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Cambridge Reading 18

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Cambridge Reading 18

The document contains vocabulary words with their meanings and synonyms from reading passages in Cambridge test preparation materials. It includes over 50 words organized into sections for different reading passages. The words cover topics like nature, science, history and general knowledge.

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Cambridge 18, Test -1, Reading Passage -1

Word Meaning Synonym


Striking AvKl©Yxq Attractive, Catching, Fascinating

Intensely Zxeª Severe, Drastic,Extrem

Resplendently SKS‡K, Av‡jvK D¾j Lucent, extremely bright, extremely shining


Sprout AsKzi/KwP e„ÿ kvLv Sapling, Germ
Abundantly cÖPzi cwigv‡Y Plenty, Enormous, Ample
Hollow fvcv
Dangling SzjšÍ suspended, pendent
Aromatic myMwÜ hy³ Redolent, balmy
Herbs Jlwa/Z…Y Medicinal plant, grass
Shiny D¾j bright, dazzling
Eventually Ae‡kl at last, in the end, in the long run

Consumption LiP/e¨q expenditure, expense

Flourishing mg„× exuberant, affluent

Equip mw¾Z Kiv furnish, embellish

Pesticides KxUbvkK
cÖwZ‡iva Kiv fight back, resist, stand against
withstand
Barely m‡egvÎ merely,simply,scarcely
Resistance evav cÖ`vb interference, Hammel
Exhausted ÿqcÖvß overweary, attenuated
Disused Ae¨eüZ
Surface f‚Zj ground, periphery

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Cambridge 18, Test -1, Reading Passage -2

Word Meaning Synonym


Timber KvV wood
stems e„‡ÿi KvÛ
compete cÖwZØwÜZv Kiv vie, contend
combustion `nb wµqv burning, flaming
Streams Rj‡¯ªvZ flow, current
Invasive AvµgYKi
Foliage e„ÿ cÎvejx leafage
Pests weU
Ease ¯^w¯Í †`Iqv comfort, relax
Vigorous ‡ZR¯^x lively, rampant
Outbreak cÖv`yf©ve prevalence, blaze
Thinned cvZjv
Regenerated cybR©bœ Twice born
Dense Nb thick, deep
Retention aviY ÿgZv capacity, holding
Predators wkKvwi
Woodpeckers KvV‡VvKiv
Bats ev`yi
Mammals ¯Íb¨cvqx cÖvYx
Diversity ‰ewPÎ variety, multicolor

Cambridge 18, Test -1, Reading Passage -3

Word Meaning Synonym


Deploy wb‡qvM Kiv/ we¯Ívi Kiv spread, amplify
Constellation bÿÎ gÛj
Smashed ÿZweÿZ pounded, bruised

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Stretching cÖmvwiZ Kiv reach, enlarge, prolong
Compile msKjb Kiv construct, collect
Explosion we‡ùviY blast, burst ,blowup
Disintegrate fv½v break,crush,impair
Bankrupt ‡`Dwjqv insolvent, broken
debris aŸsmve‡kl ruins, wreckage
Precision ¯úóZv precision, legibility
Consistently avivevwnKfv‡e
Visualize `„wó‡MvPi Kiv reveal, look on
Designate bvgKiY Kiv name, entitle, denominate

Cambridge 18, Test -2, Reading Passage -1

Word Meaning Synonym


comprised AšÍfz©³ include, accessary
massive e„nr voluminous,heavyc,large
layout MVb cÖYvjx makeup,structure
Primitive cÖvPxb ancient ,venerable, inaugural
Hoisted D‡ËvjK hš¿
Rafts ‡fjv
Fleet ‡bŠeni
grooved LvR KvUv
Planks Kv‡Vi Z³v
hauled D‡ËvwjZ
sceptical m‡›`Z cÖeY skeptical,suspicious,faithless
Distinct ¯^Zš¿ individual, extclusive,
distinguiesed
Indigenous ‡`kxq homespun, internal
Communal mv¤úª`vwqK sectarian, schismatical
Consensus HK¨ unanimousbess ,unity,
harmony
Obscured A®ú÷
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Cambridge 18, Test -2, Reading Passage -2

