Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2

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a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

a situation or fact that is absolutely clear and cannot be questioned or altered

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject

related to the outer layer or structure of something

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

extremely large in physical dimensions

magnificent in size and appearance

a gift, statement, or action given to someone as a sign of gratitude, admiration or respect

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

the length of time during which a king, queen, or other monarch rules

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

a way through or along which someone or something may pass

referring to a person who has recently died

a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

to carry a sense of gratitude, recognition, or indebtedness toward someone or something for intellectual or abstract contributions

to lay things on top of each other

something great in size, volume, or magnitude

directed or moving toward the inside or center

an inclined surface connecting two levels

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

housing available for people to live in

a deep, narrow, steep-sided depression on the ocean floor

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

prior to a particular time or event

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

a confusing network of paths separated by bushes or walls, designed in a way that confuses the people who pass through

a container used to hold liquids or other substances

a room where things are kept while they are not needed or used

to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration

to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept

to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains

someone who held a position, office, or role before another person

to place something down in a rough, careless, or abrupt manner

a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

to not notice or see something

to impress or surprise someone very much

to greatly surprise someone

an archeologist who specializes in Egyptology

to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person

the space and conditions around a person, place, or thing where it exists or functions

a place where people live, stay, or work in

to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

to create a circular shape around someone or something

to be thankful for something

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

to judge something based on its positive or negative points