Cambridge IELTS 17 - Akadémiai - 1. teszt - Olvasás - 3. rész (2)

(of a book, movie, etc.) having a fast-developing plot

spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry

to stay away from someone or something unpleasant, particularly one that is dangerous or troublesome

in a manner that is quick, precise, and skillful, especially with physical movements

in a tasteful, refined, or graceful manner

a true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events

fair in judgment or treatment

a supportive or favorable attitude towards an opinion, goal, or viewpoint, indicating agreement or understanding

very strong or intense

related to a political ideology or party that typically supports limited government, free-market principles, and conservative social values

a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach

to dress oneself in or place something on the body

mental ability

a quality or trait that attracts others and creates a positive impression

the use of deceit or scheme to cheat or take advantage of someone

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

extremely challenging to deal with

a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

to succeed in achieving the desired result

a graphic or vivid verbal description

(of a person) lacking the skill, competence, or ability to produce the desired outcome or perform successfully

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

to treat or represent a person or thing in a way that is accurate and fair

the quality of being intricate and compounded

(of an event, situation, or outcome) waiting to happen in the future, typically expected or anticipated

an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight

having the characteristics of a saint or angel, such as kindness or innocence

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

characterized by active hostility

to escape danger or from a place

measured or judged in comparison to something else

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

a belief or opinion that is very strong

a formal agreement or treaty establishing cooperation between nations or groups for shared objectives

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

a secret plan by a group to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act

leaving no uncertainty or room for debate

to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

to mention or express something in few words

the act of including

a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred

a defining or distinctive feature of something

someone who writes reviews and analysis of books, movies, etc.

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty

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

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

to fail to understand something or someone correctly

a reason or purpose behind someone's actions or behavior

loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person

a system of government or a country or state that is ruled by a king or queen

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

not having favoritism or prejudice toward any particular side or viewpoint

the specific theme or topic that a work of art, speech, etc. contains

to not notice or see something

widespread or commonly occurring at a particular time or in a particular place

to leave out or exclude something or someone, usually intentionally, from a list, text, or action

a tendency toward dishonesty, falseness, or misleading behavior

to carry out or apply a particular method or activity, especially as a regular or established routine

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

to assign someone to do a task, such as creating an artistic or literary piece

in a manner that shows great willingness, interest, or excitement

to successfully achieve or accomplish something

a large group or unit of people, vehicles, or things

a minor issue, often involving a small complaint or irritation about something that is not very significant