TOEFL Vocabulary — Group 7 — Quiz

1. Which definition matches Obsolete? Extremely important, especially because of its lasting impact on future events. No longer used because something newer and better has replaced it. A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still hold some truth. Spreading through and present in every part of something.

2. Which definition matches Objective? Spreading through and present in every part of something. The best or most effective possible under the given circumstances. Based on facts and evidence rather than personal feelings or opinions. So small in size or importance that it can safely be ignored.

3. Which definition matches Novel? Relating to a minor or less central part of something rather than its main focus. Directly relevant and closely connected to the matter being discussed. Ranking above everything else in importance. New and different from anything known before.

4. Which definition matches Notion? Based on facts and evidence rather than personal feelings or opinions. Spreading through and present in every part of something. An idea, belief, or general understanding about something. The beginning or first stage of something, often something unpleasant.

5. Which definition matches Pervasive? Directly relevant and closely connected to the matter being discussed. The best or most effective possible under the given circumstances. So small in size or importance that it can safely be ignored. Spreading through and present in every part of something.

6. Which definition matches Paradigm? An idea, belief, or general understanding about something. Directly relevant and closely connected to the matter being discussed. So small in size or importance that it can safely be ignored. A typical pattern or model of thinking that shapes how people understand an entire subject.

7. Which definition matches Nullify? Relating to a minor or less central part of something rather than its main focus. To make something legally or officially without effect; to cancel it out. Extremely important, especially because of its lasting impact on future events. A small, subtle distinction in meaning, tone, or expression.

8. Which definition matches Overt? To make something legally or officially without effect; to cancel it out. So small in size or importance that it can safely be ignored. No longer used because something newer and better has replaced it. Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide it.

9. Which definition matches Nuance? Extremely important, especially because of its lasting impact on future events. A small, subtle distinction in meaning, tone, or expression. The beginning or first stage of something, often something unpleasant. To cause something, often a belief or condition, to keep continuing without end.

10. Which definition matches Paramount? So small in size or importance that it can safely be ignored. Extremely numerous, so many that counting them all would be impractical. Extremely important, especially because of its lasting impact on future events. Ranking above everything else in importance.