Welcome to your IELTS Vocabulary Test 5
Choose the correct answer:
1.
Increasing fuel prices does not usually _______________ people from using their cars. (to discourage people from doing something)
2.
The college tries to _______________ students from taking exams which are not suitable for them. (to persuade someone not to do something)
3.
The committee decided to ______________ its earlier resolution on the use of its premises. (to cancel a contract or agreement)
4.
State monopolies often _____________ all forms of economic competition. (to stop an activity, usually by making laws or using your authority)
5.
The Cornucopian government made the sudden decision to _______________ diplomatic relations with their neighbouring countries. (to end something such as a friendship or a connection completely and permanently)
6.
You should never _________________ a good job when it’s offered to you. (to refuse something which is offered)
7.
We decided to ___________________ the competition when three of our team members became ill. (to decide not to support or be part of a project or activity after you have agreed to)
8.
Oil and petroleum companies ___________________ that they are harming the environment. (to state that something someone has said is not true or correct)
9.
Travel companies do not normally give refunds if their customers ________________ their holiday at the last moment. (to stop something which has been planned)
10.
It’s important to _________________ rumours before too many people hear them. (to stop something from continuing, especially things people say or believe: rumours, doubts, speculation, etc.)
