law & politics Flashcards
excerpt
N: a selection from a larger literary work
The Critical Reading portion of the test contains many excerpts from short stories and poems
V: to take a selection from a larger work
advocate
V: to argue in favour of a person’s idea
Health experts advocate moderation when consuming alchohol
N: sm who supports a person or idea
he has a strong reputation as an advocate for women’s and childen’s rights
objective
A: based on evidence, not influenced by personal experience or emotion
The scientists were asked to provide objective evidence for their claims.
subjective
A: based on personal experience or emotion
The critic gave her subjective opinion of the painting, explaining her personal feelings about its style and subject matter
legislate
V: to pass a law
the committee legislated the new health care reform bill.
N: legislation
ratify
V: to formally approve, sign off on
192 nations have formally ratified the Kyoto Protocol on climate change.
N: ratification
felon
N: sm who has been convicted of a serious crime
the notorious felon was sentenced to life in prison
lethal
A: deadly
chocolate can be lethal to dogs
mediate
V: to resolve differences between conflicting sides.
the U.N sent peacekeepers to mediate between the warring groups
N: mediator
lax
A: loose, not strict
A lax attitude towards airport security could put all passengers in danger
novice
N: a beginner
Although a novice to the sport, Sarah showed a great potential for soccer
endorse
V: to give support or approval
The board endorsed the decisions recommended by the paper
N: endorsement
