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IELTS 18 Reading T2 Flashcards

1
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~ amazing, incredible

The magician’s trick was absolutely a____

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Astonishing
/əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/

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Something that has been achieved successfully

Graduating from university was a significant a______.

Climbing Mount Everest was an incredible f____.

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Accomplishment
/əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/

Feat
/fiːt/

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To win a victory over someone in a battle or other contests

~ beat, overcome

He d______ the champion in three sets.

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Defeat
/dɪˈfiːt/

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Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

~ enormous, immense

Her talent for music is p____

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Prodigious
/prəˈdɪdʒəs/

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~ limitation, constraint

There are some r____ on what you can bring into the exam room.

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Restriction(s)
/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

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~ A limitation or restriction

The new rules imposed strict c___ on emissions.

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Constraint(s)
/kənˈstreɪnts/

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A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height

~ measurement, extent

The d_____ of the room was larger than we expected.

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Dimension
/dɪˈmɛnʃən/, /daɪˈmenʃn/

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A condition that markedly restricts a person’s ability to function

~ disability, limitation

The athlete’s injury was a severe h____ that affected his performance.

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Handicap
/ˈhændɪkæp/

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Worthy of attention; striking

~ notable, extraordinary

Her performance was truly r____

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Remarkable
/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

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To increase in speed

~ speed up

The car began to a____ rapidly.

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Accelerate
/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

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Worth the time, money, or effort spent

~ valuable, rewarding

Helping others is always a w____ endeavor.

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Worthwhile
/ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

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Existing together in harmony

~ living together, existing together

The success of the project depends on the c____ of diverse viewpoints and collaborative efforts.

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Coexistence
/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/

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13
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A positive aspect of a situation

~ advantage, benefit

On the p____ side, we finished the project ahead of schedule.

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On the plus side
/ɒn ðə plʌs saɪd/

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Yielding profit or financial gain

~ lucrative, gainful

The business turned out to be very p____

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Profitable
/ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

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To identify clearly and definitely

~ define, indicate

The instructions s____ the exact measurements needed.

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Specify
/ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪ/

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In agreement or cooperation with

~ in line with, consistent with

His goals are perfectly a____ with ours.

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be aligned with
/əˈlaɪnd wɪð/

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Increase the strength or amount of something

~ magnify, boost

The speaker was a____ the sound for the large audience.

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Amplify
/ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

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Capable of making mistakes or being wrong

~ imperfect

Humans are f____ and can make errors.

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Fallible
/ˈfælɪbl/

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The inherent or essential qualities of something

~ characteristics, qualities

The artist’s work reflects the n____ of human experience.

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Natures
/ˈneɪtʃərz/

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20
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To ensure protection or security

“For safety’s s_____”, please fasten your seatbelt.

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For safety’s sake
/fɔr ˈseɪftiz seɪk/

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21
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In a morally good or correct manner

~ morally, righteously

The decision was made e____

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Ethically
/ˈɛθɪkli/

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22
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Relating to the mental processes of memory, perception, reasoning, and judgment

~ mentally, intellectually

She is c____ aware of the consequences.

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Cognitively
/ˈkɒɡnɪtɪvli/

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23
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Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior

~ ethical, virtuous

The story had a clear m____ lesson.

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Moral
/ˈmɔːrəl/

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24
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A position or point of view which is morally superior

nen tang dao duc cao dep

In the debate, she lost the “moral high g____” by resorting to personal attacks.

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Moral high ground
/ˈmɔːrəl haɪ ɡraʊnd/

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A low point in a series of events

~ low point, depression

The company’s sales reached a t____ last quarter.

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Trough
/trɔːf/

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A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination

~ path, course

We took a scenic r____ through the mountains.

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Route
/ruːt/, /raʊt/

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Modeled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect

~ idealistic, perfect

The author’s vision of a u____ society was inspiring.

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Utopian
/juːˈtoʊpiən/

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28
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Enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end

~ adequate, enough

The supplies were s_____ for the journey.

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Sufficient
/səˈfɪʃənt/

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29
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The quality of being clear, in particular

The teacher explained the concept with great c____

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Clarity
/ˈklærɪti/

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30
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Experiencing or showing confusion and a lack of resolution

He felt c_____ about the decision he had to make.

