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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 4 - 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
according to
according to
[preposition]

in regard to what someone has said or written

Ex: According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow. 
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conservationist

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

Ex: The conservationist worked tirelessly to protect endangered species and their habitats. 
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population

a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

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species
species
[noun]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

Ex: The Galapagos finches are a classic example of how different species can evolve from a common ancestor. 
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to decline

to reduce in amount, size, intensity, etc.

Ex: Sales often decline during economic downturns. 
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trend
trend
[noun]

a tendency or pattern showing how things are changing or developing over time

Ex: There's a trend towards using renewable energy sources. 
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unpredictable
unpredictable
[Adjective]

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

Ex: The weather in this region is highly unpredictable, with sudden changes in temperature and frequent storms. 
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knock-on effect

a secondary or incidental effect

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ecosystem
ecosystem
[noun]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

Ex: Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems that support a wide range of marine life. 
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caterpillar

a long and small wormlike larva of a moth or butterfly that has many limbs

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stage
stage
[noun]

a segment or phase of a journey or process

Ex: The first stage of their road trip took them through scenic mountains. 
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life cycle

all the different stages of grow and development of a living organism

Ex: The life cycle of a butterfly includes four main stages. 
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to consume

to eat or drink something

Ex: After a long day at work, she was ready to consume a hearty meal. 
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vast
vast
[Adjective]

very great in amount or number

Ex: The warehouse stored a vast inventory of products, ready to be shipped worldwide. 
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quantity
quantity
[noun]

the amount of something or the whole number of things in a group

Ex: She bought a large quantity of apples for the upcoming event. 
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in turn
in turn
[Adverb]

in a sequential manner, referring to actions or events occurring in a specific order

Ex: Each participant presented their findings in turn during the conference. 
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to act as
to act as
[Verb]

to perform the role or function of something

Ex: This tool acts as a substitute for the original equipment in an emergency. 
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prey
prey
[noun]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

Ex: The lion silently stalked its prey through the tall grass. 
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mammal
mammal
[noun]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

Ex: The bat is the only mammal capable of sustained flight. 
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to arm
to arm
[Verb]

to get ready for a challenge or to prepare to fight

Ex: The soldiers armed in preparation for the battle. 
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down
down
[Adjective]

having experienced a reduction in value or performance

Ex: The stock prices are down today due to the market crash. 
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to halt
to halt
[Verb]

to stop or bring an activity, process, or operation to an end

Ex: The company decided to halt the production of the outdated model. 
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to reverse

to change something such as a process, situation, etc. to be the opposite of what it was before

Ex: The new administration decided to reverse the previous government's policy on environmental regulations. 
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decline
decline
[noun]

a change toward a smaller, lower, or reduced state

Ex: The company reported a decline in sales this quarter. 
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outdoor
outdoor
[Adjective]

(of a place or space) located outside in a natural or open-air setting, without a roof or walls

Ex: She loves visiting outdoor pools during the summer to swim under the sun. 
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under
under
[preposition]

existing within a particular condition or situation

Ex: They lived under constant fear. 
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main
main
[Adjective]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

Ex: In the park, the main attraction is the large fountain in the center. 
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to ensure
to ensure
[Verb]

to make sure that something will happen

Ex: She ensures the quality of the products before they are shipped. 
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to suit
to suit
[Verb]

to be a good or acceptable match for someone or something's preferences, needs, or circumstances

Ex: The flexible working hours of the new job suit Sarah's lifestyle perfectly. 
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to reproduce

(of a living being) to produce offspring or more of itself

Ex: Animals reproduce by giving birth to or laying eggs that hatch into offspring. 
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to refer
to refer
[Verb]

use a name to designate

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timing
timing
[noun]

the time when something happens

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to advance

to move ahead or proceed forward

Ex: As the marathon started, the runners began to advance along the racecourse. 
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to leave
to leave
[Verb]

to let someone deal with something in one's place

Ex: Can I leave it to you to handle the customer complaint? 
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phenology
phenology
[noun]

the study of natural cycles and seasonal events in plants and animals, focusing on how these patterns are connected to weather and climate changes

Ex: Phenology helps farmers decide the best time to harvest crops. 
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