Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• on tap: Available; readily accessible.
• move beyond: To go past or exceed a limit, boundary, or set of expectations.
• at least: As a minimum
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• patch over: To temporarily fix or cover a problem or damage.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• compelling: To force someone to do something
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
• refugee: Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
• randomly: With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
• enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
• demographic: Group of people with similar characteristics
• triumph: Joy from victory or success
• inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
• array: A regular order or arrangement of things
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• epiphany: Christian feast celebrating Jesus as an infant
• referendum: Public vote on an issue
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• point: An item to be discussed
• contradiction: Saying or showing something is not so
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• simulate: To copy something or look or behave like it
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• societal: Concerning society or a society
• legitimacy: Legally allowed act; undisputed credibility
• benevolent: Aiming to do good or benefit someone
• govern: To officially control land and make policies
• globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
• resurgence: A rise again as to new life and vigor
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• aristocratic: Being/acting like one from the highest social group
• populist: Politician claiming to represent ordinary people
• assertion: Statement made as if it were fact