-ance / -ence

20 words

1. 1

   confidencenoun/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

   a feeling of being sure about your own abilities or the truth of something

   “I feel more confident speaking English after practising every day.”

2. 2

   balancenoun / verb/ˈbæləns/

   a situation in which different things exist in the correct amounts or in the correct relation; (verb) to keep things in the correct relationship

   “I try to keep a good balance between study and leisure.”

3. 3

   relevancenoun/ˈreləvəns/

   the degree to which something is related or useful to what is being discussed

   “When writing Task 2, always make the relevance of each example clear.”

4. 4

   importancenoun/ɪmˈpɔː.təns/

   the quality of being significant or valuable

   “The importance of vaccination is often discussed in public health essays.”

5. 5

   ignorancenoun/ˈɪɡnərəns/

   lack of knowledge or awareness about something

   “Widespread ignorance about basic health practices can make public health campaigns ineffective.”

6. 6

   differencenoun/ˈdɪf.ə.rəns/

   the way in which two or more things are not the same

   “The difference between urban and rural education is a common IELTS topic.”

7. 7

   performancenoun/pəˈfɔː.məns/

   how well a person, machine, or organization does a task; the act of performing

   “Student performance in maths has improved this year.”

8. 8

   guidancenoun/ˈɡaɪdəns/

   help or advice that tells you what you should do

   “Students often look for guidance from teachers when choosing courses.”

9. 9

   insurancenoun/ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

   a system or arrangement that provides financial protection against loss or damage

   “Before travelling abroad it's wise to get travel insurance in case you need medical care.”

10. 10

    evidencenoun/ˈevɪdəns/

    facts, information, or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true

    “There is growing scientific evidence that regular exercise helps mental health.”

11. 11

    attendancenoun/əˈten.dəns/

    the act of being present at a place or event; the number of people present

    “Class attendance has dropped since online lessons were introduced.”

12. 12

    acceptancenoun/əkˈsɛptəns/

    the act of agreeing to or approving something; being received positively

    “The new policy met with widespread acceptance among residents.”

13. 13

    guidancenoun/ˈɡaɪdəns/

    spoken or written information that helps someone to do something, especially information that is official or expert

    “Before you start the project, read the guidelines and ask your tutor for guidance if anything is unclear.”

14. 14

    preferencenoun/ˈprɛf(ə)rəns/

    a greater liking for one alternative over another

    “Many students expressed a preference for online classes.”

15. 15

    assistancenoun/əˈsɪstəns/

    help or support

    “The charity provides financial assistance to low-income families.”

16. 16

    independencenoun/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns/

    the state of being free from dependence on others; self-sufficiency

    “Young adults often strive for financial independence.”

17. 17

    appearancenoun/əˈpɪərəns/

    the way that someone or something looks; the act of coming into sight or public view

    “Her public appearance at the ceremony impressed many voters.”

18. 18

    tolerancenoun/ˈtɒlərəns/

    willingness to accept behaviour or beliefs different from your own; ability to endure something

    “A healthy society depends on mutual tolerance between groups.”

19. 19

    resistancenoun/rɪˈzɪstəns/

    the act of opposing something; the ability to withstand something

    “There was strong resistance to the proposed changes.”

20. 20

    maintenancenoun/ˈmeɪntənəns/

    the process of keeping something in good condition; the work needed to keep something functioning

    “Regular maintenance of the machines reduces downtime.”