a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election
example
The hiring committee interviewed several strong candidates for the marketing position.
synonyms
applicant,nominee,contender
word origin — The word 'candidate' comes from the Latin 'candidatus', which means 'clothed in white'. It was used in ancient Rome to describe those seeking a public office, who wore white togas.
IELTS Vocabulary — Set 31
Set 31 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: candidate, burden, exposure, potentiality, rumor. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
candidate · noun/ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/
a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election
The hiring committee interviewed several strong candidates for the marketing position.
Synonyms: applicant,nominee,contender
Origin: The word 'candidate' comes from the Latin 'candidatus', which means 'clothed in white'. It was used in ancient Rome to describe those seeking a public office, who wore white togas.
burden · noun/ˈbɜr.dən/
a heavy load or responsibility
After his father's death, he felt the heavy burden of responsibility to take care of the family.
Synonyms: load, responsibility, weight
Origin: Middle English burden, from Old French burdun, from Late Latin burdinum, from Latin burdus, meaning 'burden, load'
exposure · noun/ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
the state of being exposed to contact with something
The constant exposure to sunlight can lead to skin damage over time.
Synonyms: vulnerability, openness, contact
Origin: The word 'exposure' comes from the Latin 'expositio', which means 'a laying open', derived from 'exponere', meaning 'to put forth or expose'.
potentiality · noun/pəˌtɛnʃiˈælɪti/
the quality of having the capacity to develop into something in the future
The potentiality for growth in the new technology sector is immense, suggesting a promising future for innovative startups.
Synonyms: possibility, capability, potential
Origin: From the Latin 'potentialitas', from 'potentia', meaning 'power, capacity'.
rumor · noun/ˈrumər/
a widely spread story or claim of uncertain or dubious truth
There is a persistent rumor circulating that the company will be laying off workers next month.
Synonyms: gossip, hearsay, story
Origin: Middle English 'rumour', from Latin 'rumorem', meaning 'a flowing, stream'.