59. IELTS Minh Huong Vocabulary booster (Cambridge 17, test 3, reading 1)

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What does fondness mean?

Liking, affection, or love.

What is meant by "kick"?

Pleasure, excitement, or thrill.

What does it mean to legislate?

To make a new law.

What is the meaning of the term "undermine"?

To weaken, destabilize, or threaten.

Define "monopoly."

Domination, supremacy, or authority.

What does it mean to block something?

To prevent, stop, or deter.

What is migration?

Relocation, passage, or movement.

What does it mean to resist?

To fight, battle, or struggle.

Define "barrier."

A blockade, obstacle, or difficulty.

What does it mean to deliver?

To achieve or produce something that has been promised.

What is a restriction?

A limit, border, or margin.

How would you describe something done poorly?

Badly or inadequately.

What is a blindfold?

A piece of cloth that covers someone’s eyes to prevent them from seeing anything.

What does it mean to take on someone?

To compete against.

Define "opponent."

Competitor, enemy, or rival.

What is a challenger?

Contestant, competitor, or antagonist.

What does it mean to set a high bar for something?

To set a high standard for something.

What does it mean to stand out?

To be noticeable, prominent, or catch the eye.

Define "rarefied."

Different or exclusive.

Define "base jumping."

The sport of jumping from a high building, bridge, etc., with a parachute.

What does simultaneously mean?

At once, concurrently, or at the same time.

Define "prowess."

Skill, ability, or talent.

What is a feat?

Something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc., to achieve it.

What does "reach" refer to?

The limit within which someone can achieve something.

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Explore essential vocabulary related to legislation, competition, and challenges. Learn terms like "legislate," "monopoly," and "migration" to enhance your understanding of legal and competitive contexts.

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1. What is a 'blindfold'?

A A pair of glasses B A piece of cloth that covers someone’s eyes C A kind of mask D A type of hat

2. What does it mean if a government legislates?

A It relocates people. B It weakens existing laws. C It makes a new law. D It prevents actions.

3. Which term is synonymous with 'undermine'?

A Prevent. B Weaken. C Dominate. D Relocate.

4. What is the meaning of 'monopoly'?

A Domination. B Obstacle. C Movement. D Struggle.

5. What does the term 'block' imply?

A Weaken. B Relocate. C Struggle. D Prevent.

6. What is the definition of 'migration'?

A Battle. B Domination. C Obstacle. D Relocation.

7. What does 'set a high bar for' mean?

A To set a high standard for something B To simplify a task C To create an obstacle D To lower expectations

8. What does 'stand out' mean?

A Be average, be ordinary B Be hidden, be obscure C Be noticeable, be prominent, catch the eye D Blend in, be inconspicuous

9. What is the meaning of 'fondness'?

A Annoyance, irritation, displeasure B Dislike, aversion, hatred C Indifference, apathy, disinterest D Liking, affection, love

10. What is the meaning of 'kick' in the given context?

A Pleasure, excitement, thrill B Disappointment, sadness, sorrow C Boredom, monotony, dullness D Calmness, tranquility, peace

11. What does 'base jumping' refer to?

A The sport of jumping from a high building, bridge, etc with a parachute B A style of mountain climbing C A type of dance D A form of underwater diving

12. What does 'simultaneously' mean?

A In a random order B Separately, individually C After a long delay D At once, concurrently, at the same time

13. What is the meaning of 'barrier'?

A Advantage B Aid C Obstacle D Support

14. What does 'deliver' mean in the given context?

A To send a package B To achieve or produce something promised C To transport goods D To give a speech

15. What is a synonym for 'restriction'?

A Expansion B Limit C Allowance D Freedom

16. What does 'poorly' mean?

A Successfully B Efficiently C Badly D Well

17. What does the term 'opponent' mean?

A Observer, bystander, spectator B Supporter, ally, friend C Competitor, enemy, rival D Leader, chief, commander

18. What is the meaning of 'challenger'?

A Contestant, competitor, antagonist B Leader, chief, commander C Supporter, ally, friend D Observer, bystander, spectator

19. What is the definition of 'prowess'?

A Skill, ability, talent B Lack of interest C Fear and anxiety D Physical weakness

20. What does 'feat' mean in the given context?

A An everyday chore B A routine activity C A simple task D Something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it

21. What does the term 'reach' imply?

A The limit within which someone can achieve something B A type of goal C A physical distance D A method of communication

22. What is the definition of 'feat'?

A A routine activity B A simple task C A minor accomplishment D Something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it

23. Which term best describes 'reach' in the context of personal achievement?

A The limit within which someone can achieve something B A motivational speech C An easy target D A starting point

24. How would you define 'feat' in terms of skill and effort?

A An effortless action B Something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it C An everyday task D A simple chore

25. What does 'reach' signify when discussing goals?

A An immediate success B The limit within which someone can achieve something C A distant dream D A casual attempt