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

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

particles of solid material that settle at the bottom of a liquid

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means

to start burning

used to refer to something that happens rarely or infrequently

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

done on purpose

to begin doing something in order to reach a goal

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

to openly accept something as true or real

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

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

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

the capacity to be maintained for a long time and causing no harm to the environment

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

a thing that someone is legally, officially, or morally allowed to do or have

the potential outcome or destiny of someone or something, often influenced by luck or circumstance

continuing or taking place over a relatively extended duration of time

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

to move from one item or topic to the next in a sequence or discussion

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

to reject or refute the truth or existence of something

in a way that shows carefulness and attention to potential danger, risk, or harm

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

knowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue

occurring or moving with great speed

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)

the act of removing

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea

to make sure that something will happen

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

the result obtained when one quantity considered in relation to the whole

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

the state of being important or worthy of attention

to save something for future use

*** Make progress

a large piece of land used for growing sugar cane, coffee, tea, etc., particularly in a hot country

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

the state or process of losing a person or thing

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

to make someone or something become part of something such as a whole

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

something that one is aiming, wanting, or planning to do

the first of a series of actions

to change something such as a process, situation, etc. to be the opposite of what it was before

not easy to understand or analyze

the flow of water or substances that drain away from an area of land, often carrying dirt, chemicals, or other materials

(of liquids) to flow

a coming into being

the process of something becoming worse, weaker, or damaged, especially in quality, condition, or value

used to indicate a person's attitude, opinion, or behavior regarding someone or something