IELTS Vocabulary — Group 7 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Paramount? To increase rapidly in number or spread quickly. Ranking above everything else in importance. A state of confusion or uncertainty about what to do, especially when every option seems flawed. A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still hold some truth.

2. Which definition matches Plausible? Continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping. A state of confusion or uncertainty about what to do, especially when every option seems flawed. To forcibly put an end to unrest, fear, or resistance. Reasonable enough to seem likely true, even without solid proof yet.

3. Which definition matches Perpetual? Unstable or insecure, likely to collapse or fail at any moment. A statement or idea that is assumed to be true and used as the starting point for an argument. Existing or occurring very commonly in a particular place or at a particular time. Continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping.

4. Which definition matches Predominant? A state of confusion or uncertainty about what to do, especially when every option seems flawed. Being the most common, powerful, or noticeable among several things. Relating to a minor or less central part of something rather than its main focus. A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still hold some truth.

5. Which definition matches Precarious? To prevent something from happening or someone from doing something. To forcibly put an end to unrest, fear, or resistance. Unstable or insecure, likely to collapse or fail at any moment. A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still hold some truth.

6. Which definition matches Premise? Being the most common, powerful, or noticeable among several things. To prevent something from happening or someone from doing something. A statement or idea that is assumed to be true and used as the starting point for an argument. More than what is needed, so that something becomes an unnecessary repetition.

7. Which definition matches Overarching? Ranking above everything else in importance. Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or type. Covering or influencing everything else within a system, and representing the main and most general point. Relating to a minor or less central part of something rather than its main focus.

8. Which definition matches Paradox? A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still hold some truth. Relating to a minor or less central part of something rather than its main focus. To increase rapidly in number or spread quickly. An earlier action, decision, or event used as an example or guide for later similar cases.

9. Which definition matches Peripheral? Ranking above everything else in importance. To correct a mistake or put a problem right. Careful and sensible when making decisions, especially about money or risk. Relating to a minor or less central part of something rather than its main focus.

10. Which definition matches Prevalent? To correct a mistake or put a problem right. Directly relevant and closely connected to the matter being discussed. Ranking above everything else in importance. Existing or occurring very commonly in a particular place or at a particular time.