Vocabulary

• to do with: To be about something; concern
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as much a: To the same degree or extent.
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• bear with me: Be patient with me.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• on show: Displayed for public viewing or exhibition.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• at least: As a minimum
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
• keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• require: To demand that someone does something
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• widespread: Happening or existing in many places
• propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
• solidarity: Feeling of unity between people sharing ideas etc.
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• division: How many times a number is contained in another
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• host: Mass; a great number
• stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
• despise: To have no respect whatsoever for a person/thing
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• peek: To look at something quickly (often secretly)
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• match: To equal or be as good as something else
• part: Division of a book
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
• repression: Psych act of restricting or holding back emotions
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• diaspora: Spread of a group (e.g. Jews) to other countries
• unarmed: Not having or using arms or weapons
• lion: Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
• casanova: Man who tries to have sex with many women
• consul: Official of your government in another country
• unwelcome: Not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
• shah: Title given to the monarch of Iran