Government Agencies

10 words in this vocabulary list

noun an administrative division of a government or international organization

  • The government agency is responsible for regulating the financial industry.
  • I heard the agency is cracking down on illegal parking in the neighborhood.
  • The agency is all over this new trend, they're really hip to what's cool.
  • She took agency over her own life and made decisions that led to her success.

noun A place set aside by a national government for preservation of its natural resources and wildlife

  • Visitors from around the world come to admire the natural beauty of the national park.
  • Let's go camping in the national park this weekend!
  • The national park is the bomb, dude!
  • Exploring the national park is like stepping into a different world.

noun Another noun entry for 'agency', which is an organization or department with a specific purpose or function.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'secret' is an adjective that describes the type of police, indicating that they operate in secrecy.

  • The secret police were responsible for monitoring and suppressing dissent within the country.
  • I heard the secret police are cracking down on protesters in the city.
  • Watch out, the secret police might come knocking on your door if you speak out against the government.
  • Her anxiety felt like being constantly surveilled by a secret police force.

noun a government agency responsible for the protection of a country's leaders and the investigation of espionage, sabotage, and other threats to national security

  • The secret service is responsible for protecting the President of the United States.
  • I heard the secret service is always on high alert.
  • The secret service guys are like ninjas, always watching.
  • In a way, our immune system can be seen as the body's secret service, protecting us from harmful invaders.

noun a task or activity that involves physical or mental effort

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

  • I currently work for a multinational corporation as a marketing manager.
  • My brother works for a tech startup as a software developer.
  • I heard she works for a cool social media company.
  • Learning to manage your time effectively is crucial if you want things to work for you in the long run.

ONS

noun Office for National Statistics (ONS), a UK government department responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population, and society

  • The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released the latest economic data.
  • Let's check out the ONS website for the most recent population figures.
  • I heard ONS is the place to go for all the stats and numbers.
  • In the grand scheme of things, ONS provides a snapshot of our society.

DHS

noun Department of Homeland Security

  • The DHS is responsible for ensuring the security of the nation's borders.
  • I heard that the DHS is cracking down on illegal immigration.
  • The DHS is always on top of things when it comes to homeland security.
  • The DHS is like a shield protecting our country from external threats.

TSA

noun Transportation Security Administration - a government agency responsible for security in transportation systems, particularly airports

  • The TSA regulations require all passengers to remove their shoes during the security screening process.
  • I always forget to take my laptop out of my bag when going through TSA.
  • I got randomly selected for a pat-down by TSA at the airport.
  • Navigating through the TSA lines felt like trying to solve a complicated puzzle.

CIC

noun CIC is a noun that can refer to the Corporate Information Center, a centralized repository for organizational information and resources.

  • The CIC is responsible for overseeing the company's compliance with industry regulations.
  • I heard the CIC is cracking down on employees who violate company policies.
  • The CIC is like the company's watchdog, always keeping an eye on everyone.
  • In a way, the CIC acts as the moral compass of the organization, guiding decisions towards ethical practices.

noun a shortened form of the word 'agency', which refers to an organization or business that provides a particular service or represents others

  • The government agcy is responsible for regulating the financial industry.
  • I heard that the agcy is cracking down on illegal parking in the city.
  • My friend works for that cool agcy that helps with environmental conservation.
  • The agcy of fate seemed to be working against him as he faced one obstacle after another.