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📓 Passage 1: Our Vanishing Night
daylight
/ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/
(noun). the natural light of the day.
evolutionary
/ˌɛvəˈluʃəˌnɛri/
(adj). connected with evolution; connected with gradual development and change
diurnal
/daɪˈɜrnəl/
(adj). of or during the day.
primate
/ˈpraɪˌmeɪt/
(noun). The chief bishop or archbishop of a province.
adapt
/əˈdæpt/
(verb). Make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose
pollution
/pəˈluʃən/
(noun). introduction of toxic substance over allowed limit into the environment
artificial
/ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/
(adj). made or produced to copy something natural; not real
intensity
/ɪnˈtɛnsəti/
(noun). the state or quality of being intense
outward
/ˈaʊtwərd/
(adv). connected with the way people or things seem to be rather than with what is actually true
upward
/ˈʌpwərd/
(adv). toward a higher place, point, or level.
moonlit
/ˈmunˌlɪt/
(adj). lit by the moon.
populous
/ˈpɑpjələs/
(adj). having a large population; densely populated.
candle
/ˈkændəl/
(noun). a cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick that is lit to produce light as it burns
lantern
/ˈlæntərn/
(noun). a lamp in a transparent case, often a metal case with glass sides, that has a handle, so that you can carry it outside
fisherman
/ˈfɪʃərˌmæn/
(noun). a person who catches fish for a living or for sport
unaware
/ˌʌnəˈwɛr/
(adj). not knowing or realizing that something is happening or that something exists
glow
/gloʊ/
(noun). a steady radiance of light or heat.
fleet
/flit/
(noun). a group of ships sailing together, engaged in the same activity, or under the same ownership
squid
/skwɪd/
(noun). an elongated, fast-swimming cephalopod mollusk with ten arms (technically, eight arms and two long tentacles), typically able to change color
lure
/lʊr/
(verb). to persuade or trick somebody to go somewhere or to do something by promising them a reward
prey
/preɪ/
(noun). An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food.
metal
/ˈmɛtəl/
(noun). a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity
shadow
/ˈʃæˌdoʊ/
(noun). a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
Venus
/ˈvinəs/
(noun). the planet second in order of distance from the Sun, after Mercury and before Earth.
certain
/ˈsɜrtən/
(adj). specific but not explicitly named or stated
glory
/ˈglɔri/
(noun). High renown or honor
unlit
/ʌnˈlɪt/
(adj). not provided with lighting.
wholly
/ˈhoʊli/
(adv). Entirely; fully
valley
/ˈvæli/
(noun). A low area of land between hills or mountains,
bat
/bæt/
(noun). An implement with a handle and a solid surface
streetlight
/ˈstriːtlaɪt/
(noun). a light illuminating a road, typically mounted on a tall pole
horseshoe
/ˈhɔrˌsʃu/
(noun). a shoe for a horse formed of a narrow band of iron in the form of an extended circular arc and secured to the hoof with nails.
vanish
/ˈvænɪʃ/
(verb). Disappear suddenly and completely.
install
/ɪnˈstɔl/
(verb). place or fix the instrument in the position ready to use >< uninstall (v) : gỡ bỏ
distraction
/dɪˈstrækʃən/
(noun). a thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about
attempt
/əˈtɛmpt/
(noun). an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action.
astronomer
/əˈstrɑnəmər/
(noun). An expert in or student of astronomy
glorious
/ˈglɔriəs/
(adj). having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration
clarity
/ˈklɛrəti/
(noun). The quality of being coherent and intelligible.
civic
/ˈsɪvɪk/
(adj). Relating to a city or town, especially its administration
observatory
/əbˈzɜrvəˌtɔri/
(noun). a room or building housing an astronomical telescope or other scientific equipment for the study of natural phenomena
songbird
/ˈsɔŋˌbɜrd/
(noun). a bird with a musical song.
immature
/ˌɪməˈtjʊr/
(adj). Not fully developed.
classify
/ˈklæsəˌfaɪ/
(verb). Arrange in categories according to shared qualities or characteristics
superlative
/sʊˈpɜrlətɪv/
(adj). of the highest quality or degree.
usage
/ˈjusəʤ/
(noun). The action of using something or the fact of being used.
apt
/æpt/
(adj). suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
collide
/kəˈlaɪd/
(verb). hit with force when moving.
