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

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

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to see
to see
[Verb]

to be the setting or time of an event

Ex: The beach has seen many romantic proposals over the years. 
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historic
historic
[Adjective]

relating to a person or event that is a part of the past and is documented in historical records, often preserved for educational or cultural purposes

Ex: The historic records detail the lives of early settlers in the region. 
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trade
trade
[noun]

a particular type of business or industry that deals with buying and selling goods or services

Ex: The building trade has grown in the last few years. 
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rest
rest
[noun]

a part of something that is left

Ex: After finishing her meal, she put the rest of the food in the refrigerator. 
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to [take] place

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The wedding will take place in a beautiful garden by the lake. 
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arrival
arrival
[noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: The train's arrival was announced on the station's loudspeaker. 
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ever
ever
[Adverb]

at any point in time

Ex: If ever you need help, just call me. 
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surrounding
surrounding
[Adjective]

existing or situated all around something or someone

Ex: The surrounding hills provided a picturesque backdrop to the village. 
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practice
practice
[noun]

a habitual or customary way of doing something; a repeated or regular action or behavior

Ex: The practice of greeting each customer with a smile is essential in the hospitality industry. 
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continuously
continuously
[Adverb]

without any pause or interruption

Ex: The conveyor belt moved continuously, transporting goods from one end of the factory to the other. 
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finding
finding
[noun]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

Ex: The scientist's finding revealed a new way to treat the disease. 
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naturally
naturally
[Adverb]

according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help

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to resemble

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

Ex: The two sisters closely resemble each other, sharing the same eyes and smile. 
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to switch
to switch
[Verb]

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

Ex: After completing the morning meeting, she decided to switch tasks and focus on a different project. 
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sale
sale
[noun]

the act of selling something

Ex: Following the sale of her novel, she became a well-known author. 
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volcanic glass

a kind of natural glass produced when molten lava cools very rapidly

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substance
substance
[noun]

material of a particular kind or constitution

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obsidian
obsidian
[noun]

acid or granitic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava without crystallization; usually dark, but transparent in thin pieces

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particular
particular
[Adjective]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

Ex: The law applies to a particular type of vehicle, such as electric cars. 
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bead
bead
[noun]

one of a series of small balls of wood, glass, etc. with a hole in the middle that a string can go through to make a rosary or necklace, etc.

Ex: She carefully threaded each colorful bead onto the string to create a beautiful necklace. 
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find
find
[noun]

a valuable or productive insight, idea, or piece of information

Ex: His analysis was a brilliant find that solved the problem. 
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islander
islander
[noun]

an inhabitant of an island

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routinely
routinely
[Adverb]

in a regular or habitual manner, often following a fixed procedure or schedule

Ex: She routinely exercises in the morning before work. 
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to abandon

to leave a place, especially because it is difficult or dangerous to stay

Ex: As the hurricane approached, residents were advised to abandon their homes and seek shelter inland. 
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resident
resident
[noun]

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

Ex: The new resident of the apartment complex introduced herself to her neighbors. 
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match
match
[noun]

something that corresponds to or harmonizes with another

Ex: The curtains were a perfect match for the sofa. 
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to turn to

to direct one's interest or attention toward a specific subject or activity

Ex: The group turned to brainstorming ideas for the upcoming event. 
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means
means
[noun]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

Ex: Education is a powerful means to improve one's future prospects. 
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survival
survival
[noun]

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

Ex: The survival of the crew depended on their ability to find fresh water. 
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whatever
whatever
[pronoun]

used to represent anything or everything as the subject or object of verb or preposition

Ex: I'll eat whatever you cook. 
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departure
departure
[noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: The departure of the train was delayed by half an hour. 
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to own
to own
[Verb]

to have something as for ourselves

Ex: She currently owns a small business in the downtown area. 
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pottery
pottery
[noun]

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

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as well as
as well as
[preposition]

used to introduce another item or person that is included in the same category or group as the previous one

Ex: He plays the guitar as well as the piano. 
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in view of
in view of
[preposition]

considering a particular fact or circumstance

Ex: In view of the recent economic downturn, the company decided to postpone its expansion plans. 
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phase
phase
[noun]

a distinct period or stage in a sequence of events or development

Ex: The project is currently in its planning phase. 
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to occupy
to occupy
[Verb]

to live in a place that is either rented or owned

Ex: The newlyweds decided to occupy a charming cottage by the lake for their first year of marriage. 
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