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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)

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implication
implication
[Sustantivo]

a possible consequence that something can bring about

insinuación

insinuación

Ex: The report highlighted the implications of climate change for future generations. 

El informe destacó las implicaciones del cambio climático para las generaciones futuras.

pacifier
pacifier
[Sustantivo]

a rubber or silicone nipple-shaped device designed to be sucked on by infants

chupete, chupón

chupete, chupón

Ex: The infant refused to sleep without his favorite pacifier. 

El bebé se negó a dormir sin su chupete favorito.

toddler
toddler
[Sustantivo]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

niño pequeño

niño pequeño

Ex: The daycare center had a special play area designed for toddlers. 

La guardería tenía un área de juegos especial diseñada para niños pequeños.

to hunch over

round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward

encorvarse, agacharse

encorvarse, agacharse

to skim
to skim
[Verbo]

to quickly read through a text, focusing on key information and main points rather than delving into details

hojear, leer por encima

hojear, leer por encima

Ex: In preparation for the meeting, he skimmed the agenda to identify the main topics. 

En preparación para la reunión, él hojeó el orden del día para identificar los temas principales.

feed
feed
[Sustantivo]

a personalized and constantly updated stream of content from accounts that a user follows, allowing them to view and engage with the latest posts, photos, and videos in a central place

feed, hilo de noticias

feed, hilo de noticias

unbeknown
unbeknown
[Adjetivo]

(usually used with `to') occurring or existing without the knowledge of

desconocido, ignorado

desconocido, ignorado

Ex: The arrangement was unbeknown to most employees. 
to link
to link
[Verbo]

to establish a relationship or association between two things

vincular, relacionar

vincular, relacionar

Ex: The campaign aims to link consumer behavior with environmental impact to promote sustainability. 

La campaña tiene como objetivo vincular el comportamiento del consumidor con el impacto ambiental para promover la sostenibilidad.

neuronal
neuronal
[Adjetivo]

of or relating to neurons

neuronal,  neuronico

neuronal, neuronico

to underlie

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

sustentar

sustentar

Ex: A commitment to excellence underlies the company's global success. 

Un compromiso con la excelencia subyace al éxito global de la empresa.

subtly
subtly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is faint, delicate, or so slight that it is hard to notice, explain, or define

sutilmente, con sutileza

sutilmente, con sutileza

Ex: The painting subtly blends light and shadow to create depth. 

La pintura mezcla sutilmente la luz y la sombra para crear profundidad.

neuroscience
neuroscience
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of the nervous system

neurociencia

neurociencia

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.

acquisition
acquisition
[Sustantivo]

the mental activity involved in learning or internalizing information

adquisición, aprendizaje

adquisición, aprendizaje

Ex: Cognitive scientists explore how acquisition of language occurs. 

Los científicos cognitivos exploran cómo ocurre la adquisición del lenguaje.

literacy
literacy
[Sustantivo]

the capability to read and write

alfabetismo

alfabetismo

Ex: The government has launched several initiatives to boost literacy nationwide. 

El gobierno ha lanzado varias iniciativas para impulsar la alfabetización en todo el país.

to necessitate

to make something required due to specific circumstances

necesitar, exigir

necesitar, exigir

Ex: His medical condition necessitated frequent visits to the doctor for monitoring. 

Su condición médica necesitaba visitas frecuentes al médico para su monitoreo.

to evolve
to evolve
[Verbo]

(biology) to change gradually and over generations into forms that are better adapted to the environment and fitter to survive

evolucionar, transformarse

evolucionar, transformarse

Ex: Bacteria exposed to antibiotics have evolved through genetic mutations. 

Las bacterias expuestas a los antibióticos han evolucionado a través de mutaciones genéticas.

to decode
to decode
[Verbo]

to figure out or understand something that is confusing or difficult to understand

descifrar, decodificar

descifrar, decodificar

Ex: The team of scientists worked together to decode the genetic sequence, understanding its implications for human health. 

El equipo de científicos trabajó juntos para decodificar la secuencia genética, entendiendo sus implicaciones para la salud humana.

herd
herd
[Sustantivo]

a group of animals, such as cows, sheep, etc. that are from the same species, which move and feed together

manada

manada

Ex: The farmer led the herd of sheep into the barn for the night. 

El granjero llevó el rebaño de ovejas al granero para pasar la noche.

elaborated
elaborated
[Adjetivo]

made more detailed and comprehensive, often by adding additional information or complexity

elaborado, detallado

elaborado, detallado

Ex: The guidebook provided an elaborated explanation of the city's landmarks, including historical context and interesting facts. 

