فهرست
Politics
Title: Politics
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: po-LI-tics
Synonym: government, administration
Opposite: apolitical
the activities associated with the governance of a country or area
He is interested in politics and follows the news closely
Candidate
Title: Candidate
Pronunciation: /ˈkændɪdeɪt/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: CAN-di-date
Synonym: applicant, nominee
Opposite: employer
a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election
She is a strong candidate for the position
Border
Title: Border
Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːdər/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable (when referring to a specific border)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (when used as a verb)
Stress marks: BOR-der
Synonym: boundary, frontier
Opposite: center
the line that separates two countries o states;to be next to something or to form a boundary with it
The border between Canada and the US is heavily guarded
Congress
Title: Congress
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːŋɡres/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: CON-gress
Synonym: conference, convention
Opposite: disunity
a formal meeting
The congress was held to discuss climate change
Council
Title: Council
Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊnsl/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: COUN-cil
Synonym: committee, board
Opposite: individual
a group of people who are elected or chosen to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject
The council voted to approve the new development plan
County
Title: County
Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊnti/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: COUN-ty
Synonym: district, region
Opposite: city
a political and administrative division in some countries,forming the chief unit of local government
She lives in a small town in the county of Devon
Court
Title: Court
Pronunciation: /kɔːrt/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (when used as a verb)
Stress marks: COURT
Synonym: tribunal, justice
Opposite: injustice
a place where legal trials take place; to attempt to win the favor or support of someone
The trial will take place in the court next week
Election
Title: Election
Pronunciation: /ɪˈlekʃn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: e-LEC-tion
Synonym: vote, ballot
Opposite: appointment
the process of choosing a person or group of people for a position, especially by voting
The election is coming up soon and everyone is campaigning
Embassy
Title: Embassy
Pronunciation: /ˈɛmbəsi/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: EM-bas-sy
Synonym: consulate, mission
Opposite: hostility
the official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country; the staff working there
The embassy provides assistance to citizens traveling abroad
Government
Title: Government
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: GOV-ern-ment
Synonym: administration, regime
Opposite: anarchy
the group of people who are responsible for making decisions and laws for a country, state
The government announced new policies to address climate change
Law
Title: Law
Pronunciation: /lɔː/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: LAW
Synonym: regulation, statute
Opposite: lawlessness
the system of rules that a particular country
Breaking the law can result in serious consequences
Mayor
Title: Mayor
Pronunciation: /meɪər/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: MAY-or
Synonym: leader, chief executive
Opposite: citizen
the head of a city, town, or other municipality
The mayor is responsible for managing the city’s budget
Political
Title: Political
Pronunciation: /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: po-LI-ti-cal
Synonym: governmental, public
Opposite: apolitical
relating to the government or public affairs of a country
The political situation in the country is unstable
President
Title: President
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛzɪdənt/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: PRES-i-dent
Synonym: leader, chief executive
Opposite: follower
the head of a country or organization, usually elected by the people or members of the organization
The president delivered a speech to the nation
To arrest
Title: To arrest
Pronunciation: /əˈrɛst/
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: arrested (past tense), arrested (past participle)
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Transitive
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: a-REST
Synonym: apprehend, detain
Opposite: release
to take someone into custody for a crime they are suspected of committing
The police arrested the suspect for theft
To escape
Title: To escape
Pronunciation: /ɪˈskeɪp/
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: escaped (past tense), escaped (past participle)
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Intransitive
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: es-CAPE
Synonym: flee, run away
Opposite: capture
to get away from a place where you are being held or kept;to avoid something unpleasant or dangerous
The prisoner escaped from jail
To investigate
Title: To investigate
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt/
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: investigated (past tense), investigated (past participle)
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Transitive
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: in-VEST-i-gate
Synonym: examine, probe
Opposite: ignore
to carry out a systematic or formal inquiry into something in order to discover the truth or facts
The police are investigating the crime scene
Thief
Title: Thief
Pronunciation: /θiːf/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Thieves (plural)
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: THIEF
Synonym: robber, burglar
Opposite: owner
a person who steals something from another person or place
The thief stole my wallet from my purse
Statement
Title: Statement
Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪtmənt/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: None
Stress marks: STATE-ment
Synonym: declaration, announcement
Opposite: question
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts, view
She made a statement to the press about the incident
Flag
Title: Flag
Pronunciation: /flæɡ/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: None
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (when used as a verb)
Stress marks: FLAG
Synonym: banner, ensign
Opposite: surrender
a piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole
The American flag has fifty stars and thirteen stripes
