B2 Unit 135: Society & law 10
20 B2 words: allegation, obedience, gunshot, abolish, nobility, immoral… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| allegation/ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/ n | allegationa claim that someone did something wrong | The report made serious allegations against the company.The report made serious allegations against the company. | |
| obedience/oʊˈbidiəns/ n | obediencedoing what you are told | Obedience to the rules is important on a ship.Obedience to the rules is important on a ship. | |
| gunshot/ˈɡʌnˌʃɑt/ n | gunshotthe sound or act of firing a gun | A loud gunshot made the birds fly from the trees.A loud gunshot made the birds fly from the trees. | |
| abolish/əˈbɑlɪʃ/ v | to abolishto officially end a law or system | Many countries have decided to abolish the death penalty.Many countries have decided to abolish the death penalty. | |
| nobility/noʊˈbɪləti/ n | nobilitythe class of people with high rank | In the past, the nobility owned most of the land.In the past, the nobility owned most of the land. | |
| immoral/ˌɪˈmɔrəl/ adj | immoralmorally wrong | Many people think stealing is immoral.Many people think stealing is immoral. | |
| statesman/ˈsteɪtsmən/ n | statesmana wise, respected political leader | The old statesman was respected by people in many countries.The old statesman was respected by people in many countries. | |
| burglary/ˈbɝɡlɚi/ n | burglarythe crime of breaking into a building to steal | The police are investigating a burglary on Green Street.The police are investigating a burglary on Green Street. | |
| stereotype/ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/ n | stereotypea fixed, oversimplified idea about a group | It is a stereotype that all teenagers love video games.It is a stereotype that all teenagers love video games. | |
| intrusion/ˌɪnˈtruʒən/ n | intrusionan unwelcome interruption or entry | The loud noise was an intrusion into our quiet evening.The loud noise was an intrusion into our quiet evening. | |
| guerrilla/ɡɚˈɪlə/ n | guerrillaa member of a small independent fighting group | The guerrilla fighters hid in the forest.The guerrilla fighters hid in the forest. | |
| impartial/ˌɪmˈpɑrʃəl/ adj | impartialfair and not taking sides | A judge must stay impartial and fair to everyone.A judge must stay impartial and fair to everyone. | |
| intruder/ˌɪnˈtrudɚ/ n | intrudera person who enters without permission | The alarm went off when an intruder entered the garage.The alarm went off when an intruder entered the garage. | |
| discredit/dɪˈskrɛdət/ v | to discreditto harm someone’s good reputation | The false story tried to discredit the mayor.The false story tried to discredit the mayor. | |
| tyrant/ˈtaɪrənt/ n | tyranta cruel ruler with total power | The people were happy when the tyrant lost power.The people were happy when the tyrant lost power. | |
| invoke/ˌɪnˈvoʊk/ v | to invoketo use or call on a rule or authority | Citizens may invoke the law to protect their rights.Citizens may invoke the law to protect their rights. | |
| aristocracy/ˌɛrəˈstɑkrəsi/ n | aristocracythe highest social class | The aristocracy once lived in large country houses.The aristocracy once lived in large country houses. | |
| legislator/ˈlɛdʒəˌsleɪtɚ/ n | legislatora person who makes laws | The legislator proposed a new law about recycling.The legislator proposed a new law about recycling. | |
| proponent/prəˈpoʊnənt/ n | proponenta person who supports an idea | She is a strong proponent of free school meals.She is a strong proponent of free school meals. | |
| warship/ˈwɔrˌʃɪp/ n | warshipa military ship with weapons | A large warship entered the harbor.A large warship entered the harbor. |