Word Meaning Synonym


Astonishing we¯§qKi amazing, surprising, marvelous
feat K…wZZ¡ achievement, renown
Prodigious we¯§qKi amazing, surprizing, astonishing
Accomplishments m¤úv`b execution, redaction, perfection
Constraints mxgve×Zv blockade, confines
Handicaps Ac~Y©Zv defects, drawback
Coxistence mnve¯’vb
Reliably wek^¯Í m~‡Î
Amplifying ewa©Z Kiv enhance, develop
Cognitively aviYvMZfv‡e

Cambridge 18, Test -2, Reading Passage -3

Word Meaning Synonym


Extinctions wejywß destruction, waste
Revolutionise ‰ecøweK
Catastrophe wech©q calamity, accident
Unfulfilled Am¤ú~Y©
Expansion m¤úªmviY spread, prolongation
Assembled mg‡eZ united, combined
Unconventional AcÖPwjZ informal, awry
Interior Af¨šÍi inside, inward
Extensive e¨vcK comprehensive, widespread
Elegant gvwR©Z cultured, accomplished
Contemporary mgmvgwqK coincidental,
contemporaneous
width cÖ¯’
Adjacent msjMœ adjoining, surrounding
upward Da٩gyLx

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Cambridge 18, Test -3, Reading Passage -1

Word Meaning Synonym


Substance c`v_© element, thing
Ingredient Dcv`vb cpmponents,stuff,equipment
Aggravating AebwZKi
Reinforce kw³ evov‡bv fortify,amplify
Straightforward AKc‡U candid,genuine
Absorb ‡kvlb Kiv exploit,suck
Promising m¤¢vebvgq

Cambridge 18, Test -3, Reading Passage -2

Word Meaning Synonym


Evolved Awfe¨³ manifested,expressed
Inherited DËivwaKvi m~‡Î
Reservoir Rjaviv tank,water gauge
Replenishment cwic~Y© Kiv
Combustion `nb wµqv blazing,flaming
Rekindle cybR©xweZ Kiv
Comprised AšÍfz©³ Kiv include, appurtenant
Wrecked aŸsm Kiv destroy,demolish,obliterate
Convenience myweav compatibility, suitability
Contrast wecix‡Z
Impressively AvKl©Yxq
Feat K…wZZ¡ achievement, skill
Eliminating cwinvi Kiv get around, avoid
Handful Aí cwigvY scantling, morsel
Slugish gš’i inert, slack
Erratic AwbwðZ uncertain, insecure

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Glitches ÎæwU
Frosty Zzlvi c~Y© snow-capped,snow white
Adamant K‡Vvi forbidding, relentless
Unthinkable Afvebxq improbable,unexpected

Cambridge 18, Test -3, Reading Passage -3

Word Meaning Synonym


Streaming cøvweZ flooded, inundated
Attainment mvdj¨ prosperity,prevalence
Comprehensive weËxY© panorama, extensive
Entrenching cwiLv Øviv myiwÿZ Kiv
Enthusiasm DÏxcbv spur, incentive
Arguably ZK© mv‡c‡ÿ

Cambridge 18, Test -4, Reading Passage -1

Word Meaning Synonym


Foliage e„ÿ cÎvejx
Monumental we¯§qKi fascinating, glamorous
Integrate m¤ú~Y© Kiv fulfill, accomplish
Dementia Db¥v`bv madnness, craze

Cambridge 18, Test -4, Reading Passage -2

Word Meaning Synonym


Supplanted Dw”Qbœ Kiv
Cognitive Ávb m¤^Übxq
Subsequently cieZ©xKv‡j
Inferred AbywgZ supposed deduced

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Innate Rb¥MZ inherent, inborn
Impediments cÖwZeÜK obstacle, curb
Obsessed AÜKviv”Qbœ distressed, somber
Interventions n¯Í‡ÿc
Adolescents wK‡kvi teenager, lad
Perceive Abyfe Kiv realize, sense

Cambridge 18, Test -4, Reading Passage -3

Word Meaning Synonym


Plausible wek^vm‡hvM¨ credible, believable
Expedition Awfhvb encroachment, enterprise
Devoted Abyi³ preferring, affectionate
Controvertioal weZK©g~jK argumentative, attackable
Entailed m„wó
Speculation Ríbv utterance,prate
Retrospectively djkÖæwZ‡Z

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