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

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) in the Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
archeologist

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

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prehistoric
prehistoric
[Adjective]

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

Ex: Archaeologists discovered prehistoric artifacts in the cave. 
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settler
settler
[noun]

a person who moves to a new area to live and establish a community

Ex: The first settlers built their homes near the river. 
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national
national
[Adjective]

owned or maintained for the public by the national government

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tropical
tropical
[Adjective]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

Ex: Tropical rainforests are biodiverse ecosystems found near the equator. 
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province
province
[noun]

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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discovery
discovery
[noun]

something that is discovered

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adept
adept
[Adjective]

highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field

Ex: She is an adept pianist, captivating audiences with her virtuoso performances. 
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hunting
hunting
[noun]

the activity of pursuing and killing wild animals or birds for money, food, or fun

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dense
dense
[Adjective]

containing plenty of things or people in a small space

Ex: The dense forest was difficult to navigate due to the thick undergrowth. 
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rainforest

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

Ex: He spent his vacation hiking through the beautiful rainforest. 
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foraging
foraging
[noun]

the act of searching or gathering food, resources, or provisions in the natural environment, typically done by animals

Ex: The bear spent the morning foraging for berries in the forest. 
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seashore
seashore
[noun]

the shore of a sea or ocean

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possibly
possibly
[Adverb]

used to express that something might happen or be true

Ex: The store will possibly restock the item next week. 
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to voyage
to voyage
[Verb]

to travel over a long distance by sea or in space

Ex: The intrepid explorers voyaged across uncharted waters in search of a legendary island. 
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excavation

the site of an archeological exploration

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to disperse

to part and move in different directions

Ex: As the school bell rang, students began to disperse from the courtyard to their respective classrooms. 
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northernmost
northernmost
[Adjective]

situated farthest north

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including
including
[preposition]

used to point out that something or someone is part of a set or group

Ex: He has visited many countries, including France, Italy, and Spain. 
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migration
migration
[noun]

the act of moving to another place or country

Ex: The migration of geese southward signals the start of winter. 
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route
route
[noun]

a way from one place to another

Ex: She chose a route through the woods for her daily jog. 
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likely
likely
[Adjective]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

Ex: The doctor believes it's likely that the patient will make a full recovery with proper treatment. 
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crucial
crucial
[Adjective]

extremely important or essential

Ex: It is crucial to follow safety guidelines. 
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stepping stone

any means of advancement that helps one to make progress towards achieving something

Ex: The internship served as a stepping stone to her career in marketing. 
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voyage
voyage
[noun]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

Ex: The space mission was a historic voyage to the International Space Station. 
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region
region
[noun]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

Ex: Different regions of the country experience varying weather patterns. 
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millennium

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

Ex: Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations. 
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remote
remote
[Adjective]

far away in space or distant in position

Ex: The remote village nestled deep in the mountains was accessible only by a rugged trail. 
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site
site
[noun]

an area of land on which something is, was, or will be constructed

Ex: The construction workers cleared the site for the new office building. 
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to reveal
to reveal
[Verb]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

Ex: In her memoir, the author courageously revealed her struggles with mental illness. 
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occupation

the act of taking or holding a building

Ex: The occupation of the house began after the protest. 
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inland
inland
[Adverb]

into or toward the interior of a country or region

Ex: The city's population density decreases as you travel further inland. 
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coast
coast
[noun]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

Ex: The coast was full of seashells and small pebbles. 
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cave
cave
[noun]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

Ex: Exploring caves can be an exciting adventure, revealing hidden chambers and breathtaking formations. 
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to contain

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

Ex: The box regularly contains various items like books and documents. 
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shelter
shelter
[noun]

a structure offering protection and privacy from danger

Ex: The hikers found a shelter in the forest during the storm. 
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permission

the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

Ex: Before accessing the restricted area, employees must obtain permission from their supervisor. 
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mainland
mainland
[noun]

the main part of a continent or country that is connected to a larger landmass, excluding surrounding islands or territories

Ex: They took a ferry from the island to the mainland. 
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archipelago

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

Ex: The Philippines is an archipelago with over 7,000 islands. 
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island hopping

a way of traveling where a person moves from one island to another, usually by boat or plane

Ex: They spent their vacation island hopping in Greece. 
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