B2 Unit 97: Society & law 5
20 B2 words: barrier, torture, corrupt, migration, missile, chancellor… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| barrier/ˈbæriɚ/ n | barriersomething that stops progress or contact | The language barrier made it hard for Leo to make friends.The language barrier made it hard for Leo to make friends. | |
| torture/ˈtɔrtʃɚ/ v | to tortureto cause severe pain to someone on purpose | The report said that prisoners were tortured in the old regime.The report said that prisoners were tortured in the old regime. | |
| corrupt/kɚˈʌpt/ adj | corruptdishonest, especially to gain money or power | The corrupt official took money in return for favors.The corrupt official took money in return for favors. | |
| migration/maɪˈɡreɪʃən/ n | migrationmoving to live in another place | The migration of birds to warmer countries begins in autumn.The migration of birds to warmer countries begins in autumn. | |
| missile/ˈmɪsəl/ n | missilea weapon that flies and explodes | The museum has a model of an old missile from the last century.The museum has a model of an old missile from the last century. | |
| chancellor/ˈtʃænsəlɚ/ n | chancellora senior leader or head of government | The chancellor met leaders from other countries to discuss trade.The chancellor met leaders from other countries to discuss trade. | |
| tribe/traɪb/ n | tribea group of people sharing a culture | The tribe lives in the forest and grows its own food.The tribe lives in the forest and grows its own food. | |
| voter/ˈvoʊtɚ/ n | votera person who votes in an election | Every voter received a letter with the date of the election.Every voter received a letter with the date of the election. | |
| ally/ˈælaɪ/ n | allya friend or partner who supports you | The two countries have been close allies for many years.The two countries have been close allies for many years. | |
| consensus/kənˈsɛnsəs/ n | consensusgeneral agreement among all people | After a long discussion, the group reached a consensus.After a long discussion, the group reached a consensus. | |
| bombing/ˈbɑmɪŋ/ n | bombingan attack using bombs | The old city was rebuilt after the bombing in the last century.The old city was rebuilt after the bombing in the last century. | |
| influential/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ adj | influentialhaving a strong effect on others | She is one of the most influential writers in the country.She is one of the most influential writers in the country. | |
| lawsuit/ˈlɔˌsut/ n | lawsuita case brought to a court of law | The neighbors filed a lawsuit against the building company.The neighbors filed a lawsuit against the building company. | |
| surrender/sɚˈɛndɚ/ v | to surrenderto stop fighting and give in | After hours of fighting, the soldiers decided to surrender.After hours of fighting, the soldiers decided to surrender. | |
| gambling/ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/ n | gamblingplaying games to win money | Gambling can cause serious money problems for families.Gambling can cause serious money problems for families. | |
| rebel/ˈrɛbəl/ n/v | rebela person who fights against authority | The young rebel refused to follow the strict rules.The young rebel refused to follow the strict rules. | |
| nationwide/ˈneɪʃənˈwaɪd/ adj/adv | nationwidehappening across a whole country | Tomorrow there will be a nationwide strike by train drivers.Tomorrow there will be a nationwide strike by train drivers. | |
| obligation/ˌɑbləˈɡeɪʃən/ n | obligationsomething you must do by duty or law | Parents have an obligation to take care of their children.Parents have an obligation to take care of their children. | |
| ballot/ˈbælət/ n | ballota piece of paper used for voting | Citizens put their ballot into a box on election day.Citizens put their ballot into a box on election day. | |
| politically/pəˈlɪtɪkəli/ adv | politicallyin a way related to politics | The country has been politically stable for twenty years.The country has been politically stable for twenty years. |