B2
complex vs complexion vs complicated
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| complexadjective/kɑːmˈpleks/ | Meaning having many parts that are connected, so it is hard to understand | Goes with complex problem | Example Climate change is a complex problem with no easy answer. |
| complexionnoun/kəmˈplek.ʃən/ | Meaning the natural color and condition of the skin on a person's face | Goes with pale complexion | Example She has a pale complexion, so she burns quickly in the sun. |
| complicatedadjective/ˈkɑːm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ | Meaning made of many parts or details, so hard to understand or deal with | Goes with complicated process | Example It is a complicated situation, and nobody is completely to blame. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Traffic is a problem in big cities.