Advanced — Set 87

Set 87 of Advanced covers 5 words: incentive, denial, contradiction, association, interference. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. incentive · noun/ɪnˈsɛn(t)ɪv/

   something that motivates you to do better

   Providing an incentive consistently is a positive option that can be easily practiced with kids of all ages.

   Synonyms: encouragement, motivation, stimulus

   Origin: late Middle English: from Latin incentivum ‘something that sets the tune or incites’, from incantare ‘to chant or charm’

2. denial · noun/dəˈnaɪ(ə)l/

   a kind of refusal to comply with or accept something

   When the offender does not accept that the criminal act was their fault and does not accept responsibility, in criminology this is referred to as "denial of responsibility".

   Synonyms: rejection, disapproval, refusal

3. contradiction · noun/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/

   referring to conflicting differences between two ideas, which mean both cannot both be true

   There is usually a contradiction between what employers pay and what they actually want from their employees, as their expectations are always higher.

   Synonyms: conflict, disagreement, discrepancy

   Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contradictio(n-), from the verb contradicere (see contradict)

4. association · noun/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

   a group of people coming together as they have similar aims and interests

   A successful parent and teacher association will provide both parties with the chance to exchange views and develop mutual trust.

   Synonyms: corporation, organization, partnership

   Origin: mid 16th century (in the sense ‘uniting in a common purpose’): from medieval Latin associatio(n-), from Latin associare ‘to unite, ally’ (see associate)

5. interference · noun/ˌɪn(t)ərˈfɪrəns/

   the act of being involved in a situation you shouldn't or don't need to be involved in

   Australian parliament has recently passed a law that prevents foreign interference following political problems with other countries.

   Synonyms: intrusion, involvement, meddling

   Origin: mid 18th century: from interfere, on the pattern of words such as difference