SET 2-B2-Level Vocabulary Quiz

Many people in the village believed the old mansion was haunted and carried a terrible (a)   . Residents whispered stories of strange accidents and unexplained misfortunes linked to anyone who entered the house.

• coincidence

• curse

• peculiar

• manipulate

2. The belief in traditional family values is still __________ in rural areas. Many people adhere to these customs, even as modern lifestyles become more common in cities.

• prevalent

• accountable

• vulnerable

• conservative

Tired of being ignored, the workers decided to __________ against unfair treatment. They organized a strike and demanded better pay and working conditions.

• contaminate

• manipulate

• labour

• rebel

The politician faced backlash after it was revealed that he tried to __________ public opinion by spreading false information. Many people criticized him for being dishonest and unethical.

• devastate

• manipulate

• neglect

• harvest

The scientist observed a __________ phenomenon during the experiment. The results were completely unexpected and didn’t match any of the earlier tests.

• loyal

• conservative

• peculiar

• prevalent

Without proper support, people can feel __________ in the face of challenges such as unemployment or illness. This is why community programs are so important.

• beneficiary

• vulnerable

• conservative

• prevalent

The abandoned house was in poor condition due to years of __________. Broken windows, overgrown plants, and crumbling walls showed how little care it had received.

• loose

• neglect

• resign

• deficient

Factories dumping toxic waste into rivers often __________ the environment, causing severe harm to both wildlife and nearby communities.

• devastated

• manipulate

• consensus

• contaminate

As a __________ of the foundation's scholarship program, she was able to pursue higher education without financial worries. The program changed her life for the better.

• genius

• beneficiary

• motivate

• inhabitant

The earthquake completely __________ the small town, leaving many residents homeless and struggling to rebuild their lives. Relief efforts were launched immediately.

• hung

• devastated

• possessed

• defended