Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)

the process of seeking information or knowledge through investigation, exploration, or analysis

having a natural talent, intelligence, or ability in a particular area or skill

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

related to or used in mathematics

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

a particular aspect or branch of activity or life

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

very careful or meticulous in choosing only the best or most suitable options

something that attracts enjoyment, attention, or curiosity

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

to succeed in obtaining something

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

a small, unspecified number of things or people, usually two or a few

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

showing determination or a strong will in pursuing a goal or decision

despite a challenging or difficult situation

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

a path or track that has been roughly marked or cleared, often found in wild or hilly terrain

the range or extent within which something can be seen

the most advanced stage of something, achieved after a period of growth or effort

(a work created by an author, artist, or composer) entirely new and not based on existing works or sources

the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

the result of an exam that is shown by a letter or number

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

at the starting point of a process or situation

to keep working hard, even when faced with difficulties or challenges

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

to change something to suit a new or different purpose

a scientific principle or rule that describes something scientific or natural always being the same or occurring in the same way, given specific conditions are met

the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion and the behavior of physical systems under the action of forces

large in quantity, extent, or degree

the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations

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

used to emphasize the amount or intensity of something

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

lacking distinct or remarkable qualities

a school or institution that offers vocational courses

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

regarding neurons, which are the basic building blocks of the nervous system

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

a measure of a person's reasoning ability and cognitive skills, derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

used to indicate a position in front of or in advance of someone or something else

someone who belongs to the same generation as another

‌used to express that no decision is made or no opinion is formed about something due to uncertainty

a very important international award given every four years to a small number of mathematicians under the age of 40, to honor their excellent work and contributions to mathematics

relating to the ideas, rules, or discoveries of Isaac Newton, especially about motion, gravity, and how physical objects behave in the world

a scientific idea made by Einstein that describes how time, space, and gravity are connected, especially when objects move very fast or are near very large masses like stars or planets

a natural and unusual ability to learn, understand, or perform certain tasks much better and faster than most people