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    compulsory

    US /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

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    UK /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

    B2
    adj.AdjectiveRequired by the rules; that you cannot avoid doing
    In America, it is compulsory to stop at a red light when driving

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    BBC 6 Minute English August 13, 2015 - Compulsory Voting

    06:06BBC 6 Minute English August 13, 2015 - Compulsory Voting
    • whereas in some countries voting is compulsory,

      whereas in some countries voting is compulsory,

    • whereas in some countries voting is compulsory,

      whereas in some countries voting is compulsory,

    B1

    Could the UK introduce conscription? | BBC News

    05:49Could the UK introduce conscription? | BBC News
    • What about compulsory military service?

      What about compulsory military service?

    • What about compulsory military service?

      What about compulsory military service?

    A2

    Positive and Negative Liberty: Who has more Freedom?

    05:58Positive and Negative Liberty: Who has more Freedom?
    • Frank thinks that is outrageous and wants freedom from compulsory education.

      Frank thinks that is outrageous and wants freedom from compulsory education.

    • Frank thinks that is outrageous and wants freedom from compulsory education.

      Frank thinks that is outrageous and wants freedom from compulsory education.

    B1

    Can We Trust The DSM-5?

    10:54Can We Trust The DSM-5?
    • The OnSchoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

      The OnSchoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

    • The OnSchoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education,

      The OnSchoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education,

    B2

    How Optical Illusions Work

    04:09How Optical Illusions Work
    • The Onschoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education,

      The Onschoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education,

    • The Unschooler's Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

      The Unschooler's Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

    B1

    7 Common Things People with Trauma Do

    06:167 Common Things People with Trauma Do
    • Trauma can lead to compulsory behavior.

      Trauma can lead to compulsory behavior.

    • Trauma can lead to compulsory behavior.

      Trauma can lead to compulsory behavior.

    B2

    From Mania to Depression: Living with Bipolar Disorder

    05:06From Mania to Depression: Living with Bipolar Disorder
    • The Unschoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

      The Unschoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education, and includes a complete guide to the alternative school movement.

    • The OnSchoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education,

      The OnSchoolers Educational Dictionary covers everything we know about learning, unveils the unintended consequences of compulsory education,

    B2

    Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on her legacy, China and the future | BBC News

    13:43Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on her legacy, China and the future | BBC News
    • Another major reform she's pushed through is a return to one year of compulsory military service.

      Another major reform she's pushed through is a return to one year of compulsory military service.

    • Another major reform she's pushed through is a return to one year of compulsory military service.

      Another major reform she's pushed through is a return to one year of compulsory military service.

    B1

    Persuasive Speech - Why We Should Use Social Media Less

    06:22Persuasive Speech - Why We Should Use Social Media Less
    • And so I think it is compulsory that I share how social media not just affects us as college students or as people, but as a society.

      And so I think it is compulsory that I share how social media not just affects us as college students or as people, but as a society.

    • and so I think it is compulsory that I share how social media not just affects us as college students or as people, but

      and so I think it is compulsory that I share how social media not just affects us as college students or as people, but

    B1

    English listening comprehension | Listening practice

    15:04English listening comprehension | Listening practice
    • Now the last word. The last word that you need to know is "compulsory."

      Now the last word. The last word that you need to know is "compulsory."

    • Example: It is compulsory to wear a uniform in the army.

      Example: It is compulsory to wear a uniform in the army.

    A2