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WorksheetsIELTS Aim 6.5 Vocabulary Quiz 1
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
The Arab merchants sold nutmeg for high prices because it was seen as ____________.
an extremely valuable commodity
groves
highly prized and costly ingredient
prosper
Nutmeg plants ____________ particularly well on the island of Grenada.
wipe out
successfully smuggled
this extremely valuable commodity
thrive
Many were willing to ____________ to obtain nutmeg due to its high demand.
successfully smuggled
spare no expense
estimated
prosper
World nutmeg production __________ to average between 10,000 and 12,000 tonnes per year.
groves
is estimated
successfully smuggled
wipe out
The volcanic eruption caused a tsunami that ____________ half the nutmeg groves.
is estimated
prosper
wipe out
thrive
After securing the Bandas, the Dutch aimed to ____________ in the nutmeg trade.
spare no expense
successfully smuggled
prosper
groves
Nutmeg was considered ____________ in European cuisine during the Middle Ages.
successfully smuggled
groves
prosper
a highly prized and costly ingredient
The Dutch concentrated all nutmeg production into a few easily guarded ____________.
groves
is estimated
this extremely valuable commodity
a highly prized and costly ingredient
Pierre Poivre ____________ nutmeg plants to safety in Mauritius.
wipe out
successfully smuggled
is estimated
spare no expense
After implementing innovative farming techniques, the orchard began to __________ , producing a bountiful harvest of apples.
thrive
prosper
wipe out
is estimated
The local economy started to __________ after the introduction of new industries.
thrive
prosper
wipe out
is estimated
Unfortunately, the hurricane completely __________ the entire village.
thrive
prosper
wipe out
is estimated
The population of the city __________ to be around one million people.
thrive
prosper
wipe out
is estimated
The old olive trees formed impressive __________, stretching as far as the eye could see.
groves
highly prized
extremely valuable
costly expense
The artist's paintings are __________, and collectors are willing to pay a high price for them.
groves
highly prized
extremely valuable
costly expense
Diamonds are considered an __________ gemstone due to their rarity and quality.
groves
highly prized
extremely valuable
costly expense
Maintaining a yacht can be quite a __________, with costs for upkeep and maintenance.
groves
highly prized
extremely valuable
costly expense
Saffron is a(n) __________ spice known for its unique flavor and vibrant color.
highly prized
costly ingredient
extremely valuable commodity
spare expense
The antique vase was a(n) __________ piece, valued at over a million dollars.
highly prized
costly ingredient
extremely valuable commodity
spare expense
Gold has long been traded as a(n) __________ in various cultures around the world.
highly prized
costly ingredient
extremely valuable commodity
spare expense
The family had to __________ no expense when it came to their daughter's education.
thrive
prosper
spare
successfully smuggle
It's important to __________ no effort in achieving your goals.
thrive
prosper
spare
successfully smuggle
The explorer __________ a rare artifact from a hidden temple in the jungle.
successfully smuggled
is estimated
wipe out
groves
The black market was known for its ability to __________ goods past customs.
successfully smuggle
groves
spare
costly expense
What is the synonym of "prosper"?
fail
succeed
decrease
collapse
What is the synonym of "wipe out"?
rebuild
restore
preserve
destroy
What is the synonym of "is estimated"?
speculated
determined
assessed
guessed
What is the synonym of "groves"?
meadows
orchards
deserts
valleys
What is the synonym of "spare"?
save
deplete
preserve
utilize
What is the synonym of "costly expense"?
inexpensive cost
expensive price
low-priced expenditure
economical spending
What is the synonym of "extremely valuable commodity"?
invaluable asset
worthless possession
rare resource
cheap belonging
What is the antonym of "thrive"?
prosper
flourish
expand
decline
What is the antonym of "highly prized"?
disregarded
appreciated
valuable
esteemed
What is the antonym of "successfully smuggled"?
legally transported
covertly transfer
secretly sold and bought
illegally moved
