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-ship

Band 5-6

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20 words

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    relationshipnoun/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/

    the way in which two or more people or things are connected or the state of being connected

    A good parent–child relationship helps children feel secure.

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    leadershipnoun/ˈliːdəʃɪp/

    the ability to lead a group or organization; the position of being a leader

    Strong leadership was essential during the crisis.

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    friendshipnoun/ˈfrendʃɪp/

    the state of being friends; the bond between people who like and support each other

    Their friendship lasted through university and beyond.

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    citizenshipnoun/ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

    the status of being a citizen of a particular country and the rights and duties that come with it

    After five years she finally gained citizenship.

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    ownershipnoun/ˈəʊnəʃɪp/

    the state or fact of owning something; legal right to possess something

    Proof of ownership of the property was required.

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    membershipnoun/ˈmembəʃɪp/

    the state of being a member of a group or organisation; a subscription to a club or service

    His membership of the club gives him access to the gym.

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    scholarshipnoun/ˈskɒləʃɪp/

    money given to a student to help pay for their education, often based on merit or need

    She won a scholarship to study medicine abroad.

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    internshipnoun/ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/

    a period of work experience, often temporary, where someone learns about a job or industry

    She did a six‑month internship at a law firm during the summer.

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    sponsorshipnoun/ˈspɒnsə(r)ʃɪp/

    financial or other support given by a company or organization, often in return for publicity

    The concert relied on sponsorship from several local businesses.

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    hardshipnoun/ˈhɑːdʃɪp/

    a difficult or unpleasant condition, especially relating to lack of money or basic needs

    Many families suffered severe hardship after the factory closed.

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    readershipnoun/ˈriːdə(r)ʃɪp/

    the group of people who read a particular newspaper, magazine, or other publication; or the number of such readers

    The magazine has a growing readership among young professionals.

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    authorshipnoun/ˈɔːθə(r)ʃɪp/

    the state or fact of being the writer of a book, article, or other work; recognition as the author

    There is a dispute over the authorship of the article.

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    fellowshipnoun/ˈfɛl.əʊ.ʃɪp/

    a grant or position given to support advanced study or research; also the sense of community among colleagues

    She won a prestigious fellowship to study climate science abroad.

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    spaceshipnoun/ˈspeɪsʃɪp/

    a vehicle designed to travel in outer space

    The astronauts boarded the spaceship for the mission to the space station.

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    worshipnoun / verb/ˈwɜːʃɪp/

    to show religious devotion to a god or sacred being (verb); religious praise or devotion (noun)

    Every Sunday the family goes to worship at the local church.

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    partnershipnoun/ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

    a formal agreement or working relationship between two or more parties to achieve shared goals

    The university established a partnership with a tech company to develop new courses.

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    workmanshipnoun/ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

    the quality of the skill used to make something, especially how well something has been made

    The furniture was expensive but the workmanship was poor.

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    headshipnoun/ˈhɛdʃɪp/

    The state or position of being the head of an organisation or group

    After ten years as deputy, she finally got the headship of the school.

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    apprenticeshipnoun/əˈprentɪsɪp/

    a system of training where someone learns a trade by working for a skilled employer over a period of time

    He completed a five-year apprenticeship as an electrician.

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    championshipnoun/ˈtʃæmpjənʃɪp/

    a competition to decide which person or team is the best; the position of being a champion

    They trained hard to win the championship.

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