relation
[noun]
(usually plural) the mutual interactions or connections established between individuals or groups
Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)
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conservation
[noun]
the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities
Ex:
to fuel
[verb]
to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process
Ex:
The
new
research
findings
fueled
the
scientists
'
curiosity
.
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
.
staple
[adjective]
used or consumed regularly by many people as a fundamental part of daily life
Ex:
In
Mediterranean
cuisine
,
olive oil
is
a
staple
ingredient
in
many
dishes
.
to devastate
[verb]
to destroy something completely
Ex:
Economic
downturns
can
devastate
small
businesses
that
rely on
steady
consumer
spending
.
insectivorous
[adjective]
feeding on or adapted to a diet that consists primarily or exclusively of insects
Ex:
Frogs
and
toads
exhibit
insectivorous
behavior
,
capturing
insects
with
their
sticky
tongues
.
biodiversity
[noun]
the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment
Ex:
The
loss
of
biodiversity
due to
deforestation
has
significant
impacts
on
global
climate
patterns
.
to thrive
[verb]
(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy
Ex:
The
young
lion
thrived
in
the
wild
,
becoming
strong
and
majestic
.
implication
[noun]
a possible consequence that something can bring about
Ex:
The
report
highlighted
the
implications
of
climate change
for
future
generations
.
conservationist
[noun]
someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm
Ex:
Conservationists
advocate
for
sustainable
practices
to
preserve
natural resources
for
future
generations
.
passionate
[adjective]
showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about
Ex:
The
passionate
chef
poured
her
heart
into
creating
innovative
dishes
that
delighted
diners
.
deforestation
[noun]
the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage
Ex:
Rapid
deforestation
has
destroyed
the
habitats
of
countless
wildlife
species
.
study
[noun]
a detailed and careful consideration and examination
Ex:
The
study
concluded
that
regular
exercise
significantly
improves
mental health
and
cognitive
function
.
vital
[adjective]
absolutely necessary and of great importance
Ex:
Oxygen
is
vital
for
sustaining
life
.
to feast
[verb]
to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion
Ex:
After
the
victory
,
the
team
feasted
on
pizza
and
drinks
to
celebrate
their
championship
.
plague
[noun]
a large swarm of insects, especially locusts, that destroy crops or vegetation
Ex:
The
region
suffered
a
second
plague
of
insects
that
year
.
to ease
[verb]
to reduce the severity or seriousness of something unpleasant
Ex:
He
tried
to
ease
tensions
between
the
two
rival
factions
by
facilitating
peace
talks
.
to record
[verb]
to store information in a way that can be used in the future
Ex:
He
has
recorded
all
the
important
details
in
his
research
journal
.
region
[noun]
a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless
Ex:
The
Middle East
is
a
geopolitically
significant
region
,
characterized
by
diverse
cultures
,
religions
,
and
political
landscapes
.
indigenous
[adjective]
(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere
Ex:
The
bald eagle
is
an
indigenous
bird of prey
in
North America
,
symbolizing
strength
and
freedom
.
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to [take] advantage of {sth}
[phrase]
to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome
Ex:
It
's
essential
to
take
advantage
of
your
strengths
when
pursuing
a
career
in
a
competitive
field
.
to swarm
[verb]
to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups
Ex:
Locals
swarmed
to
the
market
for
fresh
produce
on
Saturday
morning
.
biological
[adjective]
relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions
Ex:
The
biological
classification system
categorizes
organisms
into
various
groups
based on
their
characteristics
.
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 border
[verb]
to form a boundary around something
Ex:
The
fence
bordered
the
property
,
marking
the
limits
of
the
backyard
.
state-of-the-art
[adjective]
using or containing the most recent and developed methods, technology, materials, or ideas
Ex:
Their
research lab
uses
state-of-the-art
equipment
to
conduct
groundbreaking
experiments
.
ultrasonic
[adjective]
involving or relating to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing
Ex:
The
device
produced
an
ultrasonic
sound
that
humans
could
not
hear
,
but
pets
reacted
to it
.
echolocation
[noun]
determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it
prey
[noun]
an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal
Ex:
The
spider
spun
a
web
to
catch
its
prey
.
to identify
[verb]
to find or discover something by searching for its features, characteristics, or details
Ex:
She
identified
the
song
as soon as
it
started
playing
.
spot
[noun]
a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region
Ex:
We
picked
a
spot
under
the
tree
for
our
picnic
.
to barcode
[verb]
to put a special pattern of lines on something so a machine can read information about it
Ex:
The
manager
will
barcode
the
packages
tomorrow
.