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Conflicted
/kənˈflɪktɪd/

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31
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Give up something valued for the sake of other considerations

They were committed to their goal, even if it meant s____ some comfort.

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Sacrifice
/ˈsækrɪˌfaɪs/

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32
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The right or condition of self-government

~ independence, self-rule

They fought hard to maintain their a_____.

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Autonomy
/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/

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33
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A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment

~ slip, mistake

There were a few l_____ in the data, but nothing significant.

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Lapses
/læpsɪz/

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34
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To fail to appreciate the value of something

~ overlook, neglect

It’s easy to “take for g____” the comforts of modern life.

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Take for granted
/teɪk fɔːr ˈɡræntɪd/

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To show preference towards one group over another

~ favor, prefer

The policy seemed to “d____ in favour of” certain applicants.

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Discriminate in favour of
/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt ɪn ˈfeɪvər ɒv/

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36
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Forward or onward movement towards a destination

~ advance, development

The project showed significant p____ over the year.

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Progress
/ˈprɑːɡrɛs/

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37
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Unlikely and unconvincing; implausible

~ improbable, unlikely

The story seemed too f_____ to be true.

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Far-fetched
/ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

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38
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To a certain degree or extent

~ partially, somewhat

She agreed with the plan t__ s__ e___

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To some extent
/tə sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

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39
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Take something away from someone

The new laws were d____ citizens of their freedoms.

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Deprive sb of st
/dɪˈpraɪv/

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40
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Clearly define or identify

The contract s____ the terms of the agreement.

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Specify
/ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪ/

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41
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In a literal manner or sense; exactly

~ exactly, precisely

The book was l____ falling apart.

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Literally
/ˈlɪtərəli/

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42
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The quality or state of being prepared to do something

~ readiness, eagerness

She showed a w____ to help with the project.

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Willingness
/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

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43
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Scientists who study ancient human history through excavation.

The a___________ discovered ancient ruins.

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Archaeologists
/ˌɑːrkɪˈɒlədʒɪsts/

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44
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to make somebody feel confused because they do not understand something

~ Confuse sb

I was p_____ by the sudden change in his behavior.

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Puzzle
/ˈpʌzəl/

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45
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Things that are difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

The m_________ of the ancient site continue to intrigue scholars.

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Mysteries
/ˈmɪstəriz/

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46
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Relating to the time before written history.

~ Ancient, Early

The p__________ cave paintings are remarkable.

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Prehistoric
/ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk/

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47
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A structure erected to commemorate persons or events.

~ Memorial

The ancient m_________ stands tall in the field.

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Monument
/ˈmɒnjumənt/

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Calculated approximately.

~ Approximate, Roughly calculated.

The age of the site is e_________ to be 5000 years.

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Estimated
/ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

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build something

~ Build, Construct

They e______ a statue in the center of the town.

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Erect
/ɪˈrɛkt/

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50
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A large area of flat land.

The vast p____ stretched as far as the eye could see.

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Plain
/pleɪn/

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51
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Consist of or is made up of

~ Contain, Include

The committee i_ c_________ o_ experts from various fields.

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be comprised of
/bɪ kəmˈpraɪzd ʌv/

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52
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The remains of something destroyed.

~ Debris, Remains.

The ancient r____ of the castle were fascinating.

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Ruin
/ˈruɪn/

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53
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A particular point or period in a process.

~ Phase, Step, Period.

The construction occurred in several s______

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Stages
/steɪdʒɪz/

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54
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belonging to a very simple society with no industry

~ Early, Ancient

The p_________ tools were made of stone.

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Primitive
/ˈprɪmɪtɪv/

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Make or shape st by hand

~ Craft, Create, Form

The artifacts were f_________ from stone.

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Fashion
/ˈfæʃən/

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56
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Branched horns of a deer.

The ancient tools were made from a_______.

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Antlers
/ˈæntlərz/

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57
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to make a hole in the ground or to move soil from one place to another using your hands, a tool or a machine

He d___ a hole in the garden to plant the new tree.

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Dig
/dɪɡ/

dig - dug - dug

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58
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a long channel dug at the side of a field or road, to hold or take away water

They dug a deep d____ around the fort.

