10/30 class

Question 1

controversial

Answer 1

adjective
If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
ex.Immigration is a controversial issue in many countries.
#Synonyms: disputed, contended, contentious, at issue

Question 2

debatable

Answer 2

adjective
If you say that something is debatable, you mean that it is not certain.
ex.Whether we can stay in this situation is debatable.
It is debatable whether or not antibiotics would make any difference.
ex.Whether this product can lift wrinkles is a debatable point.
#Synonyms: doubtful, uncertain, dubious, controversial

Question 3

contentious

Answer 3

adjective
A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments.
ex.Sanctions are expected to be among the most contentious issues.

graded adjective
A contentious person seems to like arguing and disagreeing with other people.
ex.Rodney was a cheerful, elegant and gregarious if rather contentious man.
#Synonyms: argumentative, wrangling, perverse, bickering

Question 4

consensus

Answer 4

singular noun
A consensus is general agreement among a group of people.
ex.The consensus amongst scientists is that the world will warm up over the next few decades.
(Amongst: means the same as among.)
#Synonyms: agreement, general agreement, unanimity, common consent

Question 5

abolish

Answer 5

verb
If someone in authority abolishes a system or practice, they formally put an end to it.
ex.The following year Parliament voted to abolish the death penalty for murder.
#Synonyms: do away with, end, destroy, eliminate

Question 6

elucidate

Answer 6

verb
If you elucidate something, you make it clear and easy to understand.
ex.Haig went on to elucidate his personal principle of war.
#Synonyms: clarify, explain, illustrate, interpret

Question 7

hostile

Answer 7

adjective
If you are hostile to another person or an idea, you disagree with them or disapprove of them, often showing this in your behaviour.
ex.Many people felt he would be hostile to the idea of foreign intervention.
#Synonyms: unfriendly, belligerent, antagonistic, unkind

adjective
Someone who is hostile is unfriendly and aggressive.
ex.They usually relate in a cold and hostile way to the world.

Question 8

sanctions

Answer 8

verb
If someone in authority sanctions an action or practice, they officially approve of it and allow it to be done.
ex.He may now be ready to sanction the use of force.
#Synonyms: permit, back, support, allow

plural noun
Sanctions are measures taken by countries to restrict trade and official contact with a country that has broken international law.
ex.The continued abuse of human rights has now led the United States to impose sanctions against the regime. 
#Synonyms: ban, restriction, boycott, embargo

countable noun
A sanction is a severe course of action which is intended to make people obey instructions, customs, or laws.
ex.As an ultimate sanction, they can sell their shares.