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

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
airwaves
airwaves
[noun]

radio waves used as a medium for broadcasting television and radio programs

Ex: The local radio station broadcasts its programs over the airwaves. 
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to affect
to affect
[Verb]

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

Ex: The sudden loss of her job profoundly affected her emotional well-being. 
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campaign
campaign
[noun]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

Ex: The presidential campaign included rallies, debates, and advertising across the country. 
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rhetorically
rhetorically
[Adverb]

with regard to using language effectively and persuasively, often with the intention of influencing or impressing an audience

Ex: The advertisement appealed rhetorically to consumers' emotions, urging them to make a purchase. 
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compelling
compelling
[Adjective]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

Ex: The speaker delivered a compelling argument that persuaded many to change their views. 
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even if
even if
[conjunction]

used to introduce a hypothetical or conditional situation that contrasts with reality, implying that regardless of whether a certain condition is fulfilled or not, the outcome or action mentioned will still occur

Ex: Even if it rains tomorrow, we will still have the picnic. 
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to accomplish

to complete a task or project successfully

Ex: The team worked collaboratively to accomplish the deployment of a new website with enhanced features and functionality. 
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reach
reach
[noun]

the limits within which something can be effective or applied

Ex: The medicine works within the reach of certain conditions. 
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corrective
corrective
[Adjective]

intended or designed to improve or correct a bad or undesirable situation

Ex: The corrective action plan addressed the issues identified in the audit. 
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to frame
to frame
[Verb]

to present information or ideas in a particular way to shape perception or understanding

Ex: She framed her argument with compelling evidence and persuasive reasoning to convince the jury. 
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to educate

to foster mental, moral, or aesthetic development

Ex: Parents have a responsibility to educate their children about the importance of environmental conservation. 
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to sensitize

to make someone more aware or responsive to a particular issue, feeling, or situation

Ex: The campaign aims to sensitize the public about climate change. 
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to suggest

to lead one to believe or consider that something exists or is true

Ex: The dark clouds and distant rumble of thunder suggested an approaching storm. 
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utility
utility
[noun]

the quality of being useful when applied

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scholar
scholar
[noun]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

Ex: The conference featured a renowned scholar who spoke about ancient Greek philosophy. 
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phenomenon

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

Ex: Northern lights are a spectacular natural phenomenon. 
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to distinguish

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

Ex: The detective could distinguish the authentic painting from the clever forgery. 
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demonstrably
demonstrably
[Adverb]

in a way that can be clearly shown or proven

Ex: The experiment demonstrably supported the hypothesis. 
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to base
to base
[Verb]

to build something upon a certain foundation or principle, or to use it as a starting point for further growth or development

Ex: The new policy is based on the principles of transparency and accountability. 
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to scan
to scan
[Verb]

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

Ex: The auditor scans the financial records to detect any discrepancies. 
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passionately
passionately
[Adverb]

with intense emotion, strong enthusiasm, or deep devotion

Ex: She spoke passionately about the need for climate action. 
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forward
forward
[Adverb]

toward making progress or advancing in a particular area or goal

Ex: Their dedication moved the initiative forward despite the setbacks. 
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undoubtedly
undoubtedly
[Adverb]

used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case

Ex: She is undoubtedly the best candidate for the job, given her experience and skills. 
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arduous
arduous
[Adjective]

requiring a lot of mental effort and hard work

Ex: Writing a novel can be an arduous process, requiring long hours of focused concentration and creativity. 
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theoretical
theoretical
[Adjective]

relating to or based on theory or logical reasoning rather than practical experience or application

Ex: Urban planners relied heavily on theoretical models of traffic flow without real-world validation. 
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consideration

the act of carefully thinking about something over a period of time

Ex: After much consideration, she decided to accept the job offer that aligned with her career goals. 
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maintenance

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

Ex: Regular maintenance extends the life of a car. 
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recognition

acknowledgment or approval given to someone or something for their achievements, qualities, or actions

Ex: Her hard work and dedication earned her recognition from her peers. 
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fellow
fellow
[Adjective]

used to refer to someone who shares similarities with one such as job, interest, etc. or is in the same situation

Ex: As fellow members of the book club, they often gathered to discuss their favorite novels. 
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to claim
to claim
[Verb]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

