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

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What does "handful of" mean?

A few, not many, hardly any.

Define beard.

Facial hair, moustache, mustache.

What is dengue?

An illness commonly found in hot countries, caused by the bite of a mosquito infected with a virus.

What does it mean to infect someone?

To give someone a disease.

What does it mean to manipulate someone?

To make someone think and behave exactly as you want them to, by skillfully deceiving or influencing them.

What does the term neonatal refer to?

Relating to babies that have just been born.

Define wisdom.

Understanding, knowledge, sense.

What does it mean to be revered?

Respected, admired, valued.

What is meant by quality?

Feature, characteristic, attribute, trait.

What does the phrase "be few and far between" mean?

To be rare.

Define empirical.

Experiential, experimental, observed.

What is research?

Study, examination, investigation inquiry.

What does it mean to examine something?

To investigate, check, analyze, explore.

Define exceptional.

Unusually good, outstanding.

What does it mean to possess something?

To have, own, hold, keep.

What is a philosopher?

Theorist, truth-seeker, thinker.

Define ability.

Aptitude, skill, capability, capacity.

What does context refer to?

Setting, background, situation, circumstance.

What does experiential mean?

Based on experience or related to experience.

Define cultural.

Belonging or relating to a particular society and its way of life.

What does powerful mean?

Influential, controlling, dominant, great.

What does previously mean?

Before, beforehand, formerly, earlier.

Define cognitive.

Reasoning, mental, intellectual.

What is psychology?

Mind, thinking, mindset.

What does cumulatively mean?

In a way that increases by one addition after another.

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Discover what dengue is, how it is transmitted by mosquitoes, and its impact on health. Learn about the symptoms, prevention methods, and the importance of awareness in combating this viral illness.

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1. What does the term 'cumulatively' mean?

A In a way that decreases over time B In a way that increases by one addition after another C In a sudden and unexpected manner D In a repetitive and monotonous manner

2. What does it mean to 'reason'?

A To follow instructions blindly B To act impulsively without thought C Think, rationalize, analyze, solve D To ignore facts and evidence

3. Which of the following best describes the process of reasoning?

A Acting based on emotions B Analyzing and solving problems logically C Making decisions randomly D Following others' opinions

4. How does something occur cumulatively?

A By increasing with each addition B By happening all at once C By remaining constant D By decreasing gradually

5. What does the term 'neonatal' refer to?

A Relating to prenatal care. B Relating to babies that have just been born. C Relating to adolescent health. D Relating to elderly care.

6. How can someone be manipulated?

A By offering them money. B By threatening them. C By skillfully deceiving or influencing them. D By ignoring them.

7. What does 'wisdom' encompass?

A Wealth, fame, success. B Creativity, innovation, imagination. C Strength, power, control. D Understanding, knowledge, sense.

8. What does it mean if someone is revered?

A They are feared and avoided. B They are ignored and forgotten. C They are envied and disliked. D They are respected, admired, valued.

9. What does the term 'quality' refer to?

A A level of excellence B Feature, characteristic, attribute, trait C A method of production D A type of measurement

10. What does 'empirical' mean?

A Hypothetical B Experiential, experimental, observed C Theoretical D Imaginary

11. What does it mean if something is 'few and far between'?

A To be frequent B To be common C To be abundant D To be rare

12. What is the primary cause of dengue?

A Drinking contaminated water. B Contact with an infected person. C Eating undercooked food. D The bite of a mosquito infected with a virus.

13. What does 'exceptional' mean?

A Unusually good, outstanding B Average C Mediocre D Ordinary

14. What does it mean to 'possess' something?

A To have, own, hold, keep B To lose C To borrow D To give away

15. What does the term 'handful of' mean?

A A large amount B An overwhelming number C None at all D A few, not many, hardly any

16. What is another word for 'beard'?

A Arm hair B Facial hair C Head hair D Body hair

17. What is a synonym for 'philosopher'?

A Artist B Scientist C Engineer D Thinker

18. What does 'ability' refer to?

A Lack of skill B Inability C Aptitude, skill, capability, capacity D Disinterest

19. What does 'context' mean?

A Contrast B Content C Conclusion D Setting, background, situation, circumstance

20. What does the term 'experiential' mean?

A Based on experience or related to experience B Belonging to a particular society C Reasoning and intellectual D Influential and dominant

21. What does 'cultural' refer to?

A Influential and dominant B Reasoning and intellectual C Based on experience D Belonging or relating to a particular society and its way of life

22. What does 'powerful' mean?

A Belonging to a particular society B Based on experience C Reasoning and intellectual D Influential, controlling, dominant, great

23. What does 'cognitive' refer to?

A Influential and dominant B Reasoning, mental, intellectual C Based on experience D Belonging to a particular society

24. What does 'psychology' mean?

A Belonging to a particular society B Mind, thinking, mindset C Influential and dominant D Based on experience

25. What is the primary function of reasoning?

A To think and solve problems logically B To follow traditions without question C To act based on instincts D To avoid making decisions