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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
thus
thus
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She saved consistently each month; thus, she was able to afford the vacation she had always dreamed of. 
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potential
potential
[noun]

the possibility or likelihood of something happening or becoming true, real, or effective

Ex: The new policy has the potential to improve healthcare access for millions of people. 
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immediate
immediate
[Adjective]

arising directly from a specific cause or reason, without any intervening factors

Ex: The immediate cause of the accident was a brake failure, with other contributing factors identified later. 
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effect
effect
[noun]

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

Ex: Climate change can have a drastic effect on animal habitats. 
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to [loom] large

***if something unpleasant or difficult looms large, it seems certain to happen

Ex: This episode finds him deep in depression as divorce looms large. 
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means
means
[noun]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

Ex: Education is a powerful means to improve one's future prospects. 
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: Skills improve over time with regular practice. 
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mass
mass
[Adjective]

involving or impacting a large number of things or people collectively

Ex: Mass production techniques have led to the creation of affordable consumer goods. 
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regarding
regarding
[preposition]

in relation to or concerning someone or something

Ex: He sent me an email regarding the meeting agenda. 
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unduly
unduly
[Adverb]

to a greater extent than is reasonable or acceptable

Ex: She was unduly concerned about a minor issue. 
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to inform
to inform
[Verb]

to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner

Ex: The teacher informed the students about the upcoming exam schedule and its format. 
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persistence

the ongoing existence or continuous effort of something over a period of time, especially despite difficulties

Ex: The persistence of rumors caused confusion in the community. 
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peril
peril
[noun]

great and immediate danger, especially when one may be harmed or even killed

Ex: Mountaineers faced many perils from rockfalls and avalanches during their ascent. 
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misinformation

false or inaccurate information that is spread or communicated, often with the intention of deceiving or misleading others

Ex: The article was full of misinformation, leading many readers to believe false claims about the event. 
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to verify
to verify
[Verb]

to examine the truth or accuracy of something

Ex: The software automatically verifies the integrity of the downloaded files. 
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to battle
to battle
[Verb]

to overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing

Ex: She battled through the challenges to achieve her career goals. 
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widespread
widespread
[Adjective]

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

Ex: The misinformation about the new policy became widespread on social media. 
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falsehood
falsehood
[noun]

a statement or belief that is not true

Ex: The report was filled with falsehoods meant to mislead the public. 
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deliberately
deliberately
[Adverb]

in a way that is done consciously and intentionally

Ex: He deliberately ignored the warning signs. 
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in other words

used to provide an alternative or clearer way of expressing the same idea

Ex: The weather is quite pleasant today; in other words, it's a beautiful day. 
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to hold
to hold
[Verb]

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

Ex: My grandfather held traditional values when it came to family. 
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to promote

to help or support the progress or development of something

Ex: The manager worked to promote teamwork and collaboration within the team. 
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detrimental
detrimental
[Adjective]

causing harm or damage

Ex: Smoking is detrimental to your health, increasing the risk of lung cancer and heart disease. 
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consequence

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

Ex: Flooding was a consequence of the heavy rains. 
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observation

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

Ex: His observations have proven to be critical in solving the case. 
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inevitable
inevitable
[Adjective]

unable to be prevented

Ex: As technology advances, it becomes increasingly inevitable that automation will replace certain jobs. 
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roughly
roughly
[Adverb]

without being exact

Ex: The project will take roughly two months to complete. 
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verbal
verbal
[Adjective]

relating to or expressed using spoken language

Ex: Verbal communication skills are essential for effective interpersonal interactions and public speaking. 
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to relate to

to be connected to or about a particular subject

Ex: The book's themes of love and loss relate to the complexities of human relationships. 
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contemporary
contemporary
[Adjective]

belonging to the current era

Ex: We studied the contemporary political landscape to understand today's issues. 
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mass media

widespread forms of communication, including TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet, that reach a large audience with news, information, and entertainment

Ex: Mass media plays a big role in shaping how people view world events. 
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apparent
apparent
[Adjective]

seeming to be true but not necessarily

Ex: The apparent solution to the problem turned out to be ineffective. 
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opportunity

