B2
informal vs informative vs unauthorized vs unofficial
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| informaladjective/ɪnˈfɔːr.məl/ | Meaning relaxed and friendly, not official or serious; suitable for friends and family | Goes with informal language | Example The interview was quite informal; we just chatted over coffee. |
| informativeadjective/ɪnˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv/ | Meaning giving a lot of useful facts or ideas | Goes with highly informative | Example The museum guide was friendly and very informative. |
| unauthorizedadjective/ʌnˈɔː.θə.raɪzd/ | Meaning done or used without official permission | Goes with unauthorized access | Example An unauthorized person entered the building through the back door. |
| unofficialadjective/ˌʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ | Meaning not approved or announced by someone in authority, or not done as part of an official role | Goes with unofficial results | Example According to unofficial results, the young candidate won by a large margin. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Her report is very .