archeologist
[noun]
a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites
Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic "Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)" Vocabulary
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prehistoric
[adjective]
relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded
Ex:
The
museum
exhibit
showcased
prehistoric
fossils
of
dinosaurs
and
other
ancient
creatures
.
settler
[noun]
someone who along with others moves to a new place to live there and make a community
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:
She
enjoyed
vacationing
in
tropical
destinations
with
sandy
beaches
and
clear
blue
waters
.
province
[noun]
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
adept
[adjective]
highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field
Ex:
The
adept
architect
seamlessly
blends
functionality
with
aesthetic
appeal
in
their
designs
.
dense
[adjective]
containing plenty of things or people in a small space
Ex:
The
concert
had
a
dense
crowd
,
making it
hard
to
move through
the
venue
.
rainforest
[noun]
a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall
Ex:
The
Amazon
is
the
largest
rainforest
in
the
world
.
foraging
[noun]
the act of searching or gathering food, resources, or provisions in the natural environment, typically done by animals
Ex:
possibly
[adverb]
used to express that something might happen or be true
Ex:
She
could
possibly
attend
the
event
,
depending on
her
schedule
.
to voyage
[verb]
to travel over a long distance by sea or in space
Ex:
The
novel
's
protagonist
decided
to
voyage
to
foreign
lands
,
seeking
adventure
and
new
experiences
.
to disperse
[verb]
to part and move in different directions
Ex:
Once
the
meeting
concluded
,
team
members
began
to
disperse
,
heading
back
to
their
workstations
.
migration
[noun]
the act of moving to another place or country
Ex:
Climate change
is
forcing
the
migration
of
species
to
cooler
habitats
.
route
[noun]
a way from one place to another
Ex:
The
biking
route
passes by
several
historic
landmarks
.
likely
[adjective]
having a possibility of happening or being the case
Ex:
Based on
recent
trends
,
it
's
likely
that
the
company
will
see
an
increase
in
profits
next
quarter
.
crucial
[adjective]
extremely important or essential
Ex:
Following
safety
protocols
is
crucial
in
high-risk
environments
.
stepping stone
[noun]
any means of advancement that helps one to make progress towards achieving something
Ex:
The
small
project
was
a
stepping stone
toward
launching
the
larger
initiative
.
voyage
[noun]
a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft
Ex:
They
planned
a
voyage
to
Antarctica
to
study
the
continent
’s
unique
wildlife
and
climate
.
region
[noun]
a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless
Ex:
The
Middle East
is
a
geopolitically
significant
region
,
characterized
by
diverse
cultures
,
religions
,
and
political
landscapes
.
millennium
[noun]
a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ
Ex:
The
medieval
cathedral
took
nearly
a
millennium
to
complete
,
showcasing
exquisite
craftsmanship
.
remote
[adjective]
far away in space or distant in position
Ex:
The
remote
island
in
the
Pacific Ocean
was
uninhabited
.
to reveal
[verb]
to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known
Ex:
After
years
of
speculation
,
the
archaeologists
finally
revealed
the
hidden
chamber
beneath
the
pyramid
.
occupation
[noun]
the act of taking or holding a building
Ex:
The
tenants
faced
legal
issues
over
the
occupation
of
the
property
.
inland
[adverb]
into or toward the interior of a country or region
Ex:
The
national park
is
located
inland
,
surrounded
by
mountains
and
forests
.
coast
[noun]
the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake
Ex:
The
rocky
coast
was
a
popular
spot
for
birdwatchers
.
cave
[noun]
a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time
Ex:
Scientists
study
caves
to
understand
geological processes
and
uncover
clues
about
Earth
's
history
.
to contain
[verb]
to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space
Ex:
The
cupboard
contains
dishes
,
cups
,
and
other
kitchenware
.
shelter
[noun]
a structure offering protection and privacy from danger
Ex:
Soldiers
constructed
a
temporary
shelter
for
the
night
.
permission
[noun]
the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way
Ex:
Students
need
permission
from
the
teacher
to
leave
the
classroom
during
lessons
.
mainland
[noun]
the main part of a continent or country that is connected to a larger landmass, excluding surrounding islands or territories
Ex:
The
mainland
has
a
different
climate
than
the
surrounding
islands
.
archipelago
[noun]
a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them
Ex:
An
archipelago
can
offer
diverse
ecosystems
and
cultures
.
island hopping
[noun]
a way of traveling where a person moves from one island to another, usually by boat or plane
Ex:
The
tour
offers
island hopping
trips
by
boat
.