The community's apathy towards the upcoming elections has raised concerns about voter turnout.
synonyms
indifferenceunconcerndisinterest
word origin — From the French 'apathie', stemming from the Greek 'apatheia', meaning 'lack of emotion'.
TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 29
Set 29 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: apathy, prodigy, combustion, scenario, injection. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
apathy · noun/ˈæp.ə.θi/
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
The community's apathy towards the upcoming elections has raised concerns about voter turnout.
Synonyms: indifference, unconcern, disinterest
Origin: From the French 'apathie', stemming from the Greek 'apatheia', meaning 'lack of emotion'.
prodigy · noun/ˈprɑː.dɪ.dʒi/
a young person with exceptional talent or ability
The young violinist was hailed as a musical prodigy, captivating audiences with her extraordinary talent from a very young age.
Synonyms: genius, wonder, marvel
Origin: from Latin 'prodigium' meaning 'omen, portent' and 'prodigus' meaning 'extravagant, prodigal'.
combustion · noun/kəmˈbʌʃ.ən/
a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen to produce heat and light
The combustion of fossil fuels is a major contributor to air pollution and climate change.
Synonyms: burning, ignition, fire
Origin: Originates from Latin 'combustio', meaning 'burning', from 'comburere', where 'com-' means 'together' and 'urere' means 'to burn'.
scenario · noun/səˈnɛrioʊ/
a hypothetical situation or sequence of events
In a worst-case scenario, we might have to evacuate the entire building due to the fire drill.
Synonyms: situation, case, hypothesis
Origin: The word 'scenario' comes from the Italian 'scenari', which is derived from 'scena', meaning scene. It was adopted into English in the late 19th century.
injection · noun/ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/
the act of forcing a substance into something else
The doctor recommended an **influenza injection** to protect against the flu this season.
Synonyms: inoculation, infusion, shot
Origin: The word 'injection' comes from the Latin 'iniectio', which is derived from 'inijicere', meaning 'to throw in' ('in-' meaning 'into' and 'iacere' meaning 'to throw').