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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
hypothesis

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

Ex: The scientist developed a hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena. 
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supersized
supersized
[Adjective]

larger or more significant than the standard or typical size

Ex: He ordered a supersized burger and fries, which barely fit on the tray. 
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combination

a unified whole created by joining or mixing two or more distinct elements or parts together

Ex: The combination of flour, eggs, and milk results in a smooth pancake batter. 
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wicker
wicker
[noun]

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

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ball bearing

a type of rolling-element bearing that uses balls to maintain the separation between the bearing races, reducing friction and enabling smooth rotation

Ex: The bicycle's smooth operation is attributed to the ball bearings in its wheel hubs and bottom bracket. 
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grooved
grooved
[Adjective]

having one or more long, narrow, and usually parallel channels, furrows, or ridges

Ex: The carpenter crafted a grooved pattern on the wooden tabletop for a decorative touch. 
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plank
plank
[noun]

a long, flat, and rectangular piece of wood or other materials, typically used in construction, flooring, or as a structural element in various applications

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ox
ox
[noun]

a bull used on farms to carry heavy loads, which its sex organs are partly removed

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geologist
geologist
[noun]

a scientist who studies the Earth's structure, composition, processes, and history, including rocks, minerals, fossils, and geological phenomena

Ex: The geologist analyzed the rock formations to determine their geological age and origin. 
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voice
voice
[noun]

a specific opinion on something

Ex: His voice on the matter was clear—he believed that education reform should be a top priority for the government. 
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debate
debate
[noun]

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

Ex: The candidates participated in a televised debate to present their views on economic policy. 
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to [come] into being

be born or come into existence

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image
image
[noun]

the general impression a person, organization, or product presents to the public

Ex: The company worked hard to improve its public image. 
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industrious
industrious
[Adjective]

hard-working and productive

Ex: She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time. 
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to cart
to cart
[Verb]

to move or convey a heavy object with effort

Ex: The moving crew carted furniture up several flights of stairs to the new apartment. 
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to roll
to roll
[Verb]

to make something move by turning it over and over or from side to side repeatedly

Ex: She carefully rolled the dice on the game board. 
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glacier
glacier
[noun]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

Ex: Scientists study glaciers to understand the effects of climate change on ice melt and sea-level rise. 
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skeptical
skeptical
[Adjective]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

Ex: Despite the promising claims, Lisa remained skeptical about the new diet's effectiveness. 
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to wonder
to wonder
[Verb]

to want to know about something particular

Ex: I often wonder what life would be like in a different time period. 
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to deliver

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

Ex: The mail carrier regularly delivers letters and packages to our doorstep. 
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needed
needed
[Adjective]

required or necessary for a specific purpose

Ex: Proper training is needed to operate the machinery safely. 
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new stone age

latest part of the Stone Age beginning about 10,000 BC in the Middle East (but later elsewhere)

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Before Common Era

a secular designation used to represent dates in the Gregorian calendar before the traditional reference point of the birth of Jesus Christ

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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 [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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point
point
[noun]

a specific, identifiable instant in time, often marking a significant moment or event

Ex: At that exact point, the clock struck midnight. 
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slab
slab
[noun]

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

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crescent
crescent
[noun]

a curved shape with narrow points at the ends that appears wider in the middle, like the shape of the moon in its first and last quarters

Ex: The moon hung low in the sky, its slender crescent casting a gentle light. 
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to assemble

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

Ex: The team of workers assembled the furniture according to the provided instructions. 
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iconic
iconic
[Adjective]

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

Ex: He gave an iconic performance that will be remembered for years. 
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structure
structure
[noun]

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

Ex: The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an iconic structure made of iron lattice. 
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

(of a building) to remain upright and structurally sound

Ex: This building method has helped the city stay standing even during earthquakes. 
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site
site
[noun]

an area of land on which something is, was, or will be constructed

Ex: The construction workers cleared the site for the new office building. 
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to contain

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

Ex: The box regularly contains various items like books and documents. 
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radiocarbon dating

a method used by scientists to determine the age of organic materials by measuring the amount of carbon-14 they contain

Ex: Scientists use radiocarbon dating to estimate the age of ancient artifacts and fossils. 
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to reveal
to reveal
[Verb]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

Ex: In her memoir, the author courageously revealed her struggles with mental illness. 
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in particular

used to specify or emphasize a particular aspect or detail within a broader context

Ex: The study found several benefits of the new technology, in particular, its impact on productivity and cost savings. 
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to reposition

place into another position

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claim
claim
[noun]

a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof

Ex: His claim that he had seen a UFO was met with skepticism. 
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druid
druid
[noun]

a pre-Christian priest among the Celts of ancient Gaul and Britain and Ireland

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judicial
judicial
[Adjective]

belonging or appropriate for a court, a judge, or the administration of justice

Ex: The judicial branch of government oversees the interpretation and application of laws through courts and judges. 
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celtic
celtic
[Adjective]

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

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to popularize

to make something widely known and accepted by the general public, often by adjusting it to fit popular preferences or trends

Ex: The musician aimed to popularize their music by creating catchy and relatable songs. 
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antiquarian

an expert or collector of antiquities

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to unearth

to dig the ground and discover something

Ex: Archaeologists unearthed ancient pottery during the excavation. 
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grave
grave
[noun]

a hole made in the ground for burying a dead body in

Ex: The family visited the grave to pay their respects on the anniversary of his passing. 
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to identify as

to define oneself as belonging to a particular category, group, or label

Ex: She identifies as non-binary, meaning she doesn't exclusively identify as male or female. 
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solstice
solstice
[noun]

either of the two times of the year when the sun reaches its farthest or closest distance from the equator

Ex: The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, a time when darkness holds sway over the land and the world seems to stand still. 
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celt
celt
[noun]

a member of a European people who once occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul prior to Roman times

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to inhabit

to reside in a specific place

Ex: Many species of birds inhabit the forest year-round. 
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sarsen
sarsen
[noun]

a large, hard stone or boulder, often found standing alone or used in ancient stone circles and structures

Ex: The giant sarsen stood at the entrance of the site. 
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trilithon
trilithon
[noun]

a structure made of two large vertical stones supporting a horizontal stone across the top, forming a kind of doorway

Ex: The ancient site featured several trilithons made of massive stones. 
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