Cambridge IELTS 19 - Accademico - Test 2 - Lettura - Passaggio 2 (3)

(chemistry) a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed ratio

to provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

a relationship or connection between two or more things or people

a short reference to someone or something, often made in speech or writing without giving many details

to understand, regard, or think about someone or something in a particular way

to regard or consider something in a particular way

a segment or phase of a journey or process

to admit defeat and discontinue an effort

anything that occurs alongside a particular condition or phenomenon, serving as an indication of its presence or existence

any action or maneuver taken as part of a plan or strategy to achieve a specific goal or progress toward an objective

a defining or distinctive feature of something

a piece of writing, image, etc. published online, usually on a social media website or application, or a blog

intense or extreme in impact

easy to see or notice

regularly and with short time in between

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

a particular event or group of related events forming part of a larger sequence or experience

to join or connect together to form a pair

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and reduced energy or motivation

to make sure that something will happen

to help or support the progress or development of something

used to indicate the method or channel by which something is done

a professional who studies the mind, emotions, and behavior, sometimes applying this knowledge to assessment or treatment

used to indicate a preference between two alternatives, often suggesting one option is chosen over the other

feelings of worry, anxiety, or nervous tension

a mental image that is similar to a visual perception

a clear and telling mental image

to create a mental image or representation

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

a person who is the same age, has the same social status, or has similar abilities or qualifications as another person

an overall, conscious recognition or understanding of a situation, feeling, or environment

a scheduled period of teaching, instruction, or learning activities conducted within a defined timeframe

a person who takes part in sports, either professionally or for enjoyment

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

to record or keep track of the points, goals, or runs achieved by players or teams during a game or contest

a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something