IELTS Reading Vocabulary

reconnect

connect again | Example: The project reconnected the two canals. | Paraphrase: reconnect = connect again

initially

at first; in the beginning | Example: The Wheel was initially assembled at the steelworks. | Paraphrase: initially = at first

assemble

put the parts of something together | Example: The steel sections were assembled before being transported. | Paraphrase: assemble = put together

vary according to

change depending on something | Example: Prices vary according to demand. | Paraphrase: vary according to = change depending on

owing to

because of | Example: Construction was changed owing to the presence of the wall. | Paraphrase: owing to = because of

take into account

consider something when making a decision | Example: Engineers must take safety into account. | Paraphrase: take into account = consider

presence

the fact that someone or something is in a place | Example: Construction was affected by the presence of the ancient wall.

beneath

under; below | Example: The boat travels beneath the wall. | Paraphrase: beneath = under

undisputed

accepted as true and not questioned | Example: It was undisputed that the Mary Rose sank. | Paraphrase: undisputed = not questioned / agreed by everyone

intact

complete and not damaged | Example: Much of the ship survived intact. | Paraphrase: intact = undamaged

initiate

start or begin something | Example: McKee initiated a search project in 1965. | Paraphrase: initiate = start / launch

unaware

not knowing about something | Example: The team was unaware that the wreck contained valuable artefacts. | Paraphrase: unaware = not know / not realize

by chance

accidentally; without planning | Example: The site was discovered by chance. | Paraphrase: by chance = accidentally

give the go-ahead

approve or give permission to start | Example: The operation was given the go-ahead in 1982. | Paraphrase: give the go-ahead = approve

feasible

possible and practical to do | Example: Engineers investigated whether raising the hull was feasible. | Paraphrase: feasible = possible / practical

preserve

keep something in good condition and protect it from damage | Example: The mud helped preserve parts of the ship. | Paraphrase: preserve = protect / keep intact