Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic "Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)" Vocabulary

in a manner that is appropriate to the circumstances

apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

a feeling of being uneasy, troubled, or worried about something such as problem, threat, uncertainty, etc.

appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

to bring ideas, texts, things, etc. together and create something new

a collective of individuals united by shared beliefs or ideology, working toward general social, political, or cultural goals

a means or tool used to express or achieve something

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

to increase something to the highest possible level

the quality of yielding the desired result

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

to become aware or conscious of something

to communicate or portray a particular feeling, idea, impression, etc.

to make null or cancel the effects of something

planned, desired, or aimed for as a specific goal or objective

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

a mutual relationship between things, where one tends to influence the other

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

truly what something appears to be, without any falseness, imitation, or deception

to make someone want to do something by giving them a reason or encouragement

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

a supporter who usually speaks publicly in favor of a theory, idea, or plan

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

an abstract idea or concept formed by generalizing from particular instances

a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation

to allocate, assign, or dispense something

focused or directed toward a specific goal, objective, or audience

to doubt a fact or to call its truth into question

complete confidence in a person or plan etc

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

a distinguishing quality that is considered a key part of someone or something's nature

in a way that seems opposite to what one would expect

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

a lecture or speech given to an audience on a specific subject

an activity or situation that does not produce any benefit or value, and instead consumes time and resources that could be better utilized elsewhere

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

(of a policy, point of view, or situation) to become something different

to move away from one's area of interest or original path

the inherent capability or ability to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future

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

having a strong desire to win or succeed

in a way that is true in most cases

something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support

to encourage or influence someone, or oneself, to work harder

a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something

a series of methods by which a certain subject is studied or a particular activity is done

to understand or assign meaning to something

to help or support the progress or development of something

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

one's personal level of confidence, enthusiasm, and emotional well-being, especially in the context of facing challenges or adversity

deserving of praise and respect due to excellent standards and positive attributes

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

done on purpose

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

formal approval, acknowledgment, or commendation

to show improvement or favorable reactions in response to a specific action or intervention

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

something that is believed to be a perfect solution to a problem, often in an unrealistic or overly hopeful way

believing something that is not true, often because of being misled or refusing to accept reality