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

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What does the term "preferentially" mean?

Especially, specifically, favorably

What is the meaning of "forage"?

To search for food

How is "man-made" defined?

Artificial, synthetic

What is a "pest"?

Bug, insect

Define "run-off".

Rain or other liquid that flows off the land into rivers

What does "susceptible" mean?

Vulnerable, prone to, at risk

What is an "infestation"?

A large number of animals and insects that carry disease

What is a "twig borer"?

Any of several beetles or beetle larvae that bore into the twigs

What does it mean to "infest"?

To cause a problem by being present in large numbers

Define "sugarcane".

A tall tropical plant from whose stems sugar is obtained

What is a "cicada"?

An insect that lives in hot countries, has large transparent wings, and makes a high singing noise

What does "effectiveness" refer to?

Efficiency, success, achievement

What does the term "stake" mean?

Investment, claim, share

Define "mosquito".

A small flying insect that sucks the blood of people and animals

What is a "carrier"?

A person or thing that carries something

What is the definition of "fever"?

An illness or a medical condition in which you have a very high temperature.

What does "river blindness" refer to?

A disease that affects the skin and eyes.

What does it mean to "point out"?

To show, indicate, mention.

Define "scarce".

If something is scarce, there is not very much of it available.

What does it mean to "roost"?

To settle, rest, sleep.

What does it mean to "associate with"?

To relate to, connect with, link to.

Define "sacred".

Considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god.

What is an "ancestor"?

Forebear, antecedent, predecessor.

What does "significant" mean?

Important, noteworthy, remarkable.

Define "potential".

Possible, probable.

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Explore essential definitions of terms like "forage," "infestation," and "mosquito." Learn how these concepts relate to agriculture, pest control, and the impact of insects on crops and human health.

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1. What does the term 'significant' mean?

A Important, noteworthy, remarkable B Possible, probable C Forebear, antecedent, predecessor D Considered to be holy

2. What is the definition of 'potential'?

A Considered to be holy B Possible, probable C Forebear, antecedent, predecessor D Important, noteworthy, remarkable

3. What does the term 'preferentially' mean?

A Occasionally B Rarely C Never D Especially

4. What is the meaning of 'forage'?

A Find shelter B Build a nest C Search for food D Migrate

5. What is the opposite of 'man-made'?

A Natural B Artificial C Manufactured D Synthetic

6. What does 'run-off' refer to?

A Water stored in lakes B Rain or other liquid that flows off the land into rivers C Water absorbed by soil D Evaporation of water

7. What does 'susceptible' mean?

A Immune B Resistant C Vulnerable D Unlikely

8. What is the definition of 'infestation'?

A A single animal causing trouble B A large number of plants growing rapidly C A small group of harmless insects D A large number of animals and insects that carry disease

9. What does 'twig borer' refer to?

A A type of bird that nests in trees B A disease affecting tree leaves C Any of several beetles, beetle larvae that bore into the twigs D A tool used for cutting branches

10. What does 'infest' mean?

A To protect from harm B To migrate to a new area C To help plants grow D To cause a problem by being present in large numbers

11. What is 'sugarcane'?

A A plant used for making rubber B A tall tropical plant from whose stems sugar is obtained C A type of fruit tree D A flower that blooms annually

12. What is a 'cicada'?

A A fish found in tropical waters B A mammal with a loud roar C An insect that lives in hot countries, has large transparent wings, and makes a high singing noise D A bird that sings at night

13. What is the meaning of 'effectiveness'?

A A small flying insect that sucks blood B Efficiency, success, achievement C An illness with a high temperature D Investment, claim, share

14. What does 'stake' refer to?

A Disease that affects the skin and eyes B A person or thing that carries something C Investment, claim, share D Efficiency, success, achievement

15. What is a 'mosquito'?

A A person or thing that carries something B An illness with a high temperature C A small flying insect that sucks the blood of people and animals D Disease that affects the skin and eyes

16. What does 'fever' mean?

A A small flying insect that sucks blood B Investment, claim, share C An illness or a medical condition in which you have a very high temperature D Efficiency, success, achievement

17. What is 'river blindness'?

A An illness with a high temperature B Disease that affects the skin and eyes C Efficiency, success, achievement D A person or thing that carries something

18. What does the term 'scarce' mean?

A Of high quality and value B Common and widespread C Abundant and easily found D If something is scarce, there is not very much of it available

19. What does 'roost' mean?

A Build a nest B Fly and hunt C Search for food D Settle, rest, sleep

20. What does 'associate with' mean?

A Separate from B Disagree with C Compete with D Relate to, connect with, link to

21. What does 'sacred' mean?

A Unimportant and trivial B Ordinary and common C Profane and disrespectful D Considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god

22. What does 'point out' mean?

A Show, indicate, mention B Ignore and overlook C Hide and conceal D Forget and disregard

23. What does the term 'sacred' mean?

A Important and noteworthy B Forebear or predecessor C Considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god D Possible and probable

24. What is the meaning of 'ancestor'?

A Forebear, antecedent, predecessor B Possible and probable C Important and noteworthy D Considered to be holy

25. Which of the following terms means 'important, noteworthy, remarkable'?

A Significant B Potential C Ancestor D Sacred