Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic - Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

Ex: The thief was caught red-handed with stolen possessions in his backpack .
ethical [adjective]

sticking to principles of right and wrong conduct and moral standards

Ex: His actions were always guided by an ethical sense of fairness .

an action that one must perform because they are legally or morally forced to do so

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a noticeable and often significant difference or inequality between two or more things

Ex: Leaders aim to address the disparity in access to advanced education programs and job training resources .
status [noun]

someone or something's professional or social position relative to that of others

Ex: The promotion elevated her status within the company .
to arise [verb]

to begin to exist or become noticeable

Ex: Tensions began to arise among team members due to differing opinions on the project 's direction .
to swap [verb]

to give something to a person and receive something else in return

Ex: We can swap seats if you prefer a better view of the stage .
arrow [noun]

a type of weapon consisting of a metal or wooden bar with a sharp head and feathers at the end

Ex: The hunter nocked an arrow and aimed carefully at the deer .
hunting [noun]

the activity of pursuing and killing wild animals or birds for money, food, or fun

acclaim [noun]

admiration for achievements, often in art, performance, leadership, or innovation

Ex: The scientist earned acclaim for her groundbreaking research .

to be owned by a particular person or group

Ex: The mysterious package belongs to no one in the office , and nobody knows where it came from .
domineering [adjective]

showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

Ex: The manager 's domineering style of leadership stifled creativity and innovation among the team members .

to exclude someone from a community or group as a form of punishment or social rejection

Ex: The community decided to ostracize the troublemaker to maintain peace and order .
to exile [verb]

to force someone to live away from their native country, usually due to political reasons or as a punishment

Ex: The dictator decided to exile his political opponents to maintain control .
offender [noun]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: The neighborhood watch group aims to identify and report any suspicious behavior by potential offenders .

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

Ex: The director will dictate new procedures for efficiency .

to gain something good from something or someone

Ex: Collaborating with a skilled partner on a creative project can allow you to benefit from their innovative ideas and approaches .
racism [noun]

the belief that certain races are superior to others

Ex: Racism often stems from the false belief that one race is better than another .
warfare [noun]

a struggle or competition between opposing groups or ideas

Ex: Cyber warfare targets digital infrastructure rather than armies .

to have as a foundation or to be based on a particular idea, concept, principle, or condition

Ex: The strength of the philosophical argument rests on a well-reasoned and coherent framework .
desperate [adjective]

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

Ex: The letter was written in a desperate tone , filled with grief .
sparsely [adverb]

in a way that is spread out thinly, with few people or things in an area

Ex: Trees grew sparsely across the dry plain .

(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area

Ex: Over the centuries , settlers and pioneers gradually populated the vast plains .

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

Ex: Migration patterns have changed the ethnic composition of population groups over decades .

a member of a society that survives by hunting animals, fishing, and gathering wild plants rather than practicing agriculture

Ex: The tribe maintained a hunter-gatherer lifestyle in the forest .
to hunt [verb]

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

Ex: The hunter patiently waited for the perfect opportunity to hunt the elusive deer .
density [noun]

the spatial property of having elements packed closely together, typically expressed as the number of units per given area or volume

Ex: High seating density in the theater made it difficult for latecomers to find open spots .
unlikely [adjective]

difficult to consider as plausible or believable

Ex: It 's unlikely that the event will be postponed due to clear weather forecasts .
significant [adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The new policy had a significant impact on improving workplace productivity .
to back [verb]

to confirm, support, or provide evidence that something is legitimate or true

Ex: The researcher backed the study 's findings with statistical analysis .
notion [noun]

a general concept or belief

Ex: People have various notions about what makes a good leader .
contemporary [adjective]

belonging to the current era

Ex: I enjoy movies and TV shows that reflect contemporary cultural experiences .

a scientist who studies human beings, especially their societies, cultures, languages, and physical development, both past and present

Ex: The museum hired an anthropologist to curate its cultural exhibits .

to express one's opinion through a statement

Ex: As they walked through the art gallery , visitors were free to remark on the paintings and sculptures they found most intriguing .

to be a typical feature or quality of someone or something

Ex: The intricate melodies and complex harmonies characterize classical music .
extreme [adjective]

very high in intensity or degree

Ex: The region experienced extreme drought , leading to water shortages and crop failures .

the belief in and advocacy for the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all individuals, regardless of their gender, race, social class, or other distinguishing characteristics

Ex: Social justice movements often align with the principles of egalitarianism , seeking to eliminate discrimination and systemic inequalities .

to make a written or spoken remark

Ex: In his review , the film critic observed that the director 's use of symbolism added depth and complexity to the narrative .

to collect an increasing amount of something over time

Ex: Throughout their lives , some people accumulate a variety of experiences that shape their perspectives .
property [noun]

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

Ex: He invested in rental properties as a source of passive income .
Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1 Test 1 - Listening - Part 2 Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (1) Test 1 - Listening - Part 3 (2)
Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (1) Test 1 - Listening - Part 4 (2) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (1) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2) Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (3) Test 2 - Listening - Part 1 Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (1)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 2 (2) Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (1) Test 2 - Listening - Part 3 (2) Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (1)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 4 (2) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (2) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2) Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (3) Test 3 - Listening - Part 1 Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (1)
Test 3 - Listening - Part 2 (2) Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (1) Test 3 - Listening - Part 3 (2) Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 (1)
Test 3 - Listening - Part 4 (2) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (3)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (2) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (3) Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (4) Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (1)
Test 4 - Listening - Part 1 (2) Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (1) Test 4 - Listening - Part 2 (2) Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 (1)
Test 4 - Listening - Part 3 (2) Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (1) Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (2) Test 4 - Listening - Part 4 (3)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (1) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (2) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (3) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (4) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (2) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (3) Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3 (4)