Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)
Here you can find the vocabulary from Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2) in the Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic coursebook, to help you prepare for your IELTS exam.
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to make something clear or understandable
to help or support others in doing something
to control the amount or degree of something to meet specific standards or requirements
to fully remove or get rid of something
a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism
to prevent something harmful from happening or becoming worse
the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health
a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors
practices that promote cleanliness and health, involving personal care, sanitation, and the maintenance of a clean environment
a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria
a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and instead helps regulate bowel movements and maintain a healthy digestive system
to stop the normal flow of something, often temporarily
the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time
a standard or expectation that guides behavior within a group or society
beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable
a cleaning substance that is designed to remove dirt, stains, and other impurities from surfaces or fabrics
related to substances or agents that have the ability to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria
showing a variety of distinct types or qualities
in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt
pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire
a recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time
a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms
to cause the death of a significant portion of a population
to stop or bring an activity, process, or operation to an end
any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals
a feeling of dislike toward something or someone
the act or process of gathering evidence or facts of a matter in a scientific and systematic way
a feeling of great excitement and passion
a state of curiosity or desire to understand something
to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant
to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.
to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.
related to the period immediately after birth and the medical care and conditions concerning newborn infants
a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions
to put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering
to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation
to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is
available in large quantity
to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things
a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.
intended to give a wrong idea or make one believe something that is untrue
to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.
a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body
to disturb or interrupt the normal function or order of something
a formal arrangement where two or more individuals, organizations, etc. come together as partners to achieve a goal, typically in business
a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area
