IELTS Vocabulary — Set 203

Set 203 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: exit, legislation, negligence, emphasis, inference. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. exit · noun/ˈɛɡzɪt/

   the act of leaving or going out

   The emergency exit is located at the back of the building, ensuring a quick escape during a fire drill.

   Synonyms: departure, egress, way out

   Origin: from Latin 'exitus', meaning 'a going out' or 'departure'

2. legislation · noun/ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

   the process of making or enacting laws

   The new legislation aimed at improving healthcare access was passed by the Senate after months of debate.

   Synonyms: lawmaking, regulation, statute

   Origin: from Latin 'legislatio', from 'legis' (law) + 'latio' (the act of bringing or placing)

3. negligence · noun/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/

   failure to take proper care in doing something which results in damage or injury to another

   The doctor's negligence in diagnosing the patient's condition led to serious complications.

   Synonyms: carelessness, inattention, neglect

   Origin: From Latin 'negligentia', from 'neglegere' meaning 'to neglect'

4. emphasis · noun/ˈɛm.fə.sɪs/

   special importance or prominence given to something

   In her speech, she placed great emphasis on the importance of education for future generations.

   Synonyms: stress, importance, weight

   Origin: from Greek 'emphasis' meaning 'appearance' or 'showing' (from 'emphanes', meaning 'manifest, visible')

5. inference · noun/ˈɪnfərəns/

   a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning

   His inference from the data was that the new policy had a significant impact on sales.

   Synonyms: deduction, conclusion, assumption

   Origin: From Latin 'inferentia', from 'inferre' which means 'to bring in'.