The letter was sent by an anonymous author, leaving everyone guessing who wrote it.
synonyms
unnamedunidentifiednameless
word origin — derived from Greek 'anōnymos', from 'a-' (without) + 'onuma' (name)
IELTS Vocabulary — Set 170
Set 170 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: anonymous, trivial, ignorant, illegal, possessive. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
anonymous · adjective/əˈnɑː.nɪ.məs/
not identified by name or not known
The letter was sent by an anonymous author, leaving everyone guessing who wrote it.
Synonyms: unnamed, unidentified, nameless
Origin: derived from Greek 'anōnymos', from 'a-' (without) + 'onuma' (name)
trivial · adjective/ˈtrɪv.i.əl/
of little value or importance
The committee dismissed the proposal, considering it to be a trivial matter that did not warrant further discussion.
Synonyms: insignificant, minor, unimportant
Origin: from Latin 'trivialis' meaning 'belonging to the street, common, or trivial', from 'trivium' meaning 'the place where three roads meet', signifying something common or ordinary.
ignorant · adjective/ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/
lacking knowledge or awareness in general or regarding a particular subject
Despite the wealth of information available online, many people remain ignorant about climate change and its impacts.
Synonyms: uninformed, uneducated, illiterate
Origin: Middle English: from Latin 'ignorans', present participle of 'ignorare' which means 'not to know'
illegal · adjective/ɪˈliɡəl/
not allowed by law
The authorities shut down the illegal gambling operation that had been running in the basement.
Synonyms: unlawful, illicit, forbidden
Origin: from the prefix 'il-' meaning not + 'legal' from Latin 'legalis', meaning lawful
possessive · adjective/pəˈzɛsɪv/
indicating ownership or possession
Her possessive attitude toward her belongings made it difficult for her to share with others.
Synonyms: owning, owning, proprietary
Origin: from Latin 'possessivus', meaning 'to possess'