Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)
Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) in the Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.
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a detailed plan or strategy designed to achieve a particular goal
a remarkable, noteworthy, or outstanding development, person, or thing
a facility that generates electricity on a large scale
to bring things together to form a whole or include something as part of a larger group
a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
a group or system of interconnected people or things
to notice or discover something that is difficult to find
related to the technology that turns sunlight directly into electricity
a flat or slightly raised section of material used as a covering, divider, or decoration in construction, furniture, or other applications
a sudden and often temporary increase or occurrence of something, often characterized by a distinctive movement or pattern
used to refer to the second of two individuals or things mentioned in a preceding statement
to officially start or open something with a formal ceremony or event
the quantity of production or work done in a specified time period
a type of gas with no color and smell that is produced by burning carbon or during breathing out
in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt
referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor
a central or focal point of activity, importance, or connection
a large building in which electricity is made
a tendency or pattern showing how things are changing or developing over time
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
the purpose or intended use of something
the activity of selling goods or products directly to consumers, typically in small quantities
a store or organization where the products of a particular company are sold at a lower price
to enhance or make something more effective by providing additional resources, encouragement, or positive feedback
the ability of something to perform its intended purpose, especially in terms of efficiency, practicality, or usability
(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money
the release of gas, radiation, or other substances into the air or environment
to develop or adopt a specific characteristic or significance
(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in
using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment
a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something
the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions
a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9
to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence
to include something as part of a larger whole or system
in a way that shows creativity, originality, or inventiveness
(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside
suited to one's comfort or preferences, often in terms of time, location, or availability
able to resist wear, damage, or decay
features, services, or other things that provide convenience, comfort, and enjoyment
a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis
the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials
the act of setting up or establishing a system, equipment, or machinery for use
