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

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What does the term "eliminate" mean?

Remove, eradicate, abolish, exclude, reduce.

What is a "toxin"?

A poisonous substance, especially one that is produced by bacteria and causes a particular disease.

Define "combat".

Fight, battle, oppose.

What is an "obsession"?

An extreme unhealthy interest in something or worry about something, which stops you from thinking about anything else.

What does "hygiene" refer to?

The practice of keeping yourself and the things around you clean in order to prevent diseases.

What is an "antibiotic"?

A drug that is used to kill bacteria and cure infections.

What does it mean to "disrupt"?

Interrupt, upset, disturb.

Define "soar".

Rise, increase, skyrocket.

What is an "allergy"?

A medical condition in which you become ill or in which your skin becomes red and painful because you have eaten or touched a particular substance.

What does "inflammatory" mean?

An inflammatory disease or medical condition causes inflammation.

What is the term for one part of the digestive system's tubes?

Bowel.

Define "norm".

Standard, rule, custom.

What does "excessive" mean?

Extreme, too much, unnecessary.

What is a "detergent"?

A liquid or powder used for washing clothes, dishes, etc.

Define "glamorous".

Attractive, exciting, and related to wealth and success.

What does "appealing" mean?

Interesting, attractive, tempting.

What is a "fungus"?

A simple type of plant that has no leaves or flowers and that grows on plants or other surfaces.

What does it mean to "wipe out"?

To destroy, remove, or get rid of something completely.

What does "halt" mean?

Stop, pause, finish.

Define "luminescence".

A soft shining light.

What is a "predator"?

An animal that kills and eats other animals.

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Explore the definitions of key terms related to toxins, hygiene, and health. Learn how to combat harmful substances, the role of antibiotics, and the importance of maintaining cleanliness to prevent diseases and allergies.

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1. What does the term 'eliminate' mean in the given context?

A remove, eradicate, abolish, exclude, reduce B include, add, increase, enhance C create, develop, build, construct D ignore, neglect, overlook, disregard

2. What is meant by 'hygiene' in the context provided?

A the routine of getting enough sleep B the act of exercising regularly C the habit of eating healthy foods D the practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings clean to prevent diseases

3. What is the primary purpose of practicing good hygiene?

A To look good B To save time C To impress others D To prevent diseases

4. What is the function of an antibiotic?

A To relieve pain B To kill bacteria and cure infections C To prevent allergies D To reduce inflammation

5. What does the term 'disrupt' mean in the given context?

A Interrupt, upset, disturb B Support, assist, help C Create, develop, build D Enhance, improve, boost

6. What does 'soar' refer to in the context provided?

A Fall, decrease, drop B Fluctuate, vary C Rise, increase, skyrocket D Stabilize, remain steady

7. What is an allergy according to the provided content?

A A type of bacterial infection B A temporary physical injury C A chronic inflammatory disease D A medical condition causing illness or skin reactions due to certain substances

8. What does the term 'inflammatory' mean in the given context?

A prevents infection B reduces inflammation C causes inflammation D causes pain

9. What is a 'bowel' according to the provided content?

A a nerve B a type of muscle C one part of this system of tubes D a blood vessel

10. How is the term 'norm' defined in the context?

A a trend B standard, rule, custom C an exception D a mistake

11. What does 'excessive' mean in the given context?

A extreme, too much, unnecessary B insufficient C moderate D adequate

12. What is a 'detergent' according to the provided content?

A a liquid or powder used for washing clothes, dishes etc B a medicine C a cooking ingredient D a type of fabric

13. What does the term 'appealing' mean in the given context?

A dangerous, risky, hazardous B confusing, unclear, ambiguous C interesting, attractive, tempting D boring, dull, uninteresting

14. What is a 'toxin' according to the provided content?

A a beneficial substance that promotes health B a poisonous substance produced by bacteria causing a particular disease C a synthetic chemical used in manufacturing D a harmless substance found in nature

15. How is the term 'combat' defined in the context?

A support, assist, help B fight, battle, oppose C create, develop, build D avoid, ignore, neglect

16. What does 'obsession' refer to in the given content?

A a healthy interest in a hobby B a temporary distraction C a mild curiosity about something D an extreme unhealthy interest or worry that stops you from thinking about anything else

17. What is a 'fungus' according to the provided content?

A a type of bacteria causing diseases B a complex plant with flowers and leaves C an animal that lives in water D a simple type of plant that has no leaves or flowers and that grows on plants or other surfaces

18. What does the term 'wipe out' mean in the given context?

A to destroy, remove, or get rid of something completely B to clean or tidy up C to reduce in size or number D to temporarily halt

19. What does 'halt' mean in the given context?

A stop, pause, finish B to begin or initiate C to accelerate or speed up D to continue or proceed

20. What is 'luminescence' according to the provided content?

A a bright and harsh light B a complete absence of light C a soft shining light D a flickering or unstable light

21. What does the term 'predator' mean in the given context?

A an animal that kills and eats other animals B a plant that grows on other surfaces C a medical condition causing inflammation D a poisonous substance produced by bacteria

22. What does 'glamorous' mean in the context provided?

A a liquid or powder used for washing clothes B attractive, exciting, and related to wealth and success C a drug used to kill bacteria D extreme unhealthy interest in something

23. What does the term 'luminescence' refer to in the given context?

A a soft shining light B an animal that kills and eats other animals C a medical condition causing illness D a simple type of plant with no leaves or flowers

24. What does 'detergent' mean in the context provided?

A an extreme unhealthy interest in something B a liquid or powder used for washing clothes, dishes etc C a poisonous substance produced by bacteria D a soft shining light

25. What does 'fungus' mean in the given context?

A a simple type of plant that has no leaves or flowers and that grows on plants or other surfaces B an animal that kills and eats other animals C a drug used to kill bacteria D a medical condition causing inflammation