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sustainability

noun/səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depletion of resources

The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in its efforts to reduce waste and promote renewable energy sources.

sustainable developmentviabilityenduringness
word origin — derived from the Latin word 'sustinere', meaning 'to hold up' or 'to support'

IELTS Vocabulary — Set 20

Set 20 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: sustainability, feast, shelter, mentality, label. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. sustainability · noun/səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

    the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depletion of resources

    The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in its efforts to reduce waste and promote renewable energy sources.

    Synonyms: sustainable development, viability, enduringness

    Origin: derived from the Latin word 'sustinere', meaning 'to hold up' or 'to support'

  2. feast · noun/fiːst/

    a large meal typically involving elaborate dishes and a celebration

    The wedding reception was a grand feast, featuring an array of gourmet dishes and desserts.

    Synonyms: banquet, feastday, celebration

    Origin: From Old French 'feste', from Latin 'festivus', meaning 'festive, cheerful, or merry'.

  3. shelter · noun/ˈʃɛltər/

    a structure that provides protection from the elements

    The hikers found a shelter in the woods just as the storm began to brew.

    Synonyms: refuge, haven, cover

    Origin: Middle English 'shelter', from Old French 'esshelter', from Latin 'shelter' (to cover, protect)

  4. mentality · noun/mɛnˈtæl.ɪ.ti/

    the characteristic way of thinking of a person or group

    The team's success was largely due to their winning mentality, which driven them to push through challenges and strive for excellence.

    Synonyms: mindset, outlook, attitude

    Origin: from Middle French 'mentalité', from Latin 'mentalis', meaning 'of the mind'

  5. label · noun/ˈleɪbl/

    a word or phrase used to describe or identify something

    On the bottle, the label clearly states the ingredients and nutritional information.

    Synonyms: tag, designation, title

    Origin: From Middle English 'label', from Old French 'label', diminutive of 'labe', meaning 'a slip or strip'.