Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• deal with
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• dead weight: A burden or something that slows progress or is useless.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• by extension: Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
• suck up: To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• going on: To continue doing something
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
• 'fess up: To admit or confess something, usually reluctantly.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
• privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
• negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
• bizarre: Odd or strange
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• address: Exact street location of a place
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
• horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
• propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• incompetent: Not having the skill or ability to do a thing well
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
• absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• hatred: Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
• authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
• dictatorship: Form of government with an absolute rules
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
• capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• incompetence: Lack of skill or ability to do a task successfully
• chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
• fascist: Person advocate an authoritarian government
• authoritarianism: Belief that the state should be all-powerful
• online: Connected to the internet
• systemic: Affecting the entire body, system
• socialism: Political system with state control/free benefits
• bourgeoisie: Middle classes when seen as conventional or boring
• leftist: One supporting liberal or new ideas politically
• axiomatic: Obviously true without proof or argument