The blind man navigated the bustling city with the help of his guide dog.
synonyms
sightlessvisionlessunseeing
word origin — Old English 'blind', from Proto-Germanic '*blinda', possibly from Proto-Indo-European '*bʰlendʰ-', meaning 'to blind, to be blind'.
blind, apologetic, elastic, mandatory, predominant: meanings and examples
Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 36. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
blind · adjective/blaɪnd/
unable to see or lacking the sense of sight
The blind man navigated the bustling city with the help of his guide dog.
Synonyms: sightless, visionless, unseeing
Origin: Old English 'blind', from Proto-Germanic '*blinda', possibly from Proto-Indo-European '*bʰlendʰ-', meaning 'to blind, to be blind'.
apologetic · adjective/əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/
expressing or showing regret or remorse
She gave an apologetic smile after accidentally bumping into me in the hallway.
Synonyms: regretful, remorseful, contrite
Origin: from Middle French 'apologétique', from Latin 'apologeticus', from Greek 'apologetikos', meaning 'to speak in defense of'
elastic · adjective/ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming shape after deformation
The rubber band is highly elastic, allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape effortlessly.
Synonyms: flexible, stretchable, springy
Origin: From French 'élastique', derived from Greek 'elasstikos' meaning 'able to be distended'.
mandatory · adjective/ˈmændəˌtɔri/
required by law or rules
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most states to ensure passenger safety.
Synonyms: compulsory, obligatory, required
Origin: from Latin 'mandatorius', from 'mandare' meaning 'to command'
predominant · adjective/prɪˈdɑː.mɪ.nənt/
having the greatest importance or influence
The predominant influence of social media on youth culture cannot be ignored.
Synonyms: dominant, prevailing, chief
Origin: from Latin 'praedominari', meaning 'to prevail over'