Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 3

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

to fall, sit, or sink down heavily, often because of exhaustion, weakness, or disappointment

(of a person) to utter a few words in a rough or nonchalant voice, especially when one does not want to talk extensively

a large African antelope characterized by its distinctive appearance with a stocky body

(Southern US) at some distance in a specified direction

someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

to search with determination, often for something of great importance or value

used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case

referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time

having been used up or reduced in quantity, energy, or resources

to navigate or find a way through an obstacle or path

having distinct characteristics or qualities that make something different or unique

a category or type of something

nothing more than what is to be said

look for a specific person or thing

having a tendency to do something

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

to ask for or seek information about something

a natural tendency or ability to behave or react in a particular way without conscious thought or learning

a scientist who studies the plants and animals that live in the ocean and other saltwater environments

a scientist who studies or observes planets, stars, and other happenings in the universe

to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place

(of land) not prepared or used for growing crops

an area of scenery visible in a single view

to search something to find or discover something

far away in distance or position

small and weak in strength or size

a person who lives in a country of which they are not a citizen

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

in a way that requires a lot of effort or hard work, often slowly and with difficulty

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

reliable and consistently good, but not necessarily exceptional

a person of importance, fame, or public recognition

to restrict someone or something within particular limits, areas, subjects, or activities

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

a period of history characterized by particular events, developments, or features

an idealized or imagined period of peace, prosperity, and happiness

to reach the highest level, point, or intensity

almost not; only just enough

the internal parts and mechanisms through which a device operates

to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait

greatest in significance, importance, degree, or achievement

a person who engages in the activity of climbing mountains

a person who works actively to support or promote a particular cause or campaign

referring to a name commonly used for something

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

not mechanized

a difficult, unusual, or risky action performed to attract attention

without taking into consideration or being influenced by a particular factor or condition

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

an activity or undertaking directed toward achieving a particular goal

a person who is among the first to develop or introduce a new field, method, or idea

widely known and important or influential

having the latest and most advanced features or design

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

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

a goal that one wants to achieve

the beginning of something

to officially tell people something

an unfair preference or tendency that influences judgment

an organized journey undertaken for a particular purpose, especially exploration, research, or military action

a biased or subjective angle in presenting information, often reflecting personal or ideological viewpoints

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

of, relating to, or characteristic of a continent

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

the act of animals eating grass or other plants growing in a field

to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

to serve as a means of expressing or communicating a feeling, idea, quality, or impression

an explanation or understanding derived from analyzing or interpreting something that is not immediately clear

a clear and deep understanding of a person, situation, problem, or subject

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

a powerful feeling prompting someone to act or respond

to provide someone with information about something ambiguous to make it easier to understand

a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something

having no communication or interaction with the outside world, especially with modern society