse cultural scene. 
to owe
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: I owe my clarity of thought to the insightful teachings of my philosophy professor. 
to pile
to pile
[Verbo]

to lay things on top of each other

apilar, amontonar

apilar, amontonar

Ex: The librarian piled books on the table as she sorted them into different categories. 
mass
mass
[Sustantivo]

something great in size, volume, or magnitude

masa, volumen

masa, volumen

Ex: A mass of evidence supports the theory. 
inward
inward
[Adjetivo]

directed or moving toward the inside or center

interior, hacia adentro

interior, hacia adentro

Ex: The inward motion of the door indicates someone entering the room. 
incline
incline
[Sustantivo]

an inclined surface connecting two levels

pendiente, plano inclinado

pendiente, plano inclinado

temple
temple
[Sustantivo]

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

templo

templo

Ex: They visited the ancient temple to offer prayers and seek blessings. 
courtyard
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 children played in the courtyard, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. 
shrine
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: Pilgrims from around the world visit the shrine to pay their respects and seek blessings. 
living quarters
living quarters
[Sustantivo]

housing available for people to live in

alojamientos, viviendas

alojamientos, viviendas

trench
trench
[Sustantivo]

a deep, narrow, steep-sided depression on the ocean floor

fosa, zanja oceánica

fosa, zanja oceánica

Ex: The Mariana Trench is the deepest known part of the ocean. 
to incorporate

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

incorporar, integrar

incorporar, integrar

Ex: The new design will incorporate feedback from various stakeholders to ensure satisfaction. 
in advance
in advance
[Adverbio]

prior to a particular time or event

de antemano

de antemano

Ex: Please let us know in advance if you plan to attend the meeting. 
accomplishment
accomplishment
[Sustantivo]

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

logro

logro

Ex: Graduating with honors was a significant accomplishment for Sarah after years of dedicated study. 
maze
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: She spent hours trying to find her way out of the maze at the amusement park. 
vessel
vessel
[Sustantivo]

a container used to hold liquids or other substances

recipiente, contenedor

recipiente, contenedor

Ex: She poured the wine into a crystal vessel. 
storeroom
storeroom
[Sustantivo]

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

depósito, almacén

depósito, almacén

Ex: The janitor keeps cleaning supplies in the storeroom. 
to inscribe

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

grabar

grabar

Ex: Next week, the jeweler will inscribe the couple's wedding rings with their initials and wedding date. 
to represent

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: Her dedication to community service and philanthropy truly represents the spirit of altruism and compassion. 
to excavate

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

excavar

excavar

Ex: Paleontologists excavated a dinosaur fossil, carefully removing layers of sediment to reveal the skeleton. 
predecessor
predecessor
[Sustantivo]

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

predecesor

predecesor

Ex: The new CEO praised her predecessor for laying a strong foundation. 
to dump
to dump
[Verbo]

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

tirar, dejar caer bruscamente

tirar, dejar caer bruscamente

Ex: He dumped his bag on the floor and sat down at the table. 
shaft
shaft
[Sustantivo]

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

pozo, chimenea

pozo, chimenea

precaution
precaution
[Sustantivo]

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

precaución

precaución

Ex: As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home. 
intricate
intricate
[Adjetivo]

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

intrincado

intrincado

Ex: The intricate design of the watch included tiny gears and delicate engravings. 
to overlook

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: In her haste, she might overlook the important details in the document. 
to astonish

to impress or surprise someone very much

asombrar, pasmar

asombrar, pasmar

Ex: The magician's incredible tricks astonished the audience. 
to amaze
to amaze
[Verbo]

to greatly surprise someone

asombrar, pasmar

asombrar, pasmar

Ex: Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends. 
egyptologist
egyptologist
[Sustantivo]

an archeologist who specializes in Egyptology

egiptólogo, especialista en egiptología

egiptólogo, especialista en egiptología

to constitute

to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

constituir

constituir

Ex: Healthy fats and proteins constitute a balanced diet that supports overall well-being. 
milestone
milestone
[Sustantivo]

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

hito, momento clave

hito, momento clave

Ex: Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life. 
archetype
archetype
[Sustantivo]

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

arquetipo

arquetipo

surroundings
surroundings
[Sustantivo]

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

entorno,  ambiente

entorno, ambiente

Ex: The serene surroundings of the garden offered a perfect escape from city life. 
accommodation
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: She booked her accommodation in advance to ensure she had a comfortable place to stay during her vacation. 
to occupy
to occupy
[Verbo]

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

ocupar, llenar

ocupar, llenar

Ex: The large bookshelf occupied the entire wall, showcasing an extensive collection of novels and reference materials. 
to encircle

to create a circular shape around someone or something

rodear, circundar

rodear, circundar

Ex: The children encircled the storyteller during storytime. 
to appreciate

to be thankful for something

agradecer

agradecer

Ex: She regularly appreciates the support of her friends during challenging times. 
possession
possession
[Sustantivo]

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

posesión

posesión

Ex: As he packed his possessions into boxes, memories flooded back from years spent in the old house. 
to criticize

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

criticar

criticar

Ex: The teacher will criticize the students' essays based on grammar, structure, and clarity of ideas. 
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