brightly
/ˈbraɪtli/
(adv). in a way that gives out or reflects much light
stand out
/stænd aʊt/
(verb). project from a surface.
desert
/ˈdɛzɜrt/
(noun). A place with sand, hot weather and no vegetation
rodent
/ˈroʊdənt/
(noun). any small animal that belongs to a group of animals with strong sharp front teeth
badger
/ˈbæʤər/
(noun). A nocturnal mammal that has gray and black coat
nocturnal
/nɑkˈtɜrnəl/
(adj). Done, occurring, or active at night
mammal
/ˈmæməl/
(noun). a warm-blooded vertebrate animal
cautious
/ˈkɔʃəs/
(adj). being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks
permanent
/ˈpɜrmənənt/
(adj). Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
predator
/ˈprɛdətər/
(noun). An animal that naturally preys on others.
target
/ˈtɑrgət/
(noun). a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack
migration
/maɪˈgreɪʃən/
(noun). the movement of large numbers of people, birds or animals from one place to another
arrival
/əˈraɪvəl/
(noun). the action or process of arriving
premature
/ˌpriməˈʧʊr/
(adj). happening before the normal or expected time
nest
/nɛst/
(verb). (of a bird or other animal) use or build a nest.
turtle
/ˈtɜrtəl/
(noun). A slow-moving reptile, enclosed in a scaly or leathery domed shell
hatchling
/hatchling/
(noun). a young animal that has recently emerged from its egg.
toad
/toʊd/
(noun). a tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having dry warty skin that can exude poison
routine
/ruˈtin/
(noun). a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program
breed
/brid/
(verb). (of animals) mate and then produce offspring.
chorus
/ˈkɔrəs/
(noun). part of a song that is sung after each verse
visible
/ˈvɪzəbəl/
(adj). Able to be seen.
consequence
/ˈkɑnsəkwəns/
(noun). A result or effect, commonly unpleasant
reproduction
/ˌriprəˈdʌkʃən/
(noun). the action or process of making a copy of something
gaslight
/ˈgæslaɪt/
(noun). a type of lamp in which an incandescent mantle is heated by a jet of burning gas
square
/skwɛr/
(noun). an open (typically four-sided) area surrounded by buildings in a town, village, or city.
refracted
/rɪˈfræktɪd/
(adj). (of water, air, or glass) make (a ray of light) change direction when it enters at an angle
patch
/pæʧ/
(noun). A piece of cloth or other material used to mend or strengthen a torn
unoccupied
/əˈnɑkjəˌpaɪd/
(adj). (of ground) not occupied by inhabitants
biological
/ˌbaɪəˈlɑʤɪkəl/
(adj). connected with the science of biology
magnet
/ˈmægnət/
(noun). a piece of iron (or an ore, alloy, or other material) that has its component atoms so ordered that the material exhibits properties of magnetism
marine
/məˈrin/
(adj). of, found in, or produced by the sea
platform
/ˈplætˌfɔrm/
(noun). A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
cluster
/ˈklʌstər/
(noun). A group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together.
crucial
/ˈkruʃəl/
(adj). Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something
globe
/gloʊb/
(noun). The earth.
glare
/glɛr/
(noun). a long, angry look
📓 Passage 2: Is there a psychologist in the building
profoundly
/proʊˈfaʊndli/
(adv). in a way that has a very great effect on somebody/something
psychology
/saɪˈkɑləʤi/
(noun). the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour
research
/riˈsɜrʧ/
(noun).
the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
relevant
/ˈrɛləvənt/
(adj). Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done
finding
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
(noun). information that is discovered as the result of research into something
industry
/ˈɪndəstri/
(noun). Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials
model
/ˈmɑdəl/
(noun). a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object
pure
/pjʊr/
(adj). Involving or containing nothing else but; sheer (used for emphasis)
satisfy
/ˈsætəˌsfaɪ/
(verb). to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want
summary
/ˈsʌməri/
(noun).
a brief statement or account of the main points of something
Laboratory
/ˈlæbrəˌtɔri/
(noun). A room or building equipped for scientific experiments
vegetation
/ˌvɛʤəˈteɪʃən/
(noun). Plants considered collectively
crime
/kraɪm/
(noun). an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law
block
/blɑk/
(noun). A large solid piece of hard material, especially rock, stone, or wood,
greenery
/ˈgrinəri/
(noun). green foliage, growing plants, or vegetation
apartment
/əˈpɑrtmənt/
(noun). a set of rooms for living in, especially on one floor of a building
frequency
/ˈfrikwənsi/
(noun). The rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time
psychologist
/saɪˈkɑləʤəst/
(noun). An expert or specialist in psychology.
