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

Learn vocabulary from the second part of Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 4 Reading Passage 2, with useful words and expressions from the text.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
subject
subject
[Sustantivo]

someone or something on which a study or experiment is performed

sujeto

sujeto

Ex: The study's subjects were asked to complete a series of surveys about their dietary habits. 

A los sujetos del estudio se les pidió que completaran una serie de encuestas sobre sus hábitos alimenticios.

appeal
appeal
[Sustantivo]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

atractivo

atractivo

Ex: The appeal of city life attracts many young professionals. 

El atractivo de la vida urbana atrae a muchos jóvenes profesionales.

paperback
paperback
[Sustantivo]

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

libro en rústica, edición rústica

libro en rústica, edición rústica

Ex: He picked up a paperback from the bargain bin, excited to find a good read at a discounted price. 

Recogió un libro de bolsillo de la caja de gangas, emocionado por encontrar una buena lectura a un precio rebajado.

superior
superior
[Adjetivo]

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

superior, excelente

superior, excelente

Ex: Her superior knowledge of the subject made her the go-to person for advice. 

Su conocimiento superior del tema la convirtió en la persona a la que acudir para obtener consejos.

peer
peer
[Sustantivo]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

coetáneo, par

coetáneo, par

Ex: The summer camp aimed to create a supportive environment where children could interact with peers and develop social skills. 

El campamento de verano tenía como objetivo crear un entorno de apoyo donde los niños pudieran interactuar con sus pares y desarrollar habilidades sociales.

to sequence

to arrange items or events in a particular order

secuenciar

secuenciar

Ex: I sequence the steps in the process to ensure efficiency. 

Secuencio los pasos del proceso para garantizar la eficiencia.

to reconstruct

to rebuild or reimagine something from the past, often using research or gathered information

reconstruir,  recomponer

reconstruir, recomponer

Ex: The book reconstructs the life of the famous author using newly discovered letters. 

El libro reconstruye la vida del famoso autor utilizando cartas recién descubiertas.

chronological
chronological
[Adjetivo]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

cronológico

cronológico

Ex: The timeline displayed the events of the war in chronological sequence. 

La línea de tiempo mostraba los eventos de la guerra en secuencia cronológica.

to conduct
to conduct
[Verbo]

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

llevar

llevar

Ex: As the event coordinator, she will conduct the planning and execution of the conference. 

Como coordinadora del evento, ella dirigirá la planificación y ejecución de la conferencia.

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.

to spot
to spot
[Verbo]

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

descubrir, encontrar

descubrir, encontrar

Ex: Can you spot the hidden details in the intricate painting? 
to sample
to sample
[Verbo]

to take a small portion or specimen of something for examination, testing, or as a representation of a larger whole

muestrear, tomar una muestra

muestrear, tomar una muestra

Ex: The quality control team will sample the products to ensure consistency. 

El equipo de control de calidad muestreará los productos para garantizar la consistencia.

to grasp
to grasp
[Verbo]

to mentally understand information or concepts

comprender, captar

comprender, captar

Ex: It took some time for the team to grasp the implications of the new software update. 

Al equipo le tomó un tiempo comprender las implicaciones de la nueva actualización de software.

to perceive

to become aware or conscious of something

percibir

percibir

Ex: Through the artist's work, many perceived a deeper message about society's values. 

A través del trabajo del artista, muchos percibieron un mensaje más profundo sobre los valores de la sociedad.

unintended
unintended
[Adjetivo]

happening without being planned or deliberately caused

involuntario, inesperado

involuntario, inesperado

Ex: The joke had an unintended effect, causing offense to some audience members. 

El chiste tuvo un efecto no deseado, causando ofensa a algunos miembros de la audiencia.

collateral damage
collateral damage
[Sustantivo]

unintended negative consequence or harm resulting from an action

daños colaterales, consecuencias negativas no intencionadas

daños colaterales, consecuencias negativas no intencionadas

Ex: Policy changes often create collateral damage no one anticipated. 

