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temperament

noun/ˈtɛmpərmənt/

definition

a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior

example

Her cheerful temperament made her the life of the party, effortlessly drawing everyone into conversation.

synonyms
dispositioncharacternature
word origin — Middle English, from Old French 'temperament' based on Latin 'temperamentum', from 'temperare' meaning 'to mix, blend'.

IELTS Vocabulary — Set 8

Set 8 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: temperament, mining, compromise, fragmentation, allocation. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. temperament · noun/ˈtɛmpərmənt/

    a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior

    Her cheerful temperament made her the life of the party, effortlessly drawing everyone into conversation.

    Synonyms: disposition, character, nature

    Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'temperament' based on Latin 'temperamentum', from 'temperare' meaning 'to mix, blend'.

  2. mining · noun/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

    the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth

    The mining industry plays a crucial role in the economy by providing essential raw materials for various sectors.

    Synonyms: extraction, quarrying, dredging

    Origin: Middle English: from Old French miner, from Latin minera 'to mine, extract metal'

  3. compromise · noun/ˈkɑmprəmaɪz/

    an agreement or settlement of a dispute reached by each side making concessions

    After hours of negotiation, the two parties finally reached a compromise that satisfied both sides.

    Synonyms: agreement, settlement, concession

    Origin: From Middle French 'compromis', from Latin 'compromissum' (a mutual promise), from 'com-' (together) + 'promittere' (to promise).

  4. fragmentation · noun/fræɡmənˈteɪʃən/

    the process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments

    The fragmentation of the old political party led to the emergence of several new factions competing for influence.

    Synonyms: splintering, division, breakup

    Origin: from late Latin 'fragmentatio', from the Latin 'fragmentum', meaning 'a piece broken off'.

  5. allocation · noun/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/

    the process of distributing resources or duties among various recipients

    The allocation of funds for the new community center was approved during the last town hall meeting.

    Synonyms: distribution, allotment, apportionment

    Origin: from Middle French 'allocation' (meaning 'allocation, assignment'), derived from 'allouer', which comes from Latin 'allōcare' ('to assign, to distribute')