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exception

noun/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/

definition

a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule

example

Everyone in the team was required to submit their reports by Friday, but John was the only exception due to his unexpected illness.

synonyms
anomalydeviationexclusion
word origin — from Latin 'exceptio', from 'excipere' meaning 'to take out' or 'exclude'

IELTS Vocabulary — Set 7

Set 7 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: exception, publicity, midst, premises, parameter. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. exception · noun/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/

    a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule

    Everyone in the team was required to submit their reports by Friday, but John was the only exception due to his unexpected illness.

    Synonyms: anomaly, deviation, exclusion

    Origin: from Latin 'exceptio', from 'excipere' meaning 'to take out' or 'exclude'

  2. publicity · noun/pəˈblɪs.ɪ.ti/

    the notice or attention given to someone or something by the media

    The new movie received a lot of positive publicity due to its star-studded cast and engaging storyline.

    Synonyms: promotion, publicity, exposure

    Origin: The word 'publicity' originates from the Latin word 'publicus,' meaning 'public,' combined with the suffix '-ity' which denotes a state or condition.

  3. midst · noun/mɪdst/

    the central point or part of something

    In the midst of the storm, we found a safe place to seek shelter.

    Synonyms: middle, center, heart

    Origin: from Old English 'mid(e)est', meaning 'in the middle or midst'.

  4. premises · noun/ˈprɛmɪsɪz/

    a proposition or statement that an argument is based on

    The argument rests on the premises that all humans have the right to freedom and equality.

    Synonyms: assumptions, propositions, foundations

    Origin: The word 'premises' originates from the Latin term 'praemissa,' which means 'that which is sent before.' It evolved through Middle English, referring to a statement in logic.

  5. parameter · noun/pəˈræmɪtər/

    a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process or activity

    The research team established clear parameters for the study to ensure that the findings would be relevant and reliable.

    Synonyms: bound, limit, constraint

    Origin: from the Greek 'parametron', meaning 'a measure beside'.