Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
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the intuitive understanding or perception of the inner nature or truth of something
(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth
(of a person) producing creative and original ideas, equipment, methods, etc.
in a way that is widely favored or recognized by a large number of people
emphasizing the intensity or pureness of a particular quality or emotion
developed or primarily guided by the intellect rather than relying on emotions or personal experience
a scientist who studies the natural world, including plants, animals, and ecosystems
concerned with understanding and explaining phenomena rather than directly applying them to real-world situations
someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one
to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration
someone who held a position, office, or role before another person
the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments
an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem
in an unplanned or impulsive manner
to briefly visit a place, often without prior planning or notice
made for practical use, not for looks
to portray imperfectly or incorrectly without deceitful intent
an area of knowledge, interest, or activity that you study, work in, or talk about
a planned effort or project that often involves courage, skill, or determination
to ignore something temporarily in favor of more important matters
having exceptional importance or significant impact
the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome
related to evolution or the slow and gradual development of something
to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone
increasing gradually as more and more is added
to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
to find or get back something that was lost or stolen
a tabular arrangement of chemical elements organized based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties
deserving of attention due to importance, excellence, or notable qualities
during a particular situation or condition
coming from the imagination rather than facts
the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof
to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration
new and unlike anything else
a person who holds a significant or distinguished position within an organization
to start something with a rapid and successful beginning
to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind
to come to a personal determination or belief after considering information or experiences
involving, done, or shared by all members of a group
relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions
a living thing such as a plant, animal, etc., especially a very small one that lives on its own
a notable feature or quality that defines or describes something
(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair
to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen
having a positive effect or helpful result
to grow and develop exceptionally well
to create a copy of something
the scope or range of knowledge, interest, or expertise in a particular field
to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone
to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things
a person who rides horses in races
to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something
done in a careful, systematic, and organized manner
significantly great in quantity
having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics
to move at a greater speed than someone or something
to know or predict something before it happens
the act of making small changes in something, usually for an enhancement
to occur at the same time as something else
improved in value, quality, or performance
existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness
the action of starting to use a certain plan, name, method, or idea
to carefully collect small amounts of information, facts, or knowledge over time from different sources
