- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •I. Match the words with their definitions
- •II. Match the verbs on the left with their corresponding definitions on the right
- •III. Match the words in column a with their synonyms in column b and antonyms in column c
- •IV. Learn the meaning of the words execution, executioner, executor, executive, execute
- •V. Fill in the gaps in the sentences below using the words from exercise IV
- •VI. Find synonyms of the following word combinations
- •VII. Match each of the following verbs with all possible nouns given in the box
- •VIII. Fill in the gaps in the word combinations given below with the prepositions at, for, from, in, into, of, on, out, upon
- •IX. Fill in the gaps in the sentences below. The first letter or letters of the missing words are given, and the dashes correspond to the number of missing letters
- •I. Find Ukrainian equivalents of the words and word combinations given below and make up sentences with them
- •II. Find English equivalents of the words and word combinations given below and make up sentences with them
- •III. Match the English and Ukrainian equivalents
- •IV. Match the sentence halves
- •V. Fill in prepositions, where necessary
- •VI. Fill in articles where necessary
- •VII. Complete the following sentences filling in appropriate words from the box
- •VIII. Translate the following sentences into Ukrainian paying attention to the translation of the italicized words
- •IX. Translate into English
- •I. Make up situations of your own using the given words and word combinations
- •II. Complete the open dialogue and learn it by heart
III. Match the words in column a with their synonyms in column b and antonyms in column c
A |
B |
C |
Word |
Synonym |
Antonym |
1. absent |
2a. ancient |
3a. attached |
2. absolute |
2b. basic |
3b. compatible |
3. accused |
2c. charged |
3c. exculpated |
4. central |
2d. complete |
3d. general |
5. distinct |
2e. conflicting |
3e. guilty |
6. essential |
2f. functioning |
3f. illegal |
7. incompatible |
2g. guiltless |
3g. inoperative |
8. innocent |
2h. key |
3h. modern |
9. legal |
2i. lawful |
3i. partial |
10. local |
2j. missing |
3j. peripheral |
11. operative |
2k. regional |
3k. present |
12. primitive |
2l. separate |
3l. subsidiary |
IV. Learn the meaning of the words execution, executioner, executor, executive, execute
execution, n. |
the process of making sure that the instructions in a legal document are followed. |
executioner, n. |
someone whose job is to execute criminals. |
executor, n. |
a person who puts a plan into action. |
executіve, n.
|
the part of a government that makes sure decisions and laws work well. |
executіve, adj.
|
relating to the job of managing a business or organization and making decisions. |
execute, v. |
to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc.; to kill someone, especially legally as a punishment. |
V. Fill in the gaps in the sentences below using the words from exercise IV
1. A solicitor can both draw up your will and act as your … if you so wish.
2. Her … are two of the respondents to this application.
3. Hundreds of officers were arrested, tortured and … .
4. In the twentieth century, however, presidents had increasingly made use of … agreements as instruments of foreign policy.
5. King Charles I was … on 30th January 1649.
6. Power is shared between three main branches of government: the … , the legislative, and the judiciary.
7. The … has been delayed one month.
8. The firm now has the necessary skills and funding to … on its business plan.
9. Thousands have been … for political crimes.
10. Prison officials drew less passionate … from a list of law-enforcement officers.
VI. Find synonyms of the following word combinations
1. accept liability; 2. accord a privilege; 3. assume liability; 4. clean a crime; 5. detective execution; 6. discharge liabilities; 7. exempt from liability; 8. free from liability; 9. grave crime; 10. ordinary remedy; 11. release from liability; 12. relieve from liability; 13. remedy at law; 14. shoulder liability; 15. undertake liability.