Quiz2Know

English

English vocabulary — B2

Intermediate-to-upper vocabulary at CEFR level B2.

This is a free, 6-question multiple-choice quiz. Answer each question to see whether you got it right, with an explanation for every answer. There is no sign-up and no time limit — take it as many times as you like, and scroll down for the full answer key once you are done.

Question 1 of 6

0 correct

What does "reluctant" mean?

Press A–D to choose · Enter to submit

Answer key & explanations

Every question in this quiz, with the correct answer marked and an explanation of why it is right. Use it to revise before or after taking the quiz above.

  1. 1.What does "reluctant" mean?

    • AEager and enthusiastic
    • BUnwilling or hesitant✓ Correct
    • CExtremely tired
    • DVery generous

    Correct answer: Unwilling or hesitant

    "Reluctant" describes being unwilling or hesitant to do something.

  2. 2.Which word best fits: "The results were _____ enough to justify further investment."

    • Anegligible
    • Bconsiderable✓ Correct
    • Cinvisible
    • Dreluctant

    Correct answer: considerable

    "Considerable" means large or significant in amount — fitting the context of justifying investment.

  3. 3.What does "inevitable" mean?

    • AImpossible to avoid✓ Correct
    • BVery unlikely
    • CDeliberately planned
    • DCompletely optional

    Correct answer: Impossible to avoid

    "Inevitable" means certain to happen; unavoidable.

  4. 4.A "controversy" is best described as...

    • AA minor scheduling conflict
    • BA prolonged public disagreement or dispute✓ Correct
    • CA formal celebration
    • DA type of legal contract

    Correct answer: A prolonged public disagreement or dispute

    A "controversy" is a prolonged argument or disagreement, often public.

  5. 5.Which is the best synonym for "efficient"?

    • AWasteful
    • BProductive with minimal waste✓ Correct
    • CExpensive
    • DSlow but careful

    Correct answer: Productive with minimal waste

    "Efficient" means achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or resources.

  6. 6.What does it mean if a decision is "ambiguous"?

    • AIt is very clear
    • BIt can be understood in more than one way✓ Correct
    • CIt was made too quickly
    • DIt is final and binding

    Correct answer: It can be understood in more than one way

    "Ambiguous" means open to more than one interpretation.

More free quizzes