How to Master the ielts

nuisance
annoying; causing bother
scenario
given situation

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surreptitiously
done without anyone knowing; quietly
unfettered
free, with no control
victim
a person who is harmed by the actions of someone or something; for 
example, a victim of crime
Reading Passage 
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. Highlands and Islands
causeway
a road or path raised up to cross a stretch of water
chain
follow on from each other
coast
the land near to the sea
decline
reducing in number or amount; a gradual loss
dominant
the most important
dwelling
a home
ferry
a boat or ship that carries people or vehicles across water
hub
at the centre; eg the hub of a wheel
impact
the effect of one thing on another; also a forceful blow or collision
indented
set in from the outside edge
inhabited
live there
leisure time
time spent relaxing rather than working; free time
loch
Gaelic term for a lake or sea inlet (gap where the sea comes in)
naïve
lacking experience and understanding; simplistic
peat
organic material formed when plants partially decay in wetlands
peatland
land made of peat or peat bogs
peculiar
belonging to that one; also unusual or odd
pockmarks
small, hollow depressions; pits
‘rat race’
the daily routine or work
reinforces
strengthens
reverse
a complete change in direction; backwards
romanticized
a sentimental view; appealing to the emotions; idealized