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

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What is the definition of "battle"?

Fight, clash, combat, encounter.

What is bronze?

A hard metal that is a mixture of copper and tin.

What does "battering" mean?

When someone or something is severely damaged, defeated, criticized, etc.

What is a "ram"?

A machine that hits something again and again to force it into a position.

What does it mean to "pierce"?

To stab, impale, cut, or slice.

What is "timber"?

Wood used for building or making things.

What is an "oar"?

A long pole with a wide flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat.

Define "enemy".

Opponent, adversary, foe, rival.

What does "powerful" mean?

Influential, controlling, dominant, great.

What does "dominant" refer to?

More powerful, important, or noticeable than other people or things.

What is a "rower"?

Oarsperson, sculler, cockswain.

What does "approximately" mean?

About, around, roughly, almost.

What does it mean to "expose"?

To subject, endanger, imperil, put in danger.

Define "contrary".

Conflicting, opposing, different, disagreeing.

What is "perception"?

View, opinion.

What does "supersede" mean?

Succeed, supplant, replace, surpass.

What does it mean to "enroll"?

To register, join, sign up.

What does "transport" mean?

Convey, move, bring, carry, ship.

What is "cargo"?

Load, freight, consignment, shipment.

Define "reasonable".

Inexpensive, affordable, cheap, moderate, economical.

What does "stability" refer to?

Constancy, steadiness, firmness, solidity.

What is a "rudder"?

A flat part at the back of a ship or aircraft that can be turned in order to control the direction in which it moves.

What does "stern" mean?

The back of a ship.

What is a "tiller"?

Wheel, rudder, controls.

What is a "mast"?

A tall pole on which the sails or flags on a ship are hung.

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Explore essential vocabulary related to combat and navigation, including terms like battle, ram, oar, and rudder. Enhance your understanding of these concepts with clear definitions and synonyms for effective communication.

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1. What is the primary composition of bronze?

A A mixture of copper and tin B A mixture of silver and gold C A mixture of aluminum and zinc D A mixture of iron and carbon

2. What does the term 'battering' refer to?

A A gentle touch B A mild criticism C A light rain D Severe damage, defeat, or criticism

3. Where is the stern located on a ship?

A At the front of the ship B At the back of the ship C On the deck of the ship D In the middle of the ship

4. What is the primary function of a tiller on a ship?

A To hoist the sails B To measure the ship's speed C To anchor the ship D To control the direction of the ship

5. What is a mast used for on a ship?

A To steer the ship B To measure wind speed C To store cargo D To hang sails or flags

6. Which part of a ship is controlled by the tiller?

A Hull B Mast C Rudder D Anchor

7. What does the term 'tiller' refer to in nautical terms?

A Wheel, rudder, controls B Anchor, chain, buoy C Deck, hull, cabin D Sails, ropes, knots

8. What is the purpose of a rudder on a ship?

A To measure depth B To hoist sails C To anchor the ship D To steer the ship

9. What is the function of a ram in machinery?

A To cut materials B To measure distances C To lift heavy objects D To hit something repeatedly to force it into a position

10. What does the word 'pierce' mean?

A To decorate or adorn B To stab, impale, cut, or slice C To cover or hide D To mend or repair

11. What is timber primarily used for?

A Creating artwork B Building or making things C Fuel for fires D Producing paper

12. What is an oar used for?

A Steering a ship B Fishing C Measuring depth D Rowing a boat

13. Which word is synonymous with 'enemy'?

A Partner B Foe C Ally D Friend

14. What does the word 'powerful' imply?

A Fragile B Insignificant C Weak D Influential

15. What does 'dominant' mean?

A More powerful or important than others B Less noticeable C Equal in power D Submissive

16. Who is a rower?

A Passenger B Navigator C Captain D Oarsperson

17. What does the word 'expose' mean?

A Subject, endanger, imperil, put in danger B View, opinion C Conflicting, opposing, different, disagreeing D Succeed, supplant, replace, surpass

18. What is the meaning of 'contrary'?

A Conflicting, opposing, different, disagreeing B Subject, endanger, imperil, put in danger C Succeed, supplant, replace, surpass D View, opinion

19. What does 'perception' refer to?

A View, opinion B Succeed, supplant, replace, surpass C Conflicting, opposing, different, disagreeing D Register, join, sign up

20. What is the definition of 'supersede'?

A Convey, move, bring, carry, ship B Succeed, supplant, replace, surpass C Subject, endanger, imperil, put in danger D Conflicting, opposing, different, disagreeing

21. What does it mean to 'enroll'?

A Convey, move, bring, carry, ship B Register, join, sign up C View, opinion D Succeed, supplant, replace, surpass

22. What is the primary function of a rudder on a ship?

A To increase the speed of the ship B To load cargo onto the ship C To control the direction of the ship D To stabilize the ship

23. Which term is synonymous with 'cargo'?

A Passenger B Freight C Deck D Crew

24. What does the term 'reasonable' imply when referring to prices?

A Unstable B Expensive C Affordable D Exorbitant

25. What does 'stability' refer to in the context of a ship?

A Cargo capacity B Speed C Steadiness D Direction