C1 vocabulary quiz

Despite numerous interventions, the student remained incorrigible, continuing to disrupt the class.
What does the word 'incorrigible' mean in this sentence?

• Reformed

• Unmanageable

• Forgiving

• Adaptable

The driver behind me was tailgating so closely that I could hardly see their headlights.

What does the word 'tailgating' mean in this sentence?

• Driving too slowly

• Following too closely

• Changing lanes abruptly

• Ignoring traffic signals

Some people mistakenly equate wealth with happiness, failing to see the complexities of human fulfillment.
What does the word 'equate' mean in this sentence?

• To differentiate

• To exaggerate

• To disregard

• To compare

Based on the character's actions, readers can infer her true intentions despite her cryptic words.
What does the word 'infer' mean in this sentence?

• To guess

• To imply

• To state explicitly

• To ask

The chef used a funnel to pour the cake batter into the baking pan without spilling a drop.
What is a "funnel" used for in this sentence?

• Dispense liquids

• Filter substances

• Direct flow

• Generate heat

The hiker stood at the edge of the bluff, gazing out at the breathtaking view of the valley below.
What does the word 'bluff' mean in this sentence?

• A deceitful action

• A bold move

• A high cliff

• A thick forest

The workers extracted limestone from the quarry, which would be used in the construction of the new bridge. What does the word 'quarry' mean in this sentence?

• A mine

• A mountain range

• A desert oasis

• A grassy plain

The explorer took shelter in a primitive hut, constructed from branches and leaves, deep in the jungle.
What does the word 'hut' mean in this sentence?

• A type of boat

• A small dwelling

• A large building

• A natural formation

he sailors anchored the boat on the lee side of the island, seeking protection from the strong winds.
What does the term 'lee side' mean in this sentence?

• Sheltered side from the wind or weather
• Top side of the island
• Exposed side to the wind
• Sunny side of the island

The elderly woman was reliant on her walker to help her move around safely.
What does the word 'reliant' mean in this sentence?

• independent

• unreliable
• dependent

• self-sufficient