Los cambios de política a menudo crean daños colaterales que nadie anticipó.

straightforward
straightforward
[Adjetivo]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

obvio, facíl

obvio, facíl

Ex: The process for renewing your driver's license is straightforward; you just need to fill out a form and pay a fee. 

El proceso para renovar tu licencia de conducir es sencillo; solo necesitas llenar un formulario y pagar una tarifa.

atrophy
atrophy
[Sustantivo]

a decline in effectiveness or function due to underuse or neglect

atrofia, deterioro funcional

atrofia, deterioro funcional

Ex: The garden fell into atrophy during the long winter. 

El jardín cayó en atrofia durante el largo invierno.

to navigate

to move through a challenging area with careful consideration of obstacles

navegar,  dirigirse

navegar, dirigirse

Ex: The sailors faced the challenge of navigating the treacherous waters near the rocky coastline during the storm. 

Los marineros enfrentaron el desafío de navegar las aguas traicioneras cerca de la costa rocosa durante la tormenta.

constant
constant
[Adjetivo]

happening continuously without stopping for a long time

constante

constante

Ex: The constant rain in the region led to flooding in low-lying areas. 

La lluvia constante en la región provocó inundaciones en las zonas bajas.

bombardment
bombardment
[Sustantivo]

an overwhelming stream of spoken or written messages delivered in rapid succession

un diluvio de mensajes, un bombardeo de información

un diluvio de mensajes, un bombardeo de información

Ex: The customer service line was met with a bombardment of complaints. 

La línea de servicio al cliente se enfrentó a un bombardeo de quejas.

to incentivize

to motivate or encourage someone by offering benefits or rewards

incentivar, motivar

incentivar, motivar

Ex: Governments may incentivize citizens to adopt eco-friendly practices through tax incentives. 

Los gobiernos pueden incentivar a los ciudadanos a adoptar prácticas ecológicas a través de incentivos fiscales.

to retreat
to retreat
[Verbo]

to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant

retirarse, replegarse

retirarse, replegarse

Ex: Birds often retreat to their nests during heavy rain. 

Los pájaros a menudo se retiran a sus nidos durante las fuertes lluvias.

store
store
[Sustantivo]

a supply of something available for future use

reserva, existencia

reserva, existencia

susceptible
susceptible
[Adjetivo]

easily affected by external factors

susceptible

susceptible

Ex: Patients undergoing chemotherapy are advised to avoid live virus vaccines as their immune systems are more susceptible to active infections during treatment. 

Se recomienda a los pacientes que reciben quimioterapia que eviten las vacunas con virus vivos, ya que su sistema inmunológico es más susceptible a infecciones activas durante el tratamiento.

to alter
to alter
[Verbo]

to change without becoming totally different

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: The patient's condition began to alter, showing signs of improvement. 

La condición del paciente comenzó a alterarse, mostrando signos de mejora.

to imply
to imply
[Verbo]

to suggest that one thing is the logical consequence of the other

insinuar

insinuar

Ex: His consistent tardiness implies a lack of respect for others' time. 

Su constante tardanza implica una falta de respeto por el tiempo de los demás.

to identify

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

identificar

identificar

Ex: The teacher identified the student's handwriting on the exam. 

El profesor identificó la letra del estudiante en el examen.

to redress
to redress
[Verbo]

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

reparar, corregir

reparar, corregir

Ex: The government took steps to redress the wrongs done to the affected communities. 

El gobierno tomó medidas para reparar los agravios cometidos contra las comunidades afectadas.

to entrench

to establish deeply and firmly, often making something difficult to change or remove

atrincherar

atrincherar

Ex: If we don't address the issue now, it will only further entrench itself in our society. 

Si no abordamos el problema ahora, solo se arraigará más en nuestra sociedad.

extraordinary
extraordinary
[Adjetivo]

far beyond what is normal or typical

extraordinario, excepcional

extraordinario, excepcional

Ex: The storm caused extraordinary damage to the town. 

