C2 Unit 29: Society & law 2
20 C2 words: anonymity, punitive, misdemeanor, deterrent, informant, philanthropy… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| anonymity/ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/ n | anonymitythe state of not being known by name | Many online users value the anonymity of the internet.Many online users value the anonymity of the internet. | |
| punitive/ˈpjunətɪv/ adj | punitiveintended to punish | The judge refused to order punitive damages against the shop.The judge refused to order punitive damages against the shop. | |
| misdemeanor/ˌmɪsdəˈminɚ/ n | misdemeanora minor crime | He paid a small fine for the misdemeanor.He paid a small fine for the misdemeanor. | |
| deterrent/dɪˈtɝrənt/ n | deterrentsomething that stops people from doing wrong | Cameras are an effective deterrent against theft.Cameras are an effective deterrent against theft. | |
| informant/ˌɪnˈfɔrmənt/ n | informanta person who gives secret information | The reporter protected the identity of her informant.The reporter protected the identity of her informant. | |
| philanthropy/fɪˈlænθrəpi/ n | philanthropygiving money to help others | Her philanthropy helped build a new library in the town.Her philanthropy helped build a new library in the town. | |
| recourse/ˈrikɔrs/ n | recoursea way of getting help | Without legal recourse, the customer could do nothing about the problem.Without legal recourse, the customer could do nothing about the problem. | |
| calamity/kəˈlæməti/ n | calamitya terrible event causing great damage | The flood was a calamity for the small town.The flood was a calamity for the small town. | |
| philanthropic/ˌfɪlənˈθrɑpɪk/ adj | philanthropicgiving money to help other people | The family set up a philanthropic fund for local schools.The family set up a philanthropic fund for local schools. | |
| assimilation/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ n | assimilationthe process of becoming part of a group | The assimilation of newcomers took many years.The assimilation of newcomers took many years. | |
| imposition/ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/ n | impositionan unfair demand on someone | The long meeting was an imposition on everyone’s free time.The long meeting was an imposition on everyone’s free time. | |
| notoriety/ˌnoʊtɚˈaɪəti/ n | notorietythe state of being famous for something bad | The restaurant gained notoriety after a famous mistake.The restaurant gained notoriety after a famous mistake. | |
| provocation/ˌprɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ n | provocationan action that makes someone angry | The dog attacked only after great provocation.The dog attacked only after great provocation. | |
| condone/kənˈdoʊn/ v | to condoneto accept or allow bad behavior | The school will not condone bad behavior in the playground.The school will not condone bad behavior in the playground. | |
| grievance/ˈɡrivəns/ n | grievancea complaint about unfair treatment | Workers made a formal grievance about the long hours.Workers made a formal grievance about the long hours. | |
| cordon/ˈkɔrdən/ v | to cordonto close an area with a barrier | Police will cordon off the street after the accident.Police will cordon off the street after the accident. | |
| mediate/ˈmidiˌeɪt/ v | to mediateto help settle a dispute between two sides | Maria tried to mediate between the two angry neighbors.Maria tried to mediate between the two angry neighbors. | |
| treachery/ˈtrɛtʃɚi/ n | treacherya disloyal act that betrays trust | Betraying his friends was an act of treachery.Betraying his friends was an act of treachery. | |
| philanthropist/fəˈlænθrəpəst/ n | philanthropista person who gives money to help others | The philanthropist gave a large gift to the hospital.The philanthropist gave a large gift to the hospital. | |
| banish/ˈbænɪʃ/ v | to banishto send someone away as a punishment | The king decided to banish the traitor from the country.The king decided to banish the traitor from the country. |