TOEFL Vocabulary — Group 5 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Hypothetical? Extremely clever and original, especially in solving a problem. Based on an assumed or imagined situation rather than one known to be true. To gather or collect something, especially praise, support, or information, over time. A proposed explanation, offered as a starting point for further testing or investigation.

2. Which definition matches Hasten? To hurry, or to cause something to happen sooner than it otherwise would. To gather or collect something, especially praise, support, or information, over time. So important or urgent that it demands immediate attention or action. A system in which people or things are ranked according to status, rank, or authority.

3. Which definition matches Imperative? Not important enough to have any real effect or significance. So important or urgent that it demands immediate attention or action. A system in which people or things are ranked according to status, rank, or authority. Suggested or understood without being stated in direct words.

4. Which definition matches Garner? Something offered or promised that encourages a person to act in a particular way. To gather or collect something, especially praise, support, or information, over time. A person or thing that signals or foreshadows something about to happen. Happening by accident, without intention or awareness.

5. Which definition matches Inherent? Existing as a natural and permanent part of something rather than added from outside. To hinder or slow down the progress of something. To work out a conclusion from evidence and reasoning rather than from a direct statement. Extremely clever and original, especially in solving a problem.

6. Which definition matches Homogeneous? Made up of parts or members that are all alike, without much variation. Suggested or understood without being stated in direct words. So important or useful that a person or thing cannot be done without. Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.

7. Which definition matches Infer? To work out a conclusion from evidence and reasoning rather than from a direct statement. Something offered or promised that encourages a person to act in a particular way. To slow down or block the progress of something. So important or useful that a person or thing cannot be done without.

8. Which definition matches Inevitable? Lacking any clear plan or order; done in a random, disorganized way. A person or thing that signals or foreshadows something about to happen. Certain to happen and impossible to avoid. A proposed explanation, offered as a starting point for further testing or investigation.

9. Which definition matches Ingenious? Existing as a natural and permanent part of something rather than added from outside. Something offered or promised that encourages a person to act in a particular way. So important or urgent that it demands immediate attention or action. Extremely clever and original, especially in solving a problem.

10. Which definition matches Impede? Existing as a natural and permanent part of something rather than added from outside. To gather or collect something, especially praise, support, or information, over time. To slow down or block the progress of something. To work out a conclusion from evidence and reasoning rather than from a direct statement.