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

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
to unravel
to unravel
[Verbo]

to make something clear or understandable

aclarar, desentrañar

aclarar, desentrañar

Ex: She unraveled the complex instructions into simple steps. 

Ella desentrañó las instrucciones complejas en pasos simples.

to aid
to aid
[Verbo]

to help or support others in doing something

ayudar

ayudar

Ex: The medical team aids patients in their recovery. 

El equipo médico ayuda a los pacientes en su recuperación.

digestion
digestion
[Sustantivo]

a process in the body in which food is broken into small substances to be absorbed

digestión

digestión

to regulate

to control the amount or degree of something to meet specific standards or requirements

regular, controlar

regular, controlar

Ex: The dam was built to regulate the flow of water during rainy seasons. 

La presa fue construida para regular el flujo de agua durante las temporadas de lluvias.

to eliminate

to fully remove or get rid of something

eliminar

eliminar

Ex: The government launched a program to eliminate poverty in the targeted communities. 

El gobierno lanzó un programa para eliminar la pobreza en las comunidades objetivo.

toxin
toxin
[Sustantivo]

a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism

toxina

toxina

Ex: Certain plants produce toxins as a defense mechanism against herbivores. 

Ciertas plantas producen toxinas como mecanismo de defensa contra los herbívoros.

to combat
to combat
[Verbo]

to prevent something harmful from happening or becoming worse

combatir, luchar contra

combatir, luchar contra

Ex: Doctors use vaccines to combat the spread of disease. 

Los médicos usan vacunas para combatir la propagación de enfermedades.

obesity
obesity
[Sustantivo]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesidad

obesidad

Ex: Obesity increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. 

La obesidad aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas como la diabetes, las enfermedades cardíacas y ciertos tipos de cáncer.

obsession
obsession
[Sustantivo]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

obsesión

obsesión

Ex: She had an obsession with checking her email, even in the middle of the night. 

Ella tenía una obsesión por revisar su correo electrónico, incluso en medio de la noche.

hygiene
hygiene
[Sustantivo]

practices that promote cleanliness and health, involving personal care, sanitation, and the maintenance of a clean environment

higiene

higiene

Ex: Good personal hygiene involves regular bathing or showering to keep the body clean. 

Una buena higiene personal implica bañarse o ducharse regularmente para mantener el cuerpo limpio.

antibiotic
antibiotic
[Sustantivo]

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

antibiótico

antibiótico

Ex: Penicillin is a widely used antibiotic. 

La penicilina es un antibiótico ampliamente utilizado.

fiber
fiber
[Sustantivo]

a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and instead helps regulate bowel movements and maintain a healthy digestive system

fibra

fibra

Ex: She added more vegetables to her diet to increase her fiber intake. 

Ella agregó más verduras a su dieta para aumentar su ingesta de fibra.

to disrupt
to disrupt
[Verbo]

to stop the normal flow of something, often temporarily

alterar

alterar

Ex: Technical glitches in the software can disrupt a smooth online experience. 

Los fallos técnicos en el software pueden interrumpir una experiencia en línea fluida.

soaring
soaring
[Adjetivo]

ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

ascendente, en aumento

ascendente, en aumento

rate
rate
[Sustantivo]

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

tasa

tasa

Ex: He measured the heart rate of the patient to monitor their health. 

Midió el ritmo cardíaco del paciente para monitorear su salud.

norm
norm
[Sustantivo]

a standard or expectation that guides behavior within a group or society

norma

norma

Ex: It has become the norm to work from home in many industries. 

Se ha convertido en la norma trabajar desde casa en muchas industrias.

excessive
excessive
[Adjetivo]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

excesivo

excesivo

Ex: The car’s excessive speed led to a hefty speeding ticket. 

La velocidad excesiva del coche llevó a una multa por exceso de velocidad considerable.

detergent
detergent
[Sustantivo]

a cleaning substance that is designed to remove dirt, stains, and other impurities from surfaces or fabrics

detergente, jabón en polvo

detergente, jabón en polvo

Ex: He bought a bottle of eco-friendly detergent to reduce his household's environmental impact. 

Compró una botella de detergente ecológico para reducir el impacto ambiental de su hogar.

antibacterial
antibacterial
[Adjetivo]

related to substances or agents that have the ability to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria

antibacteriano,  antibacteriana

antibacteriano, antibacteriana

Ex: I use antibacterial soap to wash my hands and kill germs. 