contribute
/kənˈtrɪbjut/
(verb). Give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something.
rebuild
/riˈbɪld/
(verb). to build or put something together again
typical
/ˈtɪpəkəl/
(adj). Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type
pioneer
/ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
(verb). Develop or be the first to use or apply
project
/ˈprɑʤɛkt/
(noun). An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned
Architecture
/ˈɑrkəˌtɛkʧər/
(noun). the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.
consultant
/kənˈsʌltənt/
(noun). A person who provides expert advice professionally.
methodology
/ˌmɛθəˈdɑləʤi/
(noun). a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
take into account
/teɪk ˈɪntu əˈkaʊnt/
(verb). to consider or remember something when judging a situation
cooperation
/koʊˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/
(noun). the process of working together to the same end.
unique
/juˈnik/
(adj). being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
scheme
/skim/
(noun). A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object
consultancy
/kənˈsʌltənsi/
(noun). a company that gives expert advice on a particular subject to other companies or organizations
client
/ˈklaɪənt/
(noun). A person or organization using the services of a lawyer
productively
/prəˈdʌktɪvli/
(adv). in a way that does a lot or achieves a lot
background
/ˈbækˌgraʊnd/
(noun). the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc
architect
/ˈɑrkəˌtɛkt/
(noun). A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their constructi
interior
/ɪnˈtɪriər/
(adj). Situated on or relating to the inside of something
designer
/dɪˈzaɪnər/
(noun). a person whose job is to decide how things such as clothes, furniture, tools, etc. will look or work by making drawings, plans or patterns
privileged
/ˈprɪvləʤd/
(adj). Having special rights, advantages, or immunities.
degree
/dɪˈgri/
(noun). The amount, level, or extent to which something happens
observational
/ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃən(ə)l/
(adj).
relating to the action or process of closely observing or watching something or someone.
occupant
/ˈɑkjəpənt/
(noun). a person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, place, etc., at a given time.
individual
/ˌɪndəˈvɪʤəwəl/
(noun). a person considered separately
unusual
/ənˈjuʒˌuəl/
(adj). different from what is usual or normal
criteria
/kraɪˈtɪriə/
(noun). A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
derive
/dəˈraɪv/
(verb). obtain something from (a specified source)
behavioural
/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/
(adj).
involving, relating to, or emphasizing behavior.
patient
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
(noun). a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital
layout
/ˈleɪˌaʊt/
(noun). The way in which the parts of something are arranged
immune
/ɪmˈjun/
(adj).
resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
medication
/ˌmɛdəˈkeɪʃən/
(noun). a drug or another form of medicine that you take to prevent or to treat an illness
prescribe
/prəˈskraɪb/
(verb). advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone
guideline
/ˈgaɪˌdlaɪn/
(noun). rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
error
/ˈɛrər/
(noun). A mistake
contributor
/kənˈtrɪbjətər/
(noun). a person or thing that contributes something.
evidence
/ˈɛvədəns/
(noun). available facts to informing /indicating a truth
trade
/treɪd/
(noun). The action of buying and selling goods and services.
formulate
/ˈfɔrmjəˌleɪt/
(verb).
create or devise methodically (a strategy or a proposal).
vein
/veɪn/
(noun). tubes that carry blood from all parts of the body towards the heart
outrageous
/aʊˈtreɪʤəs/
(adj). very shocking and unacceptable
educational
/ˌɛʤəˈkeɪʃənəl/
(adj).
relating to the provision of education.
private
/ˈpraɪvət/
(adj).
belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only
detect
/dɪˈtɛkt/
(verb). Discover or identify the presence or existence of.
passage
/ˈpæsəʤ/
(noun). a short piece of writing or music that is part of a larger piece of work
record
/ˈrɛkərd/
(noun). A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past, e
inner
/ˈɪnər/
(adj). inside; towards or close to the centre of a place
geographical
/ˌʤiəˈgræfɪkəl/
(adj). connected with the way in which the physical features of a place are arranged
involvement
/ɪnˈvɑlvmənt/
(noun).
