Set 119 · Study 1 / 5
Exitthe state of being immature or lacking emotional or intellectual development
His constant need for attention revealed his emotional immaturity, making it hard for him to maintain stable relationships.
Set 119 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: immaturity, relief, clarification, emergence, discrepancy. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the state of being immature or lacking emotional or intellectual development
His constant need for attention revealed his emotional immaturity, making it hard for him to maintain stable relationships.
a feeling of alleviation or improvement from distress or discomfort
After days of worrying about the exam results, the letter finally arrived, bringing a sense of relief that washed over her.
the act of making something clear or easier to understand
The teacher provided clarification on the complex math problem to ensure all students understood the solution.
the process of coming into view or becoming visible
The emergence of new technologies has transformed the way we communicate and connect with each other.
a difference or inconsistency between two or more things
There was a significant discrepancy between the reports submitted by the two departments, leading to confusion about the project’s actual progress.