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, 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
• 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
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• regime: A system of management; a form of government
• require: To demand that someone does something
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
• tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
• plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
• 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
• dictatorship: Form of government with an absolute rules
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• division: How many times a number is contained in another
• label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
• stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
• 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
• fond: Happy and loving; To like someone or something very much
• despise: To have no respect whatsoever for a person/thing
• backdrop: Contextual meaning or background
• enforce: To force something to be done or accepted
• greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• coup: Successful taking over of a thing; sudden success
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• slaughter: Act of killing an animal to get its meat
• terrorist: Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• match: To equal or be as good as something else
• rank: To rate or class things
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
• repression: Psych act of restricting or holding back emotions
• flag: To indicate something should get special attention
• view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• emblem: Visual sign or symbol of (nation or organization)
• tool: Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
• goodwill: An attitude of kindness or helpfulness
• fixture: Item that is part of something for a long time
• precede: To happen or come before something
• forceful: Using strong or effective means or expression
• ensue: To happen as a result of
• oppress: To rule in a cruel way
• diaspora: Spread of a group (e.g. Jews) to other countries
• overshadow: To be more important or significant by comparison
• lion: Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
• casanova: Man who tries to have sex with many women
• amir: Islamic ruler in Africa or Arabia; emir
• ayatollah: Important religious or political leader in Iran