IELTS Vocabulary — Set 147

Set 147 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: charge, fertility, pattern, contentment, conscience. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. charge · noun/tʃɑrdʒ/

   the amount of electricity held in a device or the responsibility for a task

   The battery has a full charge, so we can use the device without worrying about power running out.

   Synonyms: load,responsibility,task

   Origin: Middle English 'charge', from Old French 'charger', from Latin 'carricare', meaning 'to load', 'to burden'.

2. fertility · noun/fərˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/

   the ability to conceive offspring or produce young

   Many factors can influence a woman's fertility, including age, health, and lifestyle choices.

   Synonyms: fecundity, reproduction, procreation

   Origin: from Latin 'fertilitas', derived from 'fertilis' meaning 'fruitful, productive'

3. pattern · noun/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/

   a repeated decorative design or a regular arrangement of elements

   The wallpaper featured a beautiful floral pattern that enhanced the room's charm.

   Synonyms: design, motif, arrangement

   Origin: from Old French 'patron' meaning 'model or example', derived from Latin 'patronus' meaning 'patron'.

4. contentment · noun/kənˈtɛnt.mənt/

   a state of happiness and satisfaction

   After a long day of work, he found contentment in the simple pleasure of reading a good book.

   Synonyms: satisfaction, happiness, fulfillment

   Origin: Middle French 'contentement', from the verb 'contenter' meaning 'to please, to satisfy', which derives from Latin 'contentus' meaning 'satisfied, pleased'.

5. conscience · noun/ˈkɑnʃəns/

   an inner feeling or voice that guides one's sense of right and wrong

   She struggled with her conscience after lying to her best friend.

   Synonyms: morality, ethics, inner voice

   Origin: From Latin 'conscientia', meaning 'knowledge within oneself', from 'conscire', meaning 'to be aware of'.