ケンブリッジIELTS 18 - アカデミック - テスト2 - 読解 - パッセージ3 (1)

having ideas, beliefs, or qualities that are more advanced or progressive than those of the current period or one's peers

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

to express a particular characterization or a thing as a person

an inclination or tendency of a certain kind

having or showing creativity and skill in the arts

marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

the capacity to deeply appreciate and react to complicated emotional or aesthetic impacts

to disappear slowly

the quality of having little or no significance

the set of opinions or ideas that one has about something

the period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times

to serve as a distinguishing quality or characteristic of someone or something

the process or period of changing from one state, place, or condition to another

the quality of being up-to-date or related to recent times, especially in culture, technology, or ideas

to occur at a specific time or location

a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected

regarding or affecting the entire world

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

to cause something to occur

at the starting point of a major development or change

an urgent situation in which proper action must be taken to remove the threats done to the environment

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

expulsion of people from their homes, typically caused by war, persecution, or natural catastrophe

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

not addressed

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

to make something required, necessary, or appropriate

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

to take steps to ensure the safety and security of something or someone

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

any epidemic disease with a high death rate

to direct one's interest or attention toward a specific subject or activity

determining and drawing up plans for the future physical arrangement and condition of a community

to conform and adhere to the principles, practices, or guidelines established by someone or something

representing the usual characteristics of a person, thing, or group

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

as a result of a specific cause or reason

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

indicating a goal, wish, etc. that has not been accomplished, carried out, or come true

used to indicate that something is provided or accepted as a basis for a particular situation or argument

not capable of being maintained or continued over the long term

a change in the world's climate

functioning or occurring in a normal way; lacking abnormalities or deficiencies

to want to know about something particular

famous and admired by many people

a period of history marked by particular features or events

the study or art of building and designing houses

a person who is skilled and knowledgeable in many different subjects or areas