neolithic
[adjective]
related to the latest part of the Stone Age when humans used stones as tools and weapons
Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
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track
[noun]
a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there
Ex:
Explorers
often
rely on
these
worn
tracks
to
navigate
dense
forests
or
remote
wilderness
areas
,
trusting
in
the
wisdom
of
those
who
trod
before
them
.
cemetery
[noun]
a piece of land in which dead people are buried, especially one that does not belong to a church
to appreciate
[verb]
to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something
Ex:
The
professor
encouraged
students
to
appreciate
the
complexity
of
the
subject matter
.
nevertheless
[adverb]
used to introduce an opposing statement
Ex:
She
doubted
his
motives
;
she
trusted
him
nevertheless
.
valley
[noun]
a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it
Ex:
The
valley
was
covered
in
a
blanket
of
snow
in
the
winter
.
to gain
[verb]
to reach or arrive at a specific destination or place
Ex:
The
ship
gained
the
port
safely
despite
the
stormy
weather
.
Common Era
[adverb]
used with a date to refer to things happened or existed after the birth of Christ
Ex:
abbey
[noun]
a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live
Ex:
We
visited
the
abbey
during
our
vacation
,
marveling
at
its
breathtaking
architecture
and
tranquil
surroundings
.
optically
[adverb]
with regard to how people see things or use light, especially with lenses or visual processes
Ex:
The
lenses
were
crafted
optically
to
reduce
glare
and
improve
clarity
.
to stimulate
[verb]
to encourage or provoke a response, reaction, or activity
Ex:
The
new
advertising campaign
was
crafted
to
stimulate
consumer
interest
and
boost
sales
.
archeological
[adjective]
related to the study or exploration of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and sites
Ex:
The
archeological
dig
revealed
the
remains
of
a
Neolithic
settlement
beneath
the
modern
town
.
unit
[noun]
an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole
soil
[noun]
the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow
Ex:
Heavy
rains
can
cause
the
soil
to
erode
,
affecting
crop
yields
.
construction
[noun]
the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure
Ex:
Safety
regulations
are
critical
during
construction
projects
.
in other words
[adverb]
used to provide an alternative or clearer way of expressing the same idea
Ex:
He
's
frugal
with
his
money
;
in other words
,
he
's
careful
about
how
he
spends
it
.
occupation
[noun]
the state or period in which a country, city, etc. is taken control of by armed forces
Ex:
The
country
's
history
is
scarred
by
a
prolonged
occupation
that
disrupted
its
economic
and
social systems
.
to indicate
[verb]
to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something
Ex:
The
arrow
on
the
map
indicates
the
next
turn
.
tribal
[adjective]
associated with a social group of people who share common ancestry, language, and traditions, and often reside in a specific geographic area
Ex:
The
tribal
language
is
passed down
through
generations
as
a
symbol
of
cultural
identity
.
emblem
[noun]
a special design or sign that represents a nation, monarchy, etc.
Ex:
The
city
’s
emblem
is
used
on
official
seals
and
documents
to
signify
municipal
authority
.
inhabitant
[noun]
a person or animal that resides in a particular place
Ex:
The
forest
is
home
to
a
variety
of
inhabitants
,
including
deer
,
foxes
,
and
numerous
bird
species
.
alternatively
[adverb]
as a second choice or another possibility
Ex:
The
meeting
can
be
scheduled
for
Monday
,
or
alternatively
,
on
Wednesday
to
accommodate
everyone
's
availability
.
ritual
[noun]
the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony
Ex:
to worship
[verb]
to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals
Ex:
The
community
gathered
at
the
sacred
grove
to
worship
the
nature
spirits
and
offer
thanks
for
the
harvest
.
cult
[noun]
a group of people with extreme religious views who are separate from any established religion
Ex:
The
documentary
exposed
the
secretive
practices
of
the
cult
.
significance
[noun]
the state of being important or worthy of attention
Ex:
The
significance
of
teamwork
in
achieving
success
can
not
be
ignored
.
to attest
[verb]
to establish the truth of something by providing evidence or testimony
Ex:
The
official
seal
on
the
document
attests
to
its
authenticity
.
native
[adjective]
related to one's place of birth
Ex:
The
native
flora
and
fauna
of
the
area
are
protected
by
conservation
efforts
.
mythology
[noun]
a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.
Ex:
Many
cultures
around
the
world
have
their
own
mythology
,
explaining
natural phenomena
and
the
origins
of
their
societies
.
gesture
[noun]
an action done to express an intention, feeling, or goodwill without necessarily using words
Ex:
Waving
goodbye
was
a
final
gesture
of
friendship
.
giant
[adjective]
extremely large in size
Ex:
She
was
amazed
by
the
giant
waves
crashing
against
the
shore
during
the
storm
.
fascinating
[adjective]
extremely interesting or captivating
Ex:
The
intricate
details
of
the
artwork
make it
fascinating
to
study
.
glimpse
[noun]
a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete
Ex:
The
photographer
captured
a
glimpse
of
the
couple
kissing
under
the
streetlight
.
to alter
[verb]
to cause something to change
Ex:
A
good
haircut
can
completely
alter
one
's
appearance
.
hillfort
[noun]
an ancient military building built on a hill, usually surrounded by earth walls or ditches, used for protection and as a place to live
Ex:
to tie
[verb]
to connect or link two things together, showing a relationship or connection between them
Ex:
The
teacher
tied
the
lesson
to
real-life
examples
.