Mastering English Vocabulary: IGCSE First Language English Comprehension and Analysis

The correct term to describe a kind or type of person or thing is 'breed'. 'Category' refers to a classification system, 'species' refers to a biological classification, and 'variety' typically refers to a specific type or kind of something.

The term 'whisker' is commonly used to refer to a very small amount, similar to terms like 'pinch', 'smidgen', and 'dollop'.

A rival is someone who competes with or opposes another person, making them a competitor. A friend, sibling, or ally would not necessarily have the same competitive or opposing relationship.

The correct term for demonstrating acceptance of failure is 'defeatist', as it refers to someone who readily accepts defeat or failure.

The phrase 'to a shocking degree' implies a high level of intensity or surprise, which is synonymous with the word 'staggeringly'.

A premonition is a strong feeling or intuition that something is about to happen. While instinct and perception are related concepts, they do not specifically refer to a sense of future events. Conjecture is more about forming an opinion or theory based on incomplete information.

An egotist is someone who excessively believes in their own importance or superiority. A narcissist also exhibits similar behavior but with a focus on themselves. 'Egotarian' and 'arrogant' are not commonly used terms to describe this behavior.

The term 'lure' specifically refers to the attraction or appeal of a person or thing. While 'charm,' 'appeal,' and 'magnetism' may also describe attractiveness, they do not capture the exact meaning as 'lure'.

A braggart is someone who boasts a lot, while the other terms describe similar behavior but are not the exact synonym for boasting.