B2 Unit 44: Society & law 2
20 B2 words: sentence, navy, revolution, ban, legislation, Soviet… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| sentence/ˈsɛntəns/ v | to sentenceto say what punishment someone will get | The judge will sentence the thief to a fine.The judge will sentence the thief to a fine. | |
| navy/ˈneɪvi/ n | navythe part of the army that uses ships | Her uncle served in the navy for ten years.Her uncle served in the navy for ten years. | |
| revolution/ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/ n | revolutiona big change in how a society works | The industrial revolution changed life in many countries.The industrial revolution changed life in many countries. | |
| ban/bæn/ n/v | banan official rule that forbids something | There is a ban on smoking in this building.There is a ban on smoking in this building. | |
| legislation/ˌlɛdʒəˈsleɪʃən/ n | legislationlaws made by a government | New legislation will protect children online.New legislation will protect children online. | |
| Soviet/ˈsoʊviət/ n | Sovietrelating to the former country of the USSR | The old map showed the Soviet Union.The old map showed the Soviet Union. | |
| reform/rəˈfɔrm/ n | reforma change to make a system better | The school needs a major reform of its rules.The school needs a major reform of its rules. | |
| presidential/ˌprɛzəˈdɛnʃəl/ adj | presidentialrelating to a president | The presidential election is held every four years.The presidential election is held every four years. | |
| witness/ˈwɪtnəs/ n | witnessa person who sees an event happen | A witness saw the accident and called the police.A witness saw the accident and called the police. | |
| commander/kəˈmændɚ/ n | commandera person in charge of soldiers | The commander gave clear orders to his team.The commander gave clear orders to his team. | |
| suspect/səˈspɛkt/ v | to suspectto think that something is probably true | Police suspect that the door was opened with a key.Police suspect that the door was opened with a key. | |
| gang/ɡæŋ/ n | ganga group of young people spending time together | A gang of teenagers was painting a wall in the park.A gang of teenagers was painting a wall in the park. | |
| cabinet/ˈkæbənət/ n | cabineta group of senior government ministers | The cabinet meets every Tuesday to discuss new laws.The cabinet meets every Tuesday to discuss new laws. | |
| jury/ˈdʒʊri/ n | jurycitizens who decide a court case | The jury listened carefully to both sides in court.The jury listened carefully to both sides in court. | |
| rape/reɪp/ n/v | rapea serious violent crime against a person | The judge explained that rape is a serious crime.The judge explained that rape is a serious crime. | |
| protest/ˈproʊˌtɛst/ v | to protestto show strong disagreement in public | Students gathered to protest against the high fees.Students gathered to protest against the high fees. | |
| assault/əˈsɔlt/ n | assaulta violent attack on a person | The news reported an assault outside the station.The news reported an assault outside the station. | |
| welfare/ˈwɛlˌfɛr/ n | welfarehelp from the government for people in need | The city provides welfare for people who cannot work.The city provides welfare for people who cannot work. | |
| racist/ˈreɪsɪst/ n | racista person who treats others unfairly because of race | The racist remarks were condemned by everyone.The racist remarks were condemned by everyone. | |
| institution/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən/ n | institutiona large organization with a public role | The bank is an important financial institution.The bank is an important financial institution. |