Vocabulary

• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• camp out on: To stay outdoors, usually overnight, at a specific spot.
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• divide up: To separate something into parts and share it between people.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• bank on: To rely on someone or something
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
• count on: To depend on someone
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
• elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
• shift: To change in position or direction
• vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• monopoly: Complete market control for a service or product
• gain: To increase in something, such as weight
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• terrible: Very bad; horrible
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• dirt: Loose earth or soil
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• weave: To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
• great: Very good; better than before
• inherit: To have a quality or feature passed down at birth
• dismantle: To take something apart in an organized way
• aristocracy: Privileged ruling class
• bureaucracy: Governing system with many rules and officials
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• righteous: Regarding what you think is right
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• ideological: In conformity with fixed ideas or beliefs
• memoir: Written collection of memories someone has
• meritocracy: System where those with talent have power
• hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
• socialism: Political system with state control/free benefits
• liberalism: Political point of view favoring social progress