Lesson 185/202 · 21 words · 0 learned

B2 · Society, law & politics (2)

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impose(verb)
/ɪmˈpəʊz/
to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used
The company will impose a surcharge for any items returned
We should not impose upon our staff by requiring them to work on weekends
Synonymsforceenforcedictatelevychargeinflict
Antonymsremoverepealrevokecancelwaiveexempt
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moral(adjective)
/ˈmɔːrəl/
connected with principles of right and wrong behaviour
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries.
traditional moral values
Synonymsethicalprincipledrighteousvirtuousupright
Antonymsimmoralunethicalcorruptwickeddishonest
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institution(noun)
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃn/
a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example a university or bank
an educational/financial, etc. institution
the Smithsonian Institution
Synonymsorganizationestablishmentfoundationacademybodyassociation
Antonymsdisorganizationanarchyinformality
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offence(noun)
/əˈfens/
an illegal act
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns.
a first offence(= the first time that somebody has been found guilty of a crime)
Synonymscrimeviolationtransgressioninfractionwrongdoingmisdemeanorfelony
Antonymslawfullegalrightobediencelawfulnessvirtue
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obey(verb)
/əˈbeɪ/
to do what you are told or expected to do
Road users should obey traffic rules strictly.
He had always obeyed his parents without question.
Synonymscomplyadherefollowheedobserve
Antonymsdisobeydefyignorerebelresist
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govern(verb)
/ˈɡʌvərn/
to legally control a country or its people and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing public services, etc.
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern.
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people.
Synonymsrulemanagecontrolleadadministerdirectsupervise
Antonymsobeyservefollow
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investigation(noun)
/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/
an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc.
We have finished a thorough investigation of the incident.
The police have completed their investigations into the accident.
Synonymsinquiryexaminationprobescrutinyresearchstudyexplorationanalysis
Antonymsneglectignoranceoverlookdisregard
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hell(noun)
/hel/
the place believed to be the home of devils and where bad people go after death
I'll go to Hell for this.
He exhibits regularly in local art galleries.
Synonymsunderworldnetherworldabyssperditioninfernotormentsuffering
Antonymsheavenparadiseutopiablisssalvation
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minister(noun)
/ˈmɪnɪstər/
a senior member of the government who is in charge of a government department or a branch of one
senior ministers in the Cabinet
the Minister of Education
Synonymssecretaryofficialstatesmanadministratorheaddirector
Antonymscitizenprivate citizensubject
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heaven(noun)
/ˈhevn/
the place believed to be the home of God where good people go when they die, sometimes imagined to be in the sky
the kingdom of heaven
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven.
Synonymsparadiseutopiablissecstasynirvanaelysium
Antonymshellearthpurgatoryunderworld
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military(adjective)
/ˈmɪləteri/
connected with soldiers or the armed forces
military training/intelligence
military uniform
Synonymsarmedmartialsoldierlyservice
Antonymsciviliannonmilitary
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justice(noun)
/ˈdʒʌstɪs/
the fair treatment of people
laws based on the principles of justice
They are demanding equal rights and justice.
Synonymsfairnessequityrighteousnessimpartialitylawfulness
Antonymsinjusticeunfairnessinequitypartialitywrongdoing
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fault(noun)
/fɔːlt/
the responsibility for something wrong that has happened or been done
It's your own fault for being careless.
Many people live in poverty through no fault of their own.
Synonymserrormistakeblameresponsibilitydefectflaw
Antonymsperfectionvirtuestrengthcorrectnessright
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holy(adjective)
/ˈhəʊli/
connected with God or a particular religion
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion)
Islam's holiest shrine
Synonymssacreddivineblessedconsecratedhallowedreligious
Antonymsprofanesecularimpiousworldlyevil
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freedom(noun)
/ˈfriːdəm/
the power or right to do or say what you want without anyone stopping you
We do have some freedom of choice.
Synonymslibertyindependenceautonomylicenseprivilege
Antonymscaptivityimprisonmentservitudeoppressionrestraint
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ethical(adjective)
/ˈeθɪkl/
connected with beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong
Doctors must follow strict ethical rules when treating their patients.
Synonymsmoralprincipledrighteousvirtuous
Antonymsunethicalimmoralcorrupt
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gang(noun)
/ɡæŋ/
an organized group of criminals
The gang was known for their criminal activities.
Synonymsgroupcliquecrewmobpack
Antonymsindividualloneroutsider
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incident(noun)
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/
something that happens, especially something unusual or unpleasant
The police are investigating the incident.
Synonymseventoccurrenceepisodeaffair
Antonymsnothingnormalityusualness
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licence(noun)
/ˈlaɪsns/
official permission to use something, such as software, often for a set number of users or a fixed period
We need to buy twenty more licences for the design software.
The licence expires at the end of the year, so remember to renew it.
Synonymspermitauthorizationcertificatedocument
Antonymsprohibitionrestrictionban
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lord(noun)
/lɔːrd/
(in the UK) a man of high rank in the nobility (= people of high social class) , or somebody who has been given the title ‘ lord’ as an honour
He is the lord of the manor.
Synonymsmasterrulerchiefsovereign
Antonymsservantfollowersubject
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obligation(noun)
/ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn/
the state of being forced to do something because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc.
It is my obligation to help those in need.
Synonymsdutyresponsibilitycommitmentrequirement
Antonymsoptionchoicefreedomliberty