Uso jabón antibacteriano para lavarme las manos y matar gérmenes.

exposure
exposure
[Sustantivo]

the state of being vulnerable or exposed

exposición, vulnerabilidad

exposición, vulnerabilidad

diverse
diverse
[Adjetivo]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

diverso

diverso

Ex: She enjoys listening to diverse genres of music, from classical to jazz. 

A ella le gusta escuchar diversos géneros de música, desde el clásico hasta el jazz.

decidedly
decidedly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

decididamente

decididamente

Ex: He was decidedly uninterested in the topic of the conversation. 

Estaba decididamente desinteresado en el tema de la conversación.

unglamorous
unglamorous
[Adjetivo]

not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

poco glamuroso, sin brillo

poco glamuroso, sin brillo

appealing
appealing
[Adjetivo]

pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

atractivo, atrayente

atractivo, atrayente

Ex: Her bright smile and sparkling eyes made her instantly appealing to everyone she met. 

Su brillante sonrisa y sus ojos centelleantes la hacían instantáneamente atractiva para todos los que conocía.

case study
case study
[Sustantivo]

a recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time

estudio de caso

estudio de caso

Ex: The case study examined how a small business adapted to changes in consumer behavior during the pandemic. 

El estudio de caso examinó cómo una pequeña empresa se adaptó a los cambios en el comportamiento del consumidor durante la pandemia.

fungus
fungus
[Sustantivo]

a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms

hongo

hongo

Ex: The forest floor was dotted with various types of fungus, from mushrooms to mold. 

El suelo del bosque estaba salpicado de varios tipos de hongos, desde setas hasta moho.

to wipe out

to cause the death of a significant portion of a population

aniquilar, exterminar

aniquilar, exterminar

Ex: The war has sadly wiped out families, leaving behind a trail of devastation. 

La guerra tristemente ha arrasado con familias, dejando tras de sí un rastro de devastación.

to halt
to halt
[Verbo]

to stop or bring an activity, process, or operation to an end

detener, parar

detener, parar

Ex: In response to safety concerns, the airline chose to halt flights to the affected region. 

En respuesta a las preocupaciones de seguridad, la aerolínea decidió suspender los vuelos a la región afectada.

luminescent
luminescent
[Adjetivo]

emitting light not caused by heat

luminiscente, fosforescente

luminiscente, fosforescente

predator
predator
[Sustantivo]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

depredador

depredador

Ex: Tigers, as solitary predators, stalk their prey silently through the dense forests of Asia. 

Los tigres, como depredadores solitarios, acechan a sus presas en silencio a través de los densos bosques de Asia.

distaste
distaste
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of dislike toward something or someone

desagrado, aversión

desagrado, aversión

Ex: Despite his distaste for politics, he felt compelled to vote in the election. 

A pesar de su aversión por la política, se sintió obligado a votar en las elecciones.

investigation
investigation
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of gathering evidence or facts of a matter in a scientific and systematic way

investigación

investigación

Ex: The medical team's investigation identified the source of the outbreak and recommended measures to contain it. 

La investigación del equipo médico identificó el origen del brote y recomendó medidas para contenerlo.

enthusiasm
enthusiasm
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of great excitement and passion

entusiasmo

entusiasmo

Ex: The team's enthusiasm was contagious, motivating everyone to work harder. 

El entusiasmo del equipo fue contagioso, motivando a todos a trabajar más duro.

wonder
wonder
[Sustantivo]

a state of curiosity or desire to understand something

asombro, maravilla

asombro, maravilla

Ex: The scientist's questions were driven by pure wonder. 

Las preguntas del científico estaban impulsadas por pura maravilla.

to infect
to infect
[Verbo]

to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant

infectar

infectar

Ex: Healthcare workers take precautions to avoid infecting patients while providing medical care. 

Los trabajadores de la salud toman precauciones para evitar infectar a los pacientes mientras brindan atención médica.

loaded
loaded
[Adjetivo]

containing a large amount

cargado, lleno

cargado, lleno

Ex: She picked up a loaded basket of apples. 

Ella recogió una cesta cargada de manzanas.

to manipulate

to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.

usar hábilmente

usar hábilmente

Ex: The magician amazed the audience with his ability to manipulate cards and perform sleight of hand tricks. 
to construct

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: Skilled carpenters were hired to construct custom-made furniture for the luxury hotel. 

