B1 Unit 20: Society & law 1
20 B1 words: general, president, security, policy, vote, council… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| general/ˈdʒɛnɚəl/ n/adj | generalaffecting or involving most people | The general opinion in town is very positive.The general opinion in town is very positive. | |
| president/ˈprɛzəˌdɛnt/ n | presidentthe leader of a country or organization | The president of the club gave a short speech.The president of the club gave a short speech. | |
| security/sɪˈkjʊrəti/ n | securityprotection from danger or crime | Airport security checks every bag before the flight.Airport security checks every bag before the flight. | |
| policy/ˈpɑləsi/ n | policya plan or rule agreed by a group | The school has a clear policy on mobile phones.The school has a clear policy on mobile phones. | |
| vote/voʊt/ v | to voteto choose someone or something by marking a | Citizens can vote in the town election.Citizens can vote in the town election. | |
| council/ˈkaʊnsəl/ n | councila group elected to manage a town | The town council wants to build a new library.The town council wants to build a new library. | |
| election/ɪˈlɛkʃən/ n | electionan event where people vote for a leader | The election takes place next Sunday.The election takes place next Sunday. | |
| legal/ˈliɡəl/ adj | legalallowed by or connected with the law | You need legal papers to rent a flat.You need legal papers to rent a flat. | |
| union/ˈjunjən/ n | unionan organization that protects workers’ rights | Workers in a union ask for better pay.Workers in a union ask for better pay. | |
| army/ˈɑrmi/ n | armya large organization of soldiers | The army helped people after the flood.The army helped people after the flood. | |
| risk/rɪsk/ n | riskthe chance that something bad will happen | Swimming alone in the sea has some risk.Swimming alone in the sea has some risk. | |
| anti/ˈænˌti/ adj | antiagainst something | Anna joined an anti-smoking campaign.Anna joined an anti-smoking campaign. | |
| air force/ɛr fɔrs/ n | air forcethe part of the army that fights in | His grandfather served in the air force.His grandfather served in the air force. | |
| justice/ˈdʒʌstəs/ n | justicefair treatment under the law | The people wanted justice for the victims.The people wanted justice for the victims. | |
| movement/ˈmuvmənt/ n | movementa group of people working for a cause | The movement began with a group of students.The movement began with a group of students. | |
| safety/ˈseɪfti/ n | safetybeing free from danger | Safety comes first when you ride a bike.Safety comes first when you ride a bike. | |
| judge/dʒʌdʒ/ n | judgea person who decides cases in a court | The judge listened to both sides carefully.The judge listened to both sides carefully. | |
| battle/ˈbætəl/ n | battlea fight between armies | The battle lasted for three days.The battle lasted for three days. | |
| administration/ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/ n | administrationthe people who manage an organization | The school administration sent a letter to parents.The school administration sent a letter to parents. | |
| civil/ˈsɪvəl/ adj | civilrelating to the people of a country | Every citizen has civil rights.Every citizen has civil rights. |