Set 140 · Study 1 / 5
Exitthe quality of being careful about what one decides to do or say
The manager exercised discretion in choosing which employees should receive promotions, considering both their performance and potential.
Set 140 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: discretion, coverage, schedule, basis, incentive. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the quality of being careful about what one decides to do or say
The manager exercised discretion in choosing which employees should receive promotions, considering both their performance and potential.
the extent to which something is covered or included
The insurance policy offers extensive coverage for damages caused by natural disasters.
a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times
The conference schedule outlines all the keynote speakers and their presentation times throughout the two-day event.
the underlying support or foundation for an idea argument or process
The scientist presented her findings on a solid empirical basis, which significantly strengthened her argument.
something that motivates or encourages someone to do something
The company offered a cash incentive to encourage employees to meet their sales targets.