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scope

noun/skoʊp/

the extent or range of consideration, action, or influence

The scope of the project was expanded to include additional research areas.

rangeextentpurview
word origin — from Latin 'scopos' meaning 'aim, goal, or mark'

IELTS Vocabulary — Set 108

Set 108 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: scope, elaboration, complication, undertaking, desire. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. scope · noun/skoʊp/

    the extent or range of consideration, action, or influence

    The scope of the project was expanded to include additional research areas.

    Synonyms: range, extent, purview

    Origin: from Latin 'scopos' meaning 'aim, goal, or mark'

  2. elaboration · noun/ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

    the process of developing or presenting a theory, policy, or system in further detail

    The committee agreed that more elaboration on the proposed policy was necessary to address the concerns raised during the discussion.

    Synonyms: development, expansion, refinement

    Origin: from Latin 'elaboratio', meaning 'to work out' or 'to process'

  3. complication · noun/ˌkɑmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

    a difficult or complex situation or condition

    The ongoing negotiations hit a major complication when new regulations were introduced unexpectedly.

    Synonyms: difficulty, predicament, entanglement

    Origin: from Latin 'complicatio', meaning 'a folding together'

  4. undertaking · noun/ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ/

    a formal pledge or commitment to undertake a particular task or obligation

    The company made a formal undertaking to complete the project by the end of the year.

    Synonyms: commitment, pledge, assurance

    Origin: from Old English 'under-tacan', meaning to take upon oneself

  5. desire · noun/dɪˈzaɪɚ/

    a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen

    Her desire for success motivated her to work late into the night.

    Synonyms: longing, craving, wish

    Origin: from Old French 'desir' and from Latin 'desiderare', meaning 'to long for, to wish for'