IELTS Vocabulary — Group 12 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Fabricate? Behaving in an unconventional or slightly odd way that departs from common habits. To reduce the amount of a resource, usually through continued or careless use. To invent or make up false information and present it as true. To become gradually smaller or weaker over a period of time.

2. Which definition matches Dwindle? Fair to everyone involved, especially in how resources or opportunities are shared. To become gradually smaller or weaker over a period of time. To stop someone from having or enjoying something they need or want. To invent or make up false information and present it as true.

3. Which definition matches Diligent? Showing careful and persistent effort. Having no chance of succeeding and producing no useful result. The careful judgment to say or do the right thing, especially about sensitive matters. Too large or too small in comparison to what is normal, fair, or expected.

4. Which definition matches Disproportionate? Too large or too small in comparison to what is normal, fair, or expected. To reduce the amount of a resource, usually through continued or careless use. To grow or develop very successfully and healthily. To encourage the growth or development of something over time.

5. Which definition matches Eradicate? To completely eliminate something, especially something harmful. To reduce the amount of a resource, usually through continued or careless use. To begin a new project, journey, or activity, especially one that will take a long time. Based on observation or experiment rather than theory.

6. Which definition matches Eloquent? Too large or too small in comparison to what is normal, fair, or expected. To encourage the growth or development of something over time. Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing. Having no chance of succeeding and producing no useful result.

7. Which definition matches Embark? To reduce the amount of a resource, usually through continued or careless use. To lose strength, confidence, or momentum, often causing hesitation or stumbling. To begin a new project, journey, or activity, especially one that will take a long time. To encourage the growth or development of something over time.

8. Which definition matches Futile? Having no chance of succeeding and producing no useful result. The careful judgment to say or do the right thing, especially about sensitive matters. Too large or too small in comparison to what is normal, fair, or expected. To interrupt something and prevent it from continuing in its normal way.

9. Which definition matches Ephemeral? To plan or invent a new method, system, or object through careful thought. Lasting for a very short time. To begin a new project, journey, or activity, especially one that will take a long time. Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.

10. Which definition matches Equitable? Fair to everyone involved, especially in how resources or opportunities are shared. To invent or make up false information and present it as true. To improve the quality, value, or attractiveness of something. Having no chance of succeeding and producing no useful result.