CAM 9 TEST 1 - VOCAB BOOST

Which group of words is closest in meaning to "synthetic"?

• Natural – Organic – Pure

• Artificial – Man-made – Manufactured

• Healthy – Fresh – Clean

• Traditional – Ancient – Original

Which set of words best matches the meaning of "dye"?

• Color – Tint – Pigment

• Thread – Needle – Fabric

• Paintbrush – Canvas – Easel

• Shape – Pattern – Texture

What does "curiosity" most nearly mean?

• Boredom – Indifference – Apathy

• Fear – Anxiety – Nervousness

• Desire to know – Interest – Inquisitiveness

• Confidence – Belief – Trust

While doing research in the library, I happened to (a)   a rare article that was extremely useful for my essay.

• perceive

• stumble on

• fade

• derive from

The government has promised to renovate many (a)   buildings in the city center that have been neglected for decades.

• eminent

• viable

• run-down

• commercial

The new smartphone is cheap but very __________; it can make calls, send messages, and browse the internet easily.

• functional

• broken

• useless

• fragile

What does "solidify" most nearly mean?

• To become soft and weak

• To break into smaller pieces

• To strengthen or make more definite

• To mix with other substances

During my IELTS preparation, I became completely (a)   in practice tests and forgot to spend time on other activities.

• native

• immersed

• substituted

• enrolled

His (a)   to helping poor children earned him international recognition and awards.

• enrolment

• devotion

• perception

• function

10. In the Listening test, candidates must carefully (a)   details such as numbers, dates, and names.

• manufacture

• substitute

• stumble

• perceive