TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 162

Set 162 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: emission, partisan, source, reservoir, parole. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. emission · noun/ɪˈmɪʃən/

   the act of producing or discharging something, especially gas or radiation

   The government has implemented strict regulations to reduce carbon emissions from industrial sources.

   Synonyms: discharge, release, output

   Origin: from Latin 'emissio', meaning 'a sending out' or 'a throwing out', from 'emittere', which means 'to send out'

2. partisan · noun/ˈpɑrtɪzən/

   a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

   As a longtime partisan of the environmental movement, she devoted her life to advocating for sustainable practices.

   Synonyms: supporter, follower, advocate

   Origin: From Middle French 'partisan', from Italian 'partigiano', from 'parte' meaning 'part' or 'side'.

3. source · noun/sɔrs/

   the origin or starting point of something

   The river is the main source of water for the surrounding communities.

   Synonyms: origin, root, cause

   Origin: Middle English 'sourc', from Old French 'sorce', from Latin 'sors', meaning 'fountain, spring'.

4. reservoir · noun/ˈrɛzərˌvɔr/

   a natural or artificial lake, typically used to store water for human use

   The city relies on the large reservoir to supply water to its residents during dry seasons.

   Synonyms: tank, basin, cistern

   Origin: from French 'réservoir', from 'réserver', meaning 'to reserve'

5. parole · noun/pəˈroʊl/

   the conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence

   After serving five years in prison, the inmate was granted parole and returned to his family.

   Synonyms: release, probation, conditional release

   Origin: From French 'parole', meaning 'word' or 'speech', originally referring to a promise given by a prisoner.