Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (3)
Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (3) in the Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.
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used to warn people to think carefully about their desires, as the things they wish for may have unforeseen and unintended consequences
the ability or potential of doing something or achieving a certain goal
to do better than someone or something
a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.
to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis
to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail
to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects
to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.
to mark clear boundaries or distinctions for a concept or area
a goal that one wants to achieve
to give special attention or importance to something
the act of working together toward a common goal
behaving in a manner that shows one's high moral standards
surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence
to firmly resist something
to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something
a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea
to cause something to occur
improper, harmful, or excessive use of something
a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone
to help or support the progress or development of something
the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future
the state of being free from the control of others
to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose
someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor
an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation
suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose
to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation
characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others
a core emotional or motivating force that shapes a person's character
the quality of being ready or glad to do something when the time comes or if the need arises
to ignore something temporarily in favor of more important matters
a focus on personal gain without concern for others
concerned with right and wrong behavior
the act of rational and logical thinking about something
in a way not like anything else
the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future
