IELTS Vocabulary & Lexical Resource 3

Question 1

Which word fits best: 'The new policy had a ___ effect on small businesses.'

Accepted Answer

detrimental

Answer

'Detrimental' means harmful, which suits a negative effect on businesses.

Question 2

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'to put off'?

Accepted Answer

To postpone

Answer

'Put off' means to delay or postpone something.

Question 3

Choose the correct word: 'Her argument was so ___ that nobody could refute it.'

Accepted Answer

compelling

Answer

'Compelling' means convincing or persuasive.

Question 4

Which collocation is correct?

Accepted Answer

do research

Answer

In English we 'do research'; 'research' is uncountable and takes 'do'.

Question 5

The word 'meticulous' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Extremely careful

Answer

'Meticulous' describes great attention to detail and precision.

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