Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académique - Test 2 - Lecture - Passage 3 (3)

to keep what one has or to continue having something

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

a person who raises a child or children without a partner

(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially

to reveal or bring to light something that was previously unknown or kept secret

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

belonging to a person's closest family members, such as parents, siblings, or children

a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles

to do something many times or continue doing something

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

the state of being rejected

not deterred

the ability to reason, understand, and learn, often associated with intelligence or mental capacity

to think of someone or something in a particular way

a legal possessor of a negotiable financial document, often with rights to claim payment or ownership

having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

someone who is a specialist or expert in mathematics

eager to learn or ask questions

to progress or proceed without problems or interruptions

to a very great amount or degree

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

expressing much attention and love toward someone or something

(of a person) producing creative and original ideas, equipment, methods, etc.

a feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired

having a strong resolve or determination to achieve a particular goal or outcome

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

relating to or involving the use of reasoning and understanding capacity

as a result of a specific cause or reason

a system of rules of conduct or method of practice

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

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

a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character

to exceed in quality or achievement

having or showing extensive knowledge, skill, or experience in a particular field

any physical activity that is performed with the goal of improving or maintaining one's physical fitness, health, and overall well-being

having great importance, often having a significant impact on the outcome of a situation

to make the intensity, level, or amount of something increase

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

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

second to last in a sequence or series

lacking the basic necessities of life

providing essential nutrients and promoting health and well-being

furnished with funds

help and advice about how to solve a problem, given by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced

to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something

a product made during the manufacture of something else

immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

original and pioneering in a certain field, often setting a new standard for others to follow