the fact or condition of being involved with or participating in something.
analyze
/ˈænəˌlaɪz/
(verb). Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure
attitude
/ˈætəˌtud/
(noun). A settled way of thinking or feeling about something
on behalf of
/ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
(adv). representing
hinder
/ˈhɪndər/
(verb). create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction
outcome
/ˈaʊtˌkʌm/
(noun). The way a thing turns out; a consequence # income (n), salary
refer
/rəˈfɜr/
(verb). Mention or allude to.
striking
/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
(adj). Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.
cognitively
/ˈkɑgnɪtɪvli/
(adv). Relating to thinking
collaborative
/kəˈlæbəˌreɪtɪv/
(adj). involving two or more people working together for a special purpose
visibility
/ˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
(noun).
the state of being able to see or be seen.
preserve
/prəˈzɜrv/
(verb). Retain (a condition or state of affairs)
aggression
/əˈgrɛʃən/
(noun). feelings of anger and hatred that may result in threatening or violent behaviour
resident
/ˈrɛzɪdənt/
(noun). a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
deter
/dɪˈtɜr/
(verb). instilling doubt or fear of the consequence
criminal
/ˈkrɪmənəl/
(adj). connected with or involving crime
transport
/ˈtrænspɔrt/
(verb). to move something somewhere
leisure
/ˈlɛʒər/
(noun). Time when one is not working or occupied; free time.
run-down
/ˈrʌnˈdaʊn/
(noun).
a reduction in the productivity or activities of a company or institution.
cohesion
/koʊˈhiʒən/
(noun). the action or fact of forming a united whole
📓 Passage 3: Have teenagers always existed
academic
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
(adj). someone who teaches at a college, or who studies as part of their job
debate
/dəˈbeɪt/
(noun). A formal discussion on a particular topic
merely
/ˈmɪrli/
(adv). just; only
phase
/feɪz/
(noun). A distinct period or stage in a series
adolescence
/ˌædəˈlɛsəns/
(noun). the time in a person’s life when he or she develops from a child into an adult
evolve
/ɪˈvɑlv/
(verb). develop gradually and in distinct stages
associate
/əˈsoʊsiət/
(adj). Having shared function or membership but with a lesser status.
modernize
/ˈmɑdərˌnaɪz/
(verb). adapt (something) to modern needs or habits
misunderstanding
/ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
(noun). A failure to understand something correctly
anthropologist
/ˌænθrəˈpɑləʤəst/
(noun). An expert in or student of anthropology (nhà nhân chủng học)
Homo erectus
/ˈhoʊmoʊ erectus/
(noun). an extinct species of archaic human from the Pleistocene, with its earliest occurrence about 2 million years ago
pattern
/ˈpætərn/
(noun). the regular way in which something happens or is done
spurt
/spɜrt/
(verb). to burst or pour out suddenly; to produce sudden, powerful streams of liquid or flames
discrepancy
/dɪˈskrɛpənsi/
(noun). a difference between two things that should be the same
elsewhere
/ˈɛlˌswɛr/
(adv). in, at or to another place
region
/ˈriʤən/
(noun). part of a country or the world having definable characteristics
maturity
/məˈʧʊrəti/
(noun). the quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner
spell
/spɛl/
(noun). a period of time for which an activity or condition lasts continuously
plentiful
/ˈplɛntəfəl/
(adj). Existing in or yielding great quantities;
maturation
/ˌmæʧəˈreɪʃən/
(noun). the process of becoming or being made mature (= ready to eat or drink after being left for a period of time)
minimise
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
(verb). reduce to the smallest possible amount
adequate
/ˈædəkwət/
(adj). Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity
coincide
/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/
(verb). Occur at the same time.
ape
/eɪp/
(noun). a large animal like a monkey, with no tail. There are different types of ape.
skeleton
/ˈskɛlətən/
(noun). An internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material
confined
/kənˈfaɪnd/
(adj). (of a space) restricted in area or volume; cramped.
mammal
/ˈmæməl/
(noun). a warm-blooded vertebrate animal
nutrition
/nuˈtrɪʃən/
(noun). the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy
fossil
/ˈfɑsəl/
(noun). the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
sparse
/spɑrs/
(adj). only present in small amounts or numbers and often spread over a large area
minuscule
/ˈmɪnəˌskjul/
(adj).
