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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 | |
nowadays | adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
downplay | v: to present or represent as less important or severe; to minimize the significance of something | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
assault | n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will | |
overturn | v: to turn something upside down; to upset | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
ballot | n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election | |
legislative | adj: having to do with the process of making laws; relating to or serving as a branch of government that makes laws, such as a legislative assembly or legislature | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
judicial | adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment | |
worrisome | adj: causing worry, trouble, or anxiety; indicating the possible presence of danger, difficulty, or harm | |
old-fashioned | adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
superior | adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others | |
liberty | n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views | |
overlook | v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above | |
disparity | n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
unfair | adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
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 | |
evident | adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
patriot | n: a person who loves their nation and would fight for it if required | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
overcrowded | adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable | |
underresourced | adj: lacking sufficient resources, especially financial or material support, to carry out a particular task, project, or mission | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
preparation | n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
patriotism | n: love and loyalty to one’s country | |
tricky | adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
lynch | v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
uniform | adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification | |
laborer | n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
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 | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
startle | v: to cause a sudden or unexpected reaction of surprise, alarm, or fear in someone, typically by means of a sudden and loud noise, movement, or event | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
attribute | v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses; | |
preppy | n: a person, often young and affluent, who adopts or represents a fashion style associated with the culture of the northeastern United States; a fashion style characterized by conservative and classic clothing often associated with upscale or Ivy League school attire | |
patriotic | adj: having or showing love for one’s country and a desire for its success and welfare | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
absurd | adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical | |
lapel | n: the flat or folded part of the collar on a suit coat or other jacket that is turned back against the neck; a similar broad part of a garment, typically one that is not turned up | |
flyover | n: a region or area of a country that is often flown over by planes and not typically visited or considered by travelers; a flight that passes over a specific area without stopping | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
magnet | n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
conscience | n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
cage | n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept | |
discourage | v: to make someone lose confidence, enthusiasm, or less willing to do something | |
sanctuary | n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
worship | v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god | |
nightclub | n: a venue that typically operates late into the night, offering music, dancing, and drinks | |
grocery | n: a shop that sells food and other household items | |
slogan | n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea | |
lobby | n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
unarmed | adj: without weapons or arms; not carrying any form of weapon or ammunition, or engaging in physical conflict with weapons | |
unaccountable | adj: not able to be explained or justified, often in a way that suggests something suspicious or dishonest is going on; not responsible or answerable for one’s actions or behavior | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
shrug | v: to raise your shoulders and then drop them to say you do not know or are not interested | |
ceremony | n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn | |
sanctimonious | adj: characterized by excessive or hypocritical holiness or righteousness, often to show off one’s supposed moral superiority | |
inconvenient | adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
compel | v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way | |
compassionate | adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
despise | v: to feel strong dislike or contempt for someone or something, often because of a perceived fault or failing; to have a low or unfavorable opinion of something | |
immigration | n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country | |
hyperpartisanship | n: a state of extreme or excessive loyalty and support for a particular political party or ideology, often to the extent that it becomes difficult to engage in constructive dialogue or compromise with those who hold different views | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
obligation | n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something | |
cynicism | n: a belief or attitude of distrust or skepticism, particularly concerning the motives or integrity of other people; an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
accompany | v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
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. | |
temporarily | adv: for a limited time only or not permanently | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: | |
commonwealth | n: a community of nations or people or a state in which the people hold the supreme power | |
unspeakable | adj: too terrible, shocking, or distressing to speak about | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
famine | n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons | |
persecution | n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief | |
genocide | n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation | |
earthquake | n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
blight | v: to have a detrimental effect on something, typically causing it to deteriorate or fail; (noun) any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
esteem | n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something | |
diminish | v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc. | |
naive | adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
unusually | adv: in a way that is not typical or expected | |
depot | n: a place or a building where goods, materials, or equipment are stored, manufactured, or distributed; a transportation hub where buses or trains start or end their journeys | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
jean | n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
aisle | n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
checkout | n: the place in a store where customers pay for their purchases and receive a receipt; the process of paying for something and leaving a store or website | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
hostile | adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
whisper | v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you | |
upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify | |
sideline | n: a secondary or less significant job, interest, or activity; a line on the side of a sports field that players must stay behind; (verb) to remove someone from their position or role, often temporarily or as a result of a setback or failure | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
generous | adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
decency | n: behavior that is appropriate or suitable in a given context, especially in terms of social norms and moral standards | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
professionalism | n: the quality or conduct characterized by a specialist in a particular field having a high degree of skill, knowledge, and good judgment; the standard or code of behavior expected from a professional | |
presumption | n: an idea or belief taken to be true without proof or confirmation; an assumption or hypothesis based on incomplete evidence or understanding; a forward or audacious attitude or behavior that assumes too much authority or familiarity | |
proliferation | n: a rapid or uncontrolled increase in the number or amount of something; the process of growing, producing, or spreading rapidly and excessively | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
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 | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
legislature | n: a body of elected or appointed representatives who make laws for a country or state | |
courtroom | n: a room in which a court of law is held | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
affirm | v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively | |
summon | v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally |