GRE Vocab 018-30- Ielts Resources

Question 1

slightly poisonous

Answer 1

• The term “slightly poisonous” refers to something that contains a small amount of poison or toxicity, but not enough to cause severe harm.
• The berries on that plant are slightly poisonous, so it’s best not to eat them.
• The snake’s venom is slightly poisonous, causing mild discomfort but rarely leading to serious consequences.
• The chemical in the cleaning solution is slightly poisonous, so be sure to use it in a well-ventilated area.

Question 2

discharge

Answer 2

• The word “discharge” has a few meanings, but here’s a concise explanation: it refers to the act of releasing or emitting something, often from a specific source.
• The hospital discharged the patient after successful treatment.
• The factory discharged pollutants into the river, harming the environment.
• The soldier received an honorable discharge from the military.

Question 3

object discarded

Answer 3

• The term “object discarded” refers to something that has been thrown away or abandoned.
• The old chair by the roadside was an object discarded by its previous owner.
• She found an object discarded in the attic—a dusty, forgotten journal.
• The beach was littered with discarded objects like plastic bottles and broken shells.

Question 4

rubbish

Answer 4

• The term “rubbish” refers to waste material, trash, or things that are considered useless or of poor quality.
• The overflowing bin was filled with rubbish from the party.
• She sorted the recyclables from the general rubbish.
• The old broken toys were thrown into the rubbish bin.

Question 5

districts

Answer 5

• The term “districts” refers to specific areas or regions within a larger geographical location, often with distinct boundaries or characteristics.
• In New York City, each borough is divided into several districts for administrative purposes.
• The historic downtown area is part of the cultural district known for its art galleries and theaters.
• The school board oversees educational policies across multiple districts in the county.

Question 6

census collection

Answer 6

• The term “census collection” refers to the process of gathering demographic information about a population, typically conducted by government authorities.
• The national census collection occurs every ten years to track population trends.
• Researchers analyze data from the latest census collection to understand migration patterns.
• The government uses census collection results for resource allocation and policy planning.

Question 7

standardized coding form

Answer 7

• The term “standardized coding form” refers to a consistent and uniform structure or format used for writing code. It ensures that programmers follow a common set of rules and conventions when creating software.
• In software development, adhering to a standardized coding form improves code readability and maintainability.
• The team adopted a specific coding form that includes indentation, naming conventions, and comments.
• Code reviews often assess whether developers follow the established standardized coding form.

Question 8

researchers cross-tabulate

Answer 8

• The term “researchers cross-tabulate” refers to the practice of analyzing data by creating a table that shows the relationship between two or more variables. In this table, the rows represent one variable, the columns represent another, and the cells contain aggregated data or frequencies.
• Researchers cross-tabulate survey responses to explore connections between age and voting preferences.
• By cross-tabulating data on income and education level, researchers identify patterns in consumer behavior.
• The cross-tabulation of gender and job satisfaction revealed interesting insights about workplace dynamics.

Question 9

information from census

Answer 9

• The phrase “information from census” refers to data collected during a population survey conducted by government authorities.
• Information from the census helps policymakers allocate resources effectively.
• Census data provides insights into demographic trends and population distribution.
• Researchers analyze information from census to understand social and economic patterns.

Question 10

considerable discrepancy

Answer 10

• The term “considerable discrepancy” refers to a significant difference or inconsistency between two things.
• The accountant noticed a considerable discrepancy between the company’s financial records and the bank statements.
• There was a considerable discrepancy in the test scores of the two groups, raising questions about the fairness of the exam.
• The witness’s testimony had a considerable discrepancy compared to the security camera footage.

Question 11

excavation

Answer 11

• The term “excavation” refers to the process of digging or uncovering something, often to reveal historical artifacts, fossils, or buried structures.
• Archaeologists conducted an excavation at the ancient site, unearthing pottery fragments and ancient tools.
• The construction crew began the excavation for the new subway tunnel.
• The excavation of the dinosaur bones revealed a nearly complete skeleton.

