Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académique - Test 2 - Lecture - Passage 3 (1)

the ability to understand complex situations or perceive their underlying nature clearly and deeply

the process by which populations of living organisms change genetically across successive generations

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

in a way that is widely favored or recognized by a large number of people

used to emphasize the complete or extreme degree of a quality, feeling, or situation

developed or primarily guided by the intellect rather than relying on emotions or personal experience

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

a scientist who studies the natural world, including plants, animals, and ecosystems

concerned with understanding and explaining phenomena rather than directly applying them to real-world situations

an individual who is trained in physics

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

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

a person who held a particular job, position, or office before the current holder

the ability to use knowledge and experience to make sound judgments and decisions

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

in an unplanned or impulsive manner

to briefly visit a place, often without prior planning or notice

designed mainly to be practical and useful rather than attractive

to portray imperfectly or incorrectly without deceitful intent

an area of knowledge, activity, thought, or experience

an activity or undertaking directed toward achieving a particular goal

to ignore something temporarily in favor of more important matters

having exceptional importance or significant impact

in a proper or expected manner

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

related to evolution or the slow and gradual development of something

to gradually weaken someone's confidence, authority, effectiveness, or chances of success

a general concept or belief

increasing gradually as more and more is added

without warning or announcement

to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

to find or get back something that was lost or stolen

a tabular arrangement of chemical elements organized based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties

deserving of attention due to importance, excellence, or notable qualities

during a particular situation or condition

coming from the imagination rather than facts

lacking a basis in reason or fact and not supported by evidence or logic

the forming of opinions or guesses without enough evidence to know the truth

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

new and unlike anything else

a person who holds a significant or distinguished position within an organization

to start something with a rapid and successful beginning

to form or develop an idea, plan, or concept in the mind

to come to a personal determination or belief after considering information or experiences

done, shared, or involving all members of a group acting together

relating to biology or the scientific study of living organisms

an individual living thing, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or bacterium

a notable feature or quality that defines or describes something

(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

having a positive effect or helpful result

to grow and develop exceptionally well

to make a copy, imitation, or representation of something

a particular field or range of knowledge, study, or expertise

either of a pair of small loops attached to a saddle that support a rider's feet

to officially give a title, degree, honor, right, or authority to someone

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

a person who rides horses in races

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

done in a careful, systematic, and organized manner

significantly great in quantity

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

to move at a greater speed than someone or something

to know or predict something before it happens

the act or process of changing something, usually slightly

to happen at the same time or at nearly the same time as something else

improved in value, quality, or performance

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

the act or process of choosing and beginning to use a plan, method, system, name, or idea

to carefully collect small amounts of information, facts, or knowledge over time from different sources

the sport of racing thoroughbred horses