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

a possible consequence that something can bring about

a rubber or silicone nipple-shaped device designed to be sucked on by infants

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward

to quickly read through a text, focusing on key information and main points rather than delving into details

a personalized and constantly updated stream of content from accounts that a user follows, allowing them to view and engage with the latest posts, photos, and videos in a central place

(usually used with `to') occurring or existing without the knowledge of

to establish a relationship or association between two things

of or relating to neurons

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

in a way that is faint, delicate, or so slight that it is hard to notice, explain, or define

the scientific study of the nervous system

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

the mental activity involved in learning or internalizing information

the capability to read and write

to make something required due to specific circumstances

(biology) to change gradually and over generations into forms that are better adapted to the environment and fitter to survive

to figure out or understand something that is confusing or difficult to understand

a group of animals, such as cows, sheep, etc. that are from the same species, which move and feed together

made more detailed and comprehensive, often by adding additional information or complexity

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

(biology) the natural process of an organism growing and changing from a simple form to a more complex one

relating to or involving the use of reasoning and understanding capacity

characterized by emotion

to incorporate or integrate information, beliefs, or values into one's own understanding or mindset

expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy

the act of rational and logical thinking about something

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

a specific manner of considering something

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

providing knowledgeable judgments and opinions about the positive and negative aspects of something

the process of causing something to exist or appear

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

to become apparent or come into view, often after being hidden or unnoticed

to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something

a particular method or way in which something is done or occurs

pertaining to or involving of two distinct elements or parts

the text or type that appears in books, newspapers, or other printed material

used to compare or to show contrast between two choices, decisions, etc.

the act or process of introducing something new

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

to be at fault or make mistakes, especially in one's thinking, judgment, or actions

to cause disorder or disturbance in something that was previously orderly or calm

to lessen the perceived value, significance, or importance of someone or something

an important or crucial factor that determines what happens next or how things will turn out

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

a detailed plan or strategy designed to achieve a particular goal

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

a notable feature or quality that defines or describes something

a means that is used for the purpose of communicating or expressing something

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

complex and challenging to fully comprehend

someone whose job is to teach people

studies that deal with people and their behavior such as language, philosophy, history, etc.

to confirm a statement or claim by providing evidence

in a way that involves effort and participation rather than being passive

(of a text) hard to understand due to complexity or being packed with ideas

to cause someone to worry

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

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

the quality of being intricate and compounded

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

happening later in a process or sequence, often with an impact on subsequent stages

the capacity to understand something

data and information that can be gathered to form a research

having a big effect that changes the usual way something works or is done

a large group or collection of things

adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination

a pathway made of connected brain cells through which electrical and chemical signals move to help the brain do certain tasks