Cambridge IELTS 18 - Akademisk - Test 4 - Läsning - Passage 3 (2)

a mental factor that impacts actions or decisions

to help something progress or succeed

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

a room in a house where a person reads or writes something

a fact or piece of information gathered by noticing or watching something carefully

covering a wide range, indicating thoroughness or comprehensiveness

the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof

having a comparable nature, structure, or function to something else

someone who writes the story about the events of someone's life

(of measurements, information, etc.) free from errors and matching facts

to develop into a recognizable or distinct form or structure

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

in a resolute, determined, or unwavering manner, often indicating certainty or strength of conviction

to believe something to be the case

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

seeming to be true but not necessarily

considering things from a past point of view

an event that happens by chance, especially a fortunate one

logical and consistent, forming a unified and clear whole, especially in arguments, theories, or policies

a way of telling a story or explaining a situation to support a particular view or goal

to doubt a fact or to call its truth into question

to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.

admired and valued by others for one's qualities, achievements, or actions

a printed work, such as a book, magazine, etc. that is publicly distributed

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

rather small in amount, extent, size, value, etc.

extremely great in extent, size, or area

surpassing anything that has been done before, particularly beyond any previous record

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

presenting danger or threat, particularly to people's health or safety

a specific manner of considering something

worth doing or having

to mention or express something in few words

to a degree that is higher than usual

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle

to not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy

to make sure that something will happen

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

a person who leads or advises others on the way to go

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

to strongly recommend something

an abrupt event that stops or disrupts something in progress

a decision to reverse an earlier decision

restored to a new condition

to require or involve certain actions, conditions, or consequences as a necessary part of a situation or decision

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

a person or thing that does not follow a general rule or is excluded from a class or group