Vocabulary

Word Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms

Review the meaning and related vocabulary for each word.
WordBasic MeaningSynonymsAntonyms
Each word is associated with the part of speech:
Verb Adjective Adverb Noun
privilegeA special right or advantage given to a person or groupspecial right; benefitdisadvantage; restriction
prohibitedNot allowed by a rule or lawbanned; forbiddenallowed; permitted
acquisitionThe act of getting or obtaining somethingobtaining; gainingloss; disposal
possessionSomething that belongs to someone or the state of having itownership; belongingsloss; lack of ownership
entitlementA right to receive or have something under certain rulesright; eligibilityineligibility; exclusion
indisputableSo clearly true that nobody can reasonably disagreeundeniable; unquestionabledebatable; questionable
civil libertyA basic freedom protected by law, such as freedom of speechindividual freedom; civil rightrestriction of freedom
rather thanUsed to show a preference or choice between two thingsinstead of; in place of—
parliamentary enactmentsLaws officially passed by a parliamentlegislation; acts of parliament—
unfairlyIn a way that does not treat people equally or justlyunjustly; unequallyfairly; justly
compliantFollowing the rules, laws, or instructionsobedient; law-abidingnoncompliant; disobedient
advocatesPublicly supports or recommends a particular idea or policysupports; promotesopposes; discourages
governanceThe system or process of managing and controlling an organization or countryadministration; managementmismanagement; disorder
attitudesWays of thinking or feeling about people, ideas, or situationsopinions; viewpoints—
pertaining toBeing connected with or related to a particular subjectrelating to; concerningunrelated to; disconnected from
varyTo be different or change depending on the situationdiffer; changeremain constant; stay the same
ethnicallyIn relation to a person's ethnic or cultural backgroundby ethnicity; culturally—
exponentiallyAt a rate that becomes faster as the amount growsat an accelerating rate; by multiplicationat a constant rate
incrementingIncreasing a number or amount by small stepsincreasing gradually; addingdecreasing; reducing
orchestratedCarefully planned and organized an activity or eventcoordinated; arrangeddisorganized; disrupted
repossessionThe act of taking back property, usually because payments were not madetaking back; reclaimingreturn; restoration of ownership
schemesOrganized plans or programs designed to achieve a goalplans; programs—
occurrencesEvents or incidents that happen at particular timesevents; incidents—
proprietorshipOwnership of a business or propertyownership; possessionnonownership
unattainableImpossible or extremely difficult to achieve or obtainunreachable; unachievableattainable; achievable
Each word is associated with the part of speech:
Verb Adjective Adverb Noun
 

Vocabulary Practice

Complete each sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Change the form of the word when needed.
Question 1 of 15

1. Freedom of speech is considered an important because it protects people's right to express their opinions without unnecessary government interference.

2. The company offered its employees the of using the private fitness centre, a special benefit that was not available to visitors.

3. The university has strictly smoking inside all campus buildings, and anyone who breaks this rule may receive a fine.

4. The bank began the of the vehicle after its owner failed to make several monthly payments.

5. The government introduced new laws to ensure that all businesses remain with national safety regulations.

6. The organization carefully the entire charity event by arranging volunteers, transportation, donations, and entertainment.

7. The lawyer argued that the evidence was because several independent recordings clearly showed what happened.

8. The price of electricity can depending on the season, the time of day, and the amount of energy being used.

9. The politician strongly for affordable housing and regularly speaks publicly in support of lower rental costs.

10. The government faced criticism after certain communities were treated and denied opportunities that were available to other groups.

11. The company decided to improve its online services open additional physical offices, as most customers preferred digital support.

12. The new housing policy includes several rules rental agreements, tenant responsibilities, and property maintenance.

13. The country's population grew , doubling every ten years rather than increasing by the same number of people.

14. The government introduced several financial assistance to help low-income families pay for housing, transportation, and childcare.

15. For many young families, purchasing a home has become because property prices have risen far beyond what their incomes can support.

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