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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to restrict

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

Ex: The dietitian recommended restricting sugar intake to improve overall health. 
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to emerge
to emerge
[Verb]

to come out from a protective covering, like an egg or cocoon

Ex: The caterpillar spun a silk cocoon around itself and later emerged as a beautiful butterfly. 
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worryingly
worryingly
[Adverb]

in a manner that causes concern or unease

Ex: The patient's fever rose worryingly high overnight. 
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specific
specific
[Adjective]

related to or involving only one certain thing

Ex: The doctor prescribed a specific medication to treat the patient's symptoms. 
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habitat
habitat
[noun]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

Ex: Coral reefs provide a rich habitat for thousands of marine species. 
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to relate
to relate
[Verb]

to be linked or connected in a cause-and-effect relationship

Ex: The rise in global temperatures relates directly to increased carbon emissions from human activities. 
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diet
diet
[noun]

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

Ex: The cat's diet mainly consisted of dry kibble and occasional wet food for variety. 
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to tend
to tend
[Verb]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Ex: Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade. 
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endangered
endangered
[Adjective]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

Ex: The endangered sea turtle population is declining rapidly due to pollution and habitat destruction. 
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woodland
woodland
[noun]

land that is filled with many trees

Ex: The hikers set off on a trail through the dense woodland to reach the mountain summit. 
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limestone
limestone
[noun]

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

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pavement
pavement
[noun]

the hard surface of a road covered with concrete or tarmac

Ex: The city's main streets are all paved with smooth pavement. 
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single
single
[Adjective]

existing alone without any others of the same kind

Ex: He was the single survivor of the tragic accident, left to tell the story. 
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undoubtedly
undoubtedly
[Adverb]

used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case

Ex: She is undoubtedly the best candidate for the job, given her experience and skills. 
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sole
sole
[Adjective]

existing without any others of the same type

Ex: She was the sole survivor of the shipwreck, stranded alone on the deserted island. 
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cause
cause
[noun]

an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something

Ex: The sudden drop in temperature was the cause of the heavy snowfall. 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome

Ex: Every citizen has a role to play in building a strong and cohesive community. 
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part
part
[noun]

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

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downfall
downfall
[noun]

a sudden decline in strength or number or importance

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capacity
capacity
[noun]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

Ex: With the right training, he has the capacity to become a world-class athlete. 
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continental
continental
[Adjective]

being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe

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sufficiently
sufficiently
[Adverb]

to a degree or extent that is enough

Ex: She was sufficiently prepared to handle the complex questions during the interview. 
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therefore
therefore
[Adverb]

used to suggest a logical conclusion based on the information or reasoning provided

Ex: The team worked efficiently, and therefore, they completed the project ahead of schedule. 
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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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additional
additional
[Adjective]

added or extra to what is already present or available

Ex: They needed to purchase additional supplies to complete the project. 
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potentially
potentially
[Adverb]

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

Ex: The new investment could potentially bring significant returns. 
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to spot
to spot
[Verb]

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

Ex: The hiker could spot the rare bird perched high in the trees. 
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at risk
at risk
[phrase]

prone to danger or harm

Ex: Adults were also at risk from epidemics. 
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much
much
[Adverb]

used to indicate a clear difference or superiority

Ex: He was much the brightest child in the class. 
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sought-after
sought-after
[Adjective]

being searched for

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significant
significant
[Adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The discovery of the ancient artifact was significant for understanding the region's history. 
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considerable
considerable
[Adjective]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

Ex: The project required a considerable amount of funding to cover all expenses and ensure its success. 
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solely
solely
[Adverb]

with no one or nothing else involved

Ex: The decision was made solely to improve efficiency. 
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honeysuckle

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers that are pink, white, or yellow in color

Ex: The garden trellis was draped in honeysuckle, its sweet fragrance attracting bees and butterflies throughout the summer. 
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due to
due to
[preposition]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

Ex: The flight delay was due to heavy fog at the airport. 
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at present
at present
[Adverb]

at the current moment or during the existing time

Ex: The store is closed at present for inventory management. 
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predator
predator
[noun]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

Ex: The lion is a formidable predator, using its strength and agility to hunt large herbivores such as zebras and wildebeests. 
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creature
creature
[noun]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

Ex: The forest was teeming with creatures of all shapes and sizes, from tiny insects to large mammals. 
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to alter
to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate. 
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reduced
reduced
[Adjective]

lower than usual or expected in amount or quantity

Ex: The company’s reduced profits this quarter were attributed to increased competition and higher operational costs. 
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lifespan
lifespan
[noun]

the total amount of time that an organism, person, or object is alive or able to function

Ex: Some species of turtles have a lifespan of over 100 years. 
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clear
clear
[Adverb]

in a way that is easily understood or audible

Ex: The teacher explained the concept loud and clear to the students. 
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adaptation

the process by which organisms evolve traits that improve their chances of survival and reproduction in a particular environment

Ex: Camouflage is an adaptation that helps animals avoid predators. 
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amateur
amateur
[Adjective]

done for recreation, not as an occupation

Ex: She had an amateur interest in painting, often creating artworks in her spare time. 
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watcher
watcher
[noun]

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

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to appear
to appear
[Verb]

to be seen or arrive at a particular place

Ex: By noon, the bus still hadn't appeared, leaving the commuters waiting anxiously at the stop. 
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to occupy
to occupy
[Verb]

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

Ex: The large bookshelf occupied the entire wall, showcasing an extensive collection of novels and reference materials. 
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to specialize

to modify or design an organ or part of something to serve a specific purpose or function

Ex: The bird's beak has specialized to help it extract nectar from flowers. 
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coppiced
coppiced
[Adjective]

(of trees or shrubs) regularly cut back to the ground to encourage new growth

Ex: The coppiced woodland provided fresh shoots for wildlife to feed on. 
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all is not lost
all is not lost
[sentence]

used to say that there is still hope or a chance to succeed, even if things seem difficult or uncertain

Ex: All is not lost, we can try again tomorrow. 
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to extract

to use pressure, manipulation, or other means to obtain what is desired

Ex: The ruthless gangster had a reputation for extracting protection money from local businesses. 
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warning sign

something that shows there may be danger, trouble, or a problem ahead

Ex: The dark clouds were a warning sign of the coming storm. 
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