Vocabulary

• strike down: To officially rule that a law or decision is not valid or legal.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at least: As a minimum
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• on account of: Because of.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• out of power: Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
• go on: To continue doing something
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• on the case: Actively investigating or working on a particular problem or situation.
• usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• variety: Particular type of thing or person
• strike: To hit something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• remedy: Way to solve or fix a problem
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• discrimination: Ability to recognize the difference between things
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• section: A part of a whole
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
• century: Period of 100 years
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• act: To behave in a certain way
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• racial: Of or relating to race
• culmination: The point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point
• favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
• congressional: Concerning the US congress
• legislature: Official group with the authority to make laws
• electoral: Concerning elections
• unconstitutional: Not consistent with or according to a constitution
• latino: Person with a Spanish-speaking background
• overrule: To use your authority to reject a decision, action
• racially: With respect to race