Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic "Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)" Vocabulary

Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) in the Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.

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immensely [adverb]

to a very great degree

Ex: The actor 's performance was immensely praised by critics and audiences .

yield [noun]

the total amount of something that is produced, as in agriculture or an industry

Ex: The oil refinery 's production reached a record-breaking yield , meeting the high demand in the market .

predominantly [adverb]

in a manner that consists mostly of a specific kind, quality, etc.

Ex: The forest ecosystem is predominantly composed of coniferous trees .

ecological [adjective]

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

Ex: Ecological restoration projects seek to rehabilitate ecosystems that have been degraded or damaged .

volume [noun]

the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

Ex: Engineers calculated the volume of the water tank to ensure it could hold enough water for the community .

carbon emission [noun]

the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, primarily from burning fossil fuels, industrial processes, and etc.

Ex: Transportation is a major source of carbon emissions worldwide .

crop [noun]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

Ex: The crop of rice was abundant this year due to favorable weather conditions .

to sequester [verb]

to isolate a substance, typically a metal ion, within a compound to prevent it from reacting with other substances

Ex: The formation of inclusion complexes can sequester guest molecules within the cavities of host molecules .

alternative [noun]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

Ex: You can either take the train or the bus , but there ’s no third alternative .

virgin forest [noun]

forest or woodland having a mature or overly mature ecosystem more or less uninfluenced by human activity

out of hand [phrase]

impossible or very hard to control

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to regulate [verb]

to control or adjust something in a way that agrees with rules and regulations

Ex: Financial institutions are closely regulated to ensure stability and prevent fraud .

sustainable [adjective]

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

to consist [verb]

to be constructed from or made up of certain things or people

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retailer [noun]

a store, person, or business that sells goods to the public for their own use, not for resale

Ex: The retailer offers discounts and promotions to attract customers to its stores .

party [noun]

a group of people who are gathered together for a common purpose

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to meet [verb]

to successfully accomplish or fulfill a task, goal, or requirement as expected or necessary

Ex: The product failed to meet customer satisfaction .

to insist on [verb]

to demand something firmly and persistently

Ex: They insisted on their right to a full refund for the faulty product .

transparency [noun]

the practice of openly sharing information, sources, and processes to maintain trust, credibility, and accountability with the audience

assessment [noun]

the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles

Ex: The doctor performed a medical assessment to evaluate the patient 's overall health .

stock [noun]

a supply of something available for future use

criteria [noun]

the guidelines or principles that help decide whether something meets a specific expectation or requirement

Ex: The criteria for admission to the university are strict and require high test scores .

to satisfy [verb]

to meet or fulfill the requirements, conditions, or expectations of something or someone

Ex: He worked hard to satisfy all the conditions of the contract .

certified [adjective]

endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements

equivalent [adjective]

having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing

Ex: Mathematicians proved the equations represented equivalent formulations of the same underlying theoretical concept .

sterile [adjective]

(of land) unable to support the growth of plants

Ex: The sterile landscape of the mountain region made farming nearly impossible .

to hint [verb]

to indirectly suggest something

Ex: The author skillfully hinted at the plot twist throughout the novel , keeping readers engaged until the surprising conclusion .

fashion [noun]

a particular way in which something is done or happens

Ex: The argument ended in spectacular fashion , with both sides walking out .

nutrient [noun]

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

Ex: A balanced diet includes a variety of nutrients .

potentially [adverb]

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

Ex: The team 's innovative idea could potentially revolutionize the industry .

fungi [noun]

a diverse group of organisms that include mushrooms, yeasts, and molds, characterized by their ability to decompose organic matter

Ex: Fungi, such as mushrooms and truffles, add flavor to many dishes.

bacteria [noun]

(microbiology) single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms, and can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral

Ex: Yogurt contains beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion .

invertebrate [noun]

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

Ex: The pond teemed with tiny invertebrates that served as food for larger fish .

amphibian [noun]

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

Ex: Toads are amphibians similar to frogs but with dry , warty skin and shorter hind legs , adapted for hopping rather than leaping .

reptile [noun]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

Ex: The zoo has a variety of reptiles , including lizards , turtles , and snakes .

cultivation [noun]

the practice of preparing and using land for growing crops, especially on a large scale

Ex: Irrigation is essential for successful cultivation in arid regions .

ecosystem [noun]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

Ex: Human activities like deforestation can disrupt fragile ecosystems and lead to biodiversity loss .

to illustrate [verb]

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual .

expansion [noun]

an increase in the amount, size, importance, or degree of something

Ex: The organization announced plans for the expansion of its services to underserved communities .

justification [noun]

a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary

Ex: She felt that her actions needed no further justification , given the circumstances .

steadily [adverb]

in a gradual and even way

Ex: The temperature rose steadily throughout the day , reaching its peak in the afternoon .

certification [noun]

the process of officially validating or confirming the authenticity, quality, or standards of something or someone

Ex: The government agency issues certification for organic produce to ensure compliance with agricultural standards .

regulation [noun]

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

Ex: Building regulations dictate the minimum safety standards for construction projects .

to govern [verb]

to regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens

Ex: The rules of the game govern how players interact with each other , ensuring fair play and safety for all involved .

basis [noun]

a consistent method, system, or way of doing something

Ex: The company provides feedback on a monthly basis .

epiphytic [adjective]

(of plants) growing on another plant without taking anything from it, usually just using it for support

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keystone species [noun]

a plant or animal that plays a very important role in keeping the balance of its environment, and if it disappears, many other living things can be affected

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3	Test 1 - Listening - Part 4
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 2 - Listening - Part 1	Test 2 - Listening - Part 2	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3
Test 2 - Listening - Part 4	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 1	Test 3 - Listening - Part 2	Test 3 - Listening - Part 3
Test 3 - Listening - Part 4	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2
Test 4 - Listening - Part 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3