Decisions and Accountability

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

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

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.

powerful enough to determine the outcome of something

Her decisive leadership style helped the team achieve victory.

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.

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.

(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.

resistant to bending or physical deformation

The steel beam was inflexible under heavy load.

more desirable or favored compared to other options

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

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.

to hate and have no respect for something or someone

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

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?

to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders

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

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

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

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.

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

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

to undertake an action, often involving risk or uncertainty

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.

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

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

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.

to think about something before making a decision

I need to have a think about my career goals.

to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

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

to participate in consuming food

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

to accept or promise to do something particular

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