Upper-Intermediate — Set 93

Set 93 of Upper-Intermediate covers 5 words: admission, fertility, prohibition, resemblance, revolution. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. admission · noun/ədˈmɪʃən/

   the statement that you accept something

   When people keep silent and resist answering your questions, it is interpreted as an admission of guilt.

   Synonyms: confession, acceptance, acknowledgement

   Origin: late Middle English: from Latin admissio(n-), from the verb admittere (see admit)

2. fertility · noun/fərˈtɪlədi/

   when the soil can produce good crops and the ability of a living thing to produce babies

   Many countries have taken steps to increase soil fertility by encouraging the farmers to use compost during plantation.

   Synonyms: productivity, fruitfulness abundance

3. prohibition · noun/ˌproʊ(h)əˈbɪʃən/

   the act of forbidding something by law

   The prohibition of smoking on many university campuses has started a debate whether it is taking away people's personal freedom or not.

   Synonyms: ban, prevention, forbiddance

   Origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin prohibitio(n-), from prohibere ‘keep in check’ (see prohibit)

4. resemblance · noun/rəˈzɛmbləns/

   the state of being alike

   The resemblance between the identical twins was striking despite the clear scientific explanation.

   Synonyms: alikeness, closeness, similarity

   Origin: Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, from the verb resembler (see resemble)

5. revolution · noun/ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/

   a big and sudden change in something

   The usage of smart boards has been a revolution for may teachers who are not used to integrating technology into their classrooms.

   Synonyms: transformation, upheaval, innovation

   Origin: late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin revolutio(n-), from revolvere ‘roll back’ (see revolve)