Lesson 126/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

A2 · Society, law & politics (2)

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power(noun)
/ˈpaʊər/
the ability to control people or things
The president has the power to stop new laws.
Synonymsenergystrengthauthoritycontrolforcecapability
Antonymsweaknessimpotencepowerlessnessinability
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peace(noun)
/piːs/
a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area
The two communities live together in peace.
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace(= to prevent people from fighting).
Synonymsharmonytranquilityserenitycalmrestamity
Antonymswarconflictstrifediscordviolence
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national(adjective)
/ˈnæʃnəl/
connected with a particular nation; shared by a whole nation
These buildings are part of our national heritage.
national and regional politics
Synonymsfederalgovernmentalpublicstatedomestic
Antonymslocalregionalprivateforeigninternational
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tradition(noun)
/trəˈdɪʃn/
a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people; a set of these beliefs or customs
Making Chung cake is our tradition at Tet.
religious/cultural, etc. traditions
Synonymscustomconventionpracticeritualheritageusagemannerway
Antonymsinnovationnoveltymodernitychangedeviation
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population(noun)
/ˌpɑːpjuˈleɪʃn/
all the people who live in a particular area, city or country; the total number of people who live there
What is the population of your country?
The population is increasing at about 6% per year.
Synonymsinhabitantsresidentscommunitypeoplenumber of inhabitants
Antonymsemptinessuninhabitednessdepopulation
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president(noun)
/ˈprezɪdənt/
the leader of a republic , for example the US
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
Synonymsleaderchiefchairheaddirectorprincipalgovernorexecutive
Antonymsfollowersubordinatememberemployeestaff
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society(noun)
/səˈsaɪəti/
people in general, living together in communities
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society
Racism exists at all levels of society.
Synonymscommunitycivilizationculturepopulationpublic
Antonymsisolationsolitudeindividualism
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officer(noun)
/ˈɑːfɪsər/
a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer.
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers
Synonymsofficialcommanderexecutiveleaderauthority
Antonymscivilianfollowersubordinateprivatecommoner
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soldier(noun)
/ˈsəʊldʒər/
a member of an army, especially one who is not an officer
soldiers in uniform
soldiers on duty
Synonymscombatantfighterwarriorservicemantrooper
Antonymscivilian
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queen(noun)
/kwiːn/
the female ruler of an independent state that has a royal family
Queen Victoria
kings and queens
Synonymsmonarchrulersovereignregent
Antonymscommonersubjectpawn
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steal(verb)
/stiːl/
to take something from a person, shop, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10000.
I had my wallet stolen.
Synonymspilferpurloinappropriateembezzlerobburglarizeshopliftswipe
Antonymsgivedonatereturnofferproviderestore
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state(noun)
/steɪt/
a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government
The state provides free education for all children.
Synonymsdeclareexpressarticulateassertmaintainaffirmrecite
Antonymsconcealhidedenysuppresswithhold
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war(noun)
/wɔːr/
a situation in which two or more countries or groups of people fight against each other over a period of time
How long have they been at war?
The government does not want to go to war(= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed.
Synonymsconflictcombathostilitiesstrugglebattlefighting
Antonymspeaceharmonytruceaccordceasefire
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traditional(adjective)
/trəˈdɪʃənl/
being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
A group of children will perform traditional dances.
traditional dress
Synonymsconventionalcustomaryestablishedtypicaltime-honoredfolkhistorical
Antonymsmoderncontemporarynewunconventionaloriginalinnovative
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prison(noun)
/ˈprɪzn/
a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial
She was sent to prison for six months.
to be released from prison
Synonymsjailpenitentiarycorrectional facilitygaolstockadedetention center
Antonymsfreedomlibertyreleasedischarge
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thief(noun)
/θiːf/
a person who steals something from another person or place
The police finally caught the thief who stole my bike.
Synonymsburglarrobberpilferershoplifterbanditcrooklarcenistmarauder
Antonymshonest personlaw-abiding citizengiverbenefactorphilanthropist
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public(adjective)
/ˈpʌblɪk/
connected with ordinary people in society in general
The public services here are quite good.
Synonymsgovernmentalciviccommunalsocialstatecommunity
Antonymsprivatepersonalexclusive
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united(adjective)
/juˈnaɪtɪd/
joined together as a political unit or by shared aims
The people stood united against the new tax law.
Synonymscombinedunifiedallied
Antonymsdividedseparateddisunited