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reputation

noun/ˌrɛpjəˈteɪʃən/

definition

the opinion that you have about somebody or something due to what has happened in the past

example

Sweden has a reputation for being one of the most open-minded and welcoming countries around the world.

synonyms
fameprominenceposition
word origin — Middle English: from Latin reputatio(n-), from reputare ‘think over’ (see repute)

Upper-Intermediate — Set 90

Set 90 of Upper-Intermediate covers 5 words: reputation, exception, achievement, circumstance, companion. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. reputation · noun/ˌrɛpjəˈteɪʃən/

    the opinion that you have about somebody or something due to what has happened in the past

    Sweden has a reputation for being one of the most open-minded and welcoming countries around the world.

    Synonyms: fame, prominence, position

    Origin: Middle English: from Latin reputatio(n-), from reputare ‘think over’ (see repute)

  2. exception · noun/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/

    the act of excluding a person or a thing from a general statement

    In every language, there are many exceptions to grammar rules and that situation makes the learners' frustrated.

    Synonyms: exclusion, omission

    Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin exceptio(n-), from excipere ‘take out’ (see except)

  3. achievement · noun/əˈtʃivm(ə)nt/

    a positive result that is gained by effort

    Finishing the project in just 3 months was a great achievement as it included highly detailed scientific work and collaboration with the experts on the field.

    Synonyms: accomplishment, attainment, success

  4. circumstance · noun/ˈsərkəmˌstæns/

    a fact that impacts an event

    Many people stole food during famine as they had no other choice to survive but I cannot imagine another circumstance where I will have to steal something.

    Synonyms: situation, condition, factor

    Origin: Middle English: from Old French circonstance or Latin circumstantia, from circumstare ‘encircle, encompass’, from circum ‘around’ + stare ‘stand’

  5. companion · noun/kəmˈpænjən/

    a person or an animal who is with you

    People who own a dog claim that it has become their closest companion and so an indispensable member of their family.

    Synonyms: friend, helper, mate

    Origin: Middle English: from Old French compaignon, literally ‘one who breaks bread with another’, based on Latin com- ‘together with’ + panis ‘bread’