extremely small; tiny.
fossilize
/ˈfɑsəˌlaɪz/
(verb). preserve (an organism) so that it becomes a fossil
accuracy
/ˈækjərəsi/
(noun). the state of being exact or correct
rough
/rʌf/
(adj). Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
estimate
/ˈɛstəmət/
(verb). to form an idea of the cost, size, value etc. of something, but without calculating it exactly
developmental
/dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛntəl/
(adj). in a state of developing or being developed
disbelief
/ˌdɪsbɪˈlif/
(noun).
inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real
evolution
/ˌɛvəˈluʃən/
(noun). The process by which different kinds of living organism are believed to have developed from earlier forms
emphasize
/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/
(verb). Lay stress on (a word or phrase) when speaking.
unique
/juˈnik/
(adj). being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
analyze
/ˈænəˌlaɪz/
(verb). Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure
decisive
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
(adj). very important for the final result of a particular situation
publish
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/
(verb). Prepare and issue (a book, journal, or piece of music) for public sale
Neanderthals
/niˈændərˌθɔlz/
(noun).
an extinct species of human that was widely distributed in ice-age Europe between c. 120,000–35,000 years ago
childhood
/ˈʧaɪldˌhʊd/
(noun). the time when someone is a child
reinforce
/ˌriɪnˈfɔrs/
(verb). Strengthen or support
established
/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
(adj).
having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
contradict
/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkt/
(verb). to say that something that somebody else has said is wrong, and that the opposite is true
orthodox
/ˈɔrθəˌdɑks/
(adj). conventional
dominant
/ˈdɑmənənt/
(adj). Having power and influence over others.
physical
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
(adj). Relating to the body as opposed to the mind.
humanity
/hjuˈmænɪti/
(noun). people in general
interaction
/ˌɪntəˈrækʃən/
(noun). reciprocal action or influence.
fend for
/fɛnd fɔr/
(verb). to take care of and provide for
youthful
/ˈjuθfəl/
(adj). typical of young people
motivated
/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtəd/
(adj).
provide (someone) with a motive for doing something.
upright
/əˈpraɪt/
(adj). not lying down, and with the back straight rather than bent
locomotion
/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/
(noun). Movement or the ability to move from one place to another.
climatic
/klaɪˈmætɪk/
(adj).
relating to climate
adulthood
/əˈdʌltˌhʊd/
(noun). the state of being an adult
inconsistency
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
(noun).
the fact or state of being inconsistent
dental
/ˈdɛntəl/
(adj). connected with teeth
existence
/ɛgˈzɪstəns/
(noun). The fact or state of living or having objective reality.
integral
/ˈɪntəgrəl/
(adj). Necessary to make a whole complete
efficient
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
(adj). effective with the least energy/manpower consumed
accommodate
/əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/
(verb). Fit in with the wishes or needs of
complex
/ˈkɑmplɛks/
(adj). Consisting of many different and connected parts
primarily
/praɪˈmɛrəli/
(adv). for the most part
endure
/ɛnˈdjʊr/
(verb). to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful
glacial
/ˈgleɪʃəl/
(adj).
relating to, resulting from, or denoting the presence or agency of ice
longevity
/lɔnˈʤɛvəti/
(noun). long life; the fact of lasting a long time
contest
/ˈkɑntɛst/
(noun). Engage in competition to attain (a position of power)
lifestyle
/ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/
(noun). the way in which a person lives.
spectrum
/ˈspɛktrəm/
(noun). A band of colours, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light
tricky
/ˈtrɪki/
(adj). equiring care and skill because difficult or awkward.
proficient
/prɑˈfɪʃənt/
(adj). competent or skilled in doing or using something.
acquire
/əˈkwaɪər/
(verb). Buy or obtain (an object or asset) for oneself.
ridge
/rɪʤ/
(noun). a narrow area of high land along the top of a line of hills; a high pointed area near the top of a mountain
enamel
/ɪˈnæməl/
(noun). an opaque or semitransparent glassy substance applied to metallic or other hard surfaces for ornament or as a protective coating
trunk
/trʌŋk/
(noun). The main woody stem of a tree
crown
/kraʊn/
(noun). the top part of a head, hat, or hill
indicator
/ˈɪndəˌkeɪtər/
(noun). a thing, especially a trend or fact, that indicates the state or level of something.