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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic

a movement, development, or shift from one stage, subject, or place to another

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to remove someone from active work and provide them with regular payments for their support

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the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

Ex: Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his grandchildren .
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to imagine something in one's mind, often considering it as a possible future scenario

Ex: Entrepreneurs often envisage innovative solutions to address market needs .
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occurring in more than one stage

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training for a new occupation

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to be established or rooted in a specific idea, belief, or principle

Ex: The business model is founded upon the innovative concept of subscription services.
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fallacy
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a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true

Ex: The belief that all members of a particular ethnic group are universally untrustworthy is a fallacy built on stereotypes and can lead to discrimination and prejudice .
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apocalyptic
[Adjective]

relating to the end of the world or catastrophic destruction

Ex: The abandoned cityscape in the video game created an eerie , apocalyptic atmosphere .
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misguided
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leading to wrong decisions or actions due to a lack of proper judgment or understanding

Ex: The project was a result of misguided planning , which led to many setbacks .
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capital
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wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value

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the general condition of how many jobs are available and how many people are looking for work in a certain area or type of work

Ex: Many people are changing careers due to changes in the job market.
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advent
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the arrival of a significant event, person, or thing that has been eagerly anticipated

Ex: The advent of space exploration has opened up new possibilities for understanding our universe .
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robotics
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an area of technology that is concerned with the study or use of robots

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a state of being no longer needed or useful, often due to the existence of a duplicate or replacement

Ex: The editor removed any redundancy from the article to make it more concise .
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to tackle
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to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

Ex: Governments worldwide are tackling climate change through various initiatives .
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the withdrawal and redistribution of forces in an attempt to use them more effectively

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to make individuals to behave in a particular way

Ex: In a volunteer organization , it 's difficult to enforce active participation among members who are not fully committed .
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to make or arrange a plan for a series of events, activities, etc. for a specific purpose or audience

Ex: The radio station manager programmed a mix of music genres to appeal to a diverse audience .
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leisure
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a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

Ex: The museum is a great place to visit at your leisure over the weekend .
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to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens

Ex: She preempted any further discussion by addressing all the potential concerns in her speech .
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bold
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(of a manner) showing confidence and willingness to take risks, often without fear or hesitation

Ex: His bold approach to the discussion led to unexpected breakthroughs .
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to make sure that something will occur

Ex: Adequate funding guarantees that the project will be completed on time and within budget .
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thriving
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characterized by growth and success

Ex: Despite facing challenges, the company remained thriving due to its innovative approach.
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astounding
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extremely surprising or impressive

Ex: The athlete 's performance was astounding, breaking multiple records in a single competition .
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capacity
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the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

Ex: The city has the capacity to handle a larger population with the planned infrastructure upgrades .
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a source for getting basic necessities in order to survive

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corporate
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involving a large company

Ex: Corporate taxes play a significant role in government revenue collection .
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large-scale, standardized manufacturing for efficient production of identical items

Ex: Fast-food chains employ mass production techniques to serve standardized meals quickly .
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to officially declare or deliver a judgment, verdict, or decision

Ex: The court pronounced a judgment in the civil lawsuit , awarding damages to the plaintiff .
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a profound transformation in societal norms, beliefs, or systems

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to alter
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to cause something to change

Ex: The architect altered the design after receiving feedback from the client .
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the harmonious or balanced relationship among the parts of something in size, amount, or degree

Ex: Proper proportion is essential when mixing chemicals in the lab .
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the source of trained people from which workers can be hired

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sector
[noun]

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

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key
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essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

Ex: Building trust is key to maintaining long-term relationships with clients .
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factor
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one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

Ex: The proximity to good schools was a deciding factor in choosing their new home .
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resentful
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feeling anger because of perceived unfairness or wrongdoing

Ex: He harbored a resentful attitude towards authority figures after his previous experiences .
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intrusion
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entry into a place or situation without permission, invitation, or welcome

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ought to
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used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

Ex: The repair ought to fix the issue with the leaking faucet .
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profound
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showing the intensity or greatness of something

Ex: His profound respect for the artist was evident in the way he spoke about their work with such deep admiration .
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to serve as a clear instance or representation of a broader concept or situation

Ex: The artist 's work illustrates the evolution of abstract art in the 20th century .
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to deter
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to discourage or prevent someone from doing something, usually by creating fear or doubt in their mind

Ex: His fear of failure deterred him from pursuing his dream job .
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a method, product, way of doing something, etc. that is newly introduced

Ex: The smartphone was considered a groundbreaking innovation when first launched .
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promotion
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the activity of drawing public attention to a service or product in order to help it sell more

Ex: The promotion campaign featured catchy slogans and eye-catching visuals to attract potential customers .
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intuition
[noun]

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or evidence

Ex: The detective 's sharp intuition helped solve the case quickly .
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reliance
[noun]

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

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nota bene
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a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something

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appealing
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pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

Ex: His rugged good looks and charismatic personality made him appealing to both men and women alike.
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parallel
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a resemblance or comparison between two things

Ex: She made a parallel between the two historical events to illustrate their similarities .
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conventional
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following established practices or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used

Ex: As technology advances , conventional practices in the industry will likely be challenged by innovative ideas .
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adequately
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to a degree that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

Ex: The report was adequately detailed , covering all the essential aspects of the research .
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the path or direction of change or development that leads to a specific outcome or result

Ex: The student's learning trajectory improved with extra help.
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to seize
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to take an opportunity or chance quickly and with determination.

Ex: They seized the offer before it expired .
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a strong request or demand for people to take action, especially to prepare for a challenge or fight

Ex: The call to arms motivated everyone to volunteer.
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course
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the way something changes or develops over time

Ex: Decisions made early can affect the course of a company's future.
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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
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