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Ditch
/dɪtʃ/

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59
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A long raised structure of earth.

A large b___ surrounded the ancient settlement.

We strolled along the river b_____.

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Bank
/bæŋk/

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60
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A circular area enclosed by a bank and ditch.

The ancient h____ was a site of rituals.

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Henge
/hɛndʒ/

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Deep holes dug into the ground

~ Holes

They found ancient p___ filled with artifacts.

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Pits
/pɪts/

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62
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Large wooden poles.

The t_____ p____ were used in the construction.

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Timber posts
/ˈtɪmbər poʊsts/

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Specialists in academic disciplines.

~ Academics, Intellectuals, Experts.

The s_______ debated the site’s origin.

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Scholars
/ˈskɑːlərz/

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Lift something heavy.

~ Lift, Raise, Elevate

The workers h______ the stones into place.

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Hoist
/ˈhɔɪst/

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65
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The arrangement or pattern of something

~ Configuration, Structure, Arrangement.

The rock f________ was natural and impressive.

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Formation
/fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

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66
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~ Originate from, Date back to, Go back to

The history of the artifact was t______ back to ancient times.

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Trace back to
/treɪst/

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67
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Highly developed and complex.

The s_____________ tools showed remarkable craftsmanship.

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Sophisticated
/səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

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Pull or drag with effort.

~ Drag, Pull, Transport

They had to h___ the heavy stones up the hill.

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Haul
/hɔːl/

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69
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Large rocks.

The massive b_______ were difficult to move.

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Boulders
/ˈboʊldərz/

70
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Simple vehicles used for transporting heavy loads.

~ Sleighs, Wagons.

They used s______ to move the stones.

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Sledges
/slɛdʒɪz/

71
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Carry or drag something heavy.

~ Carry, Drag, Transport

They l__ the heavy load up the hill.

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Lug
/lʌɡ/

lug - lugged - lugged

72
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a flat structure made of pieces of wood tied together and used as a boat or floating platform

planks and logs

They used r____ to transport the materials.

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Rafts
/ræfts/

73
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The edge of the land near the sea.

~ Beach, Seashore, Waterfront

They sailed along the c____ to reach the site.

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Coast
/koʊst/

74
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~ instead

You can take the bus to work, or a_____, you could carpool with your colleagues.

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Alternatively
/ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪvli/

75
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Pull something behind another object.

~ Drag, Haul, Pull

They t____ the boats up the river.

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Tow
/toʊ/

76
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A large group of ships.

A f____ of vessels transported the goods.

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Fleet
/fliːt/

77
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Large boats or ships.

~ Ships, Boats

They sailed the v______ across the sea.

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Vessels
/ˈvɛsəlz/

78
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Proposed explanations made on limited evidence.

Several h_________ were considered regarding the site’s origin.

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Hypotheses
/haɪˈpɒθɪˌsiːz/

79
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Extremely large or huge.

~ Giant, Enormous, Colossal.

The s___________ statue was an incredible sight.

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Supersized
/ˈsuːpərsaɪzd/

80
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A mix or blend of two or more elements.

~ Mixture, Blend, Fusion.

The machine was a c___________ of different technologies.

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Combination
/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

81
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Long, flat pieces of timber.

They used p_____ to build the raft.

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Planks
/plæŋks/

82
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~ cows or bulls

They used o___ to pull the carts.

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Oxen
/ˈɒksən/

1 ox - 2 oxen

83
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Disagreement or argument about a subject.

~ Dispute, Controversy, Argument.

There is a d_____ o___ the origins of the site.

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Debate over
/dɪˈbeɪt ˈoʊvər/

84
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~ Diligent, Hardworking

The i__________ workers finished the project ahead of schedule.

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Industrious
/ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

85
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Transport something by vehicle.

~ Transport, Move, Haul

They were c_______ materials to the site.

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Cart
/ˈkɑːrt/

86
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Large masses of moving ice.

The valley was shaped by g______ thousands of years ago.

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Glaciers
/ˈɡlæsiərz/

87
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Doubtful or questioning

Many were s________ of the new theory.

