Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• next to: Being located along side another
• out of the running: No longer considered as a possible winner or candidate.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
• relentless: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
• exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• cram: To add more to something that is already full
• leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
• communist: Believer in communism
• empower: To give someone a power or ability
• demographic: Group of people with similar characteristics
• apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
• calendar: A table showing the days, months and years
• important: Having power or authority
• refrain: To decide to not do something you want to do
• feminist: Person believing women have the same rights as men
• determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
• host: Mass; a great number
• bind: To cover a wound, as with a bandage
• ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
• embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
• forbid: To order someone not to do something
• award: To give a prize for doing something well
• march: To force someone to walk somewhere
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• proclaim: To indicate or show something clearly
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• believe: To think or accept that something is true
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• liberate: To free someone or something that was captured
• trophy: Prize given to the winner of a competition
• instability: Condition of being changeable
• proverbial: As commonly spoken of; well-known
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
• international: Of or relating to several countries
• disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
• abolish: To officially stop (a law or practice)
• post: To send a letter or package using stamps
• speechless: Temporarily unable to speak, as through shock
• need: To be unable to manage without something; require
• undo: To open, untie or loosen something
• flagship: Chief one of a related group
• underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
• empowerment: Giving the power to make their own decisions
• outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
• extensively: Very much or often; to a large degree
• crazy: Mentally ill; mad
• sexism: Discriminatory behavior towards the opposite sex
• sexist: Discriminatory behavior towards the opposite sex
• clad: Being dressed in; being covered in
• sky: The place where we see clouds above us
• consumerism: Theory that buying a lot of goods is a good thing
• burger: Bread roll with patty of minced beef inside