IELTS Vocabulary — Group 3 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Detrimental? Doubtful or uncertain, often because something seems suspicious or unreliable. To recognize or show the difference between two or more things, or to make something distinct from others. Causing harm or damage, especially to something's health, development, or condition over time. To notice, recognize, or understand something that is not immediately obvious, usually by looking closely.

2. Which definition matches Exemplify? Doubtful or uncertain, often because something seems suspicious or unreliable. A specific section of a population, often grouped by shared traits such as age, income, or location. To be a typical example of something, or to illustrate a point using an example. To become or make something smaller, weaker, or less important than before.

3. Which definition matches Deviate? To spread information, ideas, or knowledge widely so that many people receive it. To be a typical example of something, or to illustrate a point using an example. To depart or move away from an established course, standard, or expected pattern of behavior. The length of time during which something continues or lasts.

4. Which definition matches Endeavor? To become or make something rapidly increase in size, intensity, or seriousness. To notice, recognize, or understand something that is not immediately obvious, usually by looking closely. To try hard to achieve or accomplish something difficult. To make an already bad or difficult situation even worse.

5. Which definition matches Erratic? To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone's mind. A specific section of a population, often grouped by shared traits such as age, income, or location. Not following a regular or predictable pattern; irregular and unreliable in behavior. A noticeable difference or lack of agreement between two things that should otherwise match.

6. Which definition matches Differentiate? Thorough and complete, covering every possible detail so that nothing relevant is left out. Causing harm or damage, especially to something's health, development, or condition over time. To recognize or show the difference between two or more things, or to make something distinct from others. Not following a regular or predictable pattern; irregular and unreliable in behavior.

7. Which definition matches Discern? To notice, recognize, or understand something that is not immediately obvious, usually by looking closely. To obtain or trace something, especially a word, idea, or feeling, from a particular source. To develop in a different direction, or to separate from an original path or shared point. To be a sign of, or to indicate the meaning of, something specific.

8. Which definition matches Exacerbate? To recognize or show the difference between two or more things, or to make something distinct from others. To make an already bad or difficult situation even worse. To develop in a different direction, or to separate from an original path or shared point. To make previously secret or private information known to others.

9. Which definition matches Duration? The length of time during which something continues or lasts. A noticeable difference or lack of agreement between two things that should otherwise match. To recognize or show the difference between two or more things, or to make something distinct from others. To notice, recognize, or understand something that is not immediately obvious, usually by looking closely.

10. Which definition matches Dubious? To become or make something smaller, weaker, or less important than before. To notice, recognize, or understand something that is not immediately obvious, usually by looking closely. A specific section of a population, often grouped by shared traits such as age, income, or location. Doubtful or uncertain, often because something seems suspicious or unreliable.