IELTS Vocabulary is not easy to cram, so the MCQs Platform has provided an amazing way to learn the vocabulary in a story-based approach. You learnt IELTS Vocabulary Part 3 yesterday. However, today you will learn IELTS Vocabulary Part 4. Today’s alphabet is “D”. You will learn all the words that fall under this category in story format. Once you have gone through this story, you can easily memorize all these words. At the end, you will also be provided with MCQs of these words for your practice.
Therefore, if you are going to appear in the IELTS, GRE, GAT, NAT, FPSC, SPSC, CSS, BPSC, PPSC, KPSC exams, then you should go through this story-based learning approach. It will help you get the best score in your exams. Similarly, this Vocabulary for IELTS will also help you on different platforms while speaking and writing.
THE DARING ADVENTURE OF DANTE — A “D” VOCAB STORY
Dante was a diligent, extremely hardworking explorer known for his dynamic, highly energetic personality. One morning, he stood at the edge of a dazzling, brilliantly bright valley, sparkling under the sun, ready for a new adventure.
He had a map that seemed almost impossible to decipher, needing him to decode and interpret the subtle signs carefully. Some paths were deficient, clearly lacking important markers, making the journey inadequate without extra caution.
As he walked, he noticed delicate, extremely fragile plants along the path. Their subtle beauty made him careful not to step on them, as even a small mistake could ruin them.
Dante wanted to explore a hidden cave, but he knew danger could deter, or discourage, him from continuing. Still, he did not deviate, did not diverge or stray from the main path, knowing perseverance was key.
He worked diligently, meticulously solving riddles carved into ancient stones. His careful steps helped him discern, to perceive and recognize, hidden messages that others might miss.
Sometimes, he had to be discreet, extremely cautious, and subtle, avoiding traps that could injure him or ruin his progress. When he reached the central chamber, he saw treasures disperse, scatter, and spread across the floor — gold, jewels, and rare artifacts.
Each item was distinct, completely unique in design, reflecting a diverse, varied culture of the past. Dante knew that one group of ancient guardians used to dominate, control, and overpower this land.
Some artifacts were durable, sturdy, and lasting, while others were delicate and easy to damage. Yet the energy of the place was dynamic, lively, almost alive, making Dante feel truly adventurous.
He decided to dwell, to reside and inhabit, for a while in the valley, studying the treasures and the culture of the past. Over time, some treasures began to dwindle, slowly decrease, as he cataloged and preserved them for future explorers.
Dante’s adventure proved that being diligent, dynamic, and careful could turn even the most challenging journeys into successful, memorable experiences.
Part 4 of IELTS Vocabulary
1. “Dazzling” means:
A. Dim
B. Ordinary
C. Bright, splendid
D. Dull
2. “Deceive” means:
A. Help
B. Explain
C. Mislead, trick
D. Inform
3. “Decipher” means:
A. Confuse
B. Decode, interpret
C. Misread
D. Hide
4. “Deficient” means:
A. Sufficient
B. Full
C. Abundant
D. Lacking, inadequate
5. “Delicate” means:
A. Strong
B. Rough
C. Fragile, subtle
D. Sturdy
6. “Deter” means:
A. Encourage
B. Invite
C. Support
D. Discourage
7. “Deviate” means:
A. Follow
B. Stick
C. Diverge, stray
D. Conform
8. “Diligent” means:
A. Lazy
B. Careless
C. Hardworking, meticulous
D. Negligent
9. “Diminish” means:
A. Increase
B. Expand
C. Grow
D. Reduce, decrease
10. “Discern” means:
A. Ignore
B. Forget
C. Overlook
D. Perceive, recognize