Month: July 2019

Law enforcement Law enforcement (noun) the process of making sure that the official laws are obeyed, orderliness: This jurisdiction requires more organized agencies for law enforcement.

Relevant Relevant (adj) /ˈrel.ə.vənt/ connected to somebody or something logically and in an appropriate manner – related – pertinent – germane: What he’s talking about is by no means relevant to our topic of discussion.

Yearn Yearn (verb) /jɜːn/ US /jɝːn/ to have a burning desire for someone or something, especially when it is so difficult to achieve – long for – desire: I always yearned to be a doctor from early childhood.

Require Require (verb) /rɪˈkwaɪəʳ/ US /-ˈkwaɪr/ to need somebody or something or make them necessary – need – call for – necessitate: This new area of research requires more serious attention.

Aid Aid (noun & verb) /eɪd/ verb: to provide help or support – assist – help – support: Taking a short nap after studying can aid information retention.

Efficient Efficient (adj) /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/ working or performing in an organized, effective and fast way – effective – competent – effectual: As a busy medical doctor, I owe much of my success to my efficient secretary.

Rapport Rapport (noun) /ræˈpɔːʳ/ US /-ˈpɔːr/ a close and friendly relationship between people based on mutual understanding – relationship – bond: This job requires you to build a strong rapport with your colleagues.