IELTS Vocabulary — Group 16 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Repudiate? Using very few words, often in a way that feels blunt or curt. To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding. Long, slow, and boring in a way that makes time feel like it is dragging. Extremely harsh and critical in a way that feels painfully sharp.

2. Which definition matches Simultaneous? Happening or existing at exactly the same time as something else. Not genuine or authentic, and often meant to deceive by appearing legitimate. A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. A feeling of fear or nervous uncertainty about something about to happen.

3. Which definition matches Squander? Using very few words, often in a way that feels blunt or curt. To relegate something is to push it down in rank or importance, often dismissively. To publicly praise or promote something, often in an enthusiastic or persistent way. To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly.

4. Which definition matches Sedentary? Involving a lot of sitting and very little physical movement or exercise. A feeling of fear or nervous uncertainty about something about to happen. To relegate something is to push it down in rank or importance, often dismissively. Not genuine or authentic, and often meant to deceive by appearing legitimate.

5. Which definition matches Surpass? To do or be better than someone or something else, going beyond an expectation or limit. To cause someone severe mental or physical suffering over a period of time. Calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance or noise. Extremely harsh and critical in a way that feels painfully sharp.

6. Which definition matches Trepidation? A feeling of fear or nervous uncertainty about something about to happen. Extremely harsh and critical in a way that feels painfully sharp. To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding. Happening or existing at exactly the same time as something else.

7. Which definition matches Shrewd? Comfort received during a time of great sadness or distress. To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding. To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly. Having sharp practical judgment, especially in business or money matters.

8. Which definition matches Terse? Using very few words, often in a way that feels blunt or curt. Showing good judgment and keen insight, especially about practical matters. To relegate something is to push it down in rank or importance, often dismissively. To cause someone severe mental or physical suffering over a period of time.

9. Which definition matches Sagacious? To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly. Reminding one of something else, especially something from the past, through similarity. To publicly praise or promote something, often in an enthusiastic or persistent way. Showing good judgment and keen insight, especially about practical matters.

10. Which definition matches Tedious? Comfort received during a time of great sadness or distress. Long, slow, and boring in a way that makes time feel like it is dragging. Highly developed, complex, and refined, or having worldly experience and refined tastes. A tenable position is one solid and well-supported enough to withstand serious challenge or criticism.