IELTS Vocabulary Revision Test

What is the closest synonym for “Acclaim”?

• Criticism

• Disapproval

• Praise

• Neglect

Which word best fits this definition: “to prevent or delay something from happening”?

• Facilitate

• Impede

• Expedite

• Accelerate

What is the opposite of “Relinquish”?

• Surrender

• Retain

• Release

• Abandon

Fill in the blank: "The company needed to ______ its resources to ensure optimal performance."

• Hoard

• Allocate

• Squander

• Dismiss

If something is “Indispensable,” it is:

• Unnecessary

• Critical

• Optional

• Replaceable

What is the meaning of “Erratic” in this sentence? "Her behavior became increasingly erratic as the deadline approached."

• Predictable

• Steady

• Inconsistent

• Reliable

Which sentence correctly uses the word “Astute”?

• She was astute to finish her project late.

• His astute analysis impressed the committee.

• They were astute in their exercise routine.

• The weather was astute today.

Choose the best synonym for “Lucrative.”

• Unprofitable

• Costly

• Profitable

• Inefficient

What does “Facilitate” mean?

• To obstruct

• To hinder

• To ease

• To complicate

Fill in the blank: "The scientist's findings were considered ______ due to lack of evidence."

• Ambiguous

• Valid

• Concrete

• Irrefutable