B2 Unit 126: Society & law 8
20 B2 words: condemn, integrate, captive, offender, diplomat, firearm… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| condemn/kənˈdɛm/ v | to condemnto say publicly that something is very bad | Many leaders condemn violence in the strongest words.Many leaders condemn violence in the strongest words. | |
| integrate/ˈɪntəˌɡreɪt/ v | to integrateto become part of a group | The school helps new students integrate into the class.The school helps new students integrate into the class. | |
| captive/ˈkæptɪv/ n | captivea person or animal that is kept prisoner | The captive bird flew away when Leo opened the cage.The captive bird flew away when Leo opened the cage. | |
| offender/əˈfɛndɚ/ n | offendera person who has broken the law | The young offender had to clean the park as his punishment.The young offender had to clean the park as his punishment. | |
| diplomat/ˈdɪpləˌmæt/ n | diplomata person who represents their country abroad | The diplomat spoke three languages and worked abroad.The diplomat spoke three languages and worked abroad. | |
| firearm/ˈfaɪɚˌɑrm/ n | firearma gun that a person can carry | It is illegal to carry a firearm without a licence.It is illegal to carry a firearm without a licence. | |
| ghetto/ˈɡɛtoʊ/ n | ghettoa poor, crowded area where a group lives | Researchers wrote about the history of the ghetto in the old city.Researchers wrote about the history of the ghetto in the old city. | |
| traitor/ˈtreɪtɚ/ n | traitora person who betrays their country or friends | In the story, a traitor told the enemy where the castle was.In the story, a traitor told the enemy where the castle was. | |
| troop/trup/ n | troopa group of soldiers or scouts | A troop of soldiers marched through the town.A troop of soldiers marched through the town. | |
| exclusion/ɪksˈkluʒən/ n | exclusionkeeping someone out of a group | Social exclusion can make young people feel lonely.Social exclusion can make young people feel lonely. | |
| dictator/dɪkˈteɪtɚ/ n | dictatora ruler with complete power over a country | The dictator ruled the country for thirty years.The dictator ruled the country for thirty years. | |
| suppress/səˈprɛs/ v | to suppressto stop something from being known or happening | The government tried to suppress the news about the problem.The government tried to suppress the news about the problem. | |
| unofficial/ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/ adj | unofficialnot approved or announced by an authority | The unofficial results were shown online before the final announcement.The unofficial results were shown online before the final announcement. | |
| corporal/ˈkɔrpɚəl/ adj | corporala low rank in the army | The corporal gave orders to a group of young soldiers.The corporal gave orders to a group of young soldiers. | |
| duel/ˈduəl/ n | duela formal fight between two people with weapons | In the old film, two men fought a duel at dawn.In the old film, two men fought a duel at dawn. | |
| culturally/ˈkʌltʃɚəˌli/ adv | culturallyin a way that relates to traditions and arts | The festival is culturally important to the people of this region.The festival is culturally important to the people of this region. | |
| plead/plid/ v | to pleadto say in court if you are guilty | The man will plead not guilty in court tomorrow.The man will plead not guilty in court tomorrow. | |
| statewide/ˈsteɪˌtwaɪd/ adv | statewideacross the whole of a state | There will be a statewide vote next month.There will be a statewide vote next month. | |
| handicap/ˈhændiˌkæp/ n | handicapsomething that makes things more difficult | Tom’s injured leg is a handicap when he plays football.Tom’s injured leg is a handicap when he plays football. | |
| infringement/ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/ n | infringementthe breaking of a rule or right | Copying the music without permission is an infringement of the artist’s rights.Copying the music without permission is an infringement of the artist’s rights. |