generous in giving to those in need or showing kindness to others
example
She has always been a charitable donor, supporting local shelters and food banks with generous contributions.
synonyms
generousbenevolentaltruistic
word origin — Middle English 'charitable', from Old French 'charitable', from Late Latin 'caritativus', from Latin 'caritas' meaning 'dear, valued, beloved'.
IELTS Vocabulary — Set 10
Set 10 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: charitable, random, ideological, economical, transformative. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
charitable · adjective/ˈtʃɛr.ɪ.tə.bəl/
generous in giving to those in need or showing kindness to others
She has always been a charitable donor, supporting local shelters and food banks with generous contributions.
Synonyms: generous, benevolent, altruistic
Origin: Middle English 'charitable', from Old French 'charitable', from Late Latin 'caritativus', from Latin 'caritas' meaning 'dear, valued, beloved'.
random · adjective/ˈrændəm/
made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision
She picked a random number from the hat during the raffle draw.
Synonyms: arbitrary, haphazard, chance
Origin: from Latin 'randō', meaning 'running' or 'to run', related to the idea of something occurring without a specific purpose or method.
ideological · adjective/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
relating to a system of ideas and ideals, especially those that form the basis of economic or political theory and policy
The party's ideological stance on healthcare reform has attracted both support and criticism from various sectors of society.
Synonyms: theoretical, philosophical, dogmatic
Origin: The word 'ideological' originates from the early 19th century, derived from 'ideology' (1796), which is based on the French 'idéologie', combining 'idea' and 'logy' (study of).
economical · adjective/ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/
using resources carefully and without waste
The new heating system is extremely economical, allowing us to reduce our utility bills while maintaining comfort in our home.
Synonyms: frugal, cost-effective, thrifty
Origin: derived from the Greek word 'oikonomikos', meaning 'skilled in household management', which comes from 'oikonomia', meaning 'household management' or 'economy'.
transformative · adjective/trænsˈfɔrmətɪv/
causing a significant change or alteration in form, appearance, or character
The new education policy introduced transformative changes in the curriculum, making it more inclusive and engaging for students.