Se contrataron carpinteros habilidosos para construir muebles a medida para el hotel de lujo.

neonatal
neonatal
[Adjetivo]

related to the period immediately after birth and the medical care and conditions concerning newborn infants

neonatal

neonatal

ward
ward
[Sustantivo]

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

sala

sala

Ex: The elderly patients were moved to a different ward designed for their specific care needs. 

Los pacientes mayores fueron trasladados a una sala diferente diseñada para sus necesidades de atención específicas.

to coat
to coat
[Verbo]

to put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering

cubrir, revestir

cubrir, revestir

Ex: The chef carefully coated the chicken with a flavorful marinade before grilling. 

El chef cubrió cuidadosamente el pollo con un adobo sabroso antes de asarlo.

to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

adaptarse

adaptarse

Ex: It takes time to adapt to the changes in your daily routine. 

Lleva tiempo adaptarse a los cambios en tu rutina diaria.

to exaggerate

to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is

exagerar

exagerar

Ex: Don't believe everything he says; he has a habit of exaggerating the challenges he faces. 

No creas todo lo que dice; tiene la costumbre de exagerar los desafíos que enfrenta.

plentiful
plentiful
[Adjetivo]

available in large quantity

abundante

abundante

Ex: The garden yielded plentiful vegetables throughout the growing season. 

El jardín produjo verduras abundantes durante toda la temporada de cultivo.

vastly
vastly
[Adverbio]

to a great degree or extent

infinitamente

infinitamente

Ex: She vastly prefers tea over coffee. 

Ella prefiere en gran medida el té sobre el café.

relatively
relatively
[Adverbio]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

relativamente

relativamente

Ex: The cost of living here is relatively low. 

El costo de vida aquí es relativamente bajo.

confusion
confusion
[Sustantivo]

a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.

confusión

confusión

Ex: The conflicting information provided by the two sources only added to her confusion. 

La información contradictoria proporcionada por las dos fuentes solo aumentó su confusión.

misleading
misleading
[Adjetivo]

intended to give a wrong idea or make one believe something that is untrue

engañoso

engañoso

Ex: The politician's speech was filled with misleading statements designed to sway public opinion. 

El discurso del político estaba lleno de declaraciones engañosas diseñadas para influir en la opinión pública.

to base on
to base on
[Verbo]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

basarse en, fundamentarse en

basarse en, fundamentarse en

Ex: His conclusions are based on years of experience. 

Sus conclusiones se basan en años de experiencia.

poison
poison
[Sustantivo]

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

veneno

veneno

Ex: The forensic team analyzed the victim's blood for traces of poison. 

El equipo forense analizó la sangre de la víctima en busca de rastros de veneno.

to upset
to upset
[Verbo]

to disturb or interrupt the normal function or order of something

alterar, perturbar

alterar, perturbar

Ex: An unexpected argument upset the harmony of the family dinner. 

Un argumento inesperado alteró la armonía de la cena familiar.

partnership
partnership
[Sustantivo]

a formal arrangement where two or more individuals, organizations, etc. come together as partners to achieve a goal, typically in business

asociación, alianza

asociación, alianza

Ex: As part of the partnership, both parties agreed to pool resources and collaborate on research and development initiatives. 

Como parte de la asociación, ambas partes acordaron unir recursos y colaborar en iniciativas de investigación y desarrollo.

regulation
regulation
[Sustantivo]

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

regla, reglamento

regla, reglamento

Ex: Building regulations dictate the minimum safety standards for construction projects. 

Los reglamentos de construcción dictan los estándares mínimos de seguridad para los proyectos de construcción.

nutrition
nutrition
[Sustantivo]

food that is essential to one's growth and health

nutrición

nutrición

Ex: The school implemented a nutrition education program to teach students about the importance of making healthy food choices and maintaining balanced diets. 

La escuela implementó un programa de educación en nutrición para enseñar a los estudiantes la importancia de hacer elecciones alimenticias saludables y mantener dietas equilibradas.

desired
desired
[Adjetivo]

wanted intensely

deseado, anhelado

deseado, anhelado

cocktail
cocktail
[Sustantivo]

a mix of different substances or conditions that together cause a strong, often harmful or unpleasant effect

cóctel, mezcla

cóctel, mezcla

Ex: The air contained a cocktail of harmful chemicals. 

El aire contenía un cóctel de productos químicos nocivos.

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