TOEFL Vocabulary — Group 17 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Recede? Continuing with great intensity and refusing to stop, slow down, or ease up. To feel and show deep respect or admiration for someone or something. To move gradually back or away, or to become smaller or weaker. Relating to a fundamental, thorough change, often far from what is usual or traditional.

2. Which definition matches Proximity? The state of being near or close to something in distance or time. To give up a right, position, or possession, often reluctantly. To settle a disagreement or bring two conflicting ideas or people back into harmony. Skilled and competent at doing something.

3. Which definition matches Resurgence? To officially approve or authorize an action -- confusingly, the related noun can also mean a penalty imposed for breaking a rule. Continuing with great intensity and refusing to stop, slow down, or ease up. A renewed increase or revival after a period of decline. An indirect and often unwelcome consequence of an action that may only appear later.

4. Which definition matches Repercussion? Relating to a fundamental, thorough change, often far from what is usual or traditional. Following a particular, logical order, one after another. Extremely careful and thorough about doing what is right, down to the smallest detail. An indirect and often unwelcome consequence of an action that may only appear later.

5. Which definition matches Sanction? Relating to information or data that can be measured and expressed in numbers. To settle a disagreement or bring two conflicting ideas or people back into harmony. To give formal, official approval to an agreement, making it valid and binding. To officially approve or authorize an action -- confusingly, the related noun can also mean a penalty imposed for breaking a rule.

6. Which definition matches Quest? Producing a large quantity of something, especially creative work. A long and often difficult search or journey to achieve a goal. Highly developed, complex, and refined, or having worldly experience and refined tastes. To settle a disagreement or bring two conflicting ideas or people back into harmony.

7. Which definition matches Relinquish? Following a particular, logical order, one after another. The main character in a story, or the leading figure in a real situation. Continuing with great intensity and refusing to stop, slow down, or ease up. To give up a right, position, or possession, often reluctantly.

8. Which definition matches Reconcile? To settle a disagreement or bring two conflicting ideas or people back into harmony. Relating to a fundamental, thorough change, often far from what is usual or traditional. Relating to information or data that can be measured and expressed in numbers. Having sharp practical judgment, especially in business or money matters.

9. Which definition matches Protagonist? The main character in a story, or the leading figure in a real situation. Highly developed, complex, and refined, or having worldly experience and refined tastes. To officially approve or authorize an action -- confusingly, the related noun can also mean a penalty imposed for breaking a rule. A renewed increase or revival after a period of decline.

10. Which definition matches Shrewd? Continuing with great intensity and refusing to stop, slow down, or ease up. Producing a large quantity of something, especially creative work. Relating to a fundamental, thorough change, often far from what is usual or traditional. Having sharp practical judgment, especially in business or money matters.