Destination B1 - Unit 24 (Vocabulary): People and daily life

admit

(v) to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly. "She admitted that she had made a mistake."

arrest

(v) if the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime that they are thought to have committed. "He was arrested for shoplifting."

charity

(n) an organization that helps people in need. "They donated money to a local charity."

commit

(v) to do something wrong or illegal. "He was sent to prison for committing a crime."

court

(n) the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged. "The suspect appeared in court today."

criminal

(n) a person who has committed a crime. (adj) connected with crime. "The police caught the criminal." "He has a criminal record."

culture

(n) the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization of a particular country or group. "Learning about different cultures is fascinating."

community

(n) all the people who live in a particular area or a group of people who share the same interests, religion, race, etc. "The local community rallied to support the family."

familiar

(adj) well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize. "His face looked familiar to me."

government

(n) the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state. "The government announced new policies."

habit

(n) something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it. "Smoking is a bad habit."

identity card

(n phr) an official document, often a plastic card, which shows who you are. "You need to show your identity card to enter the building."

illegal

(adj) not allowed by the law. "It is illegal to drive without a license."

politics

(n) the activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions about a country's or area's affairs. "He's very interested in politics."

population

(n) all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. "The city's population has grown rapidly."

prison

(n) a building where criminals are kept as a punishment or while they are waiting for trial. "He spent five years in prison."

protest

(v) to say or show that you are against something. (n) a public event at which people show their strong disapproval of something. "Students protested against the tuition fee increase." "There was a large protest outside the parliament building."

resident

(n) a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there. "All residents must register their details."

responsible

(adj) having the job or duty of dealing with or taking care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong. "You are responsible for your own actions."

rob

(v) to steal money or property from a person or a place. "The bank was robbed last night."

routine

(adj) done as part of a regular course of action. (n) the normal order and way in which you regularly do things. "Brushing your teeth is a routine activity." "My daily routine includes exercise and reading."

schedule

(n) a plan of what someone is going to do and when they are going to do it. "I have a very busy schedule next week."

situation

(n) all the circumstances and things that are happening at a particular time and in a particular place. "The economic situation is improving."

social

(adj) connected with society and the way people live together. "Humans are social animals."

society

(n) people in general, thought of as a large organized group. "We live in a complex society."

steal

(v) to take something from a person or place without permission and without intending to return it. "Someone stole my wallet."

tradition

(n) a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people. "It's a family tradition to have dinner together on Sundays."

typical

(adj) having all the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing, or group. "It was a typical English summer day."

vote

(v) to choose someone or something in an election. (n) a formal choice made by casting a ballot or raising one's hand. "Everyone has the right to vote." "She cast her vote for the new president."

youth club

(n phr) a place where young people can go in their free time to meet and take part in various activities. "My sister goes to the youth club every Friday."

break in(to)

(v phr) to enter a building illegally and by force. "Burglars broke into the house last night."

catch up (with)

(v phr) to reach the same level or standard as someone who was ahead of you. "He's trying to catch up with his classmates."

get away with

(v phr) to do something wrong or illegal and not be punished for it. "He thought he could get away with cheating."

get up

(v phr) to get out of bed. "I usually get up at 7 AM."

move in

(v phr) to start living in a new house or flat. "They're moving in next week."

put away

(v phr) to put something in its appropriate place. "Please put your toys away."

wake up

(v phr) to stop sleeping. "I woke up early this morning."

wash up

(v phr) to wash the dishes after a meal. "Could you help me wash up?"

against the law

(prep. phr) illegal. "It's against the law to park here."

at the age of

(prep. phr) when someone is a particular age. "She started school at the age of five."

in public

(prep. phr) in a place where people can see or hear you. "He doesn't like to sing in public."

in response to

(prep. phr) as a reaction to something. "She wrote a letter in response to his query."

in touch (with)

(prep. phr) in communication with someone. "I try to stay in touch with my old friends."

in your teens/twenties/etc.

(prep. phr) during the period of your life when your age is between 13 and 19 (teens), 20 and 29 (twenties), etc. "He was very rebellious in his teens."

agree

(v) to have the same opinion as someone else. "I agree with you completely."

agreement

(n) a situation in which people have the same opinion, or in which they approve of or accept something. "We finally reached an agreement."

disagree

(v) to have a different opinion from someone else. "I disagree with his point of view."

belief

(n) an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof. "He has a strong belief in justice."

believe

(v) to accept that something is true, real, or honest. "I believe in miracles."

believable

(adj) able to be believed; credible. "The story was barely believable."

unbelievable

(adj) impossible to believe; incredible. "The ending of the film was unbelievable."

courage

(n) the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear. "It takes courage to speak in public."

courageous

(adj) showing courage. "She made a courageous decision."

elect

(v) to choose someone for a public office or position by voting. "The people elected a new president."

election

(n) a formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position. "The general election will be held next month."

equal

(adj) the same in quantity, size, degree, value, or status. "All people are equal before the law."

equality

(n) the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. "The fight for racial equality continues."

unequal

(adj) not equal in quantity, size, degree, value, or status. "They have an unequal distribution of wealth."

life

(n) the period between birth and death, or the experience or state of being alive. "Life is full of challenges."

live

(v) to have life; to be alive. "She lives in London."

alive

(adj) living; not dead. "Is the fish still alive?"

nation

(n) a large group of people who share the same language, culture, or history, and who live in a particular area under one government. "The nation celebrated its independence."

nationality

(n) the legal relationship between a person and a country, typically involving rights and duties. "What is your nationality?"

national

(adj) relating to a particular nation; common to a whole nation. "It's a national holiday."

international

(adj) involving two or more countries; existing or happening between countries. "The company operates on an international level."

peace

(n) a state or period in which there is no war or violence in a country or area. "After years of conflict, peace was finally achieved."

peaceful

(adj) not involving violence or war. "It was a peaceful demonstration."

peacefully

(adv) in a calm and quiet way, without violence. "The children were playing peacefully."

prison

(n) a building where criminals are kept as a punishment or while they are waiting for trial. "He spent five years in prison."

prisoner

(n) a person who is kept in prison as a punishment or while waiting for trial. "The prisoners were released."

shoot

(v) to fire a gun or other weapon. "The police officer had to shoot the attacking dog."

shot

(n) the act of firing a gun or other weapon. "He heard a distant shot."

shooting

(n) an occasion when a gun is fired, especially when it causes injury or death. "There was a shooting incident in the city center."

angry (with sb) about

(adj phr) feeling or showing anger. "She was angry with him about his rude comments."

guilty of

(adj phr) responsible for breaking a law. "The jury found him guilty of theft."

accuse sb of

(v phr) to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal. "They accused him of lying."

blame sb for

(v phr) to think or say that someone is responsible for something bad that has happened. "Don't blame me for your mistakes."

blame sth on

(v phr) to say or think that something bad is caused by a particular thing or person. "She blamed the accident on the bad weather."

criticise sb for

(v phr) to express disapproval of someone or something. "He was criticised for his poor performance."

forget about

(v phr) to stop thinking about something or someone. "Just forget about it and move on."

forgive sb for

(v phr) to stop feeling angry with someone who has done something wrong. "I can't forgive him for what he did."

invite sb to

(v phr) to ask someone to come to a social event or to do something. "They invited me to their party."

punish sb for

(v phr) to make someone suffer because they have done something wrong or broken the law. "The teacher punished the student for cheating."

share sth with

(v phr) to have or use something with other people. "Can I share your book with you?"

smile at

(v phr) to make the corners of your mouth turn up in a way that shows you are happy, amused, or friendly. "She smiled at the baby."