The university implemented new institutional policies to enhance student engagement and support.
synonyms
organizationalstructuralsystemic
word origin — from Late Latin 'institutionalis', from 'institutio' meaning 'a setting up, establishment'
IELTS Vocabulary — Set 112
Set 112 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: institutional, enforceable, literal, vague, invigorating. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
institutional · adjective/ˌɪn.stɪˈtuː.ʃən.əl/
relating to an organization or establishment
The university implemented new institutional policies to enhance student engagement and support.
Synonyms: organizational, structural, systemic
Origin: from Late Latin 'institutionalis', from 'institutio' meaning 'a setting up, establishment'
enforceable · adjective/ɪnˈfɔrsəbl/
capable of being imposed or upheld by law
The contract contained several enforceable clauses that could be upheld in court if either party failed to meet their obligations.
Synonyms: compelling, obligatory, binding
Origin: from the verb 'enforce', derived from Old French 'enforcier', meaning to strengthen or make stronger, and the suffix '-able', indicating capability.
literal · adjective/ˈlɪtərəl/
taking words in their most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
When he said he was feeling blue, he didn't mean it in the literal sense; he was just having a bad day.
Synonyms: exact, straightforward, plain
Origin: from Latin 'literalis', meaning 'of letters'
vague · adjective/veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or outlined
The instructions for the project were so vague that I wasn't sure how to proceed.
Synonyms: ambiguous, unclear, imprecise
Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'vague', from Latin 'vagus' meaning 'wandering, unsteady'
invigorating · adjective/ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋ/
making one feel lively and energetic
The invigorating morning breeze filled the entire park with a sense of freshness and energy.
Synonyms: refreshing, energizing, stimulating
Origin: The word 'invigorating' comes from the Latin 'invigorare', where 'in-' means 'in, on' and 'vigorare' means 'to make strong', derived from 'vigor' meaning 'strength, energy'.