Insight Upper-Intermediate "Unit 10 - 10C" Vocabulary

general election

noun

/dʒˈɛnɚɹəl ɪlˈɛkʃən/

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

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The general election will decide the next president of the country.

He has been campaigning across the country in anticipation of the general election.

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

local

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related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

constituency

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

polling station

noun

/pˈoʊlɪŋ stˈeɪʃən/

a specific place where voters go to cast their vote in an election

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

right-wing

Adjective

/ɹˈaɪtwˈɪŋ/

(of a political viewpoint) favoring traditional social values, limited government, and individual responsibility

left-wing

Adjective

/lˈɛftwˈɪŋ/

(of a political viewpoint or ideology) advocating social equality, collective responsibility, and government intervention in the economy

ballot

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a piece of paper on which a vote is written

vote

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

candidate

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

electorate

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the group of people who are eligible to vote in an election

turnout

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the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

manifesto

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a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

What is a "manifesto"?

A manifesto is a public declaration of principles, goals, or intentions, often issued by an individual, group, or organization. It outlines their beliefs, values, and plans for action or change, typically aiming to inspire or mobilize support. Manifestos are used in various contexts, including politics, social movements, and artistic movements, to communicate a vision or set of objectives and to influence public opinion or behavior.

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