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Sceptical
/ˈskɛptɪkəl/

be sceptical of st

88
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Natural phenomena like wind or water erosion.

The landscape was shaped by the f_____ o_ n______.

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Forces of nature
/ˈfɔːrsəz ʌv ˈneɪtʃər/

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A distinct period or stage in a process.

The project entered a new p____ of development.

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Phase
/feɪz/

90
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the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon.

The moon was a bright c________ in the night sky.

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Crescent
/ˈkrɛsənt/

91
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to fit together all the separate parts of something

The shelves are easy to a_____.

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Assemble
/əˈsɛmbl̩/

92
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Move st to a different position.

The furniture was r___________ to create more space.

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Reposition
/ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən/

93
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Relating to courts of law or judges.

The j_______ system is essential for justice.

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Judicial
/dʒuˈdɪʃəl/

94
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A person who studies or collects antiques.

The a___________ discovered the ancient manuscript.

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Antiquarian
/ˌæntɪˈkwɛəriən/

95
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Discover st by digging it up.

The archaeologists u________ the ancient city.

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Unearth
/ʌnˈɜːrθ/

96
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Places of burial.

The ancient g______ contained valuable artifacts.

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Graves
/ɡreɪvz/

97
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Live in or occupy a place.

The area was i__________ by an ancient civilization.

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Inhabit
/ɪnˈhæbɪt/

98
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Clearly different or separate.

The two species have d_______ characteristics.

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Distinct
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/

99
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a social group in a traditional society

The region was home to several t____.

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Tribes
/traɪbz/

100
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give something, especially money in order to help achieve or provide something.

Many factors c__________ t_ the project’s success.

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Contribute to st
/kənˈtrɪbjut tʊ/

101
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do sth

University professors both teach and u____ research.

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Undertake
/ˈʌndərˌteɪk/

102
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Objects made by humans, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

The museum displayed ancient a_________.

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Artefacts
/ˈɑːtɪfæks/

103
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Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

~ Native, Original, Local.

The i___________ people of the region have a rich culture.

A

Indigenous
/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/

104
Q

Shared by all members of a community.

~ Shared, Common, Joint.

The village held a c_________ feast every year.

A

Communal
/ˈkɒmjʊnəl/

105
Q

People who come to live permanently in a foreign country.

~ Settlers, Newcomers, Migrants.

The i_________ brought new customs and traditions.

A

Immigrants
/ˈɪmɪɡrənts/

106
Q

One of the earth’s large landmasses.

The explorers set out to discover a new c__________.

A

Continent
/ˈkɒntɪnənt/

107
Q

to be related to somebody who lived a long time ago

He claims to be d_______ from a Spanish prince.

A

be descended from somebody
/dɪˈsɛnd/

108
Q

Lacking in details and clarity.

~ Vague, Unclear, Fuzzy.

The origins of the structure remain s________.

A

Shadowy
/ˈʃædoʊi/

109
Q

General agreement among a group.

There was a c________ on the decision.

A

Consensus
/kənˈsɛnsəs/

110
Q

The purpose or role something is designed to fulfill.

~ Purpose, Role, Use.

The f_______ of the ancient structure is still debated.

A

Function
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/

111
Q

A place where dead bodies are buried.

The site was used as a b______ g_______.

A

Burial ground
/ˈbɛriəl ɡraʊnd/

112
Q

an expert in or student of astronomy.

The a_________ observed the stars through his telescope.

A

Astronomer
/əˈstrɒnəmə/

113
Q

Matching or related in some way.

The data was c____________ with previous findings.

A

Corresponding
/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/

114
Q

People who express adverse or disapproving judgments.

The restaurant received mixed reviews from c_____, with some praising the food and others criticizing the service.

A

Critics
/ˈkrɪtɪks/

115
Q

Tightly packed or thick

~ Thick, Crowded.

The d_____ forest was difficult to navigate.

A

Dense
/dɛns/

116
Q

Hidden or covered so it can’t be seen clearly.

The meaning of the text was o_______ by time.

A

Obscured
/əbˈskjʊrd/

117
Q

to form an opinion about something without knowing all the details or facts

~ assume, think, believe, predict

Scientists s_____ that there may be life on other planets within our galaxy.

