relevance, urgency, conservation, availability, dissatisfaction: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Upper-Intermediate set 92. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. relevance · noun/ˈrɛləv(ə)ns/

   the quality of being closely connected and important to a subject

   It is quite possible that the job you have got has no relevance to your field of study and experience. In this case, you will need to work hard to learn what you need to do.

   Synonyms: applicability

2. urgency · noun/ˈərdʒənsi/

   the need for immediate attention or action

   The effects of climate change on counties which are mostly impacted should be discussed as a matter of urgency so that some measures could be taken.

   Synonyms: immediacy

3. conservation · noun/ˌkɑnsərˈveɪʃən/

   the protection of things from getting damaged, lost or wasted

   Immediate action is needed for the _____ of rainforests before further damage occurs.

   Synonyms: preservation, protection, care

   Origin: late Middle English: from Latin conservatio(n-), from the verb conservare (see conserve)

4. availability · noun/əˌveɪləˈbɪlədi/

   the state of being ready to use, obtain, or buy

   The _____ of reliable public transport encourages more people to leave their cars at home and commute to work more conveniently.

   Synonyms: possibility, opportunity

5. dissatisfaction · noun/dɪ(s)ˌsædəsˈfækʃən/

   a feeling of unhappiness because something is not as good as expected

   When many customers started to express dissatisfaction with the product, the company called the employees for an urgent meeting.

   Synonyms: discontent, unhappiness, discomfort