Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)
Learn vocabulary from the second part of Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 2 Reading Passage 2, with useful words and expressions from the text.
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to make something clear or understandable
to help or support others in doing something
to control or adjust the amount, rate, degree, or level of something
to completely remove, destroy, 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 take action against something harmful in order to stop or reduce it
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
the part of plant-based food that the body cannot fully digest and that helps keep the digestive system working properly
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 accepted pattern of behavior within a particular 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
the state of being subjected to something potentially harmful or unpleasant
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 an activity, process, or development from continuing
an animal that hunts, kills, and eats 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 strong feeling of excitement, interest, and eagerness about something
a state of curiosity or desire to understand something
to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant
to control, operate, or process something skillfully
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 change one's behavior or habits in order to deal successfully with a new situation or environment
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 unable to think clearly or understand something
intended to give a wrong idea or make one believe something that is untrue
to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.
a substance that can cause illness or death 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
