World News Dec 19, 2018 Flashcards

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Vote

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verb / noun

Choosing between one or more candidates

I always vote for the youngest candidate.

Who did you vote for?

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Candidate

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noun

A person voted for in an election

Which candidate will you vote for?

I hope my candidate wins.

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Former

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adjective

previous

I had lunch with my former boss yesterday.

I left my former company 3 years ago.

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Terms

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noun

conditions

What are the terms for renewing my contract?

Please read the terms before signing the document.

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Criticize

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verb

point out the faults in something

The president criticized the mayor’s actions.

My boss always criticizes me.

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Expand

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verb

make something bigger

We are expanding our Singapore office next year.

They will not be able to expand their company.

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control

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noun

control

His wife has a lot of influence on him.

We should try to expand our influence in Europe.

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Accuse

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verb

say that someone has done something wrong

They were accused of stealing money.

She accused me of not telling the truth.

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Violate

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verb

breaking an agreement

He violated his contract and was fired.

I think they will try to violate this agreement.

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Truce

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noun

An agreement to stop fighting

There is a truce between North and South Korea.

After World War II a truce was formed between Japan and the U.S.

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