Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académique - Test 2 - Lecture - Passage 2 (3)

used to warn people to think carefully about their desires, as the things they wish for may have unforeseen and unintended consequences

the ability or potential of doing something or achieving a certain goal

to do better than someone or something

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis

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

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

to mark clear boundaries or distinctions for a concept or area

a goal that one wants to achieve

to give special attention or importance to something

the act of working together toward a common goal

a mode of action

behaving in a manner that shows one's high moral standards

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

to firmly resist something

to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

to cause something to occur

the harmful or wrong use of something

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

to help or support the progress or development of something

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

the state of being free from the control of others

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

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand

someone who practices medicine

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others

a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character

the quality of being ready or glad to do something when the time comes or if the need arises

to ignore something temporarily in favor of more important matters

a focus on personal gain without concern for others

concerned with right and wrong behavior

the act of rational and logical thinking about something

in a way not like anything else

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

a set of things that are offered or sold together as one single unit

a particular detail, feature, or aspect of something