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commodity

noun/kəˈmɑːdəti/

definition

a basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type

example

Oil is a highly traded commodity in the global market, influencing economies worldwide.

synonyms
goodproductarticle
word origin — from Middle French 'commodité' (from Latin 'commoditas', meaning 'suitability, advantage, convenience')

IELTS Vocabulary — Set 190

Set 190 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: commodity, bundle, stove, endurance, brilliance. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. commodity · noun/kəˈmɑːdəti/

    a basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type

    Oil is a highly traded commodity in the global market, influencing economies worldwide.

    Synonyms: good, product, article

    Origin: from Middle French 'commodité' (from Latin 'commoditas', meaning 'suitability, advantage, convenience')

  2. bundle · noun/ˈbʌndəl/

    a collection of several items tied or wrapped together

    She carried a large bundle of newspapers to the office every morning.

    Synonyms: bunch, package, parcel

    Origin: Middle English 'bundel', from Old Norse 'byndill', from 'binda' meaning to bind.

  3. stove · noun/stoʊv/

    a device for cooking or heating that typically consists of a flame or electric element and a surface for pots and pans

    She placed the pot on the stove to boil water for pasta.

    Synonyms: oven, range, cooker

    Origin: The word 'stove' originates from the Middle Dutch 'stoof', meaning 'a heated room', and is related to the Old High German 'stuofa', which means 'room' or 'enclosed space'.

  4. endurance · noun/ɪnˈdʊr.əns/

    the ability to withstand hardship or adversity over a prolonged period

    The marathon is a true test of endurance, as runners must push through physical and mental challenges for hours on end.

    Synonyms: tolerance, stamina, perseverance

    Origin: derived from the Latin 'durantia', which is a form of 'durare', meaning 'to last, to endure'.

  5. brilliance · noun/ˈbrɪl.jəns/

    extraordinary intelligence or talent

    The scientist's brilliance in problem-solving led to groundbreaking discoveries in renewable energy.

    Synonyms: genius, talent, intelligence

    Origin: from Middle English 'brilancie', from Old French 'brilliance', based on Latin 'brillantem', the present participle of 'brillare' meaning 'to shine'