IELTS Vocabulary — Set 159

Set 159 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: supplement, deregulation, eventuality, breadth, intolerance. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. supplement · noun/ˈsʌplɪmənt/

   something added to enhance or complete something else

   The athlete takes a protein supplement to enhance her performance during training.

   Synonyms: addition, adjunct, enhancement

   Origin: From Latin 'supplementum', meaning 'something added, addition'

2. deregulation · noun/ˌdiːrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

   the removal or reduction of government regulations in a particular industry

   The recent deregulation of the telecommunications industry has led to increased competition and lower prices for consumers.

   Synonyms: liberalization, decontrol, unregulation

   Origin: The word 'deregulation' is formed from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'regulation', which comes from the Latin 'regulatio', meaning 'a rule' or 'to regulate'.

3. eventuality · noun/ɪˌvɛn.tʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/

   a possible future event or outcome

   In the event of an unexpected eventuality, we have a contingency plan in place to address any potential issues.

   Synonyms: possibility, likelihood, contingency

   Origin: The word 'eventuality' comes from the Latin 'eventus' meaning 'outcome' or 'event', and combines with the suffix '-ality' to denote a state or condition.

4. breadth · noun/brɛdθ/

   the distance or measurement between two opposite sides or surfaces

   The breadth of the river makes it difficult to cross without a bridge.

   Synonyms: width, extent, span

   Origin: Middle English 'brede', from Old English 'brǣde'; related to Dutch 'breed' and German 'breit'.

5. intolerance · noun/ɪnˈtɑːlərəns/

   unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own

   His intolerance towards different cultural practices led to heated debates within the community.

   Synonyms: bigotry, prejudice, narrow-mindedness

   Origin: From Latin 'intolerantia', from 'intolerans', which means 'not able to be endured'.