B2
inborn vs inbred
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inbornadjective/ˌɪnˈbɔːrn/ | Meaning present in a person or animal from birth, not learned later | Goes with inborn talent | Example Babies have an inborn ability to recognize their mother's voice. |
| inbredadjective/ˈɪn.bred/ | Meaning born in a person or animal as a natural quality; also from parents closely related | Goes with — | Example His inbred good manners made him polite even to rude people. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
His good manners made him polite even to rude people.