Cambridge IELTS 18 - Akadémiai - 4. teszt - Olvasás - 1. rész (1)

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

widely accepted or popular among the general public

a striking or remarkable collection of things presented together

covering a large physical area

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

to actively promote or publicize a product, service, or idea

a group of people with a common political, social, or artistic goal who work together to achieve it

belong to an earlier time

to gain something good from something or someone

to supply someone or something with essential resources or support needed for survival or well-being

safe or suitable for consumption as food

focused on protecting the environment and promoting sustainability

an area of land where edible plants, such as vegetables and herbs, are grown for personal use or sale

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

anything that is seen

(usually plural) people with decision-making power over a specific area in a country

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

including or addressing a variety of topics, issues, or subjects

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

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

a plan or drawing according to which something is made

having exceptional importance or significant impact

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

characterizing an area that is richly covered with natural plant life or foliage

the process of making a piece of land produce more profit by building on it or using its resources for such purpose

the state of being part of something or having a connection with it

a large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

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

to transform a piece of land for a new purpose

to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome

a set of actions and responsibilities that are assigned to a person or group within a specific context

innovative and proactive in anticipating and preparing for future developments or trends

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

to increase something by two times its original amount or value

to prominently display or present something to attract attention and admiration

to bring things together to form a whole or include something as part of a larger group

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

green foliage

the specific environment or set of conditions where something can thrive or function effectively

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

a network of pipes, channels, and structures designed to collect and channel excess water, wastewater, or other liquids away from an area or a property

a sign or indication that suggests something

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

the activity of taking care of trees, bushes, and flowers in a garden for pleasure

(psychiatry) a mental disorder of constant nervousness and worry, in which one expects something bad to happen with no valid reason

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

a person who is experiencing mental or physical pain as a result of suffering from an illness or disease