World News Dec 19, 2018 Flashcards
Vote
verb / noun
Choosing between one or more candidates
I always vote for the youngest candidate.
Who did you vote for?
Candidate
noun
A person voted for in an election
Which candidate will you vote for?
I hope my candidate wins.
Former
adjective
previous
I had lunch with my former boss yesterday.
I left my former company 3 years ago.
Terms
noun
conditions
What are the terms for renewing my contract?
Please read the terms before signing the document.
Criticize
verb
point out the faults in something
The president criticized the mayor’s actions.
My boss always criticizes me.
Expand
verb
make something bigger
We are expanding our Singapore office next year.
They will not be able to expand their company.
control
noun
control
His wife has a lot of influence on him.
We should try to expand our influence in Europe.
Accuse
verb
say that someone has done something wrong
They were accused of stealing money.
She accused me of not telling the truth.
Violate
verb
breaking an agreement
He violated his contract and was fired.
I think they will try to violate this agreement.
Truce
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.