Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic - Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3

to share moments of humor and laughter with others

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

as a reaction or answer to something

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

to have or include a variety of what is mentioned

the scientific study of the nervous system

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

the process of adjusting or modifying oneself or something to fit new circumstances or conditions

pre-recorded laughter added to a radio or television show to make it seem like the audience is having a laugh

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

to notice something that is not immediately obvious

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

a social group united by shared ancestry, culture, or customs

a scientist who studies human beings, especially their societies, cultures, languages, and physical development, both past and present

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

following the same course of action or behavior over time

used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

to produce a specific result or effect

a set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to classify or identify something

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

to categorize or organize something into specific groups or classifications

to form or make up a whole

a social club for male students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

causing offense or disrespect

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

measured or judged in comparison to something else

having a base

any new participant in some activity

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

subject to change or variation

the character or quality of a person's voice

used to convey that someone or something is conforming to a particular standard, guideline, or expectation

to understand or think about someone or something in a certain way

to judge and assign a score or rank to something according to a set scale

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

a temporary easing or reduction of something unpleasant or difficult

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

the process of refilling or restoring something to its original level or condition

to bring someone into a group, organization, or cause as a member or worker

in a way that is based on appearances or perception

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

based on facts or reality, rather than opinions or emotions

the ongoing existence or continuous effort of something over a period of time, especially despite difficulties

a brief description of a person's life, achievements, and characteristics

the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles

following one after another without interruptions

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task

continuously happening one after another

to conduct an experiment or test again, often under the same conditions, in order to verify or confirm the results

the process or action of adding a number to itself a specific number of times

to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

supplying motive force

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

to cause or give rise to something

in a way that is done consciously and intentionally

causing feelings of disappointment or annoyance by stopping someone from achieving their desires or goals

widely acknowledged as valid or customary

a general concept or belief