Set 7
VOCABULARY
inconsistency
oversight
drawback
trade-off
limitation
liability
obstacle
setback
vulnerability
contingency
Set 7
61. inconsistency
Meaning: Something that does not match or stay the same.
When we use it: Use it when facts, behavior, rules, or results are not consistent.
How we use it: an inconsistency in / notice an inconsistency / address an inconsistency
Examples:
There is an inconsistency in the report.
We noticed an inconsistency between his words and actions.
62. oversight
Meaning: A mistake caused by not noticing something.
When we use it: Use it when something important was missed by accident.
How we use it: an oversight / due to oversight / correct an oversight
Examples:
The missing name was an oversight.
We corrected the oversight before sending the document.
63. drawback
Meaning: A disadvantage or negative part of something.
When we use it: Use it when explaining the downside of an option, plan, or choice.
How we use it: main drawback / potential drawback / drawback of
Examples:
The main drawback is the cost.
One drawback of the plan is that it takes more time.
64. trade-off
Meaning: A situation where you gain one thing but lose another.
When we use it: Use it when comparing benefits and disadvantages.
How we use it: a trade-off between / make a trade-off / worth the trade-off
Examples:
There is a trade-off between speed and quality.
The extra cost may be worth the trade-off.
65. limitation
Meaning: Something that restricts what can be done.
When we use it: Use it when a plan, study, person, or tool has limits.
How we use it: a limitation of / major limitation / clear limitation
Examples:
One limitation of the study is its small sample size.
The software has some clear limitations.
66. liability
Meaning: A risk, weakness, or legal responsibility.
When we use it: Use it when something could cause problems, loss, or responsibility.
How we use it: legal liability / financial liability / become a liability
Examples:
Poor documentation can become a liability.
The company wanted to reduce its legal liability.
67. obstacle
Meaning: Something that blocks progress.
When we use it: Use it when something makes success more difficult.
How we use it: major obstacle / overcome an obstacle / obstacle to
Examples:
Lack of time was the biggest obstacle.
She overcame several obstacles to finish the project.
68. setback
Meaning: A problem that delays progress.
When we use it: Use it when something goes wrong after progress has started.
How we use it: minor setback / major setback / experience a setback
Examples:
The delay was a setback, but the project continued.
They experienced a major setback during testing.
69. vulnerability
Meaning: A weakness that could lead to harm or problems.
When we use it: Use it when something is exposed to risk.
How we use it: security vulnerability / emotional vulnerability / identify a vulnerability
Examples:
The system had a serious security vulnerability.
The review helped identify a vulnerability in the process.
70. contingency
Meaning: A backup plan for something that might happen.
When we use it: Use it when preparing for possible problems or changes.
How we use it: contingency plan / contingency fund / prepare for contingencies
Examples:
We need a contingency plan in case the schedule changes.
The budget includes a contingency fund.
