IELTS Vocabulary — Group 9 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Testify? A sudden, powerful increase in the amount or intensity of something. Lower in rank, power, or importance compared to something or someone else. To give a formal spoken statement, especially as evidence in a legal or official setting. More than what is needed, to the point of being unnecessary or excessive.

2. Which definition matches Sustain? Very obvious, harsh, or severe, often used to describe a sharp contrast. To keep something going over time, or to support and maintain it. To cause an event or reaction to start suddenly. Understood or agreed upon without being directly stated in words.

3. Which definition matches Transcend? To keep something going over time, or to support and maintain it. Concerned only with the surface or obvious aspects, without any real depth. Firmly loyal or fixed in purpose, without wavering. To go beyond the normal limits or boundaries of something.

4. Which definition matches Stark? Very obvious, harsh, or severe, often used to describe a sharp contrast. A sudden, powerful increase in the amount or intensity of something. Lasting only a short time before passing or moving on. Of very little importance or value; not worth serious attention.

5. Which definition matches Succinct? To go beyond the normal limits or boundaries of something. Expressed clearly in very few words, with nothing unnecessary included. Not fully certain or fixed; done cautiously as a trial before being confirmed. So slight or delicate that it is not easy to notice or describe.

6. Which definition matches Trivial? To go beyond the normal limits or boundaries of something. A core belief or principle that a person or group holds to be true. Of very little importance or value; not worth serious attention. Understood or agreed upon without being directly stated in words.

7. Which definition matches Tacit? Lasting only a short time before passing or moving on. Lower in rank, power, or importance compared to something or someone else. Full of sudden change, disorder, or conflict; not calm or stable. Understood or agreed upon without being directly stated in words.

8. Which definition matches Tenet? Able to be touched or physically perceived; also used for something clearly real or definite. To go beyond the normal limits or boundaries of something. A core belief or principle that a person or group holds to be true. Lower in rank, power, or importance compared to something or someone else.

9. Which definition matches Stringent? Not fully certain or fixed; done cautiously as a trial before being confirmed. Able to be touched or physically perceived; also used for something clearly real or definite. To keep something going over time, or to support and maintain it. Strict and rigorously enforced, leaving little room for exception.

10. Which definition matches Tangible? Able to be touched or physically perceived; also used for something clearly real or definite. Not fully certain or fixed; done cautiously as a trial before being confirmed. To keep something going over time, or to support and maintain it. Holding firmly to a goal, belief, or grip and refusing to let go despite difficulty.