IELTS Vocabulary — Group 15 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Qualm? A fact, event, or situation that is noticeable, especially one that is not yet fully understood. To cause severe and widespread damage or destruction to something. Charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in a pleasant, picturesque way. A brief, uneasy feeling of doubt about whether an action is the right thing to do.

2. Which definition matches Poignant? A difficult, unfortunate, or dangerous situation that someone is facing. Producing a sharp, deeply felt emotion, usually sadness or tenderness. Spreading through and present in every part of something. To cause severe and widespread damage or destruction to something.

3. Which definition matches Reckon? Done with minimal care or effort, as a routine formality rather than genuine engagement. To think or believe something after some consideration, or to calculate an amount. Overly concerned with minor details or rules, especially in a way meant to show off knowledge. A difficult, unfortunate, or dangerous situation that someone is facing.

4. Which definition matches Radical? Relating to a fundamental, thorough change, often far from what is usual or traditional. A strong, recurring liking or inclination for something. A difficult or embarrassing situation that is hard to find a good solution for. To think or believe something after some consideration, or to calculate an amount.

5. Which definition matches Phenomenon? A fact, event, or situation that is noticeable, especially one that is not yet fully understood. A difficult, unfortunate, or dangerous situation that someone is facing. To cause severe and widespread damage or destruction to something. The set of reasons or logical basis behind a decision, belief, or course of action.

6. Which definition matches Quaint? So intense or obvious that it can almost be physically felt or touched. To think or believe something after some consideration, or to calculate an amount. Charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in a pleasant, picturesque way. Relating to a fundamental, thorough change, often far from what is usual or traditional.

7. Which definition matches Ratify? To give formal, official approval to an agreement, making it valid and binding. Showing off wealth or achievement in a way meant to impress or draw attention. Dealing with things sensibly and realistically. A difficult, unfortunate, or dangerous situation that someone is facing.

8. Which definition matches Ravage? A typical pattern or model of thinking that shapes how people understand an entire subject. A difficult, unfortunate, or dangerous situation that someone is facing. Spreading or growing quickly and uncontrollably, usually referring to something negative. To cause severe and widespread damage or destruction to something.

9. Which definition matches Rapport? Spreading or growing quickly and uncontrollably, usually referring to something negative. To give formal, official approval to an agreement, making it valid and binding. A close, friendly relationship in which people understand each other's feelings well. A brief, uneasy feeling of doubt about whether an action is the right thing to do.

10. Which definition matches Pragmatic? Dealing with things sensibly and realistically. A difficult or embarrassing situation that is hard to find a good solution for. A fact, event, or situation that is noticeable, especially one that is not yet fully understood. To make someone or something feel or look young, fresh, and full of energy again.