IELTS Vocabulary - Words 1-20(10)

What does the word 'abrogate' mean?

• To abscond or run away

• To admonish or scold

• To adapt or adjust

• To abolish or annul

What is the synonym of the word 'alacrity'?

• Cheerful readiness

• Antipathy

• Affluent

• Ambivalence

Which word means 'deep, difficult to understand'?

• Aberration

• Abstruse

• Abandon

• Abnegation

What is the opposite of 'antiseptic'?

• Contaminated

• Clean

• Dirty

• Sterile

What does 'acumen' refer to?

• Abject or miserable

• Affluence or wealth

• Sharpness or keen insight

• Adaptability or flexibility

Which word means 'to make amends or compensate'?

• Abrogate

• Ameliorate

• Aggravate

• Alleviate

Overwhelmed by the rising floodwaters, the family had no choice but to __________  their home and seek safety.

• abandon

• abrogate 

• abstruse 

• admonish 

 As the hurricane moved out to sea, the winds began to __________, and the residents started to assess the damage.

• admonish 

• accede

• abate

• abscond

The film depicted the __________ poverty faced by millions, sparking a discussion on social reforms.

• abjure 

• abysmal 

• adamant 

• abject 

The snowstorm in June was an __________ from the region’s usual summer weather, surprising everyone.

• aberration 

• alacrity

• abnegation 

• adaptation