Unit 29. Government Corruption | Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 29. Government Corruption, 400 words for TOEFL Exercises and Flashcards

Word	Definition	Example
bribery	giving money or other gifts to a government to get special privileges	He was accused of bribery by government officials.
cynically	distrustful of human integrity	He is cynically manipulating public fears in an attempt to achieve his political ends.
erode	to wear away	Competition in the financial marketplace has eroded profits.
evade	To get away from something that tries to catch you	Dressed in the fast food icon's familiar white suit and black bow tie, the actor evaded security
grotesque	extremely unattractive	Gothic churches are full of devils and grotesque figures.
integrity	personal honesty and good character	He is a man of great moral integrity
prevalent	common	This negative attitude is surprisingly prevalent among young boys
reform	to make changes	China may not need to reform its industrial sphere
scandal	a case of wrongdoing that hurts someone's reputation	He has been at the centre of a political scandal
unmask	to expose something that is hidden	At the end of the play the villain is unmasked.