World News Dec 10, 2018 Flashcards
Agree
verb
To have the same opinion
I don’t really agree with what he said.
Do you agree with me?
Aim
verb
Point towards a goal
We are aiming to improve sales next year.
He will aim to past the test.
Cooperation
noun
Working together to achieve a goal
There is a lot of cooperation between Japan and Taiwan.
We need to improve the cooperation in our team.
Migration
noun
People moving from one country to another
There is a lot of migration between Asian and Canada.
The EU encourages migration between countries.
Call off
verb
To cancel something
She called off the wedding.
We might need to call off the meeting due to the epidemic.
Approve
verb
Officially accept or agree to something
They have approved our new plans.
He approved us working from home.
Reject
verb
To not accept or agree to something
They rejected our offer.
I hope that she does not reject our idea.
Withdrawal
noun
To not be part of something anymore / to leave
We need to discuss your withdrawal from the deal.
People are angry over the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Alliance
noun
A relationship between two parties
There is no alliance between North and South Korea.
We need to increase our alliance with the US.
Victory
noun
To win
South Africa had a huge victory at the Rugby World Cup.
We need aim for victory.