IELTS Vocabulary — Set 91

Set 91 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: hence, inevitably, upward, properly, evidently. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. hence · adverb/hɛns/

   for this reason or therefore

   She was late to the meeting; hence, she missed the important discussion.

   Synonyms: therefore, thus, henceforth

   Origin: From Middle English 'hens', from Old English 'hence', meaning 'from this place', 'away from here'.

2. inevitably · adverb/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/

   unavoidably certain to happen

   As the storm approached, the power outages were inevitably going to happen throughout the region.

   Synonyms: unavoidably, necessarily, inescapably

   Origin: from Latin 'inevitabilis', from 'in-' (not) + 'evitabilis' (avoidable)

3. upward · adverb/ˈʌp.wɚd/

   in the direction of higher position or level

   The hot air balloon floated upward into the clear blue sky.

   Synonyms: up, upwards, skyward

   Origin: From Old English 'upweard', composed of 'up' + the suffix '-ward'.

4. properly · adverb/ˈprɑː.pər.li/

   in a way that is correct or appropriate

   She completed the assignment properly, following all the guidelines provided by the teacher.

   Synonyms: correctly, appropriately, suitably

   Origin: from Middle English 'properly,' from Old French 'proprement,' from Latin 'proprius,' meaning 'one's own' or 'appropriate.'

5. evidently · adverb/ˈɛvɪdəntli/

   clearly or obviously based on available evidence

   Evidently, the project was not completed on time, as the deadline was missed by several days.

   Synonyms: clearly, obviously, manifestly

   Origin: From Middle English 'evident', from Latin 'evidens' meaning 'clear' or 'manifest'.