Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
• trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• give over: To give all your energies to; devote
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• have to: Must do
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• in droves: In large numbers; in a large group.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
• productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
• tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• respect: To follow the established rules
• technically: In an exact and particular manner
• communist: Believer in communism
• expire: To breathe out
• dissolve: To cause something to end
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• dialect: Way of speaking used by a group or in a region
• movement: Part of a piece of classical music
• tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
• sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• brutally: In a very violent or mean way
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• expiration: Coming to an end of a period, validity
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• part: Division of a book
• disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
• itchy: Nervous and unable to relax
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• massacre: Killing of a large number of people
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• erase: To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
• commemorate: To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
• mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
• economically: In an efficient manner
• overt: Obvious; easily seen or noticed; explicit
• multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
• vigil: Staying up all night, as to watch over sick person
• umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
• bookstore: Shop where books are sold