Noun
connoisseur
IPA /ˌkɒnəˈsɜː(r)/
Someone with expert knowledge and judgement of quality in a particular field.
See example sentence: connoisseur
My neighbour is a connoisseur of classical music.
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Noun
hierarchy
IPA /ˈhaɪərɑːki/
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of rank or importance.
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The sports club has a clear hierarchy, with the chairperson at the top.
Noun
gravitas
IPA /ˈɡrævɪtɑːs/
A serious quality in someone's manner, speech or work that makes it seem important.
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Her calm voice gave the announcement gravitas.
Verb
confiscate
IPA /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/
To take something away officially, usually because a rule has been broken.
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The referee confiscated the banned whistle from a spectator.
Noun
mandate
IPA /ˈmændeɪt/
Authority given by a vote to carry out a particular policy or plan.
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The residents gave the new committee a mandate to improve the playground.
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