Vocabulary

• as well as: Also; in addition to
• break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• kingdom: Category of the natural world
• island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
• independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
• northern: In or toward the north
• Republic: A country governed by elected representatives
• treaty: An agreement between nations
• catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
• rebellion: Act of conflicting with someone in authority