advisable, endanger, rely, training, ahead: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Upper-Intermediate set 16. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. advisable · adjective/ədˈvaɪzəb(ə)l/

   appropriate to be recommended; considered a good idea

   It is always advisable to go for quality rather than quantity when shopping for clothes because you save more money in the long run.

   Synonyms: recommended, suggested, commended

2. endanger · verb/ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

   to put someone or something at risk or in danger

   He accepted that he acted irresponsibly but emphasized that he did not endanger anyone's life.

   Synonyms: threaten, put in danger, menace

3. rely · verb/rəˈlaɪ/

   trust someone or something for support

   Many cities in this region rely heavily on tourism to generate income but this could be a problem if tourists stop coming.

   Synonyms: depend, trust, lean on, count on, believe in

   Origin: Middle English: from Old French relier ‘bind together’, from Latin religare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + ligare ‘bind’. The original sense was ‘gather together’, later ‘turn to, associate with’, whence ‘depend upon with confidence’

4. training · noun/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

   the process of learning and developing skills or knowledge

   The law requires companies to provide occupational training to their employees and help them update their skills.

   Synonyms: practice, exercise, instruction, workout

5. ahead · adverb/əˈhɛd/

   in front or before someone or something else

   Turn left at the traffic lights, and you'll see the hospital straight ahead.

   Synonyms: foreword, along, before

   Origin: mid 16th century (originally in nautical use): from a- ‘in, at’ + head