English Words for "Society & Progress" | Elementary 2

Law

/lɔ:/

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a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

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Breaking the law can result in serious consequences.

The police officer explained the traffic laws to the new driver.

They studied constitutional law in law school.

Government

/gʌvərmənt/

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the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Permission

/pərmɪʃən/

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the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

To manage

/mænəʤ/

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to be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.

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Education

/ɛʤəkeɪʃən/

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the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

Opportunity

/ɑpərtu:nəti/

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a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

To achieve

/əʧi:v/

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to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

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To succeed

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to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

fail

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To communicate

/kəmju:nəkeɪt/

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to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

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Service

/sɜrvəs/

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the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

To fight

/faɪt/

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to take part in a violent physical action against someone

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