Lesson 160/202 · 17 words · 0 learned

B1 · Society, law & politics (3)

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royal(adjective)
/ˈrɔɪəl/
connected with or belonging to the king or queen of a country
He is a member of the royal family.
the royal household
Synonymsregalmajesticimperialprincelykingly
Antonymscommonplebeianlowlyordinarycommonplace
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represent(verb)
/ˌreprɪˈzent/
to be a member of a group of people and act or speak for them at an event, a meeting, etc.
She was chosen to represent the company at the international conference.
Synonymssymbolizeembodyconstitutedepictstand fortypifyportray
Antonymsmisrepresentdistortfalsifybelie
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priest(noun)
/priːst/
a person who is qualified to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches
a parish priest
the ordination of women priests
Synonymsclergymanministerreverendfatherpastorchaplain
Antonymslaymanatheistnonbeliever
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weapon(noun)
/ˈwepən/
an object such as a knife, gun, bomb, etc. that is used for fighting or attacking somebody
He was charged with carrying an offensive weapon.
nuclear weapons
Synonymsarmfirearmgunordnancemissileammunition
Antonymstoolinstrumentimplement
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vote(noun)
/vəʊt/
a formal choice that you make in an election or at a meeting in order to choose somebody or decide something
The new law was passed by 250 votes to 100.
Synonymselectchoosecast a ballotpollsuffrageballot
Antonymsabstaindeclinerejectveto
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religion(noun)
/rɪˈlɪdʒən/
the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
Christianity, Islam and Judaism are known as Abrahamic religions.
He went very quiet(= did not say much) so I knew he was upset.
Synonymsfaithbeliefcreeddoctrinedenominationsectworshipspirituality
Antonymsatheismirreligionsecularismagnosticismdisbelief
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punishment(noun)
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
an act or a way of punishing somebody
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones.
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment
Synonymspenaltydisciplinecorrectionretributionsentence
Antonymsrewardforgivenesspardonleniencyexoneration
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shoot(verb)
/ʃuːt/
to fire a gun or other weapon; to fire something from a weapon
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting).
The police rarely shoot to kill(= try to kill the people they shoot at).
Synonymsfiredischargelaunchblasthitfilmrecord
Antonymsprotectdefendguardholdcatch
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violent(adjective)
/ˈvaɪələnt/
involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody
This film is so violent because there are too many fights and bloody scenes.
The crowd suddenly turned violent.
Synonymsaggressiveferociousbrutalsavageforcefulintense
Antonymspeacefulgentlecalmmildharmless
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religious(adjective)
/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
connected with religion or with a particular religion
The old temple is an important religious building for local people.
Synonymsdevoutpiousgodlyspiritualbelieving
Antonymsirreligioussecularatheisticagnosticunbelieving
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safety(noun)
/ˈseɪfti/
the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm
Motorcyclists must wear helmets for their own safety.
He was kept in custody for his own safety.
Synonymssecurityprotectionwell-beingsafeguardsecuritycaredefensepreservation
Antonymsdangerriskhazardperilinsecurity
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protest(noun)
/ˈprəʊtest/
the expression of strong dislike of or opposition to something; a statement or an action that shows this
Thousands of people joined the protest against the new law.
Synonymsobjectionoppositionchallengedissentdemonstrationcomplaint
Antonymsagreementacceptanceapprovalsupportendorsement
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punish(verb)
/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
to make somebody suffer because they have broken the law or done something wrong
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV.
He was punished for refusing to answer their questions.
Synonymsdisciplinepenalizechastisecorrectdisciplinereprimand
Antonymsrewardpraiseforgiveexcusecondone
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victim(noun)
/ˈvɪktɪm/
a person who has been attacked, injured or killed as the result of a crime, a disease, an accident, etc.
He was a victim of the accident yesterday.
Synonymscasualtysufferertargetprey
Antonymsbenefactoraggressorperpetratorattacker
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prisoner(noun)
/ˈprɪznər/
a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial
They are demanding the release of all prisoners.
Synonymscaptiveinmatedetaineeconvict
Antonymsfree personfreemanliberatedreleased
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security(noun)
/sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc.
Security at the airport was increased after the bomb threat.
Synonymssafetyprotectionassurancecertaintydefensesafeguard
Antonymsdangerriskuncertaintyvulnerabilitythreat
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supporter(noun)
/səˈpɔːrtər/
a person who supports a political party, an idea, etc.
He is a strong supporter of the new law.
Synonymsadvocatebackerpromoterfanadherent
Antonymsopponentcriticdetractoradversary