Question 12

excavation before

Answer 12

• The phrase “excavation before” does not have a standard meaning in English. However, if you meant “excavation” in general, it refers to the process of digging or uncovering something, often to reveal historical artifacts, fossils, or buried structures.
• Archaeologists conducted an excavation at the ancient site, unearthing pottery fragments and ancient tools.
• The construction crew began the excavation for the new subway tunnel.
• The excavation of the dinosaur bones revealed a nearly complete skeleton.

Question 13

rather inactive

Answer 13

• The phrase “rather inactive” describes something that is not very active or lacks significant movement or engagement.
• During winter, the reptiles become rather inactive, seeking shelter from the cold.
• The old computer was rather inactive, taking longer to respond to commands.
• His lifestyle was rather inactive, with minimal physical activity.

Question 14

remained inactive

Answer 14

• The phrase “remained inactive” describes a state where something or someone has not been active or engaged.
• Despite the alarm, the volcano remained inactive for years.
• During the lockdown, most businesses remained inactive due to restrictions.
• The old watch had remained inactive in the drawer for decades.

Question 15

swamps

Answer 15

• an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
• overwhelm or flood with water. A huge wave swamped the canoes
• A swamp is an area of very wet land with wild plants growing in it.
• If something swamps a place or object, it fills it with water.
  A rogue wave swamped the boat.

-The Ventura river burst its banks, swamping a mobile home park.

Question 16

legible

Answer 16

• Legible writing is clear enough to read.
• My handwriting isn’t very legible.
• …a barely legible sign.
• able to be discovered; discernible

Question 17

discarded

Answer 17

• If you discard something, you get rid of it because you no longer want it or need it.
• Read the manufacturer’s guidelines before discarding the box

Question 18

hazardous substances

Answer 18

• A hazardous substance was found at the property, police said.
• There was also dioxin (polychlorinated dibenzodioxins) in the water, a very hazardous substance.
• From the opening years of the century the hazards associated with transporting such a hazardou

Question 19

pesticides

Answer 19

• Pesticides are chemicals which farmers put on their crops to kill harmful insects.
• And who imagined there were so many pesticides in apple juice?

Question 20

landfills

Answer 20

• Landfill is a method of getting rid of very large amounts of rubbish by burying it in a large deep hole.
• …the environmental costs of landfill.

Question 21

municipal

Answer 21

• Municipal means associated with or belonging to a city or town that has its own local government.
• The municipal authorities gave the go-ahead for the march.

Question 22

toxic

Answer 22

• A toxic substance is poisonous.
• the cost of cleaning up toxic waste.
  These products are not toxic to humans.

Question 23

leachates

Answer 23

• water that carries salts dissolved out of materials through which it has percolated, esp polluted water from a refuse tip

Question 24

poss less of

Answer 24

• ‘As poss’ means the same as ‘as possible’.
• Tell them I’ll be there as soon as poss.

Question 25

the composition of landfills

Answer 25

• When you talk about the composition of something, you are referring to the way in which its various parts are put together and arranged.
• Forests vary greatly in composition from one part of the country to another.

Question 26

Disposable nappies

Answer 26

• (nappy) A nappy is a piece of soft thick cloth or paper which is fastened round a baby’s bottom in order to soak up its urine and faeces.

Question 27

construction debris

Answer 27

• Debris is pieces from something that has been destroyed or pieces of rubbish or unwanted material that are spread around.
• I watched the rescue workers sifting through the debris.

Question 28

plastic wrapping

Answer 28

• Wrapping is something such as paper or plastic which is used to cover and protect something.
• He raced into the living room with his package, excitedly pulling at the wrappings.

Question 29

solid waste stream

Answer 29

• A stream of smoke, air, or liquid is a narrow moving mass of it.
• The window was open, letting in streams of cold sea air