IGCSE English Language Vocabulary Enhancement Quiz

The correct synonym for 'hide' is 'conceal', as it means to keep something hidden or secret.

The correct synonym for 'great in importance' is monumental, because monumental implies something of great significance or importance. In contrast, insignificant, trivial, and negligible all mean lacking importance or being unimportant.

The correct term for when something appears suddenly and becomes visible is 'materialise'. The other options provided do not accurately describe the process of something becoming visible.

The correct term for a group of things that are close together is cluster. The incorrect answers, herd, pack, and flock, are terms commonly used for groups of animals, but do not specifically refer to things being close together in a cluster.

The correct synonym for 'not productive; unfertile' is 'barren'. 'Fertile' means capable of producing offspring or vegetation, 'productive' means able to produce goods or services, and 'fruitful' means producing good results or benefits.

The term 'scorching' accurately describes something that is extremely hot and burning. The incorrect answers 'blistering' and 'searing' are also related to high temperatures but do not specifically mean extremely hot; burning. The answer 'freezing' is the opposite of what is being described in the question.

The correct synonym for 'to take in' is incorporating, meaning to include or combine something into a larger whole. 'Absorb' and 'assimilate' also refer to taking in, but 'reject' is the opposite and means to refuse or discard.

The term 'gilded' specifically refers to something being covered with a thin layer of gold, while the incorrect answers do not capture the same meaning.

Irrigation is the correct answer as it specifically refers to the process of supplying water to land or crops to help with their growth. Fertilization, aeration, and pollination are related processes but do not specifically involve the supply of water.

An open pit refers to a large excavation where stone, rock, or minerals are extracted, often referred to as a quarry.