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

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What does the term "invent" mean?

Create, discover, formulate

What is the meaning of "critical"?

Significant, important, vital

Define "literacy."

Reading ability, knowledge, learning

What does it mean for a country to "industrialize"?

It develops a lot of industry for the first time.

What does "mediocre" mean?

Middling, average, unexceptional

What are "belongings"?

Possessions, properties

Define "sewing."

Embroidery, stitching

What is a "badger"?

An animal that has black and white fur, lives in holes in the ground.

What does "scarlet" refer to?

Bright red

What is a "bodice"?

The upper part of a woman's dress.

Define "worldly."

Relating to physical things and ordinary life.

What is an "asset"?

Possession, property, holding.

What does "signature" mean?

Name, mark, autograph.

What is a "guild"?

An organization of people who do the same job or have the same interests.

Define "slate."

A small, thin, rectangular piece of rock used for writing on.

What does "stifle" mean?

Stop, prevent, hamper.

What is a "printing press"?

An old printing machine.

What does "indicator" refer to?

Marker, guide, pointer.

Define "industriousness."

Hard work, diligence, productiveness.

What does "vast" mean?

Great, massive, enormous.

What does "demographic" relate to?

Relating to the population and groups of people in it.

Define "reconstruction."

Model, recreation.

What is a "descendant"?

Child, inheritor, offspring.

What does "sermon" mean?

Talk, lecture, lesson.

What does it mean when a situation or story "unfolds"?

It becomes clear to other people.

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Explore essential vocabulary terms and their meanings, including concepts like literacy, industrialization, and industriousness. Enhance your understanding of language and its significance in everyday life and various fields.

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1. What is the meaning of 'critical'?

A reading ability, knowledge, learning B possession, properties C significant, important, vital D middling, average, unexceptional

2. How would you define 'literacy'?

A embroidery, stitching B reading ability, knowledge, learning C significant, important, vital D middling, average, unexceptional

3. What does the term 'invent' mean?

A embroidery, stitching B create, discover, formulate C possession, properties D middling, average, unexceptional

4. What does it mean for a country to 'industrialize'?

A middling, average, unexceptional B develop a lot of industry for the first time C create, discover, formulate D possession, properties

5. What is the definition of 'mediocre'?

A significant, important, vital B embroidery, stitching C middling, average, unexceptional D reading ability, knowledge, learning

6. What is the meaning of 'sewing'?

A weaving, knitting B cutting, trimming C painting, drawing D embroidery, stitching

7. What does the term 'badger' refer to?

A an animal that has black and white fur, lives in holes in the ground B a species of tree C a kind of fish D a type of bird

8. What color is described by the term 'scarlet'?

A deep green B dark blue C pale yellow D bright red

9. What part of a woman's dress is referred to as the 'bodice'?

A the sleeve B the upper part of a woman's dress C the skirt portion D the hemline

10. What does 'worldly' relate to?

A concerning ancient history B pertaining to outer space C relating to physical things and ordinary life D relating to dreams and fantasies

11. What is a 'signature'?

A a small, thin, rectangular piece of rock B an organization of people C an old printing machine D name, mark, autograph

12. What does 'guild' mean?

A an old printing machine B an organization of people who do the same job or have the same interests C a marker or guide D a small, thin, rectangular piece of rock

13. What was a 'slate' used for in the past?

A a marker or guide B a small, thin, rectangular piece of rock, usually in a wooden frame, used for writing on C an old printing machine D an organization of people

14. What does 'stifle' mean?

A a marker or guide B an organization of people C stop, prevent, hamper D a small, thin, rectangular piece of rock

15. What is a 'printing press'?

A a small, thin, rectangular piece of rock B an old printing machine C a marker or guide D an organization of people

16. What is the meaning of 'indicator'?

A marker, guide, pointer B relating to the population and groups of people in it C hard work, diligence, productiveness D great, massive, enormous

17. What does 'industriousness' mean?

A marker, guide, pointer B great, massive, enormous C relating to the population and groups of people in it D hard work, diligence, productiveness

18. How would you define 'vast'?

A marker, guide, pointer B great, massive, enormous C relating to the population and groups of people in it D hard work, diligence, productiveness

19. What does 'demographic' refer to?

A great, massive, enormous B relating to the population and groups of people in it C hard work, diligence, productiveness D marker, guide, pointer

20. What is the meaning of 'reconstruction'?

A child, inheritor, offspring B talk, lecture, lesson C model, recreation D marker, guide, pointer

21. What does the term 'sermon' mean?

A talk, lecture, lesson B debate, argument, discussion C story, narrative, tale D song, melody, tune

22. What does it mean if a situation 'unfolds'?

A it gets resolved quickly B it becomes more complicated C it remains hidden D it becomes clear to other people

23. What is the meaning of 'lecture'?

A a musical performance B a casual conversation C a formal talk on a serious subject D a written essay

24. How would you define 'lesson'?

A a break from study B a recreational activity C a period of learning or teaching D a social gathering

25. What does the term 'talk' refer to?

A a speech or discussion on a particular topic B a physical activity C a visual presentation D a written report