A

Speculate
/ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

118
Q

Having healing properties

~ Healing, Restorative, Therapeutic

The spa is known for its c________ powers.

A

Curative
/ˈkjʊərətɪv/

119
Q

applying to or affecting everyone or everything.

~ globally, universally.

The new policy was accepted u___ across different cultures.

A

Universally
/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.səl.i/

120
Q

given a physical form to something abstract, hiện thân

The statue e___ the spirit of freedom.

A

Embodied
/ɪmˈbɒd.id/

121
Q

the non-physical part of a person that is the seat of emotions and character.

~ soul.

Her s___ was strong even in difficult times.

A

Spirit
/ˈspɪr.ɪt/

122
Q

the ability to experience and understand deep feelings

~ sensitivity, awareness.

His s___ was evident in his heartfelt writing.

A

Sensibility
/ˌsɛn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

123
Q

to gradually disappear or lose brightness.

~ diminish, disappear.

The colors began to f___ as the sun set.

A

Fade
/feɪd/

124
Q

to transport or move something to a lower place.

They had to c__ d___ the heavy furniture from the top floor.

The family traditions have been c____ d____ through generations, preserving their cultural heritage.

A

Carry down

125
Q

the act of forcing somebody/something away from their home or position

The war caused a massive d_____ of people, forcing them to flee their homes.

A

Displacement
/dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/

126
Q

a time of intense difficulty or danger.

~ emergency, disaster.

The company faced a c___ when their main supplier went out of business.

A

Crisis
/ˈkraɪsɪs/

127
Q

a point of transition between two different states.

The company was on the c___ of a major breakthrough in technology.

A

Cusp
/kʌsp/

128
Q

not dealt with or attended to.

Many issues remain u___ in the current policy.

A

Unaddressed
/ˌʌn.əˈdrɛst/

129
Q

relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something. (triệt để, tận gốc)

~ extreme, revolutionary.

The new reforms were seen as ___ changes to the traditional system.

A

Radical
/ˈrædɪkl/

130
Q

to need or require something.

The situation c___ f__ immediate action from the authorities.

A

Call for
/kɔːl fɔːr/

131
Q

dramatic changes or transformations.

The 20th century saw several major r___ in technology and society.

A

Revolutions
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənz/

132
Q

~ disaster

The earthquake was a c___ that devastated the entire region.

A

Catastrophe
/kəˈtæstrəfi/

133
Q

~ pandemic, disease.

The p___ spread rapidly across the country, causing widespread panic.

A

Pestilence
/ˈpɛstɪləns/

134
Q

~ not satisfied, not achieved.

His dreams remained u___ despite his efforts.

A

Unfulfilled
/ˌʌn.fʊlˈfɪld/

135
Q

​greater than what seems reasonable or appropriate

~ extreme, unreasonable

They complained about the e____ noise coming from the upstairs flat.

The project was canceled due to its e___ cost.

A

Excessive
/ɪkˈsesɪv/

136
Q

~ well-known and respected.

The artist is r___ for her groundbreaking work in modern art.

A

Renowned
/rɪˈnaʊnd/

137
Q

a subject that people study or are taught, especially in a university

~ major, field

The new recruits were drawn from a range of academic d____.

A

Discipline(s)
/ˈdɪsɪplɪn/

138
Q

the quality of being thorough and accurate.

The research was conducted with great r___ to ensure its accuracy.

A

Rigour
/ˈrɪɡər/

139
Q

done in a careful way (tỉnh táo, thận trọng)

~ deliberate

The company took a c____ decision to reduce its carbon footprint.

A

Conscious
/ˈkɒnʃəs/

140
Q

~ idea

Her c______ of success involves a balance between work and personal life.

A

Conception
/kənˈsɛpʃən/

141
Q

~ notable, significant.

She is a p___ figure in the field of environmental science.

A

Prominent
/ˈprɒmɪnənt/

142
Q

extensive or significant in size or scope.

~ massive, huge

The company is planning a l___ expansion into new markets.

A

Large-scale
/lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

143
Q

the process of increasing in size or scope.

The e___ of the city led to increased demand for housing.