Ex: The controversial article regularly claims that a UFO sighting occurred last night. 
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prominence

the state or quality of being important, well-known, or noticeable

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insufficiently

in a manner indicating a lack of quantity or quality

Ex: The report was insufficiently detailed to support their conclusions. 
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consensus
consensus
[noun]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

Ex: The team reached a consensus on the new project timeline after extensive discussions. 
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to arise
to arise
[Verb]

to begin to exist or become noticeable

Ex: Unexpected challenges can arise during the course of a project, requiring swift problem-solving. 
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fallibility

the quality of being capable of making mistakes or being wrong

Ex: His fallibility was evident when he admitted to making a mistake. 
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coordinated
coordinated
[Adjective]

functioning as a unified unit, with various parts or elements working together harmoniously

Ex: The team's coordinated efforts resulted in a successful completion of the project ahead of schedule. 
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singular
singular
[Adjective]

referring to a single item or entity

Ex: As the singular heir to the estate, he inherited everything. 
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one-time
one-time
[Adjective]

(of things) having had a certain state or condition in the past

Ex: The onetime headquarters of the company is now a museum. 
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panacea
panacea
[noun]

something imagined to solve all problems

Ex: Technology is not a panacea for all social problems. 
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relatively
relatively
[Adverb]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

Ex: The test was relatively easy compared to the last one. 
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fundamentally

in a manner that refers to the essential aspects of something

Ex: The success of a healthy relationship is fundamentally built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. 
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to alter
to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate. 
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to outline

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

Ex: Before writing the essay, the student outlined the main ideas to organize the structure. 
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to issue
to issue
[Verb]

to officially start a legal process against someone, often with a document

Ex: The court issued a warrant for his arrest. 
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to simplify

to make something easier or less complex to understand, do, etc.

Ex: The teacher simplified the math problem to help the students grasp the concept. 
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body
body
[noun]

an organized group of people who work together for a specific purpose, especially in a formal or official role

Ex: The decision was made by a governing body of experts. 
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precisely
precisely
[Adverb]

in an exact way, often emphasizing correctness or clarity

Ex: The coordinates were entered precisely to ensure accurate navigation. 
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distinct
distinct
[Adjective]

separate and different in a way that is easily recognized

Ex: The twins may look similar, but they have distinct personalities that set them apart. 
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constant
constant
[Adjective]

remaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition

Ex: The air conditioner maintained a constant temperature throughout the night. 
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conflict
conflict
[noun]

a disagreement or argument over something important

Ex: She avoided conflict by compromising early. 
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experimental
experimental
[Adjective]

relating to or involving scientific experiments, especially those designed to test hypotheses or explore new ideas

Ex: The experimental study investigated the effects of meditation on stress levels. 
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distrust
distrust
[noun]

a lack of belief or confidence in the truth or honesty of something or someone

Ex: His distrust of the information led him to seek other sources. 
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frequent
frequent
[Adjective]

done or happening regularly

Ex: She made frequent trips to the gym to maintain her fitness. 
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operation
operation
[noun]

a mental process or activity that involves performing tasks such as thinking, analyzing, or problem-solving

Ex: The operation of logic allows us to make sound decisions. 
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dubious
dubious
[Adjective]

causing doubt or suspicion

Ex: His dubious explanation for being late didn’t seem believable. 
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to point
to point
[Verb]

to suggest that something is probable or certain

Ex: The dark clouds point to the likelihood of rain later in the day. 
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to achieve

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

Ex: After years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a published author. 
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to oppose
to oppose
[Verb]

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it

Ex: The local residents opposed the construction of the new factory due to environmental concerns. 
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to exaggerate

to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is

Ex: She tends to exaggerate her accomplishments on her resume to make herself stand out. 
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journey
journey
[noun]

a process of change or development that happens over time

Ex: The journey to success requires hard work and patience. 
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media literacy

the ability to access, understand, and critically evaluate media content, recognizing its influence and potential bias

Ex: Media literacy helps people understand the messages behind advertisements. 
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to engage
to engage
[Verb]

to take part in or become involved with something actively

Ex: Students should engage in class discussions to enhance their learning. 
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skepticism

a doubting or questioning attitude towards ideas, beliefs, or claims that are generally accepted

Ex: Her skepticism about the new diet fad led her to research its effectiveness before trying it. 
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