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accountability

noun/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

definition

the obligation to explain, justify, and take responsibility for one's actions

example

The management team emphasized the importance of accountability in ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget.

synonyms
responsibilityanswerabilityliability
word origin — Late Middle English from 'account' + 'ability' (from Latin 'abitilitas')

IELTS Vocabulary — Set 142

Set 142 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: accountability, innovation, collision, inconsistency, trend. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. accountability · noun/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

    the obligation to explain, justify, and take responsibility for one's actions

    The management team emphasized the importance of accountability in ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget.

    Synonyms: responsibility, answerability, liability

    Origin: Late Middle English from 'account' + 'ability' (from Latin 'abitilitas')

  2. innovation · noun/ɪnəˈveɪʃən/

    the process of creating new ideas or methods that improve products, services, or processes

    The company's commitment to innovation has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies that have transformed the industry.

    Synonyms: invention, novelty, improvement

    Origin: from Latin 'innovatio', from 'innovare' meaning 'to renew or change', composed of 'in-' (into) and 'novus' (new)

  3. collision · noun/kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

    an instance of two or more objects coming together with force

    The collision between the two cars resulted in significant damage to both vehicles.

    Synonyms: crash, impact, encounter

    Origin: from Latin 'collisio', from 'collidere' meaning 'to strike together'

  4. inconsistency · noun/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsɪ/

    the state of being contradictory or incompatible

    The inconsistency in his arguments led to confusion among the audience.

    Synonyms: discrepancy, contradiction, inconsistency

    Origin: from Middle French 'inconsistance' or Latin 'inconsistentia', from 'in-' (not) + 'consistere' (to stand together)

  5. trend · noun/trɛnd/

    a general direction in which something is developing or changing

    The latest trend in fashion is leaning towards sustainable materials and eco-friendly practices.

    Synonyms: tendency, movement, direction

    Origin: Middle English 'trenden', from Old English 'trendan', meaning 'to turn or revolve'.