C1 Level Wordlist - Decisions and Accountability

Here you will learn some English words about decisions and accountability, such as "arbitrary", "eligible", "decisive", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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accountable [adjective]

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

Ex: The CEO held himself accountable for the company 's financial losses .

arbitrary [adjective]

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

Ex: The teacher 's grading system appeared arbitrary , causing confusion among students .

decisive [adjective]

(of a person) able to make clear, firm decisions quickly, especially in challenging situations

Ex: A decisive person knows when to act and is never swayed by indecision or doubt .

eligible [adjective]

possessing the right to do or have something because of having the required qualifications

Ex: He became eligible for the promotion after completing the required training program .

inclined [adjective]

having a tendency to do something

Ex: The team is inclined to celebrate every small victory along the way .

indecisive [adjective]

(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking

Ex: The indecisive customer stood in front of the menu , unable to choose what to order .

inflexible [adjective]

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

Ex: The negotiators found him inflexible and unwilling to consider alternative solutions .

preferable [adjective]

more desirable or favored compared to other options

Ex: In their opinion , hiring locally was preferable to outsourcing work overseas .

undecided [adjective]

unable to make a decision or form a definite opinion about a matter

Ex: The group was undecided about where to go for vacation , unable to agree on a destination .

to despise [verb]

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

Ex: They despise liars and value honesty and integrity in all relationships .

to find [verb]

(of a law court) to make an official decision

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to overturn [verb]

to reverse, abolish, or invalidate something, especially a legal decision

Ex: The new evidence presented in the case may lead to a decision to overturn the conviction .

to put off [verb]

to cause a person to dislike someone or something

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to reverse [verb]

to change something such as a process, situation, etc. to be the opposite of what it was before

Ex: The school board voted to reverse the decision to eliminate art and music programs .

to rule [verb]

to make an official decision about something

Ex: The committee ruled in favor of the new zoning regulations after a series of public hearings .

to [take] a chance [phrase]

to undertake an action, often involving risk or uncertainty

Ex: Sometimes , taking a chance on love leads to meaningful and fulfilling relationships .

to [think] twice [phrase]

to think about something very carefully before doing it

Ex: Before quitting your job , you should think twice about the financial implications .

to uphold [verb]

(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct

Ex: The board voted to uphold the committee 's decision to implement the new policy .

admiration [noun]

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

Ex: The young scientist 's groundbreaking research garnered admiration from experts in the field .

adoption [noun]

the action of starting to use a certain plan, name, method, or idea

Ex: The school celebrated the adoption of its new curriculum , which focuses on hands-on learning and critical thinking .

award [noun]

a sum of money or other compensation granted by a court as the result of a legal judgment

Ex: The award covered the full cost of property repairs .

consultation [noun]

the act or process of discussing something with a person or a group of people

Ex: During the initial consultation , the lawyer explained the client 's rights and possible outcomes .

conundrum [noun]

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

Ex: Deciding whether to prioritize economic growth or environmental protection is a significant conundrum for policymakers .

dilemma [noun]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

Ex: The politician 's dilemma was whether to support the new policy that was popular but potentially harmful in the long run .

jurisdiction [noun]

the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements

Ex: The tribal council asserted jurisdiction over matters concerning land use within the reservation .

prejudice [noun]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

Ex: Overcoming prejudice requires education and understanding .

resistance [noun]

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with

Ex: His resistance to authority often caused conflict at work .

ruling [noun]

a decision made by someone with official power, particularly a judge

Ex: The ruling by the arbitration panel ended the long-standing dispute between the two companies .

verdict [noun]

an opinion given or a decision made after much consideration

Ex: The committee 's verdict on the proposal was unanimous , signaling strong support for its implementation .

to [have] a think [phrase]

to think about something before making a decision

Ex: Let 's have a think about where we want to go on vacation .

to [take] {sth} into consideration [phrase]

to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

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to partake [verb]

to participate in an event or activity

Ex: As a tradition , the whole family would partake in decorating the Christmas tree together .

to undertake [verb]

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

Ex: Entrepreneurs often undertake the challenge of launching and managing their own businesses .

to [be] {one's} thing [phrase]

to be enjoyable and well-suited to a person's preference or interests

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