La guía proporcionó una explicación elaborada de los monumentos de la ciudad, incluyendo contexto histórico y datos interesantes.

to depict
to depict
[Verbo]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

describir

describir

Ex: The film was depicting life in the 18th century when the power went out. 

La película representaba la vida en el siglo XVIII cuando se fue la luz.

to enable
to enable
[Verbo]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

permitir

permitir

Ex: Financial assistance can enable students to pursue higher education. 

La asistencia financiera puede permitir a los estudiantes continuar con la educación superior.

development
development
[Sustantivo]

(biology) the natural process of an organism growing and changing from a simple form to a more complex one

desarrollo, crecimiento

desarrollo, crecimiento

Ex: Human development starts from an embryo and continues to grow and change. 

El desarrollo humano comienza desde un embrión y continúa creciendo y cambiando.

intellectual
intellectual
[Adjetivo]

relating to or involving the use of reasoning and understanding capacity

intelectual

intelectual

Ex: The university offers a range of intellectual programs to stimulate critical thinking. 

La universidad ofrece una variedad de programas intelectuales para estimular el pensamiento crítico.

affective
affective
[Adjetivo]

characterized by emotion

afectivo, emocional

afectivo, emocional

Ex: The therapy focuses on both cognitive and affective processes. 
to internalize

to incorporate or integrate information, beliefs, or values into one's own understanding or mindset

internalizar, asimilar

internalizar, asimilar

Ex: Parenting involves guiding children to internalize important values and ethical principles as they grow and develop. 

La crianza implica guiar a los niños para internalizar valores importantes y principios éticos a medida que crecen y se desarrollan.

analogical
analogical
[Adjetivo]

expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy

analógico, por analogía

analógico, por analogía

reasoning
reasoning
[Sustantivo]

the act of rational and logical thinking about something

razonamiento, lógica

razonamiento, lógica

Ex: The lawyer's reasoning in the closing argument swayed the jury's opinion. 

El razonamiento del abogado en el argumento final influyó en la opinión del jurado.

inference
inference
[Sustantivo]

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

inferencia, deducción, conclusión

inferencia, deducción, conclusión

Ex: In literature, readers often make inferences about characters' motivations based on their actions and dialogue. 

En la literatura, los lectores a menudo hacen inferencias sobre las motivaciones de los personajes basándose en sus acciones y diálogos.

perspective
perspective
[Sustantivo]

a specific manner of considering something

perspectiva

perspectiva

Ex: The artist's paintings reflect his abstract perspective on nature and life. 

Las pinturas del artista reflejan su perspectiva abstracta sobre la naturaleza y la vida.

empathy
empathy
[Sustantivo]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

empatía

empatía

Ex: It’s important to practice empathy in both personal and professional relationships. 

Es importante practicar la empatía tanto en las relaciones personales como profesionales.

critical
critical
[Adjetivo]

providing knowledgeable judgments and opinions about the positive and negative aspects of something

crítico

crítico

Ex: His critical essay on the painting highlighted the artist's innovative use of color. 

Su ensayo crítico sobre la pintura destacó el uso innovador del color por parte del artista.

generation
generation
[Sustantivo]

the process of causing something to exist or appear

generación, producción

generación, producción

Ex: The experiment promoted the generation of novel compounds. 

El experimento promovió la generación de nuevos compuestos.

insight
insight
[Sustantivo]

a penetrating and profound understanding that goes beyond surface-level observations or knowledge

perspicacia

perspicacia

Ex: Reflecting on past experiences provided valuable insight into behavior and motivations. 

Reflexionar sobre experiencias pasadas proporcionó un entendimiento valioso sobre el comportamiento y las motivaciones.

to surface
to surface
[Verbo]

to become apparent or come into view, often after being hidden or unnoticed

aparecer, manifestarse

aparecer, manifestarse

Ex: Over time, unresolved conflicts in their relationship began to surface. 

Con el tiempo, los conflictos no resueltos en su relación comenzaron a superficie.

to caution
to caution
[Verbo]

to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous

advertir

advertir

Ex: The police officer will caution drivers about the upcoming road closure. 

El oficial de policía advertirá a los conductores sobre el próximo cierre de la carretera.

based
based
[Adjetivo]

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something

a base de, basado en

a base de, basado en

Ex: This sauce is tomato-based and full of flavor. 

