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chamber

noun/ˈtʃeɪmbər/

definition

a room or enclosed space used for a specific purpose

example

The conference was held in a large meeting chamber to accommodate all the attendees.

synonyms
roomhallsuite
word origin — Middle English 'chaumber', from Old French 'chambre', from Latin 'camera', meaning 'a vaulted room or chamber'.

chamber, client, empowerment, norm, progressiveness: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 49. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. chamber · noun/ˈtʃeɪmbər/

    a room or enclosed space used for a specific purpose

    The conference was held in a large meeting chamber to accommodate all the attendees.

    Synonyms: room, hall, suite

    Origin: Middle English 'chaumber', from Old French 'chambre', from Latin 'camera', meaning 'a vaulted room or chamber'.

  2. client · noun/ˈklaɪənt/

    a person or organization that uses the services of a professional or business

    The lawyer presented the case for her new client during the court hearing.

    Synonyms: customer, patron, buyer

    Origin: from Latin 'cliens', meaning 'follower, retainer'

  3. empowerment · noun/ɪmˈpaʊərmənt/

    the process of giving individuals or groups the authority, power, or confidence to make decisions and take actions

    The empowerment of women in the workplace has led to more diverse leadership and innovative ideas.

    Synonyms: enablement, authorization, autonomy

    Origin: The word 'empowerment' is derived from the verb 'empower', combining 'em-' (a variant of 'en-', meaning to cause to be or to provide with) and 'power', from the Late Latin 'potere' meaning to be able.

  4. norm · noun/nɔrm/

    a standard or pattern of behavior that is typical or expected in a particular group or society

    In many cultures, shaking hands upon greeting is a social norm that signifies respect and acknowledgment.

    Synonyms: standard, guideline, criterion

    Origin: Late Latin 'norma' meaning 'a carpenter's square, rule, principle'

  5. progressiveness · noun/prəˈɡrɛs.ɪv.nəs/

    the quality of being progressive or favoring social reform and innovation

    The progressiveness of the new policies is evident in their focus on equality and environmental sustainability.

    Synonyms: advancement, reformist, forwardness

    Origin: The word 'progressiveness' originates from 'progressive,' which comes from the Latin 'progressus,' meaning 'advance' or 'a going forward.' The suffix '-ness' is used to form nouns expressing a state or quality.