B1 Unit 98: Society & law 5
20 B1 words: emperor, bullet, terrorism, controversial, invasion, explosion… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| emperor/ˈɛmpɚɚ/ n | emperora ruler of an empire | The emperor lived in a huge palace.The emperor lived in a huge palace. | |
| bullet/ˈbʊlət/ n | bulleta small metal object shot from a gun | The police found a bullet near the door.The police found a bullet near the door. | |
| terrorism/ˈtɛrɚˌɪzəm/ n | terrorismviolence used for political aims | The government is working against terrorism.The government is working against terrorism. | |
| controversial/ˌkɑntrəˈvɝʃəl/ adj | controversialcausing a lot of disagreement | The new law is controversial.The new law is controversial. | |
| invasion/ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/ n | invasionentering a place by force | The film is about an invasion by aliens.The film is about an invasion by aliens. | |
| explosion/ɪkˈsploʊʒən/ n | explosiona sudden, loud bursting | The explosion was heard across the city.The explosion was heard across the city. | |
| permit/pɚˈmɪt/ v | to permitto allow | The law doesn’t permit smoking here.The law doesn’t permit smoking here. | |
| unemployment/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ n | unemploymentnot having a job | Unemployment is high in some regions.Unemployment is high in some regions. | |
| legally/ˈliɡəli/ adv | legallyaccording to the law | You must be eighteen to drive legally.You must be eighteen to drive legally. | |
| slavery/ˈsleɪvɚi/ n | slaverythe system of owning people | The museum teaches about the history of slavery.The museum teaches about the history of slavery. | |
| prisoner/ˈprɪzənɚ/ n | prisonera person kept in prison | The prisoner was released after two years.The prisoner was released after two years. | |
| tobacco/təˈbæˌkoʊ/ n | tobaccodried leaves used for smoking | Tobacco is dangerous for your health.Tobacco is dangerous for your health. | |
| politician/ˌpɑləˈtɪʃən/ n | politiciana person who works in politics | The politician spoke to people in the market.The politician spoke to people in the market. | |
| sheriff/ˈʃɛrəf/ n | sheriffa local law officer in the USA | The sheriff in the small town was very friendly.The sheriff in the small town was very friendly. | |
| warrior/ˈwɔriɚ/ n | warriora brave fighter in old times | The warrior carried a heavy shield and a sword.The warrior carried a heavy shield and a sword. | |
| compromise/ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/ n | compromisean agreement where each side gives up something | After a long talk, they reached a compromise.After a long talk, they reached a compromise. | |
| patrol/pəˈtroʊl/ n | patrola group that watches an area | A police patrol walked around the park at night.A police patrol walked around the park at night. | |
| theft/θɛft/ n | theftthe crime of stealing | The theft of the bike was reported to the police.The theft of the bike was reported to the police. | |
| citizenship/ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/ n | citizenshipthe legal right to belong to a country | Sara applied for citizenship after living here ten years.Sara applied for citizenship after living here ten years. | |
| declaration/ˌdɛklɚˈeɪʃən/ n | declarationan official public statement | The president made a declaration on television.The president made a declaration on television. |