Lesson 184/202 · 21 words · 0 learned

B2 · Society, law & politics (1)

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association(noun)
/əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃn/
an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
Local telephone companies formed an association to serve common goals, meet their common needs, and improve efficiency
Membership in a trade or professional association provides business contacts and mutual support
Synonymsorganizationgroupsocietycluballianceunionleaguefederation
Antonymsindividualseparationdissociationisolation
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conservative(adjective)
/kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
Older voters often hold more conservative views on social issues.
Synonymstraditionalconventionalcautiousmoderateprudentorthodoxright-wing
Antonymsliberalprogressiveradicalunconventionalinnovativemodern
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domestic(adjective)
/dəˈmestɪk/
of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international
The government is trying to boost domestic demand and support local businesses.
Synonymsinternalhouseholdfamilynativeindigenous
Antonymsforeigninternationalalienexternal
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aid(noun)
/eɪd/
money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations
The government sent food aid to the areas hit by the floods.
Synonymsassistancehelpsupportreliefcharitybenefit
Antonymshindranceobstructionresistanceoppositiondamageharm
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conflict(noun)
/ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
When conflicts do happen, we work together to find the solutions.
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties
Synonymsdisputeclashstrugglediscordoppositionfriction
Antonymspeaceharmonyagreementaccordconcord
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accuse(verb)
/əˈkjuːz/
to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
The government was accused of incompetence.
They stand accused of crimes against humanity.
Synonymschargeimpeachindictblameallege
Antonymsexoneratevindicateabsolveacquitexcuse
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blame(verb)
/bleɪm/
to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
A dropped cigarette is being blamed for the fire.
Synonymsaccusecensurereproachcondemnreprimandreprovehold responsiblefault
Antonymspraisecommendcreditexonerateabsolveexcusevindicateforgive
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bullet(noun)
/ˈbʊlɪt/
a small metal object that is fired from a gun
He was killed by a bullet in the head.
bullet wounds
Synonymsshotprojectilecartridgepellet
Antonymspeacesafetyprotection
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council(noun)
/ˈkaʊnsl/
a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
The town council is responsible for keeping the streets clean.
a city/county/borough/district council
Synonymsassemblyboardcommitteegroupbodylegislaturesenate
Antonymsindividualone person
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defend(verb)
/dɪˈfend/
to protect somebody/something from attack
How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?
Troops have been sent to defend the borders.
Synonymsprotectguardshieldsecuresafeguardpreserve
Antonymsattackassaultendangerthreatenabandonexpose
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affair(noun)
/əˈfer/
events that are of public interest or political importance
affairs of state
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries)
Synonymsmatterincidenteventbusinessrelationshipliaison
Antonymspeacecalmtranquility
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armed(adjective)
/ɑːrmd/
involving the use of weapons
an armed robbery
an international armed conflict(= a war)
Synonymsweaponizedequippedfittedpreparedcarrying weapons
Antonymsunarmeddefenselessunprotectedvulnerable
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capture(verb)
/ˈkæptʃər/
to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
The hunters captured the rare bird and sold it to a zoo.
Synonymsseizeapprehendarrestnabsnatchsecuretakecatch
Antonymsreleaseliberatefreeloseabandonfail
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crisis(noun)
/ˈkraɪsɪs/
a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
We provide help to families in crisis situations.
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer).
Synonymsemergencypredicamentdifficultydilemmaturning pointcatastrophe
Antonymsstabilityequilibriumpeaceharmonynormality
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arms(noun)
/ɑːrmz/
weapons, especially as used by the army, navy , etc.
arms and ammunition
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms.
Synonymsweaponryweaponsfirearmsordnancearmament
Antonymspeacedisarmament
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civil(adjective)
/ˈsɪvl/
connected with the people who live in a country
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)
Turkish
Synonymspolitecourteousrefineddomesticinternalnon-military
Antonymsrudeimpoliteuncivilmilitarymartial
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commission(noun)
/kəˈmɪʃn/
money paid to an agent or salesperson for each sale, usually a percentage of the price
The hotel pays travel agents a ten percent commission on room sales.
Our sales staff receive a basic salary plus commission.
Synonymsauthorizedelegatechargeappointcontractorder
Antonymsrecalldismissfirerejectcancel
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elect(verb)
/ɪˈlekt/
to choose somebody to do a particular job by voting for them
the newly elected government
an elected assembly/leader/representative
Synonymschooseselectappointdesignatevote for
Antonymsrejectdismissdeclinedefeatunseat
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dominate(verb)
/ˈdɑːmɪneɪt/
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something, especially in an unpleasant way
One powerful family has dominated the politics of the region for decades.
Synonymscontrolrulecommandprevailmasteroverpowersubjugate
Antonymssubmitobeyfollowyieldservesurrender
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defence(noun)
/dɪˈfens/
the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc.
The towers were once an important part of the city's defences.
Synonymsprotectionsecuritysafeguardshieldresistanceguard
Antonymsattackoffensevulnerabilityassault
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citizen(noun)
/ˈsɪtɪzn/
a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country
He is a responsible citizen who always votes in elections.
Synonymsnationalinhabitantresidentsubjectmember
Antonymsalienforeignerimmigrantnoncitizen