Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)
Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) in the Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.
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to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent
used to introduce further information
the act of taking revenge or responding to an injury or wrongdoing with a similar action
provided or controlled by the government
to turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option
to give work to someone and pay them
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
to make a person or thing ready for doing something
a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers
as a response or exchange for something given or received
to increase or improve the progress, growth, or success of something
capable of being easily moved or directed
in a favorable or approving manner
a person from Portugal or of Portuguese descent
an item that provides lasting evidence or information about past events, actions, or conditions
specifically mentioned or identified by name
the period during which a monarch, leader, or government has control or authority over a country or territory
a short portion or segment taken from a larger work, such as a book, speech, or document
related to the work of keeping or creating friendly relationships between countries
written communication exchanged between people, typically through letters or emails
someone who helps or supports someone else in certain activities or against someone else
requiring immediate attention due to something's urgency or importance
to create problems for someone, resulting in hardship
separate and different in a way that is easily recognized
used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it
significant in amount or degree
an action that causes a delay or interruption in the ongoing continuity of an activity or process
involving a particular region or geographic area
the act of buying and selling goods and services, particularly between countries
an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, known for its rich history, ancient ruins, and a mix of Greek and Turkish cultural influences
to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.
a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof
to situate or establish as a central location for operations, activities, or planning
of or belonging to the present time
to make someone feel confident or certain about someone or something
to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have
a person who is under the rule or authority of a monarch, government, or leader
belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language
a specific historical, cultural, or social domain, often referring to a particular period or civilization
belonging or relating to Egypt, or its people
a person who controls or leads a country, territory, or group of people
a specific part or side of something that is worth considering
involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons
in a way that arouses one's curiosity or attention
a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer
an ancient Greek epic poem by Homer that tells the story of the Trojan War
an ancient Greek epic poem telling the story of Odysseus' long and adventurous journey home after the Trojan War
to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong
to express admiration or approval toward something or someone
coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank
someone who studies or records historical events
used to introduce an example of something mentioned
given an exaggerated or excessively favorable view, often elevating something to a higher status than it deserves
brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things
the normal and routine activities and experiences that happen each day to people
having a senior, important, or authoritative position within a particular hierarchy or organization
to take part in or become involved with something actively
in regard to what someone has said or written
a person who is skilled at public speaking, especially one who delivers speeches in a formal or persuasive manner
relating to Athens, its people, or its culture, especially in ancient Greece
a senior official whose job is living in a foreign country and representing their own country
a change or diversion from the planned path, often due to unexpected obstacles or circumstances
to seize or get control of something by force
located or provided on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
related to or characteristic of a political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms, equality, and government intervention for social welfare and economic opportunity
a way of doing something or dealing with a problem
to not oppose or prohibit something one does not like or agree with
to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size
