Important (Read me first!)
This post is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source.
We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time.
Reference Source
You can understand each word more deeply by utilizing the following YouTube Posts and PDF files.
Also, see how to use Englist.me?
All Words (116 Words)
You can learn all the words from basic to advanced levels in the order they appear in the contents.
If you want learn all words quickly, you can use Quick Look Video.
Quick Look
Podcast
YouTube Post
Vocabulary Builder
Advanced Words (18 Words)
If you are confident in your vocabulary, you may prefer to study with content that covers only advanced-level words.
YouTube Post
Vocabulary Builder
Word List
You can quickly review the words in this content from the list below.
Word | Meaning | Advanced |
---|---|---|
secondly | adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc. | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
transparency | n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
suspicious | adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
ambiguity | n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
pessimistic | adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
blank | adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information | |
ballot | n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
paralyze | v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
elector | n: a person who has the right to vote in an election | |
turnout | n: the number of people who are present at an event or vote at an election | |
unemployed | adj: not having a job, although able to work | |
underprivileged | adj: lacking resources, opportunities, or advantages that are necessary for success | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
commission | n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
outbreak | n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant | |
dissent | n: possessing or expressing views that differ from those that are officially accepted | |
conform | v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group | |
nevertheless | adv: in spite of that; yet | |
communist | adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership) | |
preach | v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
noun | n: a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
divorce | n: the legal dissolution of a marriage | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
accompany | v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
union | n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
ghetto | n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
splendid | adj: very impressive or beautiful; magnificent | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
cooperation | n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc. | |
consultant | n: a person who provides professional or expert advice | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
ideology | n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on | |
ideological | adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters | |
fascist | adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
mistrust | v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
decent | adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
talented | adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
consistency | n: the quality of acting or being done in the same way over time; the quality of not containing any logical contradictions | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
primary | adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
noble | adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire | |
tolerate | v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed | |
opportunistic | adj: making use of a current situation to get power or advantage, especially regardless of planning or principle | |
unveil | v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time | |
veil | n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
transparent | adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13) | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner |