Cambridge IELTS 19 - Akademisk - Test 2 - Lyssnande - Del 4 (2)

more than any other thing

(of a substance) to cover the surface something

to a very great degree

individuals of the human race

to cause the death of a significant portion of a population

if a particular situation occurs

any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars

very high in intensity or degree

prone to danger or harm

to become dry or drier after the removal of moisture

a state in which an organism's metabolism nearly stops, allowing it to survive extreme conditions

to draw something toward the inside

the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use

a point or position on a scale of quantity, quality, extent, etc.

to stay in the same state or condition

to bring something back or present it again after it has been removed or not used for a period of time

to bring new life or energy to something

a test done to prove the truthfulness of a hypothesis

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

used as a placeholder or filler in conversation, often to indicate a temporary pause or hesitation

to transition or shift to a different topic or activity

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

to eat or drink something

with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

a small, non-vascular plant that lacks true roots, stems, and leaves, typically forming dense green mats or cushions in damp or shady environments

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

a substance that is similar to a solid but is made from a liquid that has thickened into a semi-solid form

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

the condition or situation of something or someone at a particular moment in time

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

involving or impacting a large number of things or people collectively

to give the impression of having the quality or characteristic described by the following word

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

a single political entity created by merging previously separate groups, states, or organizations

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

as a result of a specific cause or reason

a part of the body that helps take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide, allowing breathing to occur

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

to make sure that something will happen

currently happening

to begin or become involved in a particular situation, activity, state, or conflict

to bend or position a part of body in a curved or coiled shape

a small amount of time, quantity, or degree

the liquid or moisture found inside something

a dry, round, lifeless-looking form that some tiny animals, like water bears, change into by drying out their bodies to survive very hard conditions