World News Nov 19, 2018 Flashcards

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Barred

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verb

To stop someone

She was barred from entering the bar.

They were barred from entering the country.

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Suspected

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verb

Believed to be guilty

He was suspected of murder.

They are suspected to be the ones responsible.

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Link

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noun

Connection

There is a link between cigarettes and cancer.

There is no link between the two countries.

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Remain

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verb

Continue

He will remain our CEO next year.

I will remain living in Tokyo.

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Avoid

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verb

Keep away from

I need to avoid cakes and alcohol.

She is trying to avoid her boss.

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Coalition

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noun

An association

They are trying to form a coalition against the government.

The coalition party might win the election.

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Arrested

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verb

The police catching someone

He was arrested on Sunday.

The police have not arrested anyone yet.

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Dismissed

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verb

To be fired from your job

He was dismissed as CFO.

That company dismissed all of their workers.

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Under-report

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verb

To not report something fully

He under-reported his salary to the tax office.

They under-reported what really happened.

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Earnings

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noun

The money someone makes

His earnings increased last year.

The tax law will affect your earnings.

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