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discrepancy

noun/dɪsˈkrɛp.ən.si/

definition

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

example

There was a significant discrepancy between the financial records and the reported income, raising suspicions of fraud.

synonyms
disparity,difference,inconsistency
word origin — Late Middle English from Latin 'discrepantia', from 'discrepare', meaning 'to disagree'

IELTS Vocabulary — Set 160

Set 160 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: discrepancy, feasibility, reimbursement, exploitation, precedent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. discrepancy · noun/dɪsˈkrɛp.ən.si/

    a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

    There was a significant discrepancy between the financial records and the reported income, raising suspicions of fraud.

    Synonyms: disparity,difference,inconsistency

    Origin: Late Middle English from Latin 'discrepantia', from 'discrepare', meaning 'to disagree'

  2. feasibility · noun/fiː.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

    the state or degree of being easily done or attained

    The feasibility of implementing the new project within the budget was thoroughly assessed by the team.

    Synonyms: practicality, viability, possibility

    Origin: originates from the Middle French 'faisabilité', from Latin 'facere' meaning 'to do'.

  3. reimbursement · noun/ˌriːɪmˈbɜrsmənt/

    compensation paid to someone for expenses incurred or losses suffered

    After submitting the necessary paperwork, I received my reimbursement for travel expenses incurred during the business trip.

    Synonyms: repayment, compensation, refund

    Origin: The word 'reimbursement' comes from the French word 'rembourser', which means 'to refund or pay back', combined with the prefix 're-', meaning 'again'.

  4. exploitation · noun/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

    the act of using someone or something unfairly for one's own advantage

    The workers protested against the exploitation of labor in the factory, demanding better wages and working conditions.

    Synonyms: utilization, manipulation, abuse

    Origin: From the Latin 'exploitatio', meaning 'a making the most of, utilization', from 'exploiter', meaning 'to set forth, unfold'.

  5. precedent · noun/ˈprɛsɪdənt/

    an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guideline in subsequent similar circumstances

    The court's decision set a significant legal precedent that future cases will likely reference.

    Synonyms: example, instance, model

    Origin: from Latin 'praecedens', the present participle of 'praecedere', meaning to go before