Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)

to roam about without a specific purpose

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

a vessel designed for transporting goods and merchandise as part of commercial trade

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

absolutely necessary and of great importance

a regularly used path or route across the sea, often for the exchange of goods and services between different places or countries

a country under the control of one government

the act of attacking or robbing ships at sea, often for financial gain

something that benefits or advantages someone or something, often in a specific situation

a state or country where power is held by the people or their elected representatives, typically with an elected head of state rather than a monarch

extremely large or heavy

a group of ships under the command of one high-ranking officer

to fully remove or get rid of something

being subject to the rule, authority, or governance of something or someone

a military unit, area, or operation that is under the control and direction of one officer or leader

related to ancient Rome, its citizens, or empire

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

the period that a monarch rules

a title used for ancient Egyptian rulers

demonstrating sensible judgment or fairness in decision-making

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea, typically for personal gain

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

a person or thing that chases, follows, or tries to catch something or someone

(of an idea or thought) to suddenly be remembered or thought of

all the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc.

a person or thing that is out of place or does not conform to the norms or expectations of a particular group, environment, or situation

someone who is reckless and likes putting themselves in danger

a boat that uses large pieces of cloth called sails to catch the wind and move across the water

a region of islands and territories in the Caribbean Sea known for its tropical climate, diverse cultures, and natural beauty

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

a daring or adventurous person, who engages in brave or reckless activities

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

to a specific extent or degree

as a result of a specific cause or reason

in a manner that consists mostly of a specific kind, quality, etc.

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

(of land or terrain) rough, uneven, and often difficult to navigate, with features such as steep slopes or rocky surfaces

having many hills

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

to a great or considerable extent

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

to have a particular quality, attribute, knowledge, or skill

concerning or involving travel by sea, especially for work or adventure

not exceeded by anything or anyone else

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

used to introduce a result based on the information or actions that came before

to begin doing something harmful, like crime or drugs, often as a response to feeling unhappy

indicating a large number of something

a small curved area of land that partly encloses a specific part of the sea

to launch a planned and forceful attack against an enemy or target

not discovered, noticed, or detected, often referring to something that was searched or looked for

designed or capable of traveling on the open sea, especially over long distances

any body of water that is not contained within a defined or enclosed area

(of a sea or other area of water) deep or wide enough for ships or boats to travel through

to load or put cargo on board a ship

the influence, control, or power that comes from status, money, or position

a small, fast sailing ship used in the past mainly by the Portuguese and Spanish

used typically before a date to show that it is not exact

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

to have information, meaning, or condition