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

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neolithic
neolithic
[Adjetivo]

related to the latest part of the Stone Age when humans used stones as tools and weapons

neolítico, relacionado con el neolítico

neolítico, relacionado con el neolítico

track
track
[Sustantivo]

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

camino, sendero, ruto

camino, sendero, ruto

Ex: Explorers often rely on these worn tracks to navigate dense forests or remote wilderness areas, trusting in the wisdom of those who trod before them. 

Los exploradores a menudo confían en estos senderos desgastados para navegar por bosques densos o áreas silvestres remotas, confiando en la sabiduría de quienes pisaron antes que ellos.

burial mound
burial mound
[Sustantivo]

(archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs

túmulo, montículo funerario

túmulo, montículo funerario

cemetery
cemetery
[Sustantivo]

an area of land where dead people are buried, usually not next to a church

cementerio

cementerio

Ex: Families often walk through the cemetery on Memorial Day. 

Las familias suelen caminar por el cementerio en el Día de los Caídos.

carving
carving
[Sustantivo]

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

talla, escultura

talla, escultura

to appreciate

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

apreciar, valorar

apreciar, valorar

Ex: The professor encouraged students to appreciate the complexity of the subject matter. 

El profesor animó a los estudiantes a apreciar la complejidad del tema.

nevertheless
nevertheless
[Adverbio]

used to introduce an opposing statement

sin embargo

sin embargo

Ex: She doubted his motives; she trusted him nevertheless. 
valley
valley
[Sustantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: The valley was covered in a blanket of snow in the winter. 

El valle estaba cubierto por un manto de nieve en el invierno.

adequate
adequate
[Adjetivo]

about average; acceptable

adecuado, suficiente

adecuado, suficiente

to gain
to gain
[Verbo]

to reach or arrive at a specific destination or place

alcanzar, llegar a

alcanzar, llegar a

Ex: The ship gained the port safely despite the stormy weather. 

El barco ganó el puerto a salvo a pesar del clima tormentoso.

close quarters
close quarters
[Sustantivo]

a situation of being uncomfortably close to someone or something

cercanía incómoda, contacto estrecho

cercanía incómoda, contacto estrecho

Common Era
Common Era
[Adverbio]

used with a date to refer to things happened or existed after the birth of Christ

EC

EC

Ex: The Magna Carta was signed in 1215 CE. 
abbey
abbey
[Sustantivo]

a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live

abadía

abadía

Ex: We visited the abbey during our vacation, marveling at its breathtaking architecture and tranquil surroundings. 

Visitamos la abadía durante nuestras vacaciones, maravillándonos con su arquitectura impresionante y su entorno tranquilo.

depiction
depiction
[Sustantivo]

a graphic or vivid verbal description

representación, descripción

representación, descripción

optically
optically
[Adverbio]

with regard to how people see things or use light, especially with lenses or visual processes

ópticamente, de manera óptica

ópticamente, de manera óptica

Ex: The lenses were crafted optically to reduce glare and improve clarity. 

Las lentes fueron elaboradas ópticamente para reducir el resplandor y mejorar la claridad.

to stimulate

to encourage or provoke a response, reaction, or activity

estimular, fomentar

estimular, fomentar

Ex: The new advertising campaign was crafted to stimulate consumer interest and boost sales. 

La nueva campaña publicitaria fue diseñada para estimular el interés de los consumidores y aumentar las ventas.

luminescence
luminescence
[Sustantivo]

light from nonthermal sources

luminiscencia, emisión de luz no térmica

luminiscencia, emisión de luz no térmica

archeological
archeological
[Adjetivo]

related to the study or exploration of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and sites

arqueológico

arqueológico

Ex: The archeological dig revealed the remains of a Neolithic settlement beneath the modern town. 

La excavación arqueológica reveló los restos de un asentamiento neolítico debajo de la ciudad moderna.

unit
unit
[Sustantivo]

an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole

unidad, elemento

unidad, elemento

soil
soil
[Sustantivo]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

tierra

tierra

Ex: Heavy rains can cause the soil to erode, affecting crop yields. 

Las lluvias intensas pueden causar la erosión del suelo, afectando los rendimientos de los cultivos.

construction
construction
[Sustantivo]

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

construcción

construcción

Ex: Safety regulations are critical during construction projects. 

Las regulaciones de seguridad son críticas durante los proyectos de construcción.

in other words
in other words
[Adverbio]

used to provide an alternative or clearer way of expressing the same idea

en otras palabras, dicho de otra manera

en otras palabras, dicho de otra manera

Ex: He's frugal with his money; in other words, he's careful about how he spends it. 

Él es frugal con su dinero; en otras palabras, tiene cuidado con cómo lo gasta.

latter
latter
[Adjetivo]

closest to the end of a particular period of time, event, etc.

último

último

Ex: The latter part of the meeting focused on addressing questions and concerns raised by attendees. 
occupation
occupation
[Sustantivo]

the state or period in which a country, city, etc. is taken control of by armed forces

ocupación

ocupación

Ex: The country's history is scarred by a prolonged occupation that disrupted its economic and social systems. 

