IELTS Vocabulary Building Quiz
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What does it mean for a relationship to be described as tenuous?

  • Strong and reliable
  • Weak and fragile (correct)
  • Conflicted and turbulent
  • Supportive and caring

Which of the following best describes the term 'sustainable'?

  • Dependent on non-renewable resources
  • Causing immediate harm
  • Possible only in the short term
  • Capable of being maintained without harm (correct)

Which phrase is closest in meaning to 'fluctuate'?

  • Remain constant
  • Rise and fall irregularly (correct)
  • Gradually increase
  • Stabilize

What is a common issue related to the prevalence of negative body image?

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What does the term 'ambiguous' refer to?

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What outcome is described as 'inevitable'?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of empathy?

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How does economic inequality potentially affect social stability?

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What does the term 'conundrum' refer to in the provided context?

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What does 'deteriorate' mean in the context given?

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Which of the following best defines 'articulate' as described?

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What is implied by the term 'frivolous' in the provided content?

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What does 'imminent' mean in the context provided?

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Which statement describes 'henceforth' as used in the content?

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What does 'exacerbate' imply about a situation or condition?

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What is meant by the term 'notorious' in the context provided?

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Which of the following does 'conversely' indicate?

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What does 'meticulous' describe regarding someone’s work?

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The word 'eloquent' is best defined as:

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What does 'in fact' emphasize in the context provided?

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What does 'eradicate' imply regarding an issue?

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What does the term 'aesthetic' refer to?

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Which of the following best describes 'infer'?

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What does 'prolific' mean in the context of content creation?

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What is the meaning of 'dismantle'?

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In what context might 'exemption' be granted?

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What does 'hierarchy' refer to?

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What does 'indigenous' mean?

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Which of the following is a definition of 'scrutinize'?

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What does 'tentative' imply?

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What is an 'analogy'?

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Which of the following describes 'dysfunction'?

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What does 'dwindling' mean?

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What does 'ameliorate' mean?

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How can 'in contrast' be best defined?

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What is meant by 'anticipate'?

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What impact did the CEO's impulsive decisions have on the company?

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What does the term 'obsolete' refer to in the context of technology?

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What is meant by the term 'omnipresent'?

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What does the term 'pragmatic' imply about a leader's decisions?

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What does 'to scrutinize' mean in evaluating policies?

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What does 'substantiate' involve when discussing a thesis?

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What does 'tangible' refer to in the context of progress?

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Which one of the following describes something that is 'ubiquitous'?

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What does 'viable' indicate about a business option?

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What characterizes a 'whimsical' artistic approach?

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What does 'alleviate' refer to in social policies?

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What does the term 'credible' signify when talking about statements?

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How can the term 'consequently' be defined in sentence structures?

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What role does 'rhetoric' play in debates?

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Flashcards

Articulate

To express ideas or thoughts clearly and effectively.

Conundrum

A difficult problem or confusing situation.

Henceforth

From this time forward or moving ahead.

Deteriorate

To gradually worsen or decline in quality or condition.

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Eloquent

Fluent, persuasive, or expressive in speaking or writing.

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In fact

Actually or in truth, often used to emphasize reality.

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Eradicate

To destroy something completely and permanently.

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Exacerbate

To make a problem, situation, or condition worse.

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Frivolous

Lacking seriousness or importance, silly or trivial.

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Instead

Instead of something previously mentioned or expected.

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Grievance

A complaint or resentment due to unfair treatment.

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Imminent

About to happen, likely to occur very soon.

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Conversely

In contrast or in the opposite manner or direction.

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Ironic

Opposite to what's expected, often humorously or unexpectedly.

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Uniquely

In a way that is special or one of a kind.

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Aesthetic

Concerned with beauty or artistic appreciation.

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Indeed

To emphasize something is true or confirm it.

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Infer

To conclude something based on evidence and reasoning.

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Prolific

Producing a lot of something.

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Dismantle

To take apart or disassemble something into pieces.

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Concurrent

Existing or happening at the same time.

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Deviation

A departure from the standard or normal behavior.

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Exemption

Freedom or release from a rule or obligation.

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Hierarchy

A system in which things are ranked by importance.

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Indigenous

Originating naturally in a particular place or region.

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Scrutinize

To examine or inspect something thoroughly and carefully.

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Tentative

Temporary, uncertain, or subject to further confirmation.

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Analogy

A comparison highlighting similarities between things.

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Dysfunction

Impaired or abnormal functioning of a system.

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Dwindling

Gradually decreasing or diminishing in size.

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Obsolete

No longer in use or replaced by something newer.

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Omnipresent

Present everywhere at the same time.

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Plausible

Seemingly reasonable or believable under the circumstances.

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Consequently

As a result or effect of something previously mentioned.

