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?

    <p>Emphasis on unrealistic beauty standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ambiguous' refer to?

    <p>Open to multiple interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome is described as 'inevitable'?

    <p>Certain to happen and unavoidable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of empathy?

    <p>Understanding and sharing feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does economic inequality potentially affect social stability?

    <p>It leads to inevitable social unrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A difficult problem or confusing situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'deteriorate' mean in the context given?

    <p>To gradually worsen or decline in quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Able to express ideas clearly and effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Silly or lacking in seriousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'imminent' mean in the context provided?

    <p>Likely to occur very soon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>From this time forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To make a situation worse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Well-known for something bad or unfavorable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does 'conversely' indicate?

    <p>In contrast or opposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Done with great attention to detail or precision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word 'eloquent' is best defined as:

    <p>Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To clarify reality or truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'eradicate' imply regarding an issue?

    <p>To destroy something completely and permanently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'aesthetic' refer to?

    <p>Concerned with beauty or artistic appreciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'infer'?

    <p>To deduce information based on evidence and reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Highly productive or producing in large quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'dismantle'?

    <p>To disassemble into pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context might 'exemption' be granted?

    <p>To release from an obligation or rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'hierarchy' refer to?

    <p>A system where entities are ranked by importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'indigenous' mean?

    <p>Originating naturally in a particular place or region</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To examine or inspect thoroughly and carefully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'tentative' imply?

    <p>Temporary or subject to further confirmation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'analogy'?

    <p>A comparison highlighting similarities between two things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes 'dysfunction'?

    <p>Impaired or abnormal functioning of a system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dwindling' mean?

    <p>Gradually decreasing or diminishing in size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ameliorate' mean?

    <p>To make something better or improve existing conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can 'in contrast' be best defined?

    <p>To highlight differences between two things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'anticipate'?

    <p>To expect or predict something likely to happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They negatively impacted the company's stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Technologies that are no longer in use or replaced by something newer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'omnipresent'?

    <p>Present everywhere at the same time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They prioritize practical approaches and solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'to scrutinize' mean in evaluating policies?

    <p>To examine critically in detail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'substantiate' involve when discussing a thesis?

    <p>To provide evidence or proof to support a claim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Easily understandable or perceivable by touch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Present everywhere simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'viable' indicate about a business option?

    <p>It is capable of working or succeeding effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a 'whimsical' artistic approach?

    <p>Playfully fanciful or unpredictable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'alleviate' refer to in social policies?

    <p>To reduce or lessen pain or difficulty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Believable and trustworthy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>As a transitional phrase indicating an effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does 'rhetoric' play in debates?

    <p>It is often focused on emotional influence rather than fact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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