IELTS Vocabulary — Group 6 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Mandate? Dull and boring because it stays the same without variation. To move or change repeatedly between two positions, states, or opinions. Small in amount and insufficient for what is actually needed. An official instruction or authority given to a person or group to carry out a particular task.

2. Which definition matches Nurture? No longer used because something newer and better has replaced it. To move or change repeatedly between two positions, states, or opinions. To care for and support someone or something so that it can grow and develop. An idea, belief, or general understanding about something.

3. Which definition matches Mitigate? The force or energy that keeps a process moving forward and growing. Coolly unconcerned or casual, as if nothing could bother you. To make a harmful or serious situation less severe. An official instruction or authority given to a person or group to carry out a particular task.

4. Which definition matches Nuance? So small in size or importance that it can safely be ignored. Coolly unconcerned or casual, as if nothing could bother you. A small, subtle distinction in meaning, tone, or expression. Lacking experience or judgment, and too willing to trust or believe things simply.

5. Which definition matches Momentum? An idea, belief, or general understanding about something. Appearing or claimed to be true, though the real reason may be different. The best or most effective possible under the given circumstances. The force or energy that keeps a process moving forward and growing.

6. Which definition matches Marginal? Dull and boring because it stays the same without variation. So small in size or effect that it barely matters. Extremely numerous, so many that counting them all would be impractical. A small, subtle distinction in meaning, tone, or expression.

7. Which definition matches Overt? Small in amount and insufficient for what is actually needed. Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide it. To move or change repeatedly between two positions, states, or opinions. New and different from anything known before.

8. Which definition matches Optimal? To move or change repeatedly between two positions, states, or opinions. Ordinary and unremarkable, belonging to the routine of everyday life. The best or most effective possible under the given circumstances. Coolly unconcerned or casual, as if nothing could bother you.

9. Which definition matches Myriad? New and different from anything known before. To show a quality or feeling clearly through actions or appearance. The beginning or first stage of something, often something unpleasant. Extremely numerous, so many that counting them all would be impractical.

10. Which definition matches Obsolete? No longer used because something newer and better has replaced it. Lacking experience or judgment, and too willing to trust or believe things simply. Having many different sides, qualities, or aspects. Appearing or claimed to be true, though the real reason may be different.