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Vocabulary & Lexical Resource Flashcards

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  1. Which word best completes: 'The instructions were so ___ that no one understood them.'

    Answer: ambiguous

    'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to multiple interpretations.

  2. What does 'to take something for granted' mean?

    Answer: To fail to appreciate it

    'Take for granted' means to not value something because it is always there.

  3. Choose the most precise verb: 'Sales ___ sharply after the advertising campaign.'

    Answer: soared

    'Soared' precisely conveys a sharp, rapid increase, ideal for IELTS writing.

  4. The word 'inevitable' means:

    Answer: Unavoidable

    'Inevitable' describes something certain to happen and impossible to prevent.

  5. Which is the correct collocation for academic writing?

    Answer: heavy rain

    'Heavy rain' is the natural, standard collocation in English.

  6. Select the synonym for 'diverse': 'The city has a ___ population.'

    Answer: varied

    'Varied' means showing variety, the same idea as 'diverse'.

  7. What does the suffix '-less' add in 'harmless'?

    Answer: Without

    '-less' means 'without', so 'harmless' means without harm.