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Decisions and Accountability

HomeVocabularyLevel BasedC1 Level WordlistDecisions and Accountability

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accountable
1.
a
ccount
able
Adjective

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

As a public official, she is accountable to the citizens for her decisions.

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arbitrary
2.
ar
bit
ra
ry
Adjective

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

The decision to increase prices seemed arbitrary, as there was no clear reason given.

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decisive
3.
de
ci
sive
Adjective

powerful enough to determine the outcome of something

Her decisive leadership style helped the team achieve victory.

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eligible
4.
e
li
gi
ble
Adjective

possessing the right to do or have something because of having the required qualifications

To apply for the scholarship, students must meet the eligible criteria regarding their academic performance.

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incline
5.
inc
line
Verb

to have a positive or favorable inclination or willingness towards a particular action, idea, or person

After reviewing the details, she inclined to support the new policy.

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indecisive
6.
in
de
ci
sive
Adjective

(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking

She's so indecisive that it takes her hours to choose what to wear each morning.

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inflexible
7.
in
flex
i
ble
Adjective

resistant to bending or physical deformation

The steel beam was inflexible under heavy load.

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preferable
8.
pre
fe
ra
ble
Adjective

more desirable or favored compared to other options

Taking the scenic route was preferable to the highway for a leisurely drive.

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undecided
9.
un
de
ci
ded
Adjective

unable to make a decision or form a definite opinion about a matter

She remained undecided about which college to attend, weighing the pros and cons of each option.

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despise
10.
des
pise
Verb

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

She despises bullies and stands up for those who are being mistreated.

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find
11.
find
Verb

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Did you find the remote control for the television?

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overturn
12.
o
ver
turn
Verb

to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders

The citizens, discontent with the ruler's policies, organized protests to overturn the government.

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put off
13.
put off
Verb

to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue

He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.

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reverse
14.
re
verse
Noun

a gear in a vehicle's transmission system used to make it move backward

She shifted into reverse to back out of the parking space.

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rule
15.
rule
Noun

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

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[take] a chance
Phrase

to undertake an action, often involving risk or uncertainty

She decided to take a chance on the new job offer in a different city.

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[think] twice
Phrase

to think about something very carefully before doing it

These foods are potentially dangerous, yet nobody thinks twice before handing them out to their loved ones.

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uphold
18.
up
hold
Verb

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

The community members uphold the tradition of holding a yearly charity event to support local causes.

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admiration
19.
ad
mi
ra
tion
Noun

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

She looked at the artwork with great admiration, appreciating the artist's skill and creativity.

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adoption
20.
a
dop
tion
Noun

the legal act or process of taking someone else's child and raising them as one's own

The couple completed the adoption process and welcomed their new daughter into their home.

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award
21.
a
ward
Noun

a sum of money or other compensation granted by a court as the result of a legal judgment

The court made an award of damages to the injured worker.

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consultation
22.
con
sul
ta
tion
Noun

the act or process of discussing something with a person or a group of people

She scheduled a consultation with a cardiologist to discuss her heart health.

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conundrum
23.
co
nund
rum
Noun

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

The meaning of life has always been a conundrum that philosophers have pondered for centuries.

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dilemma
24.
di
le
mma
Noun

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

She faced a dilemma when she had to choose between attending her best friend's wedding and a critical work presentation.

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jurisdiction
25.
ju
ris
dic
tion
Noun

the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements

The court ruled that the case fell under federal jurisdiction due to its interstate nature.

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prejudice
26.
pre
ju
dice
Verb

to unfairly influence someone's opinion or judgment about someone or something

Her negative experiences prejudiced her against people from that particular ethnicity.

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resistance
27.
re
sis
tance
Noun

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with

The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.

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rule
28.
rule
Noun

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

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verdict
29.
verdict
Noun

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

The jury reached an unanimous verdict of guilty after deliberating for several hours.

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30.
[have] a think
Phrase

to think about something before making a decision

I need to have a think about my career goals.

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31.
[take] {sth} into consideration
Phrase

to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

When planning the project, we need to take budget constraints into consideration.

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partake
32.
par
take
Verb

to participate in consuming food

The family gathered around the table to partake in a delicious home-cooked meal.

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undertake
33.
un
der
take
Verb

to accept or promise to do something particular

The contractor undertook to complete the construction project within the specified timeframe.

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