How to Master the ielts

syllabus
the content of a course of study; the curriculum
unprecedented
not known before
Reading Passage 
9
. Biofuels backlash
alternatives
other choices
backlash
an opposing reaction
blended
mixed together
brew
alcoholic liquid/beverage; (also slang for a cup of tea)
consumed
taken in and used up (eg consume fuel; consume a meal)
credentials
evidence of suitability or status
deleterious
harmful/negative effect
deplete
to use up
distilling
boiling off (the alcohol)
domestic
home/household
enabling
making it possible for
fermenting
yeast acting on sugar to produce alcohol
fertilizer
nutrients (food) for plants; chemicals/minerals to increase soil fertility
furthermore
in addition to
genuine
being what it is claimed to be; real; authentic; (also truthful)
in theory
according to reasoning or knowledge (in principle) as opposed to ‘in 
practice’ (in a practical application); eg an engine running on biofuel generates 
less pollution in principle, though in practice it is how it drives that matters
indefinitely
an unlimited period of time
inedible
unsuitable for eating
irrigation
the supply with water
judge
form an opinion; weigh the evidence
leach
to seep out of or drain away
limited
restricted, not endless
mainstay
the main support for
meagre
very small amount; not enough
panacea
a cure/solution for all the problems
particulates
tiny particles (eg soot from a fire)

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