A

Expansion
/ɪkˈspænʃən/

144
Q

the act of changing or arranging something in a new way.

~ rearrange, reorganize, restructure

The r___ of the office space improved its functionality.

A

Reconfiguration
/ˌriːˌkɒn.fɪɡ.jʊˈreɪ.ʃən/

145
Q

relating to the Middle Ages.

The castle had a m___ design that reflected its historical origins.

A

Medieval
/ˌmɛdɪˈiːvəl/

146
Q

organized or working together harmoniously.

~ collaborative

The c___ efforts of the team led to the project’s success.

A

Coordinated
/kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tɪd/

147
Q

not in order or not properly organized.

~ messy, disorganized

The room was d___ and needed a thorough cleaning.

A

Disordered
/dɪsˈɔːrdəd/

148
Q

to come together as a group; to bring people or things together as a group

~ gather

All the students were asked to a____ in the main hall.

He tried to a_____ his thoughts.

A

Assemble
/əˈsɛmbəl/

149
Q

introducing new ideas or methods.

~ creative, original

Her i___ approach to teaching revolutionized the classroom.

A

Innovative
/ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/

150
Q

~ about.

I have a question r___ the new policy changes.

A

Regarding
/rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/

151
Q

~ big, roomy

The new house was s___ and perfect for the growing family.

A

Spacious
/ˈspeɪʃəs/

152
Q

~ logical, reasonable.

He provided a r___ explanation for his decision.

A

Rational
/ˈræʃənl/

153
Q

in agreement with something; not contradicting something

The company’s policies “are c_____ with” industry standards.

A

Consistent
/kənˈsɪstənt/

154
Q

using something to its maximum potential.

~ Make the most (use) of

They were “taking full a___ of” every opportunity to advance their business.

A

Taking full advantage of

155
Q

the inside part of something.

The i___ of the building was beautifully decorated.

A

Interior
/ɪnˈtɪəriər/

156
Q

put into effect or action.

~ apply

The new policies were i___ starting next month.

A

Implement
/ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/

157
Q

~ creativity, uniqueness.

The artist’s o___ was evident in every piece of her work.

A

Originality
/əˌrɪdʒɪˈnælɪti/

158
Q

~ blend, combination.

The f___ of different musical styles created a unique sound.

A

Fusion
/ˈfjuːʒən/

159
Q

~ controll, manage

The industry is r___ by strict environmental laws.

A

Regulate
/ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

160
Q

waterways, channels.

The city was known for its extensive network of c___ and bridges.

A

Canals
/kəˈnælz/

161
Q

next to or adjoining something else.

Their office is a___ to ours, making collaboration easier.

A

Adjacent
/əˈdʒeɪsənt/

> adjacent to sw

162
Q

~ modern, current.

The museum features c___ art from around the world.

A

Contemporary
/kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/

163
Q

small and efficiently arranged.

~ small, condensed.

The ___ design of the gadget made it easy to carry.

A

Compact
/ˈkɒmpækt/

164
Q

~ completely

The report was t___ reviewed before publication.

A

Thoroughly
/ˈθɜːrəli/

165
Q

develop, create, imagine or form an idea

The project was c___ as a way to address the community’s needs.

A

Conceived
/kənˈsiːvd/

166
Q

~ not before, only after.

“It wasn’t u____” the team completed their research that they discovered the breakthrough.

A

It wasn’t until

167
Q

a part or section of something larger.

~ area

The s____ was carefully planned to include a mix of residential and commercial areas.

A

Subdivision /ˌsʌbdɪˈvɪʒən/

168
Q

the purpose or role of sth

The f___ of the new software is to streamline communication.

A

Function
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/

169
Q

having good air circulation.

~ airy.

The office was w___, making it a pleasant working environment.

A

Well-ventilated
/wɛl ˈvɛntɪˌleɪtɪd/

170
Q

legally or logically acceptable.

~ acceptable.

The ticket is v____ for entry until the end of the month.

His argument was v___ and well-supported by evidence.

A

Valid
/ˈvælɪd/

171
Q

combined or coordinated with something else.

The new software is i____ with the existing system to ensure seamless data transfer.

A

Integrated with
/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd wɪð/

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