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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "inequality", "globalisation", "petition", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
gender

the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

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inequality

a situation where there is a lack of fairness or equal treatment between individuals or groups

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globalisation

the process by which economies, cultures, and societies across the world have become more interconnected and integrated

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global warming

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

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homelessness

the fact or condition of not having a home

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immigration

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

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nuclear

relating to, producing, or powered by nuclear energy

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weapon

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

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racism

the unjust or violent behavior toward people because their race is different form one's own

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terrorism

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

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unemployment

the state of being without a job

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campaign

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

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sign

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

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to stand

to be upright on one's feet

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to support

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

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to vote

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

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to write

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

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benefit concert

a musical performance or event organized to raise money or awareness for a particular cause or charity

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election day

the day on which citizens of a country go to the polls to cast their vote in an election

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interview

a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication

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political

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

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debate

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

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parliament

the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters

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candidate

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

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coalition

an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

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constituency

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

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general election

a political event in which voters choose their representatives in a government at the national or state level

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protest

an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action

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to demonstrate

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

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to go on

to start operating or functioning

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demonstration

the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion

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march

a formal, organized, and usually ceremonial procession of people, often military personnel, moving in a uniform and rhythmic way

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to hold

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

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rally

a large gathering of the public, especially those supporting a particular political idea or party

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to hold up

to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing

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placard

a sign or poster that is usually used for public display, often for advertising or promoting a message or cause

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to listen

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

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speech

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

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to shout

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

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slogan

a short memorable phrase that is used in advertising to draw people's attention toward something

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to sign

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

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petition

a written request, signed by a group of people, that asks an organization or government to take a specific action

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global

regarding or affecting the entire world

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issue

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

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censorship

the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy

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corruption

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

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disease

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

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famine

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

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hung parliament

a situation in government where no one political party or group has more than half of the total number of seats in the parliament

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majority

the larger part or number of a given set or group

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member

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

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prime minister

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

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proportional representation

a system of voting where the number of seats won by a political party or group of candidates is proportional to the number of votes they receive from the electorate

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vote

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

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advertisement

any movie, picture, note, etc. designed to promote products or services to the public

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to organize

to put things into a particular order or structure

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