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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academisch - Test 1 - Lezen - Passage 2

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
heading
heading
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

kop, titel

kop, titel

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artifact
artifact
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

artefact, door mensen gemaakt voorwerp

artefact, door mensen gemaakt voorwerp

Ex: Artifacts of early tool-making like stone knives and projectile points show the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Paleolithic humans. 
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pyramid
pyramid
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

piramide, piramidevormig monument

piramide, piramidevormig monument

Ex: Tourists flock to see the ancient pyramids in Egypt. 
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certainty
certainty
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation or fact that is absolutely clear and cannot be questioned or altered

zekerheid, duidelijkheid

zekerheid, duidelijkheid

Ex: The project's completion by next month is a certainty. 
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definite
definite
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

definitief, duidelijk

definitief, duidelijk

Ex: I needed a definite answer from my boss so I could plan my work for the coming month without uncertainty. 
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overview
overview
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject

overzicht, samenvatting

overzicht, samenvatting

Ex: The report provided an overview of the company's financial performance for the year. 
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external
external
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to the outer layer or structure of something

extern, uitwendig

extern, uitwendig

Ex: The external appearance of the building was impressive, with its modern architecture and sleek design. 
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burial
burial
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

begrafenis, ter aarde bestelling

begrafenis, ter aarde bestelling

Ex: The burial took place at sunset in the family cemetery. 
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remains
remains
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

overblijfselen,  resten

overblijfselen, resten

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monument
monument
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monument

monument

Ex: The towering monument was erected in honor of the soldiers who fought bravely in the war. 
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enormous
enormous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorm, gigantisch

enorm, gigantisch

Ex: The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo. 
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grand
grand
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

magnificent in size and appearance

groots, prachtig

groots, prachtig

Ex: The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight. 
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tribute
tribute
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a gift, statement, or action given to someone as a sign of gratitude, admiration or respect

hulde, eerbetoon

hulde, eerbetoon

Ex: The ceremony was a tribute to the late professor. 
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dynasty
dynasty
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

dynastie

dynastie

Ex: The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644. 
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reign
reign
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the length of time during which a king, queen, or other monarch rules

regering, regering

regering, regering

Ex: Queen Victoria's reign lasted over 63 years. 
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tomb
tomb
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

graf, tombe

graf, tombe

Ex: They placed flowers at the entrance of the tomb to honor their loved one. 
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passage
passage
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a route, path, or corridor that allows movement from one place to another

doorgang, gang

doorgang, gang

Ex: The mountain pass served as a narrow passage between valleys. 
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deceased
deceased
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

referring to a person who has recently died

overleden, gestorven

overleden, gestorven

Ex: The deceased man's family members gathered to mourn his passing at the funeral. 
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official
official
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government

ambtenaar, functionaris

ambtenaar, functionaris

Ex: The official signed the documents on behalf of the agency. 
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to conceive
to conceive
[werkwoord]

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

bedenken, zich voorstellen

bedenken, zich voorstellen

Ex: The architect conceived a visionary design for the futuristic building. 
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to stack
to stack
[werkwoord]

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

stapelen, opstapelen

stapelen, opstapelen

Ex: The warehouse worker stacked boxes of inventory neatly to maximize storage space. 
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slab
slab
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

plaat, tegel

plaat, tegel

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scholar
scholar
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

geleerde, wetenschapper

geleerde, wetenschapper

Ex: The conference featured a renowned scholar who spoke about ancient Greek philosophy. 
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to attribute
to attribute
[werkwoord]

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

toeschrijven, toekennen

toeschrijven, toekennen

Ex: With its awe-inspiring architecture and rich cultural heritage, the city is often attributed with a vibrant and diverse cultural scene. 
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to owe
to owe
[werkwoord]

to carry a sense of gratitude, recognition, or indebtedness toward someone or something for intellectual or abstract contributions

verschuldigd zijn, dankbaarheid voelen

verschuldigd zijn, dankbaarheid voelen

Ex: I owe my clarity of thought to the insightful teachings of my philosophy professor. 
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to pile
to pile
[werkwoord]

to lay things on top of each other

stapelen, opstapelen

stapelen, opstapelen

Ex: The librarian piled books on the table as she sorted them into different categories. 
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mass
mass
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something great in size, volume, or magnitude

massa, volume

massa, volume

Ex: A mass of evidence supports the theory. 
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inward
inward
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

directed or moving toward the inside or center

innerlijk, naar binnen gericht

innerlijk, naar binnen gericht

Ex: The inward motion of the door indicates someone entering the room. 
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incline
incline
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an inclined surface connecting two levels

helling, schuine vlak

helling, schuine vlak

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temple
temple
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

tempel, heiligdom

tempel, heiligdom

Ex: They visited the ancient temple to offer prayers and seek blessings. 
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courtyard
courtyard
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

binnenplaats, hof

binnenplaats, hof

Ex: The children played in the courtyard, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. 
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shrine
shrine
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

heiligdom, bedevaartsoord

heiligdom, bedevaartsoord

Ex: Pilgrims from around the world visit the shrine to pay their respects and seek blessings. 
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living quarters
living quarters
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

housing available for people to live in

woonruimte, huisvesting

woonruimte, huisvesting

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trench
trench
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a deep, narrow, steep-sided depression on the ocean floor

geul, oceaangeul

geul, oceaangeul

Ex: The Mariana Trench is the deepest known part of the ocean. 
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to incorporate
to incorporate
[werkwoord]