La tormenta causó daños extraordinarios al pueblo.

capacity
capacity
[Sustantivo]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

capacidad

capacidad

Ex: Her artistic capacity was evident in the intricate sculptures she created as a child. 

Su capacidad artística era evidente en las intrincadas esculturas que creó de niña.

inborn
inborn
[Adjetivo]

referring to traits that are present from birth and are influenced by genetic inheritance, such as medical conditions or physical features

innato

innato

Ex: Researchers tried to determine if certain medical conditions had an inborn or environmental cause. 

Los investigadores intentaron determinar si ciertas condiciones médicas tenían una causa innata o ambiental.

to adjust
to adjust
[Verbo]

to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better

ajustar

ajustar

Ex: Yesterday, the mechanic adjusted the brakes to ensure a smoother ride. 

Ayer, el mecánico ajustó los frenos para garantizar un viaje más suave.

according to
according to
[Preposición]

in regard to what someone has said or written

según

según

Ex: The book, according to the author, offers a unique perspective on the subject. 

El libro, según el autor, ofrece una perspectiva única sobre el tema.

trend
trend
[Sustantivo]

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: The trend in smartphone technology shows an increasing emphasis on camera quality and AI features. 

La tendencia en la tecnología de los smartphones muestra un énfasis creciente en la calidad de la cámara y las funciones de IA.

finding
finding
[Sustantivo]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

resultado

resultado

Ex: His finding on the chemical reaction led to a breakthrough in the experiment. 

Su hallazgo sobre la reacción química condujo a un avance en el experimento.

to recall
to recall
[Verbo]

to bring back something from the memory

recordar

recordar

Ex: In therapy, individuals may work to recall suppressed memories for healing. 

En terapia, los individuos pueden trabajar para recordar recuerdos reprimidos para sanar.

superficial
superficial
[Adjetivo]

concerned only with surface-level appearances or trivial matters, lacking depth or genuine understanding

superficial, frívolo

superficial, frívolo

Ex: The superficial nature of their conversation left little room for deeper connection. 

La naturaleza superficial de su conversación dejaba poco espacio para una conexión más profunda.

content
content
[Sustantivo]

the subject matter or information covered in a speech, literary work, or other forms of communication, distinct from its style or presentation

contenido, materia

contenido, materia

Ex: The professor asked the students to analyze the content of the article. 

El profesor les pidió a los estudiantes que analizaran el contenido del artículo.

isolated
isolated
[Adjetivo]

marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements

aislado, separado

aislado, separado

combined
combined
[Adjetivo]

formed or created by joining two or more elements or parts together

combinado, conjunto

combinado, conjunto

Ex: Their combined income allowed them to afford their dream home. 

Sus ingresos combinados les permitieron costear la casa de sus sueños.

thorough
thorough
[Adjetivo]

extremely careful and attentive to detail

meticuloso, minucioso

meticuloso, minucioso

Ex: His thorough cleaning left the house spotless and organized down to the last detail. 

Su limpieza minuciosa dejó la casa impecable y organizada hasta el último detalle.

widespread
widespread
[Adjetivo]

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

extendido, generalizado

extendido, generalizado

Ex: The artist’s work gained widespread recognition after being featured in an international exhibition. 

El trabajo del artista obtuvo un reconocimiento generalizado después de ser presentado en una exposición internacional.

era
era
[Sustantivo]

a period of history marked by particular features or events

era, época

era, época

Ex: The Industrial Revolution ushered in an era of rapid technological and economic change. 

La Revolución Industrial marcó el comienzo de una era de rápidos cambios tecnológicos y económicos.

to rectify
to rectify
[Verbo]

to make something right when it was previously incorrect, improper, or defective

rectificar

rectificar

Ex: The manager took steps to rectify the error in the financial report. 

El gerente tomó medidas para rectificar el error en el informe financiero.

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