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Pragmatic

Practical and focused on real-world solutions.

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Rhetoric

Effective use of language in speech or writing.

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Substantiate

Provide evidence or proof to support a claim.

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Tangible

Perceptible by touch or clearly understandable.

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Ubiquitous

Being everywhere especially at the same time.

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Viable

Capable of working or succeeding effectively.

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Whimsical

Playfully fanciful or unpredictable in a charming way.

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Alleviate

Reduce or lessen pain, discomfort, or difficulty.

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Credible

Believable, trustworthy, or deserving of confidence.

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Thereafter

After that point in time.

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Encompass

To include or contain something as a whole or part. Something that encompasses something else includes all the components of that thing.

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Fluctuate

To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. Something that fluctuates changes unpredictably over time.

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Prevalent

Common, widespread, or dominant in a situation. Something that is prevalent is seen frequently or occurs in many places.

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Tenuous

Weak or lacking a solid basis. Something that is tenuous is fragile and easily broken.

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Sustainable

Able to be maintained without causing harm. Something that is sustainable can continue for a long time without negative effects on the environment or resources.

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Ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation. Something that is ambiguous can be understood in different ways.

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Empathy

Understanding and sharing another person's feelings. Empathy means being able to put yourself in someone else's shoes and understand their emotions.

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Inevitable

Certain to happen. Something that is inevitable is unavoidable and will definitely occur.

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Study Notes

IELTS Vocabulary

  • Aesthetic: Concerned with beauty or artistic appreciation.
  • Indeed: Actually or truly.
  • Infer: Deduce information based on evidence.
  • Prolific: Highly productive or producing in large quantities.
  • Dismantle: Take apart or disassemble.
  • Concurrent: Existing or happening at the same time.
  • Deviation: Departure from standard or normal behavior.
  • Exemption: Freedom or release from an obligation.
  • Hierarchy: System where entities are ranked by importance.
  • Indigenous: Originating naturally in a particular place.
  • Scrutinize: Examine or inspect thoroughly.
  • Tentative: Temporary, uncertain, or subject to further confirmation.
  • Analogy: Comparison highlighting similarities.
  • Dysfunction: Impaired or abnormal functioning.
  • Dwindling: Gradually decreasing.
  • Ameliorate: Make something better or improve.
  • Contrast: Highlight differences.
  • Anticipate: Expect or predict something likely to happen.
  • Comparatively: When comparing one thing to another.
  • Articulate: Express ideas or thoughts clearly.
  • Conundrum: Difficult problem or puzzling situation.
  • Henceforth: From this time forward.
  • Deteriorate: Gradually worsen or decline.
  • Eloquent: Fluent, persuasive, or expressive.
  • In fact: Actually or truly.
  • Eradicate: Destroy something completely.
  • Exacerbate: Make a problem worse.
  • Frivolous: Lacking seriousness or importance.
  • Grievance: Complaint or resentment.
  • Imminent: About to happen, likely to occur soon.
  • Conversely: In contrast.
  • Ironic: Opposite to expected, often humorously.
  • Uniquely: In a special or one-of-a-kind way.
  • Meticulous: Showing great attention to detail.
  • Notorious: Famous for something bad.
  • Obsolete: No longer in use.
  • Thereafter: After that point in time.
  • Omnipresent: Present everywhere at the same time.
  • Plausible: Seemingly reasonable or believable.
  • Consequently: As a result.
  • Pragmatic: Practical, focused on practical approaches.
  • Subsequently: Afterward, following in time.
  • Rhetoric: Effective use of language.
  • Scrutinize (Detailed examination): Examine something closely or critically.
  • Substantiate: Provide evidence or proof to support a claim.
  • Undoubtedly: Without a doubt.
  • Tangible: Perceptible by touch or clearly understandable.
  • Ubiquitous: Being everywhere at the same time.
  • Viable: Capable of working or succeeding.
  • Whimsical: Playfully fanciful or unpredictable.
  • Alleviate: Reduce or lessen pain, discomfort, or difficulty.
  • Credible: Believable, trustworthy.
  • Encompass: Include or contain something as a whole.
  • Fluctuate: Rise and fall irregularly.
  • Prevalent: Widely occurring, common, or dominant.
  • Tenuous: Weak, fragile, lacking a strong basis.
  • Sustainable: Capable of being maintained without harm.
  • Ambiguous: Open to more than one interpretation, unclear.
  • Empathy: Understanding and sharing another person's feelings.
  • Inevitably: Certain to happen, unavoidable.

Additional Key Concepts

  • Words like "indeed," "in fact," and "consequently" are used to strengthen arguments.
  • The terms relate to various contexts, including education, business, and environmental issues.
  • Many words focus on nuances in thought processes, actions, and reactions.
  • Scientific and social topics are used as examples/contexts.

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