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

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What does the term "transparent" refer to in the context of a lie or excuse?

A lie or excuse that does not deceive people.

What does "in the meantime" mean?

In the period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past.

Define "dilemma."

A situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad.

What is meant by "expertise"?

Special skills or knowledge in a particular subject, learned by experience or training.

What does "boundary" refer to?

The real or imaginary line that marks the edge of a state, country, or an area of land that belongs to someone.

What does the term "major" signify?

Big, large, considerable, leading.

Define "transition."

When something changes from one form or state to another.

What is a "trajectory"?

The events that happen during a period of time, which often lead to a particular aim or result.

What does it mean to "envisage"?

To think that something is likely to happen in the future.

What does "multistage" refer to?

Conducted by or occurring in stages.

Define "multiple."

Many, numerous, various.

What does it mean to "predict"?

To say that something will happen before it happens.

Define "fallacy."

A false idea or belief, especially one that a lot of people believe is true.

What does it mean to "carry out" a task?

To do something that needs to be organized and planned.

What does "expect" mean?

Hope, suppose, think, foresee.

Define "apocalyptic."

Warning people about terrible events that will happen in the future.

What does "misguided" mean?

Intended to be helpful but in fact making a situation worse.

What does it mean to "restrict"?

Limit, curb, control, constrain.

Define "supply."

An amount of something that is available to be used.

What is meant by "capital"?

Money or property, especially when it is used to start a business or to produce more wealth.

Define "advent."

Arrival, start, beginning.

What does "unemployment" refer to?

When someone does not have a job.

What does it mean to "publish"?

To arrange for a book, magazine etc., to be written, printed, and sold.

Define "jobless."

Unemployed.

What is "redundancy"?

A situation in which someone has to leave their job because they are no longer needed.

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1. What does the term 'major' imply?

A Temporary, fleeting, short-term B Unrelated, irrelevant, trivial C Big, large, considerable, leading D Small, insignificant, minor

2. What does 'transition' refer to?

A A minor adjustment or tweak B A stable and unchanging state C When something changes from one form or state to another D A repetitive cycle or loop

3. What is meant by 'trajectory'?

A An immediate and sudden change B A random and unpredictable path C A stationary and fixed position D The events that happen during a period of time, which often lead to a particular aim or result

4. What does it mean to 'envisage' something?

A To prevent something from happening B To think that something is likely to happen in the future C To ignore potential outcomes D To recall past events

5. What does 'multistage' mean?

A Being completed in a single step B Happening all at once C Conducted by or occurring in stages D Occurring randomly

6. What does the term 'transparent' imply when referring to a lie or excuse?

A It is very convincing. B It is partially true. C It does not deceive people. D It is difficult to understand.

7. What does 'in the meantime' refer to?

A The period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past. B The end of an event. C An indefinite period of time. D A very short period of time.

8. What is a 'dilemma'?

A A situation with only one clear choice. B A situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do. C An easy problem to solve. D A simple decision-making process.

9. What does 'expertise' mean?

A Lack of knowledge in a subject. B Special skills or knowledge in a particular subject. C General knowledge about many subjects. D Basic understanding of a subject.

10. What is a 'boundary'?

A An undefined region. B A temporary marker. C The real or imaginary line that marks the edge of an area. D A central point within an area.

11. What is a 'fallacy'?

A A scientific theory B A false idea or belief, especially one that a lot of people believe is true C A proven fact D A logical argument

12. What does it mean to 'carry out' something?

A To cancel something B To delay something C To forget something D To do something that needs to be organized and planned

13. What does 'apocalyptic' mean?

A Warning people about terrible events that will happen in the future B Discussing historical events C Describing a peaceful future D Predicting economic growth

14. What does the term 'misguided' mean?

A Intended to be helpful but in fact making a situation worse B An amount of something that is available to be used C Limit, curb, control, constrain D Warning people about terrible events that will happen in the future

15. What does 'restrict' mean?

A Limit, curb, control, constrain B Intended to be helpful but in fact making a situation worse C Money or property used to start a business D Arrival, start, beginning

16. What is meant by 'supply'?

A Money or property used to start a business B Limit, curb, control, constrain C An amount of something that is available to be used D Arrival, start, beginning

17. What does 'capital' refer to?

A Money or property used to start a business or produce more wealth B An amount of something that is available to be used C Limit, curb, control, constrain D Arrival, start, beginning

18. What does 'advent' mean?

A Intended to be helpful but in fact making a situation worse B Arrival, start, beginning C Money or property used to start a business D Limit, curb, control, constrain

19. What does the term 'unemployment' mean?

A When someone does not have a job B A situation where someone is overworked C A period of voluntary rest D A temporary leave from work

20. What does the term 'multiple' mean?

A Single, unique B Many, numerous, various C Few, limited D One, singular

21. What does it mean to 'predict' something?

A To ignore something happening B To observe something happening C To say that something will happen, before it happens D To prevent something from happening

22. What does it mean to 'publish' something?

A To buy a magazine B To borrow a book from a library C To arrange for a book, magazine etc to be written, printed, and sold D To read a book

23. What does 'jobless' mean?

A Working from home B Employed part-time C Unemployed D On vacation

24. What is 'redundancy'?

A A temporary layoff B A situation in which someone has to leave their job, because they are no longer needed C A promotion at work D A voluntary resignation

25. What does 'advent' mean?

A Middle of a process B Conclusion of an event C Arrival, start, beginning D End of an era