governor
US /ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/
Definition
the head of a state government
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The governor announced new funding for public transportation projects.
Word Family
Synonyms
- administratorsomeone who administers a business
- directorsomeone who controls resources and expenditures
Collocations
- Easy state governorto state governor, meaning to express in words
- Medium governor meetingdescribing governor meeting (the head of a state government)
- Hard board of governorsto board of governors, meaning to get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
- Very Hard speed governorto speed governor, meaning to move fast
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