Esta salsa es a base de tomate y llena de sabor.

mode
mode
[Sustantivo]

a particular method or way in which something is done or occurs

modo, método

modo, método

Ex: The virus spreads through a new mode of transmission. 

El virus se propaga a través de un nuevo modo de transmisión.

binary
binary
[Adjetivo]

pertaining to or involving of two distinct elements or parts

binario, dual

binario, dual

Ex: The system operates on a binary principle, where each choice leads to one of two outcomes. 

El sistema opera bajo un principio binario, donde cada elección conduce a uno de dos resultados.

print
print
[Sustantivo]

the text or type that appears in books, newspapers, or other printed material

letra, texto impreso

letra, texto impreso

Ex: The newspaper's print was smudged after the press malfunctioned. 

La impresión del periódico estaba borrosa después del mal funcionamiento de la prensa.

versus
versus
[Preposición]

used to compare or to show contrast between two choices, decisions, etc.

versus, frente a

versus, frente a

Ex: Cats versus dogs: which pet is more popular in the world? 

Gatos versus perros: ¿qué mascota es más popular en el mundo?

innovation
innovation
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of introducing something new

innovación

innovación

Ex: Introducing electric cars represents an important innovation in transportation. 

La introducción de coches eléctricos representa una innovación importante en el transporte.

scholar
scholar
[Sustantivo]

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

erudito, sabio

erudito, sabio

Ex: He was recognized as a leading scholar in the field of Renaissance art history. 

Fue reconocido como un erudito destacado en el campo de la historia del arte del Renacimiento.

to err
to err
[Verbo]

to be at fault or make mistakes, especially in one's thinking, judgment, or actions

errar, equivocarse

errar, equivocarse

Ex: To err is human, but refusing to correct one's errors is unwise. 

Errar es humano, pero negarse a corregir los errores es imprudente.

to disrupt
to disrupt
[Verbo]

to cause disorder or disturbance in something that was previously orderly or calm

perturbar, interrumpir

perturbar, interrumpir

Ex: His sudden outburst disrupted the meeting and caused confusion. 

Su repentino trastorno interrumpió la reunión y causó confusión.

to diminish

to lessen the perceived value, significance, or importance of someone or something

disminuir, mermar

disminuir, mermar

Ex: The teacher's harsh words about his abilities diminished him in the eyes of his classmates. 

Las duras palabras del profesor sobre sus habilidades lo disminuyeron ante los ojos de sus compañeros de clase.

hinge
hinge
[Sustantivo]

an important or crucial factor that determines what happens next or how things will turn out

pivote, factor crucial

pivote, factor crucial

Ex: Their entire strategy was based on the hinge of getting approval from the major investor. 

Toda su estrategia se basaba en el eje de obtener la aprobación del inversor principal.

to confront

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

afrontar, enfrentar

afrontar, enfrentar

Ex: Individuals often avoid confronting personal issues until they become too difficult to ignore. 

Los individuos a menudo evitan enfrentar problemas personales hasta que se vuelven demasiado difíciles de ignorar.

blueprint
blueprint
[Sustantivo]

a detailed plan or strategy designed to achieve a particular goal

plan de acción

plan de acción

Ex: The blueprint outlined each step of the fundraising campaign. 

El plan maestro delineaba cada paso de la campaña de recaudación de fondos.

to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: To accommodate new technologies, the software developer will adapt the application. 

Para acomodar nuevas tecnologías, el desarrollador de software adaptará la aplicación.

characteristic
characteristic
[Sustantivo]

a notable feature or quality that defines or describes something

característica, rasgo

característica, rasgo

Ex: Patience is a characteristic that helps in dealing with difficult situations. 

La paciencia es una característica que ayuda a lidiar con situaciones difíciles.

medium
medium
[Sustantivo]

a means that is used for the purpose of communicating or expressing something

medio

medio

Ex: The lecture served as a medium to convey complex scientific ideas. 

La conferencia sirvió como medio para transmitir ideas científicas complejas.

dominant
dominant
[Adjetivo]

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

dominante

dominante

Ex: The company has a dominant position in the market, outpacing all competitors. 

La empresa tiene una posición dominante en el mercado, superando a todos los competidores.

to allocate

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

asignar

asignar

Ex: The nonprofit organization plans to allocate volunteers strategically for community outreach. 

La organización sin fines de lucro planea asignar voluntarios estratégicamente para la divulgación comunitaria.

demanding
demanding
[Adjetivo]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

difícil y desafiante

difícil y desafiante

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument is demanding, requiring practice and dedication. 

