Lesson 125/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

A2 · Society, law & politics (1)

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church(noun)
/tʃɜːrtʃ/
a building where Christians go to attend services, pray, etc.
The procession moved into the church.
church services
Synonymschapelcathedralbasilicatemplehouse of worshipplace of worship
Antonymsnone (context dependente.g.secular building)pagan templeatheist gathering place
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independent(adjective)
/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
having its own government
Mozambique became independent in 1975.
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.
Synonymsself-sufficientautonomousself-governingfreeseparateunaffiliated
Antonymsdependentreliantsubordinateconnectedcontrolled
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government(noun)
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state
The government is urged to create more jobs.
government expenditure/intervention
Synonymsadministrationregimestateauthorityruling body
Antonymsanarchylawlessness
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attack(noun)
/əˈtæk/
an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebody
The soldiers launched an attack on the enemy camp at dawn.
Synonymsassaultraidonslaughtaggressionoffensivestrikeinvasion
Antonymsdefenseprotectionretreatsurrenderpeace
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army(noun)
/ˈɑːrmi/
a large organized group of soldiers who are trained to fight on land
My uncle is in the army.
She was forced to have her baby adopted.
Synonymsmilitaryarmed forcestroopsservicelegion
Antonymscivilianspeacesociety
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evidence(noun)
/ˈevɪdəns/
documents, objects or statements presented to a court to prove or disprove facts in a case
The emails were submitted as evidence that the buyer had accepted the goods.
There was not enough evidence to prove the director knew about the loan.
Synonymsprooftestimonyindicationsigncluemanifestationdemonstration
Antonymsdisproofrefutationdenialcontradictionconcealment
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king(noun)
/ˌkɪŋ ˈɑːrθər/
the male ruler of an independent state that has a royal family
The king and queen waved to the crowds from the palace balcony.
Synonymsrulermonarchsovereignchief
Antonymscommonersubjectpeasantservant
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leader(noun)
/ˈliːdər/
a person who leads a group of people, especially the head of a country, an organization, etc.
She's a born leader.
the leader of the party
Synonymschiefcommanderguidedirectorheadrulercaptainprincipal
Antonymsfollowersupportersubordinate
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kill(verb)
/kɪl/
to make somebody/something die
Three people were killed in the car crash last night.
Synonymsslayeliminatemurderassassinateexecutedestroyendneutralize
Antonymssavepreserveprotectcreatehealrevive
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community(noun)
/kəˈmjuːnəti/
all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group
They want to do something useful and meaningful for the community.
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group)
Synonymssocietypublicgrouppopulationneighborhoodfellowship
Antonymsindividualisolationseparation
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fight(verb)
/faɪt/
to use physical force against somebody, or to take part in a war or battle
The two boys started to fight in the playground after school.
Synonymsbrawlscuffleclashconflictstrugglebattlecombataltercation
Antonymspeaceharmonyagreementaccordconciliation
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lawyer(noun)
/ˈlɔɪər/
a person trained and licensed to give legal advice, prepare legal documents and represent clients
We asked a lawyer to review the lease before signing it.
She works as a corporate lawyer advising foreign investors in Ho Chi Minh City.
Synonymsattorneycounseladvocatesolicitorbarrister
Antonymsclientlaymanpro se litigant
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gun(noun)
/ɡʌn/
a weapon that is used for firing bullets or shells
The attacker held a gun to the hostage's head.
a toy gun
Synonymsfirearmweaponpistolrevolverrifleshotgun
Antonymsdisarmamentpeaceconciliation
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god(noun)
/ɡɑːd/
the being or spirit that is worshipped and is believed to have created the universe
Many people pray to God for help in difficult times.
Synonymsdeitydivinitycreatorsupreme beingLordcelestial being
Antonymsatheismnon-beliefhumanitymortality
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charity(noun)
/ˈtʃærəti/
an organization for helping people in need
At our last meeting, we decided to organize a football match to raise money for charity.
The concert will raise money for local charities.
Synonymsbenevolencegenerosityhumanityphilanthropygoodwill
Antonymscrueltymeannessselfishnessgreed
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drug(noun)
/drʌɡ/
an illegal substance that some people smoke, inject , etc. for the physical and mental effects it has
He was charged with pushing drugs.
drug rehabilitation
Synonymsnarcoticmedicationmedicinesubstancedope
Antonymssobrietyabstinencecurehealthcleanliness
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criminal(noun)
/ˈkrɪmɪnl/
a person who commits a crime
He must be a dangerous criminal.
Synonymsoffenderfelonoutlawlawbreakerculprit
Antonymslaw-abiding citizeninnocentvictim
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detective(noun)
/dɪˈtektɪv/
a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals
The detective found important clues at the crime scene.
Synonymsinvestigativecrime-solvingsleuthinginquisitiveanalytic
Antonymsuniformedpatrollaw enforcement (general)