Advanced Academic IELTS Words for "Government"

inaugural

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the speech delivered by a newly elected President of the United States at their swearing-in ceremony, articulating their plans for their term in office

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The President delivered a compelling inaugural, outlining the administration's key priorities and vision for the nation.

Millions tuned in to watch the historic inaugural of the newly elected leader, eager to hear their plans for the country.

inauguration

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a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

crony capitalism

noun

/kɹˈoʊni kˈæpɪɾəlˌɪzəm/

an economic system where success in business is determined by close relationships between businesspeople and government officials, rather than market competition

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compound noun

demagogue

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a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support

spin doctor

noun

/spˈɪn dˈɑːktɚ/

Idiom

a person or group of people who are often employed by politicians, public figures, or the government in order to shape the public opinion in their favor

What is the origin of the idiom "spin doctor" and when to use it?

The idiom "spin doctor" is believed to have originated in the United States and its origins can be traced back to the field of public relations and the world of politics. It gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is used when discussing individuals or professionals who strategically manage information and communication to shape public opinion.

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compound noun

municipality

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a political and administrative division having local self-government, typically responsible for governing a specific urban area, town, or city and its surrounding communities

confederation

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an organization that consists of countries, parties, or businesses which have formed an alliance to help one another

entente

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an understanding or agreement between nations, often informal and less binding than a formal alliance

kleptocracy

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a form of government in which corrupt leaders use their power to exploit the country's resources for personal gain

sovereignty

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the supreme authority of a state or governing body to govern itself without interference from external forces

to ratify

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to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means

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to inaugurate

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to officially start or introduce something

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to prorogue

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to suspend or discontinue a session of a legislative body or parliament, typically by the authority of the head of state or government, without dissolving it

to devolve on

Verb

/dɪvˈɑːlv ˈɑːn/

to transfer or delegate responsibility, authority, or a specific matter to a particular individual, group, or entity

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Phrasal Status

inseparable

to levy

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to enforce a type of payment, such as fees, taxes, or fines and collect them

veto

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the right to reject or prohibit a decision or proposal, especially one made by someone of an authority

to subsidize

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to provide financial support, typically from the government or an organization, to help reduce the cost of goods, services, or certain activities

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oligarchy

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a political system in which a small group of high-powered people control a country or organization

plutocracy

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a form of government or society in which power is held and influenced primarily by the wealthy or a small privileged class

to decentralize

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/dɪˈsɛntɹəˌɫaɪz/

to transfer decision-making or administrative power from a central authority to local or regional entities

centralize

to federalize

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to bring under the jurisdiction or authority of a federal government

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