Aprender a tocar un instrumento musical es exigente, requiere práctica y dedicación.

deep
deep
[Adjetivo]

complex and challenging to fully comprehend

profundo, complejo

profundo, complejo

Ex: The mathematical theorem was so deep that even experts struggled to explain it. 

El teorema matemático era tan profundo que incluso los expertos luchaban por explicarlo.

educator
educator
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to teach people

educador

educador

Ex: The conference brought together educators from around the world to share best practices in teaching. 

La conferencia reunió a educadores de todo el mundo para compartir las mejores prácticas en la enseñanza.

humanities
humanities
[Sustantivo]

studies that deal with people and their behavior such as language, philosophy, history, etc.

letras, humanidades

letras, humanidades

Ex: The study of humanities provides insights into human behavior, values, and beliefs across different cultures and time periods. 

El estudio de las humanidades proporciona información sobre el comportamiento humano, los valores y las creencias en diferentes culturas y períodos de tiempo.

to bear out

to confirm a statement or claim by providing evidence

confirmar, respaldar

confirmar, respaldar

Ex: The research findings bear out the effectiveness of the new treatment. 

Los hallazgos de la investigación confirman la efectividad del nuevo tratamiento.

actively
actively
[Adverbio]

in a way that involves effort and participation rather than being passive

activamente

activamente

Ex: They actively campaigned for cleaner public transport. 

Ellos activamente hicieron campaña por un transporte público más limpio.

dense
dense
[Adjetivo]

(of a text) hard to understand due to complexity or being packed with ideas

denso, complejo

denso, complejo

Ex: I found the dense text challenging to summarize. 

Encontré el texto denso difícil de resumir.

to concern
to concern
[Verbo]

to cause someone to worry

preocupar

preocupar

Ex: The news of the upcoming layoffs concerned the employees, who were uncertain about their future. 

La noticia de los próximos despidos preocupó a los empleados, que estaban inseguros sobre su futuro.

cognitive
cognitive
[Adjetivo]

referring to mental processes involved in understanding, thinking, and remembering

cognitivo

cognitivo

Ex: The cognitive abilities of children develop rapidly during early childhood. 

Las habilidades cognitivas de los niños se desarrollan rápidamente durante la primera infancia.

inability
inability
[Sustantivo]

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

incapacidad,  inhabilidad

incapacidad, inhabilidad

Ex: The team's inability to score cost them the championship. 
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.

complexity
complexity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being intricate and compounded

complejidad, complicación

complejidad, complicación

troubling
troubling
[Adjetivo]

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

preocupante, inquietante

preocupante, inquietante

Ex: The troubling lack of progress in the investigation left the family frustrated and anxious. 

La preocupante falta de progreso en la investigación dejó a la familia frustrada y ansiosa.

downstream
downstream
[Adjetivo]

happening later in a process or sequence, often with an impact on subsequent stages

aguas abajo, posterior

aguas abajo, posterior

Ex: Downstream operations saw increased demand after the product launch. 

Las operaciones posteriores experimentaron un aumento en la demanda después del lanzamiento del producto.

comprehension
comprehension
[Sustantivo]

the capacity to understand something

comprensión

comprensión

Ex: Her comprehension of the instructions allowed her to complete the task without any difficulty. 

Su comprensión de las instrucciones le permitió completar la tarea sin ninguna dificultad.

material
material
[Sustantivo]

data and information that can be gathered to form a research

material, datos

material, datos

Ex: The professor provided ample material for the students' research projects. 

El profesor proporcionó material amplio para los proyectos de investigación de los estudiantes.

game-changing
game-changing
[Adjetivo]

having a big effect that changes the usual way something works or is done

revolucionario, que cambia las reglas del juego

revolucionario, que cambia las reglas del juego

Ex: Her idea was game-changing for the company. 

Su idea fue revolucionaria para la empresa.

flotilla
flotilla
[Sustantivo]

a large group or collection of things

flotilla, armada

flotilla, armada

Ex: Reporters arrived in a flotilla of vans. 

Los reporteros llegaron en una flotilla de furgonetas.

oriented
oriented
[Adjetivo]

adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination

orientado, ajustado

orientado, ajustado

circuit
circuit
[Sustantivo]

a pathway made of connected brain cells through which electrical and chemical signals move to help the brain do certain tasks

circuito, red

circuito, red

Ex: Different brain circuits control emotions and behavior. 

Diferentes circuitos cerebrales controlan las emociones y el comportamiento.

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