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

opnemen, integreren

opnemen, integreren

Ex: The new design will incorporate feedback from various stakeholders to ensure satisfaction. 
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in advance
in advance
[bijwoord]

prior to a particular time or event

van tevoren, op voorhand

van tevoren, op voorhand

Ex: Please let us know in advance if you plan to attend the meeting. 
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accomplishment
accomplishment
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

prestatie, verwezenlijking

prestatie, verwezenlijking

Ex: Graduating with honors was a significant accomplishment for Sarah after years of dedicated study. 
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maze
maze
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a confusing network of paths separated by bushes or walls, designed in a way that confuses the people who pass through

doolhof, warren van paden

doolhof, warren van paden

Ex: She spent hours trying to find her way out of the maze at the amusement park. 
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vessel
vessel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a container used to hold liquids or other substances

vat, houder

vat, houder

Ex: She poured the wine into a crystal vessel. 
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storeroom
storeroom
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a room where things are kept while they are not needed or used

berging, opslagruimte

berging, opslagruimte

Ex: The janitor keeps cleaning supplies in the storeroom. 
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to inscribe
to inscribe
[werkwoord]

to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration

graveren, inschrijven

graveren, inschrijven

Ex: Next week, the jeweler will inscribe the couple's wedding rings with their initials and wedding date. 
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to represent
to represent
[werkwoord]

to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept

vertegenwoordigen, symboliseren

vertegenwoordigen, symboliseren

Ex: Her dedication to community service and philanthropy truly represents the spirit of altruism and compassion. 
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to excavate
to excavate
[werkwoord]

to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains

opgraven, blootleggen

opgraven, blootleggen

Ex: Paleontologists excavated a dinosaur fossil, carefully removing layers of sediment to reveal the skeleton. 
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predecessor
predecessor
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who held a position, office, or role before another person

voorganger, voorgangster

voorganger, voorgangster

Ex: The new CEO praised her predecessor for laying a strong foundation. 
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to dump
to dump
[werkwoord]

to place something down in a rough, careless, or abrupt manner

gooien, onachtzaam neerzetten

gooien, onachtzaam neerzetten

Ex: He dumped his bag on the floor and sat down at the table. 
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shaft
shaft
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

schacht, schoorsteen

schacht, schoorsteen

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precaution
precaution
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

voorzorgsmaatregel, preventieve maatregel

voorzorgsmaatregel, preventieve maatregel

Ex: As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home. 
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intricate
intricate
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

ingewikkeld, gedetailleerd

ingewikkeld, gedetailleerd

Ex: The intricate design of the watch included tiny gears and delicate engravings. 
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to overlook
to overlook
[werkwoord]

to not notice or see something

over het hoofd zien, missen

over het hoofd zien, missen

Ex: In her haste, she might overlook the important details in the document. 
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to astonish
to astonish
[werkwoord]

to impress or surprise someone very much

verbazen, verrassen

verbazen, verrassen

Ex: The magician's incredible tricks astonished the audience. 
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to amaze
to amaze
[werkwoord]

to greatly surprise someone

verbazen, verwonderen

verbazen, verwonderen

Ex: Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends. 
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egyptologist
egyptologist
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an archeologist who specializes in Egyptology

egyptoloog, specialist in egyptologie

egyptoloog, specialist in egyptologie

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to constitute
to constitute
[werkwoord]

to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

vormen, uitmaken

vormen, uitmaken

Ex: Healthy fats and proteins constitute a balanced diet that supports overall well-being. 
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milestone
milestone
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

mijlpaal, belangrijk moment

mijlpaal, belangrijk moment

Ex: Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life. 
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archetype
archetype
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person

archetype, voorbeeld

archetype, voorbeeld

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surroundings
surroundings
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the space and conditions around a person, place, or thing where it exists or functions

omgeving,  ambiance

omgeving, ambiance

Ex: The serene surroundings of the garden offered a perfect escape from city life. 
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accommodation
accommodation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

accommodatie, verblijf

accommodatie, verblijf

Ex: She booked her accommodation in advance to ensure she had a comfortable place to stay during her vacation. 
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to occupy
to occupy
[werkwoord]

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

bezetten, vullen

bezetten, vullen

Ex: The large bookshelf occupied the entire wall, showcasing an extensive collection of novels and reference materials. 
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to encircle
to encircle
[werkwoord]

to create a circular shape around someone or something

omringen, omsingelen

omringen, omsingelen

Ex: The children encircled the storyteller during storytime. 
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to appreciate
to appreciate
[werkwoord]

to be thankful for something

waarderen, dankbaar zijn voor

waarderen, dankbaar zijn voor

Ex: She regularly appreciates the support of her friends during challenging times. 
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possession
possession
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

bezittingen, eigendommen

bezittingen, eigendommen

Ex: As he packed his possessions into boxes, memories flooded back from years spent in the old house. 
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to criticize
to criticize
[werkwoord]

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

bekritiseren

bekritiseren

Ex: The teacher will criticize the students' essays based on grammar, structure, and clarity of ideas. 
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