71. IELTS Minh Huong Vocabulary booster (Cambridge 16, test 1, reading 1)

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What is meant by "security"?

Actions taken to keep a person, building, or country safe from danger or crime.

What does the term "tackle" mean?

To deal with or work on something.

What is the meaning of "redeploy"?

To move someone or something to a different place or job.

What does it mean to "seize a chance"?

To quickly and eagerly do something when you have the opportunity.

Define "enforce".

To make something happen or force someone to do something.

What does the term "programme" refer to?

To arrange for something to happen as part of a series of planned events or activities.

What is a "call to arms"?

Something that motivates people to take action and get involved in addressing a bad situation.

Define "pre-empt".

To make what someone has planned to do or say unnecessary or ineffective by acting first.

What does "bold" mean in this context?

Very strong or bright so that you notice them.

What is a "policy"?

A way of doing something that has been officially agreed upon by an organization.

What does it mean to "guarantee"?

To ensure, secure, maintain, or protect something.

Define "thriving".

Very successful, especially in business or economic terms.

What is "democracy"?

A system in which everyone is equal and has the right to vote and make decisions.

What does "astounding" mean?

Amazing, surprising, or shocking.

Define "revolution".

A complete change in ways of thinking or methods of working.

What does "subsistence" refer to?

The condition of having just enough money or food to stay alive.

What is "agriculture"?

The practice or science of farming.

What does "corporate" mean?

Shared by or involving all the members of a group.

Define "mass".

A large amount or quantity of something.

What does "pronounced" mean?

Very great or noticeable.

What is the meaning of "huge"?

A person in a painting or a model of a person.

What is a "geoglyph"?

A large-scale image produced in the natural landscape, visible only from a distance.

What does "hillside" refer to?

The sloping side of a hill.

What does it mean for an event to "take place"?

To happen, occur, or have effect.

Define "scatter".

To throw or drop things over a wide area in an irregular way.

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Discover essential terms like "tackle," "redeploy," and "enforce" that enhance communication and action in various contexts. Learn how to seize opportunities, implement policies, and understand concepts like democracy and agriculture for better engagement.

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1. What does the term 'tackle' mean in the given context?

A delegate, assign B deal with, work on C postpone, delay D ignore, avoid

2. What does 'redeploy' refer to in the context provided?

A to terminate employment B to promote someone C to move someone or something to a different place or job D to remove from a job

3. What does it mean to 'seize a chance' according to the context?

A to reluctantly accept a task B to wait for a better moment C to quickly and eagerly do something when you have the chance to D to ignore an opportunity

4. What does 'policy' refer to in the context provided?

A an informal suggestion B a way of doing something that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, a business, or another organization C a random decision D an individual's opinion

5. What does the term 'guarantee' mean in the given context?

A to promise something will happen B to take responsibility for something C to make something possible D ensure, secure, maintain, protect

6. What is the meaning of 'enforce' in the given content?

A to request politely B to make something happen or force someone to do something C to allow freedom D to suggest an idea

7. What does 'security' refer to in the context provided?

A freedom from rules B personal privacy C financial stability D things that are done to keep a person, building, or country safe from danger or crime

8. What does the term 'programme' mean in the given context?

A to arrange for something to happen as part of a series of planned events or activities B to criticize an event C to attend an event D to cancel an event

9. What is meant by 'a call to arms' in the provided content?

A a celebration announcement B a request for donations C a military command D something that makes people want to take action and get involved in an attempt to deal with a bad situation

10. What does 'pre-empt' mean according to the context?

A to support someone's plan B to delay an action C to make what someone has planned to do or say unnecessary or ineffective by saying or doing something first D to ignore a situation

11. How is the term 'bold' defined in the given content?

A very strong or bright so that you notice them B dull and boring C small and insignificant D timid and shy

12. What does 'pronounced' mean according to the context?

A the practice or science of farming B giant, enormous, vast, massive C a large amount or quantity of something D very great or noticeable

13. What is the meaning of 'huge' in the given context?

A giant, enormous, vast, massive B a large amount or quantity of something C a person in a painting or a model of a person D shared by or involving all the members of a group

14. What is a geoglyph?

A A small painting on a canvas B A modern art sculpture C A large-scale image or design produced in the natural landscape D A type of ancient manuscript

15. What does the term 'figure' refer to in the given context?

A A numerical value B A type of dance move C A person in a painting or a model of a person D A geometric shape

16. What does 'hillside' mean according to the context?

A The peak of a mountain B The sloping side of a hill C A valley between hills D A flat plain

17. What does 'thriving' refer to in the context provided?

A facing financial difficulties B struggling to survive C a very successful company or business D barely making a profit

18. What is the meaning of 'democracy' in the given content?

A a government ruled by a single leader B a situation where decisions are made by a few people C a system where everyone is equal and has the right to vote and make decisions D a system where only wealthy people can vote

19. How is the term 'astounding' defined in the given context?

A predictable and expected B ordinary and common C dull and uninteresting D amazing, surprising, shocking

20. What does 'subsistence' mean according to the context?

A living in luxury B the condition of only just having enough money or food to stay alive C being wealthy and prosperous D having more than enough resources

21. What is the definition of 'agriculture' in the given context?

A the practice or science of farming B a large amount or quantity of something C the condition of only just having enough money or food to stay alive D shared by or involving all the members of a group

22. What does 'corporate' mean in the given context?

A very great or noticeable B giant, enormous, vast, massive C shared by or involving all the members of a group D a large amount or quantity of something

23. How is the term 'mass' defined in the given content?

A very great or noticeable B a person in a painting or a model of a person C shared by or involving all the members of a group D a large amount or quantity of something

24. What does it mean to 'take place' in the given context?

A To take something from a place B To reserve a spot C To move to another location D Happen, occur, have effect

25. What does 'scatter' mean in the context provided?

A To gather things together B To hide objects carefully C To throw or drop things over a wide area in an irregular way D To arrange items neatly