La historia del país está marcada por una prolongada ocupación que interrumpió sus sistemas económicos y sociales.

to indicate

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

indicar

indicar

Ex: The arrow on the map indicates the next turn. 

La flecha en el mapa indica el próximo giro.

tribal
tribal
[Adjetivo]

associated with a social group of people who share common ancestry, language, and traditions, and often reside in a specific geographic area

tribal, de la tribu

tribal, de la tribu

Ex: The tribal language is passed down through generations as a symbol of cultural identity. 

El lenguaje tribal se transmite de generación en generación como un símbolo de identidad cultural.

emblem
emblem
[Sustantivo]

a special design or sign that represents a nation, monarchy, etc.

emblema, símbolo

emblema, símbolo

Ex: The city's emblem is used on official seals and documents to signify municipal authority. 

El emblema de la ciudad se utiliza en sellos y documentos oficiales para significar la autoridad municipal.

inhabitant
inhabitant
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: The forest is home to a variety of inhabitants, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species. 

El bosque es hogar de una variedad de habitantes, incluyendo ciervos, zorros y numerosas especies de aves.

alternatively
alternatively
[Adverbio]

as a second choice or another possibility

alternativamente

alternativamente

Ex: The meeting can be scheduled for Monday, or alternatively, on Wednesday to accommodate everyone's availability. 
ritual
ritual
[Sustantivo]

the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony

ritual

ritual

Ex: The ritual of lighting candles symbolizes hope and purity in the Christian faith. 

El ritual de encender velas simboliza la esperanza y la pureza en la fe cristiana.

celtic
celtic
[Adjetivo]

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

céltico

céltico

to worship
to worship
[Verbo]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

adorar

adorar

Ex: The community gathered at the sacred grove to worship the nature spirits and offer thanks for the harvest. 

La comunidad se reunió en el bosque sagrado para adorar a los espíritus de la naturaleza y dar gracias por la cosecha.

fertility
fertility
[Sustantivo]

the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth

fertilidad

fertilidad

cult
cult
[Sustantivo]

a group of people with extreme religious views who are separate from any established religion

culto, secta

culto, secta

Ex: The documentary exposed the secretive practices of the cult. 

El documental expuso las prácticas secretas del culto.

significance
significance
[Sustantivo]

the state of being important or worthy of attention

importancia, significado

importancia, significado

Ex: The significance of teamwork in achieving success cannot be ignored. 

La importancia del trabajo en equipo para lograr el éxito no puede ser ignorada.

to attest
to attest
[Verbo]

to establish the truth of something by providing evidence or testimony

atestiguar

atestiguar

Ex: The official seal on the document attests to its authenticity. 

El sello oficial en el documento atestigua su autenticidad.

native
native
[Adjetivo]

related to one's place of birth

nativo

nativo

Ex: The native flora and fauna of the area are protected by conservation efforts. 

La flora y fauna nativas del área están protegidas por esfuerzos de conservación.

mythology
mythology
[Sustantivo]

a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.

mitología

mitología

Ex: Many cultures around the world have their own mythology, explaining natural phenomena and the origins of their societies. 

Muchas culturas alrededor del mundo tienen su propia mitología, explicando fenómenos naturales y los orígenes de sus sociedades.

gesture
gesture
[Sustantivo]

an action done to express an intention, feeling, or goodwill without necessarily using words

gesto, señal

gesto, señal

Ex: Waving goodbye was a final gesture of friendship. 

Decir adiós con la mano fue un último gesto de amistad.

giant
giant
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in size

gigante

gigante

Ex: She was amazed by the giant waves crashing against the shore during the storm. 

Ella estaba asombrada por las olas gigantes que chocaban contra la orilla durante la tormenta.

fascinating
fascinating
[Adjetivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study. 

Los intrincados detalles de la obra de arte la hacen fascinante de estudiar.

glimpse
glimpse
[Sustantivo]

a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete

vislumbre, vistazo

vislumbre, vistazo

Ex: The photographer captured a glimpse of the couple kissing under the streetlight. 

El fotógrafo capturó un vistazo de la pareja besándose bajo la farola.

to alter
to alter
[Verbo]

to cause something to change

modificar

modificar

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one's appearance. 

Un buen corte de pelo puede alterar completamente la apariencia de una persona.

hillfort
hillfort
[Sustantivo]

an ancient military building built on a hill, usually surrounded by earth walls or ditches, used for protection and as a place to live

fuerte de colina, castro

fuerte de colina, castro

Ex: The hillfort gave a good view of the land below. 

El fuerte en la colina ofrecía una buena vista de la tierra debajo.

to tie
to tie
[Verbo]

to connect or link two things together, showing a relationship or connection between them

atar, vincular

atar, vincular

Ex: The teacher tied the lesson to real-life examples. 

El profesor vinculó la lección con ejemplos de la vida real.

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