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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: Researchers use carbon dating to determine the age of prehistoric artifacts .
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settler
settler
[noun]

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

Ex: Conflicts sometimes arose between settlers and local communities .
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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: The tropical sun provides abundant warmth and energy for photosynthesis in plants .
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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: The adept athlete excels in multiple sports , demonstrating agility and strength .
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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: She found the dense urban area overwhelming after living in the countryside .
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rainforest

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

Ex: The rainforest is home to many indigenous communities .
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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 documentary captured wolves foraging in the snowy wilderness.
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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: Depending on funding , the company might possibly expand its services to new markets .
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to voyage
to voyage
[Verb]

to travel over a long distance by sea or in space

Ex: The poet penned verses about sailors who voyaged to the ends of the Earth .
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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: The guests began to disperse from the party as the evening wore on .
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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: The trip covers all expenses, including flights and accommodation.
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migration
migration
[noun]

the act of moving to another place or country

Ex: Historians study the migration patterns of early humans across continents .
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route
route
[noun]

a way from one place to another

Ex: The quickest route to the airport is through the toll road .
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likely
likely
[Adjective]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

Ex: The recent increase in sales makes it a likely scenario that the company will expand its operations .
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crucial
crucial
[Adjective]

extremely important or essential

Ex: Nutrition is crucial for a healthy lifestyle .
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stepping stone

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

Ex: Completing the certification was a stepping stone to earning a promotion .
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voyage
voyage
[noun]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

Ex: The documentary chronicled the voyage of a famous explorer and the discoveries made along the way .
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region
region
[noun]

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

Ex: The Amazon rainforest is a biodiverse region teeming with unique plant and animal species .
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millennium

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

Ex: Futurists speculate about technological advancements that may shape the next millennium.
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remote
remote
[Adjective]

far away in space or distant in position

Ex: The remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .
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site
site
[noun]

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

Ex: We visited the historical site where the decisive battle took place .
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to reveal
to reveal
[Verb]

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

Ex: The whistleblower revealed crucial information about the company 's unethical practices .
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occupation

the act of taking or holding a building

Ex: The occupation lasted for several weeks .
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inland
inland
[Adverb]

into or toward the interior of a country or region

Ex: The river flows inland, providing water for agricultural activities .
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coast
coast
[noun]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

Ex: Yesterday the coast was full of people enjoying the summer sun .
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cave
cave
[noun]

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

Ex: Cave diving enthusiasts brave the depths of underwater caves, navigating narrow passages and exploring submerged chambers .
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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 container contains a mixture of sand and salt , ready for use .
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shelter
shelter
[noun]

a structure offering protection and privacy from danger

Ex: They slept in a makeshift shelter to stay safe .
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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: Visitors must obtain permission from the landowner before entering private property .
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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: Goods are transported from the mainland to the remote islands .
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archipelago

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

Ex: Travelers often explore the Greek archipelago for its beautiful 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: He planned an island hopping adventure for the summer .
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