C1 Unit 18: Society & law 1
20 C1 words: campaign, institute, premier, contest, legacy, rally… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| campaign/kæmˈpeɪn/ v | to campaignto work in an organized way for a goal | Local groups campaign for safer cycle paths in the city.Local groups campaign for safer cycle paths in the city. | |
| institute/ˈɪnstəˌtut/ v | to instituteto start or introduce a rule or system | The government will institute new safety rules next year.The government will institute new safety rules next year. | |
| premier/prɛˈmɪr/ n/adj | premierthe leader of a government | The premier opened the new hospital last week.The premier opened the new hospital last week. | |
| contest/ˈkɑntɛst/ v | to contestto say that something is wrong and try to change it | Two neighbours decided to contest the decision in court.Two neighbours decided to contest the decision in court. | |
| legacy/ˈlɛɡəsi/ n | legacysomething that remains after a person has died | The famous teacher left a legacy of kindness and learning.The famous teacher left a legacy of kindness and learning. | |
| rally/ˈræli/ v | to rallyto come together to support something | Thousands of people will rally in the square to support the team.Thousands of people will rally in the square to support the team. | |
| diversity/dɪˈvɝsɪti/ n | diversitythe existence of many different kinds | The school celebrates the diversity of languages and cultures among its students.The school celebrates the diversity of languages and cultures among its students. | |
| con/kɑn/ n/v | conto trick someone, usually to get money | The man tried to con elderly people out of their savings.The man tried to con elderly people out of their savings. | |
| corps/kɔr/ n | corpsan organized group of people with a special job | A press corps of fifty journalists followed the president’s visit.A press corps of fifty journalists followed the president’s visit. | |
| compliance/kəmˈplaɪəns/ n | compliancefollowing a rule or law | All workers must show compliance with the safety rules.All workers must show compliance with the safety rules. | |
| conviction/kənˈvɪkʃən/ n | convictiona court decision that a person is guilty | The conviction of the thief took place after a short trial.The conviction of the thief took place after a short trial. | |
| jurisdiction/ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/ n | jurisdictionthe official power to make legal decisions | This court has no jurisdiction over cases from other countries.This court has no jurisdiction over cases from other countries. | |
| comply/kəmˈplaɪ/ v | to complyto obey a rule or request | All drivers must comply with the speed limit.All drivers must comply with the speed limit. | |
| verdict/ˈvɝdɪkt/ n | verdictan official decision in a court case | The jury reached a verdict after two hours of discussion.The jury reached a verdict after two hours of discussion. | |
| inclusion/ˌɪnˈkluʒən/ n | inclusionthe act of making everyone feel part of a group | The school works for the inclusion of all students in its activities.The school works for the inclusion of all students in its activities. | |
| harassment/hɚˈæsmənt/ n | harassmentunwanted and repeated bad behaviour toward someone | The company has strict rules against harassment at work.The company has strict rules against harassment at work. | |
| voluntary/ˈvɑləntɛri/ adj | voluntarydone by choice, not forced | Joining the school trip is voluntary, so nobody must come.Joining the school trip is voluntary, so nobody must come. | |
| inclusive/ˌɪnˈklusɪv/ adj | inclusivewelcoming all kinds of people | The club has an inclusive policy, so everyone is welcome.The club has an inclusive policy, so everyone is welcome. | |
| demographic/ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk/ n/adj | demographica group of people of a certain age or type | The advert is aimed at a young demographic aged eighteen to twenty-five.The advert is aimed at a young demographic aged eighteen to twenty-five. | |
| pioneer/ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/ n/v | pioneera person who is first to try a new idea | Maria was a pioneer in the study of ocean life.Maria was a pioneer in the study of ocean life. |