TOEFL Vocabulary Test — Level 1, Day 2

Five more beginner-level words to check, continuing from Level 1, Day 1. For each sentence, choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the bolded word, then check your answers against the key at the end.

1. After the long delay, several passengers were reluctant to board the next flight.

   • A. eager
   • B. unwilling
   • C. exhausted
   • D. confused

2. The bridge was built with durable materials designed to withstand decades of heavy traffic.

   • A. fragile
   • B. inexpensive
   • C. long-lasting
   • D. unusual

3. The team had adequate supplies to finish the project without ordering more materials.

   • A. insufficient
   • B. sufficient
   • C. excessive
   • D. outdated

4. Concern about the new policy became widespread across the entire region within a few weeks.

   • A. rare
   • B. common
   • C. minor
   • D. private

5. Interest in the old tradition began to diminish once younger residents moved to the city.

   • A. grow
   • B. decrease
   • C. return
   • D. spread

Answers

1. B — unwilling. "Reluctant" describes hesitation or unwillingness to do something.
2. C — long-lasting. "Durable" means able to withstand wear over a long time.
3. B — sufficient. "Adequate" means enough for a particular purpose, not more than enough.
4. B — common. "Widespread" means occurring or existing over a large area, so it matches "common" more than "rare" or "minor."
5. B — decrease. "Diminish" means to become smaller or less, the opposite of "grow."

For more practice, go back to Level 1, Day 1, or study a topic-based list in TOEFL vocabulary lists.