202 Iielts test 1

Question 1

brash(adj), brashness(n) , rashness

Answer 1

behaving too confidently and speaking too loudly – used to show disapproval
brash journalists

Question 2

distinctive (adj)

Answer 2

having a special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to recognize
a rock band with a distinctive sound
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Question 3

splendour (n)

Answer 3

impressive beauty, especially of a large building or large place
splendour of
We marvelled at the splendour of the scenery.

Question 4

bustle (v)

Answer 4

to move around quickly, looking very busy

Question 5

forge (v)

Answer 5

to develop something new, especially a strong relationship with other people, groups, or countries SYN form
forge a relationship/alliance/link etc (with somebody)
In 1776 the United States forged an alliance with France.

Question 6

abiding (adj)

Answer 6

an abiding feeling or belief continues for a long time and is not likely to change SYN lasting
Phil has a deep and abiding love for his family.

Question 7

acclaim (v)

Answer 7

to praise someone or something publicly

His work was acclaimed by art critics.

Question 8

meddled with

Answer 8

o deliberately try to influence or change a situation that does not concern you, or that you do not understand SYN interfere
I’m not the sort of newspaper owner who meddles with editorial policy.

Question 9

hail (v)

Answer 9

to describe someone or something as being very good
hail somebody/something as something
Lang’s first film was immediately hailed as a masterpiece.

Question 10

appreciably

Answer 10

large enough to be noticed or considered important SYN significant
There’s no appreciable change in the patient’s condition.

Question 11

vowed (v) (n)

Answer 11

to make a serious promise to yourself or someone else SYN promise
vow to do something
Supporters have vowed to continue the protest until Adams is released.

Question 12

petty

Answer 12

a petty problem, detail etc is small and unimportant SYN trivial