IELTS Vocabulary — Group 2 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Culminate? To be one of the parts that together make up or form a whole. To combine several things into one stronger, more unified, or more effective whole. To reach a final, climactic point after a series of events or a period of development. To reluctantly admit that something is true, or to give up a point, right, or advantage.

2. Which definition matches Convene? Lacking a necessary quality, amount, or ingredient to be considered complete or adequate. To communicate or make a feeling, idea, or piece of information understood by others. Logically connected and easy to follow, so that all the parts make sense together. To come together, or to call people together, for a formal meeting or gathering.

3. Which definition matches Curtail? Lacking a necessary quality, amount, or ingredient to be considered complete or adequate. To reduce or limit something, especially by cutting short its extent or duration. To think about something carefully and seriously for a long time. A person or event that causes an important change or action to happen.

4. Which definition matches Concede? To reluctantly admit that something is true, or to give up a point, right, or advantage. Expressing what needs to be said clearly and briefly, with no wasted words. To communicate or make a feeling, idea, or piece of information understood by others. Increasing steadily as more things of the same kind are added to what came before.

5. Which definition matches Concise? Increasing steadily as more things of the same kind are added to what came before. To form an idea or plan in your mind, or to imagine something as possible. Expressing what needs to be said clearly and briefly, with no wasted words. To reach a final, climactic point after a series of events or a period of development.

6. Which definition matches Comprehensive? Lacking a necessary quality, amount, or ingredient to be considered complete or adequate. Creating favorable conditions that help produce a particular, usually positive, result. A person or event that causes an important change or action to happen. Complete and including everything that is necessary or relevant to a subject.

7. Which definition matches Coherent? To reach a conclusion through logical reasoning, based on facts or evidence already known. Overly satisfied with oneself or one's situation, to the point of ignoring real risks. Expressing what needs to be said clearly and briefly, with no wasted words. Logically connected and easy to follow, so that all the parts make sense together.

8. Which definition matches Credible? So interesting, powerful, or convincing that it demands your full attention or agreement. Likely to cause disagreement or argument; controversial. Capable of being believed because it seems honest, reliable, or well-supported. To combine several things into one stronger, more unified, or more effective whole.

9. Which definition matches Cumulative? Cheerful and optimistic, or, when describing an economy or market, growing strongly and performing well. Likely to cause disagreement or argument; controversial. Increasing steadily as more things of the same kind are added to what came before. To combine several things into one stronger, more unified, or more effective whole.

10. Which definition matches Conducive? Overly satisfied with oneself or one's situation, to the point of ignoring real risks. To be one of the parts that together make up or form a whole. To communicate or make a feeling, idea, or piece of information understood by others. Creating favorable conditions that help produce a particular, usually positive, result.