Three dimensional films - IELTS Simulation Reading test 1

a string of

a series or sequence of things, often used to describe events, objects, or actions that are connected or happening one after another

wax

increase or grow

/wæks/

wane

to decrease or diminish

/weɪn/

splendour

great beauty that attracts admiration and attention

/ˈsplen.dɚ/

novelty

the quality of being new and unusual

/ˈnɑː.vəl.t̬i/

behemoth

something that is extremely large and often extremely powerful

/bɪˈhiː.mɑːθ/

the holy grail of

something that is highly sought after, idealized, or considered the ultimate achievement in a particular field or context

vertigo

a feeling of spinning around and being unable to balance, often caused by looking down from a height

/ˈvɝː.t̬ə.ɡoʊ/

gimmick

trick, device, or strategy designed to attract attention, promote something, or make something stand out. It often implies that the gimmick is temporary, superficial, or lacking genuine value, and is used to create a short-term effect or appeal

/ˈɡɪm.ɪk/

unsettling

causing worry or anxiety

/ʌnˈset̬.əl.ɪŋ/

contrived

artificial and difficult to believe

/kənˈtraɪvd/

pile on

add more of something in an excessive or overwhelming way

undercut

weaken, undermine, or reduce the effectiveness or value of something