TOEFL Vocabulary — Group 2 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Anomaly? Something that stands out because it does not fit the usual pattern. Logically connected and easy to follow, so that all the parts make sense together. Kind, generous, and genuinely wishing good things for others. A system of government or organization run by many officials and complex rules and procedures.

2. Which definition matches Aberrant? Different from what is normal or expected, usually in a way that raises concern. To draw extra attention to a particular feature or quality. The quality of expressing something in few words; shortness of duration or expression. Hard but easily broken or cracked under pressure.

3. Which definition matches Abate? To make something greater in size, amount, or degree by adding to it. To publicly support or argue in favor of a particular idea, policy, or cause. To decrease gradually in force or intensity. Open to more than one interpretation because the meaning is unclear.

4. Which definition matches Ambivalent? Having two conflicting feelings or attitudes about someone or something at the same time. A person or event that causes an important change or action to happen. A tendency to favor one person, group, or idea unfairly over another, often without realizing it. To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.

5. Which definition matches Abstain? Harmful or unfavorable in a way that works against someone's interests or well-being. To deliberately choose not to do something, especially something enjoyable or something you have a right to do, such as voting. A person or event that causes an important change or action to happen. A tendency to favor one person, group, or idea unfairly over another, often without realizing it.

6. Which definition matches Capricious? To decrease gradually in force or intensity. Hard but easily broken or cracked under pressure. Prone to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood or behavior. To make something greater in size, amount, or degree by adding to it.

7. Which definition matches Bias? A tendency to favor one person, group, or idea unfairly over another, often without realizing it. To publicly support or argue in favor of a particular idea, policy, or cause. Showing sharp judgment and a quick ability to understand situations or people. Harmful or unfavorable in a way that works against someone's interests or well-being.

8. Which definition matches Adept? Very skilled at doing something, usually as a result of practice. Cheerful and optimistic, or, when describing an economy or market, growing strongly and performing well. Different from what is normal or expected, usually in a way that raises concern. Open to more than one interpretation because the meaning is unclear.

9. Which definition matches Aesthetic? Logically connected and easy to follow, so that all the parts make sense together. Relating to beauty or the appreciation of what is pleasing to the senses. To deliberately choose not to do something, especially something enjoyable or something you have a right to do, such as voting. Gentle and not harmful; not likely to cause serious damage.

10. Which definition matches Ambiguous? Open to more than one interpretation because the meaning is unclear. Very skilled at doing something, usually as a result of practice. To deliberately choose not to do something, especially something enjoyable or something you have a right to do, such as voting. Hard but easily broken or cracked under pressure.