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

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wise [adjective]

showing good judgment and experience in making decisions

Ex: The company made a wise choice by diversifying its investments .

wisdom [noun]

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

Ex: Over the years , she gained a great deal of wisdom about how to handle difficult situations with grace .

revered [adjective]

profoundly honored

few and far between [phrase]

rare and very hard to find

Ex: Skilled artisans who still work with traditional methods are few and far between .

empirical [adjective]

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

Ex: The study aimed to provide empirical evidence for the effectiveness of the new drug .

to suggest [verb]

to lead one to believe or consider that something exists or is true

Ex: The empty parking spaces in front of the store suggested that it was closed for the day .

exceptional [adjective]

standing out due to uniqueness, surpassing the usual standard

Ex: They received exceptional support from the community during the event .

bearded [adjective]

having hair growing on the lower part of one's face

Ex: Despite his young age , he was proud of his ability to grow a full , bearded look .

given [preposition]

used to indicate that something is provided or accepted as a basis for a particular situation or argument

Ex: She made an impressive recovery , given the severity of her injury .

context [noun]

the set of facts or circumstances surrounding a situation or event that provide clarity and understanding

Ex: The context in which the statement was made is crucial to its interpretation .

experiential [adjective]

relating to or resulting from experience

associate professor [noun]

a teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor

finding [noun]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

Ex: His finding on the chemical reaction led to a breakthrough in the experiment .

cognitive [adjective]

referring to mental processes involved in understanding, thinking, and remembering

Ex: The cognitive abilities of children develop rapidly during early childhood .

developmental [adjective]

related to the process of growth, progress, or improvement over time

Ex:

cumulatively [adverb]

in a way that increases gradually through successive additions, accumulating over time

Ex: Knowledge in a subject is built cumulatively as you study more and gain experience .

to reason [verb]

to think rationally and make good judgement

Ex: When confronted with the dilemma , she reasoned calmly instead of reacting impulsively .

to vary [verb]

to experience change, often in response to different situations or conditions

Ex: The weather in this region can vary greatly from season to season .

dramatically [adverb]

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

Ex: The project timeline was shortened dramatically with better efficiency .

contextual [adjective]

relating to or determined by or in context

insight [noun]

a penetrating and profound understanding that goes beyond surface-level observations or knowledge

Ex: Reflecting on past experiences provided valuable insight into behavior and motivations .

to characterize [verb]

to describe the qualities of someone or something in a certain manner

Ex: The journalist characterized the political candidate as charismatic and eloquent .

to attribute [verb]

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

Ex:

to consider [verb]

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision .

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 .

solely [adverb]

with no one or nothing else involved

Ex: They focused solely on customer satisfaction during the redesign .

to unfold [verb]

to develop or progress in a way that shows promise or potential

Ex: As the research unfolded , scientists discovered groundbreaking findings that could revolutionize the field .

to promote [verb]

to help or support the progress or development of something

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote environmental conservation and sustainability .

to come up with [verb]

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: I am trying to come up with a new marketing strategy for the company .

to identify [verb]

to consider someone or something as strongly connected or linked to another

Ex: The movie is often identified with the 1980s due to its iconic soundtrack .

framework [noun]

a structure or model guiding organization or development, often with rules or principles

Ex: The economic framework helps policymakers analyze and address issues such as inflation and unemployment .

intellectual [adjective]

relating to or involving the use of reasoning and understanding capacity

Ex: The university offers a range of intellectual programs to stimulate critical thinking .

humility [noun]

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

recognition [noun]

the act of accepting that something exists, is true or legal

appreciation [noun]

a clear understanding of a problem, situation, or concept

Ex: Teachers value students ' appreciation of complex ideas .

perspective [noun]

a specific manner of considering something

Ex: The artist 's paintings reflect his abstract perspective on nature and life .

at hand [phrase]

used to refer to something important or urgent, indicating that it requires immediate attention or consideration

Ex: The matter at hand is urgent ; we need a decision now .

relation [noun]

(usually plural) the mutual interactions or connections established between individuals or groups

compromise [noun]

a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

Ex: After hours of debate , the committee settled on a compromise that satisfied both parties .

integration [noun]

the process of incorporating a racial, ethnic, or religious group into a broader community, society, or institution

Ex: Integration of minority groups improves social cohesion .

reliable [adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: Despite challenges , the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations .

third party [noun]

a person or entity that is not directly involved in a particular transaction or agreement, but may have legal rights or obligations related to it

focal [adjective]

having significant or central importance

Ex: The focal concern for the team was meeting the project deadline .

to adopt [verb]

to choose and begin to use or show a particular stance, approach, or way of thinking.

Ex: The company had to adopt a flexible attitude to adapt to market changes .

observer [noun]

an expert who observes and comments on something

broadly [adverb]

in a general or approximate way, without going into precise detail

Ex: Broadly , the plan succeeded in its goals despite a few setbacks .

interpersonal [adjective]

relating to interactions or relationships between people

Ex: The workshop focused on improving interpersonal communication in the workplace .

moral [adjective]

concerned with right and wrong behavior

Ex: He faced a moral dilemma when asked to cover up unethical practices .

impartiality [noun]

an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally

expansive [adjective]

broad in scope or influence

Ex: The company ’s expansive growth strategy aimed to enter new international markets .

viewpoint [noun]

a certain way of thinking about a subject

Ex: His viewpoint on the issue was shaped by his experiences growing up in a rural community , giving him a unique perspective .

to foster [verb]

to encourage the growth or development of something

Ex: They adopted a rescue dog from the shelter to foster its rehabilitation and eventual adoption .

related to [preposition]

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

to confront [verb]

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

Ex: Individuals often avoid confronting personal issues until they become too difficult to ignore .

spouse [noun]

a male or female partner in a marriage

Ex:

to negotiate [verb]

to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one

Ex: In a team project , members may need to negotiate their individual tasks and contributions to achieve a balanced workload .

stake [noun]

a legal or financial interest or right in something

Ex:

to argue [verb]

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

Ex: The environmentalist argued for the preservation of the rainforest to protect biodiversity .

to evaluate [verb]

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

Ex: The manager evaluates employees ' productivity during performance reviews .

situational [adjective]

affected by the specific setting or conditions something happens in

Ex:

Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
Test 1 - Listening - Part 1	Test 1 - Listening - Part 2	Test 1 - Listening - Part 3	Test 1 - Listening - Part 4
Test 1 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 1 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)
Test 2 - Listening - Part 1	Test 2 - Listening - Part 2	Test 2 - Listening - Part 3	Test 2 - Listening - Part 4
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)
Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (1)	Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)	Test 3 - Listening - Part 1	Test 3 - Listening - Part 2
Test 3 - Listening - Part 3	Test 3 - Listening - Part 4	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (1)	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)
Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2	Test 3 - Reading - Passage 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 1	Test 4 - Listening - Part 2
Test 4 - Listening - Part 3	Test 4 - Listening - Part 4	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)
Test 4 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)	Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3