Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• hinge upon: To depend completely on something.
• consider: To think carefully about something
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• communist: Believer in communism
• censorship: Removing inappropriate material from books, films
• reign: To be present and felt or sensed by everyone there
• criticize: To assess the work of others
• expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
• bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
• condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
• scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• committee: Group of people who do or decide something
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• hail: To speak of something with admiration/excitement
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• oppression: Treatment of people to limit their freedom
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• resign: To leave a job because you want to
• declaration: Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
• contradiction: Saying or showing something is not so
• simplicity: Being easy to understand or use
• great: Very good; better than before
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
• terror: Use of violent acts to make people afraid
• liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
• enact: To make a bill into law
• preach: To write or speak about so as to persuade people
• tyranny: Cruel government by a ruler who has complete power
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
• saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
• totalitarian: Of government having total control over its people
• hypocrisy: When one decries a thing while doing it themselves
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• enslave: To make someone live like a slave
• protestant: Person believing in Protestantism