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

Ex: Moving to the city presented her with the opportunity to pursue her dream career in fashion. 
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to warrant

to give good reasons to justify a particular action

Ex: The evidence presented warrants further investigation into the matter. 
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policy maker

someone who makes decisions about the policies that a government or organization follows

Ex: As a policy maker, she played a crucial role in shaping the new education reforms. 
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to gain
to gain
[Verb]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

Ex: She gained recognition in the industry through years of dedication and innovation. 
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strategic
strategic
[Adjective]

related to long-term planning or the careful organization of actions to achieve specific goals or objectives

Ex: Strategic planning involves setting goals and determining the best course of action to achieve them. 
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first of all
first of all
[Adverb]

used to introduce the first and essential point or reason when presenting a series of statements

Ex: First of all, I want to thank everyone for attending the meeting. 
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to tend
to tend
[Verb]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Ex: Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade. 
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to action
to action
[Verb]

to take steps or do something in order to achieve a particular goal or result

Ex: The team will action the plan once the budget is approved. 
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initially
initially
[Adverb]

at the starting point of a process or situation

Ex: The drug was initially tested on mice before human trials. 
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secondly
secondly
[Adverb]

used to introduce the second point, reason, step, etc.

Ex: Firstly, gather the ingredients for the recipe. Secondly, preheat the oven to 350°F. 
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print media

the traditional form of mass communication, such as newspapers, magazines, books, and other printed materials, that convey information and entertainment through ink and paper

Ex: Many people still prefer print media for getting in-depth articles and features. 
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to appear
to appear
[Verb]

(of a book, program, article, etc.) to be issued, broadcasted, or published

Ex: The latest edition of the magazine will appear on newsstands next week. 
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content
content
[noun]

any form of information, media, or material that is created, published, or shared on digital platforms, including text, images, videos, articles, podcasts, and more

Ex: The website updates its content daily to keep users engaged. 
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interpersonal
interpersonal
[Adjective]

relating to interactions or relationships between people

Ex: Effective communication is essential for positive interpersonal relationships. 
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bond
bond
[noun]

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

Ex: The teammates developed a strong bond during the championship season. 
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moreover
moreover
[Adverb]

used to introduce additional information or to emphasize a point

Ex: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions, and moreover, it aligns with the company's commitment to environmental sustainability. 
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thirdly
thirdly
[Adverb]

used to introduce the third point, reason, step, etc.

Ex: He stated his arguments clearly: thirdly, the lack of resources was a major concern. 
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inadvertently

by accident or through lack of attention

Ex: She inadvertently left her phone on the train. 
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inaccurate
inaccurate
[Adjective]

not precise or correct

Ex: His biography included several inaccurate details. 
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era
era
[noun]

a period of history marked by particular features or events

Ex: The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the beginning of a new era in European politics. 
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to enable
to enable
[Verb]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

Ex: Technology enables us to communicate instantly across the globe. 
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to reach
to reach
[Verb]

to be able to be seen or heard by a number of people

Ex: Cable TV reaches a huge audience. 
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audience
audience
[noun]

a group of individuals who receive, consume, or engage with a particular form of media, such as television shows, films, performances, or social media content

Ex: The TV show attracted a large audience last night. 
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globe
globe
[noun]

the planet Earth

Ex: People live all over the globe. 
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false
false
[Adjective]

not according to reality or facts

Ex: He made a false claim about his achievements to impress others. 
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downstream
downstream
[Adjective]

happening later in a process or sequence, often with an impact on subsequent stages

Ex: The downstream effects of the policy were not immediately clear. 
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harmony
harmony
[noun]

a state of compatibility or coordinated action among people, ideas, or groups

Ex: The team works in harmony to achieve their goals. 
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across
across
[preposition]

in all parts of a place, group, or area

Ex: The news spread quickly across the town. 
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to distribute

to spread or scatter something over a surface

Ex: He distributed the mulch evenly across the garden bed to help retain moisture. 
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misperception

a wrong or mistaken understanding of something

Ex: There is a common misperception about how the system works. 
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belief
belief
[noun]

something that we think is true or real

Ex: Many people hold the belief that honesty is the best policy. 
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